Gazebo
Gazebo AKA: HACKFACTOR: 1 EP VALUE: 100 CLIMATE/TERRAIN: Gardens, natural and man-made FREQUENCY: Uncommon ORGANIZATION: Solitary ACTIVITY CYCLE: Any DIET: Unknown INTELLIGENCE: Unknown ALIGNMENT: Neutral NO. APPEARING: 1 SIZE: L (10- 12' Tall) MOVEMENT: None PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil Attack/Defense Modes: Nil/Nil MORALE: N/A ARMOR CLASS: 1 NO. OF ATTACKS: Nil DAMAGE/ATTACK: Nil SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil SPECIAL DEFENSES: See Below MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard HIT DICE: 10 CREATED BY: Will
DESCRIPTION: A Gazebo is a strange creature. It appears as a large outdoor structure most often found in gardenesque places, either man-made or naturally occuring. They are usually between 10' and 12' tall, and can come in any varying shape, size and color. On average, they are round or octagonal shaped, approximately 20' in diameter, with decorative flutes and carvings running up it's pillars and along it's eves. Nearly all are roofed, though not all have functional roofes.
COMBAT/TACTICS: Gazebos neither attack nor defend themselves if attacked. They exude a calming sense of peace and tranquility, but only affect willing targets.
HABITAT/SOCIETY: As they don't appear to eat, sleep, or act in any manor, it is unknown if there is any form of society among Gazebos. Esspecially as they often appear solitary, and there does not appear to be any form of communication among themselves or other animals. They do provide a limited symbiotic relation with other animals, by providing shelter, but it is unknown what the Gazebo gets out of the relationship- if anything.
ECOLOGY: Gazebos do not appear to eat anything, and in fact do not even appear to breed. It is entirely unknown how a new Gazebo comes about, as no inmature Gazebo has ever been seen. It is speculated that Gazebos might be some form of plant life, but nothing has been shown to support this theory- as Gazebos show no signs of rooting, flowering, leafing, or any other sign normally observered in plant life.
YIELD:
Medicinal: Nil
Spell Components: Shavings may be used in Sleep or Calm spells.
Hide/Trophy Items: Nil
Treasure: Incidental
Other: A strip from a Gazebo is said to provide dreamless sleep for a year and a day from its harvest if kept close to the skin while sleeping.
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