Re: Warriors & Wizards Bestiary

From: desj@ccr-p.ida.org (David desJardins)

Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1993 04:42:40 +0000

Here's more W&W information, on familiars and items.  Again, I can't
vouch for the accuracy of much of it, although I believe it to be
generally correct.

David desJardins

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Familiar        Att  Def  Act  Chr  Sav         Spells

Blink Dog        1    0    5    4    5%         17
Cheetah          3    1   10   10    5%         none
Crocodile        3    1   -5    5    6%         none
Gorilla          2    2    6    2    2%         none
Hawk             1    0    5    5    5%         63, 91, 95
Horse            2    1   12    5    2%         none
Lynx             2    1    3    4    5%         45, 72
Owl              0    0    4    3    3%         36, 45, 88
Rat              1    0    3    0    5%         3, 67, 81
Tick             0    0    0    0    1%         none

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[ Amulet of Sarn ]
Any unit possessing this amulet will be protected from all magic.

[ Anti-Charm ]
When wearing this charm, the unit will be protected from the effects of
spells 29 (Charm Person), 38 (Charm Monster) and 96 (Domination).

[ Arrows of Slaying ]
When a unit is armed with these arrows, its attack rate is  increased by +2.
All units holding these arrows can use the  Attack command.

[ Axe of the Dwarven Lords ]
Any unit that possesses this axe will increase its morale by 5% and its attack
rate by 3.

[ Bracers of Defense ]
When a unit is armed with these, its defense rate is increased by +3 (ie any
attacking unit will have its attack rate decreades by 3).

[ Charisma Stone ]
Any unit capable of recruiting can use one of these stones. When recruiting,
the stone gives that unit a 20% increase in its chances of recruiting. The
stone will also increase the yield level of the block (the unit ends the
turn in) by 0.1.

[ The Bow of Lothar ]
This large bow enables all units to use the Attack command while
increasing their attack rate by 3.  It also grants the ability to cast
spell # 3 (Magic Missile).

Item has power to cast 15 more spell(s).

[ The Darksword ]
The Darksword has the effect of increasing a unit's attack rate by 3, and
provides the owner with the ability to cast spell 69 (Flame Walk).

Item has power to cast 15 more spell(s).

[ Dragon Armor ]
Any unit possessing this armor gains an extra 5 defense  points against any
attack.  However, its action points are  reduced by 10 each turn.

[ Draknar's Warclub ]
Draknar's Warclub is a mighty club, studded with a variety of pointed
objects and fixed with magical bindings that give it fantastic strength.
Any unit wielding Draknar's Warclub will gain +4 to its attack rate.

[ Earth Stone ]
This rather large stone will stop the effects of spells 62 & 77,
while increasing defense rates by 2 at the end of each turn.

[ Ioun Stone ]
This stone, when tossed into the air, spins extremely fast around the unit
or thrower. It will absorb one adverse spell completely so its unit comes to
no harm.

[ Lion Heart ]
This red heart-shaped gem gives any unit a 10% increase in morale and a 20%
increase in saving throws vs spells.

[ Luck Stone ]
A luck stone looks like a small brown cylinder and has the following powers:
        Increases the yield of the current block by 0.1
        Increases morale by 3 at the end of each turn
        Increases the chance of recruiting by 10%

[ Mask of Terror ]
Any unit with this disgusting mask will decrease the attack rate of any
opponent that engages it by 4. Because of the nature of this mask the
unit's morale will decrease by 10% per turn. When a unit wearing this mask
attempts to take over a new block the yield effect is reduced by 0.5
(ie its current defense only has to be 10*(yield-0.5) to conquer the block).

[ Morning Star of Antioch ]
Any unit possessing this mighty morning star will increase its morale by 5% and
its attack rate by 6.

[ Mirror of Truth ]
This mirror, when asked, will reveal and magic affecting a  block (spell 53 -
Detect Magic).

[ Orb of Fire Endurance ]
With this powerful orb, a unit may grant another unit immunity from the effects
of Fire Wall by the casting of spell 69.

[ Power Amplifier ]
When holding this device, all units will have their Saving Throw (vs magic)
reduced by 15.

[ Rattle of Dissipation ]
This rattle, when used (by casting spell 58), will cancel any curse due to
its restorative powers.

Item has power to cast 15 more spell(s).

[ Ring of Energy ]
The unit that possesses this ring has its action points increased by 12 each
turn. When using this ring there is a 3% chance that the unit may not be
able to move for 3 turns.

[ Ring of Protection ]
This ring gives the user a +2 - +4 ? protection against normal attacks.

[ Seeds of Thorns ]
When planted, these seeds sprout large thorny bushes which may be eaten; this
increases the defense rate by 5 at the end of each turn. Usually found in a
small leather sack. Believed to have been developed by a mad druid named
Thralax who has since disappeared into the pages of history. The bushes turn to
dust soon after being planted.

[ Staff of Terror ]
When holding this staff a unit has an increased chance of conquering a
vacant  block (ie the yield effect is reduced by 0.8).

[ Standard of Gahood ]
The Standard of Gahood will increase a Unit's Morale by 20  and its Saving
Throw by 10.  It also confers the ability to  cast Spell 57 (Polymorph Other).

[ The Starsword ]
The Starsword is a pitch black longsword that sparkles with tiny lights all
along its length--some say that the lights represent the stars of the universe,
where the sword undoubtedly draws its power.  The Starsword is potent indeed,
granting a +3 attack rate bonus to the wielder, along with a small saving throw
bonus and the ability to cast spell 18 (Meteor Swarm) at will.

Item has power to cast 15 more spell(s).

[ Torc of Protection ]
This magical torc will provide protection of 3 points against all attacks.

[ Whip of Thunder ]
This mighty whip will inspire awe and obedience in all units.  It will
increase the action points of all units by 10 and morale by 5 each turn.
However, because of its need to be recharged, the user's defense rate will
decrease by 1 per turn.

References

Warriors & Wizards Bestiary
Karel Driesen <kjdriese@vnet3.vub.ac.be>
Tue, 27 Jul 1993 10:34:25 +0000
Re: Warriors & Wizards Bestiary
desj@ccr-p.ida.org (David desJardins)
Tue, 27 Jul 1993 16:02:04 +0000