#maztica

[taritoons]

Yolotl, cleric of Kelemvor, the Hero of Neverwinter.

[hyperboreancomics]

The Scarcity of Black Condors

L-R Tuhlo (Aarakocra - Sorcerer- Storm Sorcery), Kint'l (Aarakocra-Fighter- Psi Warrior); Grey (Kenku - Wizard - School of Transmutation).

In DC comics there have been at least three characters named Black Condor; including one a golden Age hero and two Indigenous legacy characters.

I thought this was a neat idea to team up a Kenku (as the golden age Condor, who was not Indigenous) with two True World Aarakocra. In the Forgotten Realms, both are said to be descendants or creations of one of the creator races, the Aearee, from ancient times.

See this and more fan art at my site https://hyperboreancomics.wordpress.com/2024/08/14/distinguished-anchorome-the-scarcity-of-black-condors/

Distinguished Anchorome – The Scarcity of Black Condors

DC comics – especially in the 90s – can be at their best when dealing with Legacy characters. Legacy characters have taken up the mantle of

[thejazzdesign]

Inktober Day 24: Xochi lo Choba, La Comadrona! Xochi is a midwife and monk from Maztica. Her hands can guide you into this world, or they can take you out! 

[rpgcovers]

AD&D: FMA2 Endless Armies ~ TSR (1991)

[mana-junkie]

Forgotten Realms’ Maztica

When Forgotten Realms first came out back in the late 80′s, I didn’t bother picking it up since I had created my own worlds and had tons of notes and adventures for it and I didn’t need someone Else world to go forth and have some great adventures.

When the sourcebook Maztica hit the stands in 1991 it was one book that I needed to get since it was dealing with the “New World” and exploring this new realm full of “savages” and “flying snakes”. I adapted Maztica to my campaign world changing very little except names and a few things along the way to suit my campaign world. I must admit it was a pretty good source book of material, worlds and adventure ideas and I spent many a nights at the game table as players explored this new realm.

[rpgcovers]

AD&D: Maztica (boxed set) ~ TSR (1991)

[faerunalternatedimensions-blog]

Forgotten Realms Alternate Dimensions Issue 7 is now available. The list of contents is as follows: Alternate Dimensions Presents: Maztica The Watch Lineup Welcome to the Jungle: Cult of the Viperhand Deities With a Difference: The Masked Lady Deities With a Difference: Qotal Welcome to the Jungle: Maztican Beastmen Welcome to the Jungle: The Jaguar Knights and Eagle Knights Deities With a Difference: Zaltec There are a few articles created from a collaboration between myself and T.J.Hild. The Masked Lady was developed with considerable help from T.Sammarco. Finally K.Fabacher has provided a writeup of a recurring villain from his own campaign called the White Widow that features in The Watch Lineup. As always if anyone wants to get involved with articles of their own, or proof reading, or artwork, or any other skills they have then I would be glad of the help. If anyone has any feedback that would also be greatly appreciated, and finally if anyone wants to contact me about any of the above then message me with your email address and we can talk.

[daemons-and-deathrays]

Chaneque

Because fair-folk have cultural origins around the world, I thought I'd tackle both the Mesoamerican monster request and culturally aware monster at the same time.

"Chaneques (pronounced Tcha-NE-kays) are mischievous earth sprites whose pranks are often deadly to their victims. A chaneque can be a danger or just a nuisance, depending on whether or not its whims are satisfied.

All chaneques are male. No one knows whether they reproduce by magic or are just humanoids afflicted with some foul curse. A chaneque’s true form is humanoid in shape, but it can assume animal form at will. In its natural form, its skin is dull gray in color, and its hair and beard are black.

These mischievous fey like to dance, play games, drink, and build things. Due to their impatience and capricious nature, however, they make better destroyers than builders. Chaneques are sometimes found serving a more powerful being, but not for long.

Chaneques are cowardly by nature. They’d rather flee than fight, and if pressed to do battle, they usually prove to be weak combatants. They are well aware of their own shortcomings, so they usually resort to magic and trickery to defeat their opponents."

Chaneque CR 2

XP 600

CN Small Fey

Init +3; Senses Low-Light Vision; Perception -1

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DEFENSE

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AC 16, touch 15, flat-footed 12 (+1 size, +3 Dex, +1 dodge, +1 natural)

hp 9 (2d6+2)

Fort +1, Ref +6, Will +2

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OFFENSE

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Speed 20 ft.

Melee spear +1 (1d6-1/x3)

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 2; concentration +4)

The save DC against a Chaneque's spells is 12+ spell level. A Chaneque's spells use Charisma as the primary casting attribute.

At will—daze, flare, ghost sound, mage hand;

3/day—dancing lights, expeditious retreat, sleep, ventriloquism;

1/day—darkness, haste (self only), scare, shatter.

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STATISTICS

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Str 8, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 8, Cha 14

Base Atk +1; CMB -1; CMD 12

Feats Dodge, Mobility

Skills: Bluff +7, Disguise +4, Escape Artist +8, Knowledge (nature) +7, Perform +7, Sleight of Hand +8, Stealth +8, Use Magic Device +7

Languages Common, Abyssal, Sylvan, Undercommon

SQ Fey Traits

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SPECIAL ABILITIES

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Fey Traits

A fey is a creature with supernatural abilities and connections to nature or to some other force or place. Fey are usually human-shaped.

-Low-light vision.

-Fey breathe, eat, and sleep.

Chaneque Fright (Su): At will, a chaneque can perform a special ritual dance. Each viewer within 60 feet must succeed at a DC 11 Will save or become shaken for 2d6 rounds. A creature that succeeds on its save cannot be affected by the same chaneque’s fright power for 24 hours. Chaneque fright is a mindaffecting fear effect. The save DC is Charisma-based.

Alternate Form (Su)

A chaneque can assume the form of any Tiny or Small animal, but not a dire animal. The creature reverts to its natural form if it falls unconscious or is rendered immobile (by a trap, paralysis, magical hold effect, or the like). Otherwise, the chaneque can remain in its animal form until it chooses to revert to normal or adopt a different animal form (both standard actions). In animal form, it retains its hit points and abilities but gains the animal’s natural attacks, movement modes, and natural armor.

Greater Invisibility (Su)

A chaneque can become invisible at will as though using the greater invisibility spell (caster level 7th). A chaneque cannot use its chaneque fright power while invisible.

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ECOLOGY

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Environment: Temperate or Warm land; Maztica, Arcadia, Tamoachan

Organization: Solitary, pair, gang (3-4) or mob (5-12)

Treasure: Standard

From Dragon Magazine, converted by me.