Yet another Ooze to keep Genesys fantasy characters on their toes when underground – and to provide some treasure, if it’s defeated. Veteran dungeoneers do have a few warnings about the monster, however. First, like other Oozes, its highly acidic physiology will damage your flesh and metal gear. It has been described as moving and attacking like a snake or serpent – and also climbs! Finally, when it isn’t moving, it’s quite hard to distinguish from a puddle or or a wet, glistening rock. The Gray Ooze is said to be stone liquified by the forces of Chaos. The Xenobiologist will only agree that they are very similar in composition to rocks found in the same area, since there aren’t any lab tests for Chaos.
GRAY OOZE [Minion]
Non-sapient Fantasy Monster
Characteristics
Brawn 3
Agility 2
Intellect 1
Cunning 2
Willpower 1
Presence 1
Skills
Athletics 2
Perception 2
Stealth 3
Abilities
Corrosive: Non-magical metal weapons, armor, and implements take one step of damage from each contact, including attacks made with them.
Limited Senses: Perceives out to Medium range via unusual senses, but lacking “normal senses.”
Liquid Stone: A Gray Ooze can slither through openings as small as 1″. When the Ooze is still, Perception checks to recognize it are upgraded once.
Silhouette 2
Soak: 4 Defense (m/r): 0/0 Wound Threshold: 15
Equipment: Stone Essence (Soak +1); Pseudopod (Brawl, Damage [per Acid Rating 5, Genesys, p. 111], Short range, Critical 3)
Design & Play Notes: Just another gloppy, acidic creature for your fantasy games. Ranks in Athletics is intended to represent its climbing ability. When GMing Pseudopod attacks, don’t forget to go all out with striking snake descriptions.
Linda Whitson
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