Morkoth
| Morkoth | |
|---|---|
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| Characteristics | |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil |
| Type | Aberration |
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the morkoth (Pronounced More-Koth) is an aberration.
Publication history
The morkoth first appeared in the original Blackmoor supplement (1975).[1]
The morkoth appeared in the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual (1977).[2]
The morkoth appeared in the second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989),[3] and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[4]
The morkoth appeared in the third edition Monster Manual II (2002).[5]
Description
The morkoth is a humanoid-squid being, that dwells in spiraling tunnels underwater. Those who see the tunnels are pulled straight to the morkoth, as the tunnels have a hypnotic effect. The morkoth then devours the victim. For its shadowy behavior, it is called, "the wraith of the deep."
References
- ↑ Arneson, Dave. Dungeons & Dragons Supplement II: Blackmoor (TSR, 1975)
- ↑ Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual (TSR, 1977)
- ↑ Cook, David, et al. Monstrous Compendium Volume Two. TSR, 1989
- ↑ Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual (TSR, 1993)
- ↑ Bonny, Ed, Jeff Grubb, Rich Redman, Skip Williams, and Steve Winter. Monster Manual II (Wizards of the Coast, 2002)