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silverwolfer
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 07:06:05
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So am reading venom in her veins (really wizard needs to tap this author and make it the new R.A.S)
Big glowing ball,the main characters watch it, the ball opens, an eye tyrant comes out. It shoots a few beams turning various derro into stone or dust, they move uncaring throw a huge tarp up and, give it the good ole heave ho.
Drag the creature down, and then wrap it in old clothing, and beat it with sticks until it stops moving. Then they state later, that they will cut it up for home decorations.
Derro are the best sort of insane.
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 11:24:31
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| derro fetal savants are the craziest |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 12:59:16
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| I wasn't a fan of the derro until Paizo respun them. I like their version of derro. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 14:16:53
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Same here. I never cared much for Derro either. That is until I read this book, now I cant wait to read more about the crazy little blighters. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 16:05:19
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| I always found the derro an interesting race although they were rarely used. I have to say though, I find the scene you describe a bit unrealistic. How many derro jumped it? |
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Lilianviaten
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 20:29:01
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Originally posted by The Arcanamach
I always found the derro an interesting race although they were rarely used. I have to say though, I find the scene you describe a bit unrealistic. How many derro jumped it?
It makes sense within the context of the novel. I only bought "Venom in Her Veins" to read about the underused Yuan-Ti, who I LOVE. Having read about the Derro for the 1st time, I agree that they make for excellent villains. The grell were used well in this book too. Drow and illithids take up too much screen time, and even though I immensely enjoy both races, the Underdark is too vast and exciting to only focus on those 2. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 22:21:15
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um.... tarp over you... you are at point blank range with a disintegration eye..... or a telekinesis eye that can move 325 pounds....
But, yeah, gotta agree, I've always loved the insane derro. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 23:29:16
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quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas
um.... tarp over you... you are at point blank range with a disintegration eye..... or a telekinesis eye that can move 325 pounds....
But, yeah, gotta agree, I've always loved the insane derro.
Depending on the position of the eyes when the tarp went over, they may not be aimed properly for offensive use. They could be looking down at the ground, or at the beholder's body, etc. |
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silverwolfer
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Aug 2013 : 23:34:11
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The detail about the tarp is taken from the point of view of the main person, so you have the aspect of unreliable narrator as far as not knowing what is actually in or made of from the tarp.
They had a habit of doing it to many creatures that showed up through the round glowing bits, so ti would be something reliable enough they do it as a routine. |
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God... I love the Derro
