Ghost

Lawful Evil Man-sized Undead

Aura supernatural horror (sight)

Surprise others 50%; Senses infravision 60 ft.

Armor Class n/a (if semi-material: a ghost is AC 0 otherwise, if the attacker is on the Ethereal Plane, the ghost is AC 8)

Hit Points 45 (HD 10; 10d8)

Move fly 9”

Poison 8, Petrify 9, Wand 10, Breath 9, Spell 11

Special Defenses non-corporeal, undead traits; (if semi-material: half damage from silver, or +1 or better weapons to-hit)

Magic Resistance standard

To Hit AC 0: 10

Melee touch (ageing)

Special Attacks ageing, magic jar, phasing; Hits As +3

Morale 95%

Intelligence high (13-14)

Languages Any languages it knew in life

Level VIII

Magic Jar. (major, 1 segment) A ghost can possess any living creature with an Animal Intelligence rating or higher within 6" unless a successful Wisdom save vs. Spell is made (save negates). The save is modified by the difference in combined Intelligence and Wisdom versus the ghost's (typically rated at 27; see the chart provided). If the save is failed, the creature is possessed: The ghost gains control of the body and it's physical characteristics (Strength, Constitution, Dexterity), but not mental (the ghost retains it's own Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma). Thus the ghost can call upon rudimentary knowledge of the possessed creature, but not upon the real knowledge, i.e. a ghost will not know the languages or spells of the possessed. The ghost’s hit points remain the same even while possessing another body although if the body has a Constitution modifier, that will be added to the ghost's hit points. (The DM may add modifiers for especially large/powerful or small/fragile creatures without a noted Constitution score.) Based on the saving throw interval, if the possessed creature regains control of its mind, the ghost is forced out of it's body in a semi-material state. Saving Throw Interval. A possessed creature with any negative difference or a positive difference less than 5 is entitled to a saving throw each round to determine if it is able to displace the possessor’s mind, a positive difference of 5 to 8 gains a saving throw each turn, a positive difference of 9 to 12 gains a saving throw each day, and a positive difference of 13 or better gains a saving throw each week.

Non-corporeal. While in the ethereal state, an incorporeal creature cannot attack material creatures. Likewise, corporeal creatures cannot affect a non-corporeal creature unless they enter the Ethereal Plane. This means creatures on the Material Plane cannot attack or otherwise affect a non-corporeal creature using weapons, spells, items, or abilities unless these are noted to have a special power enabling them to affect ethereal or non-corporeal creatures. Ghosts can be seen by those on the Material Plane (unlike normal ethereal creatures) but can move in complete silence if they wish. In the ethereal state, a creature can pass through solid objects—sideways, upwards, or downwards. Non-corporeal creatures are unaffected by cure wounds, heal, or resurrect/raise dead spells. They are also immune to polymorph. In order for a ghost to touch a creature, it must become semi-material using it's phasing ability.

Phasing. (minor, 1 segment) A ghost can partially phase in or out of the Material Plane as a minor action (only one such phasing action is allowable each round). It will become "semi-material" in order to touch an opponent or fully ethereal to avoid attacks.

Supernatural Horror. The supernatural power of a ghost is such that the mere sight of one causes any humanoid being to age 10 years and flee in panic for 2d6 turns unless a Wisdom (fear) save vs. Spell is made (a save negates both effects). Note that magical ageing such as this will require a Constitution save vs. System Shock (or the creature will die). Clerics above 6th level are immune to this effect, and all other humanoids above 8th level add +2 to their saving throws.

Touch Attack. (major, 1 segment) A semi-material ghost attacks by reaching through any protective coverings and touching a creature. Opponents are considered AC 10 unless they use magic or Dexterity. For example, a fighter wearing +2 chain mail, with a +1 shield, wearing a ring of protection +1 and has a Dexterity of 16 will be AC 4 against a ghost's attack (10 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 2 = 4). If the attack hits, the victim ages 10-40 years (1d4 x 10). Note that magical ageing such as this will require a Constitution save vs. System Shock (or the creature will die).

Undead Traits. Undead are immune to the following spells or effects: ageing, charm, command, ESP, fear, hypnotism, paralyzation, poison, scare, sleep, and suggestion. All aligned undead radiate evil that may be detected (the degree of which is normally a function of their hit dice, although there are exceptions).

When a soul is not allowed to rest due to some great injustice, either real or perceived, it sometimes comes back as a ghost. Such beings are in eternal anguish, lacking in substance and unable to set things right. Although ghosts can be any alignment, the majority cling to the living world out of a powerful sense of rage and hatred, and as a result are evil—even the ghost of a good or lawful creature can become hateful and cruel in its afterlife. Thus ghosts roam about at night or in places of darkness.

As ghosts are non-corporeal (ethereal), they are usually encountered by creatures in a like state, although they can be seen by non-ethereal creatures. Any human—including dwarves, elves, gnomes, and halflings—killed by a ghost due to ageing is forever dead.

ENCOUNTERS

Level VIII.

Frequency. Very Rare; In Lair 25%

Number Appearing. 1 (Level VIII. 1)

Environment. Temperate/sub-tropical, uninhabited/wilderness areas (forest, rough, hills, mountains, marsh); Temperate/sub-tropical, inhabited and/or patrolled areas (night only; rough); Ethereal Plane; City/town (night only); Underground

Treasure Type. E, S

Experience. XP 5,730 (or 5,100+14 per h.p.)