Armor Class: |
15 |
Hit Dice: |
2* |
No. of Attacks: |
2 claws or 1 coin |
Damage: |
2d4/2d4 or 1d12 |
Movement: |
30' |
No. Appearing: |
1d6 |
Save As: |
Fighter: 2 |
Morale: |
10 |
Treasure Type: |
H |
XP: |
100 |
A Fool's Idol appears as a golden, grotesque humanoid statue, roughly 2 to 4 feet in height. They appear to be constructs of some kind, or perhaps relatives of the gargoyle; though golden in appearance, they are actually made of fool's gold (iron pyrite). Though small, a fool's idol is very strong, and has a pair of vicious claws with which it attacks. A fool's idol may, alternately, choose to pick up and throw gold pieces (common in their "natural" habitat) at foes up to 40’ away, doing significant damage due to their great strength.
A fool's idol can be found in large concentrations of gold; for example, a large treasure hoard. They are often kept in the hoards of dragons or other powerful monsters as guardians for the treasure.