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==Description== |
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| − | These strong creatures looked similar to umber hulks, but had slimy green skin and webbed claws. |
+ | These strong creatures looked similar to umber hulks, but had slimy green skin and webbed claws<ref name="ff"/> at the end of both their legs and long arms. Their mandibles were so powerful they could bite through clam shells and the hides of [[shark]]s. Vodyanoi typically stood slightly taller than the standard umber hulk, in some cases growing as tall as {{SI|10|ft}}. <ref name="DM250-p34" /> |
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| + | Vodyanoi were a reasonably intelligent species, though they were not profound thinkers and often bloodthirsty marauders. Complex situations were typically viewed by them in simple terms. And they typically valued physical prowess over culture or intelligence.<ref name="DM250-p34" /> |
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| + | More peaceful vodyanoi were typically hermits that lived in deeper waters or [[adventurer]]s.<ref name="DM250-p34" /> |
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| + | Vodyanoi were most common in deep, freshwater lakes, but were occasionally found in saltwater as well. In such waters they usually inhabited caves near the edge of a deep trench or continental shelf.<ref name="DM250-p34" /> |
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They were known to inhabit the fresh-water lakes in [[Chessenta]],<ref name="fr:oe" />. In the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]] they were known to inhabit the abyssal plains of [[Serôs]] as well as the town of [[Lyrathil]].<ref name="SoFS-p44, 144">{{Cite book/Sea of Fallen Stars|44, 144}}</ref> |
They were known to inhabit the fresh-water lakes in [[Chessenta]],<ref name="fr:oe" />. In the [[Sea of Fallen Stars]] they were known to inhabit the abyssal plains of [[Serôs]] as well as the town of [[Lyrathil]].<ref name="SoFS-p44, 144">{{Cite book/Sea of Fallen Stars|44, 144}}</ref> |
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| + | Vodyanoi primarily spoke a dialect of the umber hulk language, which they could speak with others of their kind over tremendous distances. Vodyanoi were also capable of learning how to speak [[Common]] and the unique languages of many undersea races, such as [[locathah]], [[merfolk]], [[triton]]s, and [[sahuagin]]s.<ref name="DM250-p34">{{Cite dragon/250/Heroes of the Sea|34}}</ref> |
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| + | ===Religions=== |
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| + | Some vodyanoi worshiped [[Panzuriel]] and served him as [[shaman]]s.<ref name="MM-p90">{{Cite book/Monster Mythology|90}}</ref> |
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===Relationships=== |
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Some vodyanoi acted as servants of the [[marid]] [[Kalbari al-Durrat al-Amwaj ibn Jari]] in her [[Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls]].<ref name="SotL.GL-p32">{{Cite book/Secrets of the Lamp/Genie Lore|32}}</ref> |
Some vodyanoi acted as servants of the [[marid]] [[Kalbari al-Durrat al-Amwaj ibn Jari]] in her [[Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls]].<ref name="SotL.GL-p32">{{Cite book/Secrets of the Lamp/Genie Lore|32}}</ref> |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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| + | :;Adventures |
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| + | ::[[Dungeon magazine 79|''Dungeon'' #79, "The Akriloth"]] |
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| + | :;Video Games |
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| + | ::''[[Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter]]'' |
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Revision as of 17:50, 8 May 2021
A vodyanoi (pronounced: /ˈvoʊdjɑːnɔɪ/ VOD-ya-noy[4] or: /ˈvɑːdjɑːnɔɪ/ VAD-ya-noy[4]) was a close relative of an umber hulk that dwelt in deep bodies of fresh water.[3]
Description
These strong creatures looked similar to umber hulks, but had slimy green skin and webbed claws[3] at the end of both their legs and long arms. Their mandibles were so powerful they could bite through clam shells and the hides of sharks. Vodyanoi typically stood slightly taller than the standard umber hulk, in some cases growing as tall as 10 ft (3 m). [5]
Personality
Vodyanoi were a reasonably intelligent species, though they were not profound thinkers and often bloodthirsty marauders. Complex situations were typically viewed by them in simple terms. And they typically valued physical prowess over culture or intelligence.[5]
Combat
They attacked with their large and powerful claws, as well as their mandibles. Vodyanoi could summon up to a score of electric eels to assist them in combat.[3]
Ecology
Vodyanoi were largely solitary creatures, but would gather periodically with others of their kind.[5] They were very territorial, attacking both creatures, as well as vessels, that crossed through their lands.[3]
More peaceful vodyanoi were typically hermits that lived in deeper waters or adventurers.[5]
Habitats
Vodyanoi were most common in deep, freshwater lakes, but were occasionally found in saltwater as well. In such waters they usually inhabited caves near the edge of a deep trench or continental shelf.[5]
They were known to inhabit the fresh-water lakes in Chessenta,[2]. In the Sea of Fallen Stars they were known to inhabit the abyssal plains of Serôs as well as the town of Lyrathil.[6]
Languages
Vodyanoi primarily spoke a dialect of the umber hulk language, which they could speak with others of their kind over tremendous distances. Vodyanoi were also capable of learning how to speak Common and the unique languages of many undersea races, such as locathah, merfolk, tritons, and sahuagins.[5]
Religions
Some vodyanoi worshiped Panzuriel and served him as shamans.[7]
Relationships
Some vodyanoi acted as servants of the marid Kalbari al-Durrat al-Amwaj ibn Jari in her Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls.[8]
Appendix
Appearances
- Adventures
- Dungeon #79, "The Akriloth"
- Video Games
- Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 352. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scott Bennie (February 1990). Old Empires. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 52. ISBN 978-0880388214.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Don Turnbull (1981). Fiend Folio. (TSR Hobbies), p. 93. ISBN 0-9356-9621-0.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Frank Mentzer (January 1985). “Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #93 (TSR, Inc.), p. 30.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 James Wyatt (August 1998). “Heroes of the Sea”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #250 (TSR, Inc.), p. 34.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend (1999). Sea of Fallen Stars. (TSR, Inc), pp. 44, 144. ISBN 0-7869-1393-2.
- ↑ Carl Sargent (May 1992). Monster Mythology. (TSR, Inc), p. 90. ISBN 1-5607-6362-0.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 32. ISBN 978-1560766476.