Snake, Vampire

A clumsy ground-dwelling snake with bat-like wings that drains blood from paralyzed victims

Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus

Armor Class	13 (s)
Hit Dice	2**
Number Appearing	1d3, Wild 1d6, Lair 2d4+4
Attacks	1 bite
Damage	1d3 paralysis bite
Movement	10' Fly 60'
Save As	Fighter: 2
Morale	7
XP	125
Treasure Type	None

A Vampire Snake moves clumsily on the ground, but agilely in flight thanks to their bat-like wings. The snake’s bite is poisonous and those bitten must save vs. Paralysis. The vampire snake can take advantage of a paralyzed (or unconscious) victim, preferably females, to drain their blood for sustenance. Each round of feeding will cause the victim one negative level and heal the snake 1d3 HP.

The vampire snake has a strong aversion to jade and can be be held at bay in a similar fashion to vampires. Vampire snakes can also transform at will into a mist that can freely move at 30’; the transformation requires a single round during which the vampire snake cannot attack.

Special Abilities

Paralysis Bite: Those bitten must save vs. Paralysis.

Blood Drain: Can drain blood from paralyzed or unconscious victims (preferably females). Each round of feeding causes the victim one negative level and heals the snake 1d3 HP.

Aversion to Jade: Has a strong aversion to jade and can be held at bay in a similar fashion to vampires.

Mist Form: Can transform at will into a mist that can freely move at 30’. The transformation requires a single round during which the vampire snake cannot attack.