Monster: Yixan

Yixan*
Armour Class: 2
Hit Dice: 3+3**
Move: 180’ (60’)
Attacks: 1 bite
Damage: 1-8 + special
No. Appearing: 2-20
Save As: F4
Morale: 10
Treasure Type: (K)
Alignment: Chaotic
XP Value: 125

Malevolent beasts, yixan resemble long-necked, half-starved coursing hounds sheathed in blue-black scales as hard as iron. Their eyes are the cold green of witch-fire, and their long and narrow muzzles are lined with teeth as sharp as razors.

Possessed of a dim and malignant intelligence, yixan prefer to hunt in pairs or packs. Their claws, while sharp, are not used for attacking; their bite is venomous, requiring a save the round following a successful attack or else the victim suffers 2-8 additional points of damage. One in ten yixan cause paralysis with their venom as well as hit point damage, lasting for four turns. A magical weapon is required to harm a yixan.