| Homunculus | |
|---|---|
| |
| skill | 8 |
| stamina | 5 |
| Habitat | Anywhere their master is, Dungeons, Ruins |
| Number Encountered | 1 |
| Type | Magical Creature |
| Reaction | Neutral-Unfriendly |
| Intelligence | High (see below) |
A Homunculus was an artificially created creature in the Fighting Fantasy franchise.
Description[]
A Homunculus appeared like a small humanoid, about 1' - 2' in height, with an imp-like appearance and green skin,[1] a large head and long forearms.[2] Homunculi usually sported bat-like wings on their backs, giving them extra mobility (see Special Abilities). Homunculi were also intelligent and able to speak at least the Common language and - conceivably - any language known to their masters.[3]
Origins and Distribution[]
Homunculi were created by practicioners of the obscure sciences, whether they might be Magicians[4] or Alchemists.[5] While the creation process was not outlined in Fighting Fantasy, folklore - and fiction - usually listed as key materials a Mandrake root, several chemical substances, and in some cases even blood. However they were created, they served as familiars and guardians to their master, testing - and even attacking - unwelcome or unknown visitors at their behest.[6][7]
Special Abilities[]
A homunculus armed with a dagger.
Homunculi were usually created with wings, enabling them to fly. This occasionally allowed them to outmaneuver their opponents.
Homunculi usually fought with their claws and teeth,[8] although some might have used any mystical or mundane weapons provided by their masters. Of course, these must have been created specifically to match their own size.[9]
Further Information in Canon[]
More information can be found at:Source[10]
Blacksand!
(pg50)
Vault of the Vampire
(para9, para57, para79, para351*, para366#)
Island of the Undead
(para7#, para184*, para250, para288)
Stormslayer
(para243)
Notes[]
# - denotes a reference with statistics
* - denotes a picture
See Also[]
Appendix[]
Gallery[]
Appearances[]
Adventures
Sourcebooks
References[]
- ↑ Vault of the Vampire - 351
- ↑ Island of the Undead - 250
- ↑ Vault of the Vampire - 9
- ↑ Island of the Undead - 7, 184, 250
- ↑ Vault of the Vampire - 9, 351
- ↑ Vault of the Vampire - 9, 366
- ↑ Island of the Undead - 7, 184, 250, 288
- ↑ Island of the Undead - 7
- ↑ Vault of the Vampire - 351, 366
- ↑ Complete list of references catalogued by FF Titan Bestiary