Ultimate Monsters #1

The world is a dangerous place, filled with all manner of perils, from villains and evil-doers to the local terrain and all the things in between; all seem intent on putting an end to the lives of those who would dare stand against them. So in the face of such perils one would ask what could be worse, what terror could summon such feelings of dread as to incapacitate its prey? The answer is simple; the unknown.

Warriors can be bested, mages can be warded against and even nature can, to some measure, be harnessed, but how does one defend against that which it does not know; again, the answer is simple; one cannot.

In the interests of correcting this we present this tome. Written specifically for when darkness falls in the woods, when the torches are suddenly extinguished in the draughty dungeon passageways and the shadows shift to move against you. When the hunters become the hunted there is little to fall back on and even a trusty sword can only provide so much protection. Now you will have knowledge, knowledge that even the most hardened of warriors would be unwise to scoff at.

Bringing together a collection of vile and horrifying creatures with which to populate the dark places of your fantasy worlds and reside in your characters’ nightmares, Ultimate Monsters has been developed to aid both players and Games Masters alike as they venture into a wider and more dangerous world. Presented herein is a wealth of monsters and creatures, all designed to harass and challenge players and their resources to the fullest.

Covering all manner of creatures, from the denizens of the murky depths of the ocean to the soaring masters of the sky and everything in between. Ultimate Monsters presents a plethora of new creatures, both banal and exotic, benign and hostile. Listed alphabetically for speed and ease of reference, Ultimate Monsters is a tome of knowledge no gaming table should be without - after all, it might just save your life.

Ultimate Monsters is the ninth Supplementary Rulebook of the Ultimate Series, compiling some of the best and most original rules and ideas for the d20 games. Designed to fit seamlessly into any d20 games system, these sourcebooks offer the best that has appeared in terms of rules and options for Games Masters and players alike. As well as presenting a plethora of information from some of the most prestigious names in roleplaying, new material is littered throughout, all easily integrated into your d20 games.

The primary purpose of this Supplementary Rulebook is to present both players and games masters with a selection of the best, original and more obscure creatures currently available under the open gaming license. Drawn from the best Mongoose Publishing has published in the past year, also including Open Game Content from the Core Rulebooks and many other sources.