This installment of the My First Monster Manual blog series is the Ogre.
Environment: Mountain’s, Hills, Swamps
Monster Type: Large Humanoid
Color: Pale Green, Brown, or Tan.
Features: Tall and Large Body
Abilities: Extreme Strength, Extra Tough, Affinity for animals and nature
Recommended Equipment: n/a
Introduction:
Ogres are massive humanoids, often associated with brutal savagery and raiding war bands. Despite the harsh reputation, ogres are an ancient race of monster believed to be created when stone first became mud. Known for their strength, family traditions, and a deep connection to animals and nature. Ogre families gather together to form clans. The oldest ogres are some of the most powerful druids and shamans. These mighty Ogre Magi lead the largest clans made of hundreds of ogre families. On average an Ogre is 2-3 times as tall as a human and are extremely strong. They have extra tough skin that can range in colors from dark and pale greens to light tawny browns.
Investigation:
We left the city of Tol’dair just before dusk. This gave us a beautiful view of the sunset and the city for our ride on the Sky Rail. We traveled to the small town down the road and checked into the Inn. At midnight my assistant and I made our way to the Inn’s bar room. There, Duncan ‘The Nose’ was sitting in the back corner table. We shared some food and drinks waiting for Duncan’s associate, a Dwarf named Moak. We left immediately upon Moak’s arrival. My assistant shared Moak is the dwarf that the griffin played with the most. They took us into the woods, blindfolded us, and led us on a secret path.
Observations:
I couldn’t say how long or far we walked blindfolded. Finally the hike was over and our blindfolds removed. We were in a large clearing. Sitting before us was a large green Ogre. A giant fox was close by flanking the Ogre watching us closely. Moak introduced us to Jukie, the Ogre magi. Jukie was small for an Ogre but was as strong and tough as one would expect. He lifted a large cleaver and butchered a massive animal carcass. hacking through muscle and bone with ease. Jukie gave several pieces of meat to the giant fox and even shared some with the butterflies. Jukie is a natural Druid, easily making companions of all wild animals and monsters alike. He’s been passing tips to Moak to help him train and befriend Tol’dair’s young Gryphon.
Conclusion:
Jukie’s clan have tasked him with training their own secret monster weapon. That was the monster Duncan promised to show us. The sun was coming up while Jukie gathered up all the meat, “Come on, it’s breakfast time!”
About:
The Ogre is part of our “My First Monster Manual” blog series where we will feature each of the monsters we are considering for inclusion in our new children’s book. Click here to learn more info on My First Monster Manual.
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