Corinthian constrictor

20′ long construct typically used to guard tombs or temples. Attacks only when trigger condition is met (e.g., someone tries to take the treasure, someone passes a certain point). At rest it is either a toppled column or a standing one in an architecturally appropriate place.

Armor Class	4 [15]
Hit Dice	14* (63hp)
Attacks	1 × head bash (3d8 + constriction)
THAC0	9 [+10]
Movement	60’ (20’)
Saving Throws	D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (7)
Morale	12
Alignment	Neutral
XP	2300
Number Appearing	1d2
Treasure Type	None

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• Mundane damage immunity: Can only be harmed by magical attacks.
• Immunity: Unharmed by gas; unaffected by charm, hold, and sleep spells.
• Energy immunity: Unharmed by fire, cold, and electricity.
• Hypnotize: As alternative to attack, may sway rhythmically to render immobile and unable to speak or act up to 20 HD of creatures. Subjects get saving throw vs spell. Subjects who fail a saving throw recover two rounds after the swaying ceases.
• Constriction: When a head bash attack is successful, the python wraps around the victim and begins to squeeze, inflicting 2d8 automatic damage immediately and on each subsequent round. Only one victim may be constricted at a time, though may head bash others.
• Camouflage: Difficult to detect if encountered in an area with the appropriate architecture.

Inspired by Xu Zhen’s sculpture “Hello.” Author’s photo, I’m OK with you using my photo of it but no idea if Xu or Stanford University have rights to my photo of their sculpture.