Xorn
| Xorn | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Alignment: | True Neutral |
| Type: | Earth Elemental |
A Xorn is a creature from the Elemental Plane of Earth which can occasionally be found on the Material Plane.
Ecology
Environment
When found on the material plane, Xorn are typically found deep underground, in various caverns and tunnels. Since they can phase through solid rock and earth, they can travel with relative ease.[1]
Typical physical characteristics
Xorn are medium-sized creatures, being roughly five feet tall.[2] Their hide has color, texture, other appearance of natural stone in their environs, and are extremely difficult to see when in a earthen environment.[1]
They gain sustenance from various minerals, and are known to enjoy silver and copper, which they can smell from 20'away.[1]
Abilities
Xorn have average intelligence, on par with most humanoids.[2]
Xorn are immune to fire- and cold-based spells, and resistant to lightning damage. Though xorns can "adjust their molecules"[1] to travel through solid stone or earth, it is dangerous because a phase door spell will kill them in this state. Move earth spells can throw xorns backward and stun them. Spells like stone to flesh and rock to mud forces xorns to readjust their molecules briefly, during which their hide doesn't protect them as much. Passwall injures xorns severely.[1]
Activities
Xorn typically come to the material plane seeking various rare metals and minerals, and are especially fond of silver and copper. If adventurers have such metal on them, the xorn will try and get it, and will not attack if the adventurer hands the metal over. Xorn will also often try and flee from combat rather than engaging, phasing through the floor or walls to escape.[1]
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1977. Item code TSR2009.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | D1-2 Descent into the Depths of the Earth | 4, 13, 15, 28 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Deities & Demigods (1st & 2nd printing), AD&D 1e | 132 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Dragon magazine #347 | 35, 36 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders | 53, 62 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders: Map/Monster Booklet | 24 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | I1 Dwellers of the Forbidden City | 9 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | MC2 - Monstrous Compendium Volume 2 | Insert (Xorn) |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | MC5 Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Adventures Appendix | Encounter Tables |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Monster Manual 1, AD&D 1e | 102 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Monstrous Manual, AD&D 2e | 367 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Monstrous Manual, AD&D 2e (Premium Edition) | 367 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Monster Manual 1, D&D 3.5e (Premium Edition) | 260, 261 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Monster Manual 1, D&D 5e | 304 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 14, 16, 26, 44 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Official AD&D Coloring Album | 24, 28 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Oerth Journal #11 | 20 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Oerth Journal #18 | 38 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Oerth Journal #28 | 10 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | Polyhedron magazine #020 | 20 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | S1-4 Realms of Horror, Adventure Booklet | 72 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | S4 The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Book One | 19 |
| Xorn | Monster | Native of: Elemental Earth, Prime Material, Ethereal, | S4 The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Book Two | 30 |
| Xorn and Gems (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, Tavern, Bar, or Restaurant , | Night Arrant | 224 |