Shrieker

Also known as: Wailing Morel

Large, semi-mobile fungus that wails loudly when approached or threatened

Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game

Armor Class	13
Hit Dice	3
Number Appearing	1d8
Attacks	Special
Damage	None
Movement	5'
Save As	Fighter: 1
Morale	12
XP	145
Treasure Type	None

A shrieker, sometimes called a wailing morel, is a large (3’ to 5’ tall and about the same size across), semi-mobile fungus that wails loudly as a defense mechanism when approached or threatened. Shriekers are found in underground areas such as caverns and dungeons. They are found in a variety of pale colors, most commonly white, gray, lavender, or red.

This monster does not attack directly; rather, its shrieking tends to attract the attention of other monsters in the nearby area. Movement or light within 10 feet, or causing any damage to one, will cause one to wail for 1d4 rounds.

In game terms, the GM should generally roll a wandering monster check each round that this monster wails.

Special Abilities

Shrieking: Movement or light within 10 feet, or causing any damage to one, will cause one to wail for 1d4 rounds. The GM should generally roll a wandering monster check each round that this monster wails.

Other Sources

Old-School Essentials Classic Fantasy

Armor Class	7 [12]
Hit Dice	3 (13hp)
Number Appearing	1d8 (0)
Attacks	None
THAC0	17 [+2]
Movement	9' (3')
Saving Throws	D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)
Morale	12
Alignment	Neutral
XP	35
Treasure Type	None

Giant, subterranean mushrooms that can creep around slowly.

Special Abilities

Shriek: Triggered by light (up to 60’ away) or movement (up to 30’ away). Shriek lasts for 1d3 rounds. Each round of the shriek, there is a 50% chance of a wandering monster being attracted (will arrive in 2d6 rounds).

OSRIC

Armor Class	7
Hit Dice	3
Number Encountered	2d4
Attacks	None
Damage	Nil
Move	10-ft
Alignment	Neutral
Intelligence	Non-
XP	3/50+2/hp
Size	Small to large
Frequency	Common
Lair	Nil

Shriekers are mobile fungi that wander around quietly underground soaking up moisture. They are the favourite food of purple worms and shambling mounds. They give off an ear-piercing shriek whenever they detect light within 30-ft or movement within 10-ft. Shriekers will continue to shriek for 1d3 rounds, with a 50% chance to attract a wandering monster each round.

Special Abilities

Shriek: Give off an ear-piercing shriek whenever they detect light within 30-ft or movement within 10-ft. Continue to shriek for 1d3 rounds, with a 50% chance to attract a wandering monster each round.