Zombie

A zombie is an undead creature usually created by the re-animation of a corpse. Unlike animated skeletons, zombies still retain some flesh on their bodies, and give off a horrid, rank smell. They are almost mindless, but can be given simple commands, such as "kill anyone who opens the treasure chest." Virtually any solid creature can be turned into a zombie; in addition to humanoids, troglodytes, minotaurs, and even beholders can turned into zombies.

Zombies drag their feet and so do not leave clear prints.

Basically, a zombie is the corpse of a creature which has been animated by someone who can manipulate negative energy, such as a cleric. For example, a cleric would be able to use negative energy on a corpse and make it move its body, arms, legs, etc.

Variants

 * Absorbing zombie : Able to absorb damaging spells rather than taking damage from them.
 * Acid zombie : Nearly pure white with glistening skin and oozing acid.
 * Ash zombie : A zombie created from ash of the victims of the Mount Hotenow explosion. Usually Thayan magic in the creation.
 * Bloodthirsty zombie : These zombies drain blood with their bite.
 * Corpse creature : A zombie that retains knowledge and skills it possessed in life.
 * Beholder zombie : Sometimes called Death tyrants; zombified beholders which possess some of their deadly abilities.
 * Diseased zombie : These are carriers of the disease known as 'filth fever'.
 * Fast zombie (or quick zombie): Moves much faster and can act more quickly than a standard zombie.
 * Hunting zombie : These hunt their prey by scent.
 * Juju zombie : Free-willed, sentient zombies often created from powerful curses or other fell magics.
 * Tyrantfog zombie : Priests of evil deities killed by other evil deities.
 * Zombie dragon : Created from dragons and retains some of their deadly abilities. Not to be confused with a dracolich.