Mihstu (pronounced: /ˈmɪstuː/ MIS-too[2]) were a type of elemental creature of air.[1]
Description[]
Mihstu had a cloud-like appearance, being swirling mists 6 feet (1.8 meters) in diameter that could shape their bodies at will and seep through the smallest of cracks or openings.[1]
Abilities[]
The bodies of these creatures were impervious to harm from electrical-based attacks, magic missile, or missile weaponry. And they could only be harmed by weapons with a +2 or greater enchantment. Cold-based spells and abilities would temporarily stun them.[3]
Combat[]
Mihstu tyically fought other creatures in two ways. The first was would shaping their body to form four solid tentacles with razor-sharp talons. The second was to envelop their victim in their body and gradually drain away their constitution.[1]
Society[]
Mihstu were largely solitary creatures that preferred to be alone. To that end, they would often take on a ghostly shape in order to scare away intruders.[3]
Homelands[]
Mihstu were almost never encountered anywhere but on the Elemental Plane of Air.[1][4] Though some claimed to have occasionally encountered them in the Great Conflagration, most likely in an elemental pocket of air.[5] Whenever they were found on the Prime Material plane, it was in cool, damp places that had little or no sunlight.[1]
Relationships[]
Despite their solitary nature, some mihstu were known to work for magic-users in exchange for powerful magic items.[3] And some were known to act as companions or servants of noble djinni.[6]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 84. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Frank Mentzer (January 1985). “Ay pronunseeAYshun gyd”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #93 (TSR, Inc.), p. 28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 85. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Monte Cook and William W. Connors (December 7, 1998). The Inner Planes. Edited by Michele Carter and Ray Vallese. (TSR, Inc.), p. 25. ISBN 0-7869-0736-3.
- ↑ Jeff Grubb (July 1987). Manual of the Planes 1st edition. (TSR), pp. 51–53. ISBN 0880383992.
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (November 1993). Secrets of the Lamp. Genie Lore. (TSR, Inc.), p. 21. ISBN 978-1560766476.