Not sure why Azure Abyss isn't up yet, they are usually very quick. They haven't emailed, so I don't think there are any issues with the file. Its very odd. I will email their support and see what the hold up is.
Alright, thanks for the head-up ^_^
Any idea how to get these books into Herolabs? Can we put them in ourselves?
Are any of these available in print format, or will they be (POD, maybe?)?
Just got the book, and it's really awesome ^_^
Generally I have had mixed feelings on past Alluria Publishing bestiaries, but I would say the Bestiary section in Azure Abyss is solid gold, and their best yet.
So this is a thing. Squid anthromorphs? Could be.
EDIT: That wasn't me implying they are squid anthromorphs. I don't know anything about what is and isn't in the bestiary. I was merely stating a theory.
So this is a thing. Squid anthromorphs? Could be.
EDIT: That wasn't me implying they are squid anthromorphs. I don't know anything about what is and isn't in the bestiary. I was merely stating a theory.
That is a seriously cool cover!
I'm hearing great things about your products! I will be checking them out. Keep up the good work.
Wow that is awesome
Anyone getting a "Squidbillies" vibe?
Wow that is awesome
Anyone getting a "Squidbillies" vibe?
They are just squid imps. You can find them in Azure Abyss. The dragon-thing is a Rhythm Dragon (corebook), and the last critter is one of the new guys: The Grotto Hulk.
Emily
Awesome,
Question about Parasite Visage: What's the use? You hijack a huge creature... but can't use any of its abilities beside its physical strength. If you hijack at the brain, shouldn't you be able to command it to use every ability at its disposal?
Hey, I hijack a dragon... but can't use its breath weapon...
Sounds like a waste here...
Question about Parasite Visage: What's the use? You hijack a huge creature... but can't use any of its abilities beside its physical strength. If you hijack at the brain, shouldn't you be able to command it to use every ability at its disposal?
Hey, I hijack a dragon... but can't use its breath weapon...
Sounds like a waste here...
From my point of view it equates to one less enemy combatant, and a serious buff to a caster's melee effectiveness.
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I actually have not been able to check out any of Alluria's stuff yet but I hear nothing but great things!
Slightly off topic, but since there are a LOT of underwater adventure enthusiasts here, I hope you don't mind if I mention that The Sunken Pyramid, an underwater mega-adventure from Raging Swan Press was just released. From what I understand, the adventure would be a very nice fit with Alluria's products :)
The Sunken Pyramid has received 6 out of 6 5-star reviews so far, please check it out:
In fact, at least one reviewer specifically commented that The Sunken Pyramid adventure and Alluria's products would work well together - that's what actually made me think I might drop into this thread and mention it :)
Sorry for the slightly off topic sidebar!
Perfectly alright Marc. That does raise a question though. In a completely aquatic society how do you handle every day necessities such as agriculture, entertainment, waste management, and proper disposal of the dead?
Aquaculture, Feeding people to sharks, feeding people to sharks and feeding people to sharks pretty much covers up all four of those questions in order. All the nutrients just sink to the bottom. Sahuagin comedians are a grim lot, but treasured.
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Perfectly alright Marc. That does raise a question though. In a completely aquatic society how do you handle every day necessities such as agriculture, entertainment, waste management, and proper disposal of the dead?
Interesting question! I think that, since different aquatic societies are every bit as varied as land-based societies, their ways of approaching things like agriculture, entertainment, waste management, and proper disposal of the dead would be just as varied.
When writing the Sunken Pyramid, I included a pretty extensive section on Sahuagin culture, religion and society in which I addressed many of these very topics!
Merfolk, aquatic elves, kua toa and the like would (or should) each have their own ways of addressing these things, although there would most likely be some similarity due to their common aquatic natures.
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So folks I can finally say that the Cerulean Seas Bestiary is expected to be out some time in mid to late August. I'm super excited about this one.
Just bought Azure Abyss awhile ago, and while I'm very happy with it(it's probably my favorite of the line yet), I'm having some trouble finding a few of the Bonus Feats for Anglers anywhere, namely: Rugged Northerner, Hunt for a Living and Survivor feats. Any idea where those can be found?
Rugged Northerner and Survivor can both be found d20pfsrd.com. I'm not sure about Hunt for a Living.
I, for one, am thrilled with the Bestiary, in an exhausted, monster od'ed kind of way...
Thanks guys. I guess I can house rule Hunt for a Living for now. I can't wait to see the bestiary too. The cover is looking good.
You know . . . I just looked back on my notes, and I think HUNT FOR A LIVING is a design error. Instead, I created the HARVEST class ability to cover what I had intended HfL to do. I must have forgot to remove it from the bonus feat list.
Sorry!
Folks! You are going to love Beasts of the Boundless Blue. All the sourcebook bestiaries reprinted in one place, and new stuff too.
Great news!!! Any ETA?
Great news!!! Any ETA?
Not just yet I'm afraid. My best guess would be early September, maybe sooner.
what percentage of the book will be new creatures?
what percentage of the book will be new creatures?
Well, so far I've only seen A through I. But in those 111 pages there were approximately 27 new monsters. That is of course not including reprints from Creepy Creatures and the Fey Folio. Honestly, I don't know the exact percentage, but I've heard there will be something like 60 new monsters total, along with npcs from all the major races so far.
We're getting closer to release. Sorry it's taking so long, but you know what they say "anything worth having is worth waiting for." Anyway, as a sort of appetizer I figured I'd tell you a little bit about it. Firstly, and most importantly in my opinion, we get a handful of aquatic lycanthropes with some real nice artwork for each. Secondly, there are new psionic monsters for those of you that are into that sort of thing. Finally there are a number of new high CR challenges to terrorize even experienced players with.
Well, that's all I'll say for now. Thank you all so much for your patience, we all appreciate your patronage!
We're really close now. GET EXCITED!
We're really close now. GET EXCITED!
How close?
We're really close now. GET EXCITED!How close?
I'd say by the end of the month, but don't quote me on that.
This is good news
Anyone know the final monster count?
I was happy to help.
It was a beast..but it was worth it