Source: The Lair by Steve M.
Steam Beast
Amalgam of a fire and water elemental encased in glass.
STR 80 BP 120 Rank: 3
DEX 65 INIT 2 Nature: Evil
LOG 40 DR 10
WIL 60 MOV 8 Travel: 10 leagues
Abilities:
Claws - 85%, damage 2D and reduce targets DR by 1 permanently
Steam Blast - every 3rd turn, (line 5), effect 2D (bypass DR)
Fire Resistance - immune to fire both magical and normal.
Explosive - when destroyed, shards cause 3D damage to all adjacent foes and 2D to those within 4 spaces.
Insane - forced to servatude this creature has a chance to attack anything near it, even allies. The chance is equal to the current damage each turn.
Steam Beast are an amalgam of two minor elementals fused together in a reinforced glass apparatus originating from some elemental plane. At the heart of this beast are a minor water and fire elemental who has merged into one being with conflicting stability. Steam Beast are rumored to have been created by a race of elementalist to be used as guardians but quickly fell out of favor since they have a tendency to attack their owners when combat ensues. The are typically found guarding important places or roaming near ancient ruins in packs.
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