I, Tyrant

I, Tyrant is a 2^nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory.

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Many are the stories of this creature's ferocity and unbridled power. Now, take a look inside the alien world of one of the most feared monsters in the AD&D game in this visually stunning 96-page accessory. I, Tyrant contains information on all beholders and beholder-kin including: detailed explanations of their deadly eye powers; an insight into beholder psychology; an explanation of the creatures' social organization; new magical items created specifically for beholders; and other useful game information on these deadly denizens of the planes. I, Tyrant also comes with a poster that details in full color many known beholder types. This lavishly illustrated book is the first in a new series of accessories that focuses on some of the most popular monsters in the game. DMs and players alike will find this Monstrous Arcana (TM) accessory highly useful when playing Eye of Pain, Eye of Doom, and Eye to Eye a trilogy of adventures centered around beholders.

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Description[]

I, Tyrant is the 1^st book in the Monstrous Arcana series and details the beholder race. It expands significantly upon the information available in the Monstrous Manual. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the beholders as a species, covering aspects such as their historical background, religious beliefs, cultural practices, societal structures, and psychological traits. Additionally, the book includes detailed game statistics for various beholder deviants, presenting a broader range of these enigmatic creatures for use in gameplay. It also introduces specific rules for psionics and magical items unique to beholders.

Contents[]

Chapter 1: Beholders: What They Are
Chapter 2: Types of Beholders
Chapter 3: History of the Beholders
Chapter 4: Deities
Chapter 5: Powers
Chapter 6: Psychology
Chapter 7: Beholder Society
Chapter 8: Ask Milord Wizard
Chapter 9: Beholder Creations
Chapter 10: Beholder Architecture
Chapter 11: Campaigning Beholders
Chapter 12: Ready Reference Guide
Chapter 13: Beholders' Gallery
Chapter 14: Beholder Eye Powers - At a Glance

Index[]

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Characters: Gazriktac • Great Mother • Gzemnid • Ixathinon • Khuxristul • Qeqtoxii • Sespetoxri • Sikrewxes • Vanaduir • Zulnethrac; Referenced only; Vikhrispa • Xanathar
Creatures: beholder • death kiss • death tyrant • director • doomsphere • elder orb • examiner • eye of the deep • gauth • gas spore • hive mother • kasharin • lensman • ogre • overseer • patroller • spectator • watcher; Referenced only; Astereater • Evil eyes • Gelatinous cube • Gorbel • Orbus
Locations: Referenced only; Sigil
Weapons: combat mouthpick • common manipulative mouthpick
Magic Items: beholder armor • Binphallkahr balldozer • display shackles • lifter • sphere mirror • sticky ceiling • tyrant mouthpick
Spells: control death tyrant • create death tyrant • instruct spectator • suppleskin • wall of blackstone
Misc: wine

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Credits[]

Designer: Aaron Allston
Editing and Additional Development: Keith Francis Strohm
Beholder's Gallery: Thomas M. Reid
Creative Director: Steve Winter
Cover Illustrations: Dana Knutson
Interior Illustrations: Arnie Swekel, David Martin, Glen Michael Angus, William O'Connor, Randy Post
Cartography: Roy M. Boholst
Graphic Design: Greg Kerkman, Shan Ren, Paul Hanchette
Typography: Angelika Lokotz
Art Director: Stephen A. Daniele

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