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I, Tyrant is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory.

Many are the stories of this creature's ferocity and unbridled power. Now, take a look inside the alien world of one of the most feared monsters in the AD&D game in this visually stunning 96-page accessory. I, Tyrant contains information on all beholders and beholder-kin including: detailed explanations of their deadly eye powers; an insight into beholder psychology; an explanation of the creatures' social organization; new magical items created specifically for beholders; and other useful game information on these deadly denizens of the planes. I, Tyrant also comes with a poster that details in full color many known beholder types. This lavishly illustrated book is the first in a new series of accessories that focuses on some of the most popular monsters in the game. DMs and players alike will find this Monstrous Arcana (TM) accessory highly useful when playing Eye of Pain, Eye of Doom, and Eye to Eye a trilogy of adventures centered around beholders.

Description[]

I, Tyrant is the 1st book in the Monstrous Arcana series and details the beholder race. It expands significantly upon the information available in the Monstrous Manual. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the beholders as a species, covering aspects such as their historical background, religious beliefs, cultural practices, societal structures, and psychological traits. Additionally, the book includes detailed game statistics for various beholder deviants, presenting a broader range of these enigmatic creatures for use in gameplay. It also introduces specific rules for psionics and magical items unique to beholders.

Contents[]

  • Chapter 1: Beholders: What They Are
  • Chapter 2: Types of Beholders
  • Chapter 3: History of the Beholders
  • Chapter 4: Deities
  • Chapter 5: Powers
  • Chapter 6: Psychology
  • Chapter 7: Beholder Society
  • Chapter 8: Ask Milord Wizard
  • Chapter 9: Beholder Creations
  • Chapter 10: Beholder Architecture
  • Chapter 11: Campaigning Beholders
  • Chapter 12: Ready Reference Guide
  • Chapter 13: Beholders' Gallery
  • Chapter 14: Beholder Eye Powers - At a Glance

Index[]

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Characters
GazriktacGreat MotherGzemnidIxathinonKhuxristulQeqtoxiiSespetoxriSikrewxesVanaduirZulnethrac
Referenced only
VikhrispaXanathar
Creatures
BeholderDeath kissDeath tyrantDirectorDoomsphereElder orbExaminerEye of the deepGauthGas sporeHive motherKasharinLensmanOgreOverseerPatrollerSpectatorWatcher
Referenced only
AstereaterEvil eyesGelatinous cubeGorbelOrbus
Locations
Referenced only
Sigil
Armor
Beholder armor
Weapons
Combat combat mouthpickcommon manipulative mouthpicktyrant mouthpick
Magic Items
Binphallkahr balldozerDisplay shacklesLifterSphere mirrorsSticky ceiling
Spells
Control death tyrantCreate death tyrantInstruct spectatorSuppleskinWall of blackstone
Misc
Wine

Gallery[]

Credits[]

  • Designer: Aaron Allston
  • Editing and Additional Development: Keith Francis Strohm
  • Beholder's Gallery: Thomas M. Reid
  • Creative Director: Steve Winter
  • Cover Illustrations: Dana Knutson
  • Interior Illustrations: Arnie Swekel, David Martin, Glen Michael Angus, William O'Connor, Randy Post
  • Cartography: Roy M. Boholst
  • Graphic Design: Greg Kerkman, Shan Ren, Paul Hanchette
  • Typography: Angelika Lokotz
  • Art Director: Stephen A. Daniele

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