Osyluth
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An osyluth, or "bone devil," is a type of devil in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.
Publication history
The bone devil (lesser devil) first appeared under the "devil" heading in the original first edition Monster Manual (1977).[1]
The osyluth lesser baatezu appear in second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix (1991) under the "baatezu" heading,[2] and are also detailed under the "baatezu" heading in the first Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (1994).[3]
The osyluth appears under the "devil" heading in the third edition Monster Manual (2000),[4] and as the bone devil (osyluth) in the revised 3.5 edition Monster Manual (2003).
Ecology
Environment
Osyluths are native to the Nine Hells of Baator.
Typical physical characteristics
An osyluth looks like a tall, emaciated being with dried skin stretched so tight as to outline and emphasize every bone. It has a skull-like head and a bony tail like a scorpion's, and exude a stench of decay. An osyluth stands about 9 feet tall and weighs roughly 500 pounds.
Alignment
Osyluths are Lawful Evil.
Society
Osyluths often serve as the informers and police of the Nine Hells, monitoring and reporting on the activities of other devils.
Other publishers
The osyluth appeared under the "devil" heading in Paizo Publishing's book Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary (2009), on page 74.[5]
References
- ↑ Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual (TSR, 1977)
- ↑ LaFountain, J. Paul. Monstrous Compendium Volume Outer Planes Appendix. (TSR, 1991)
- ↑ Varney, Allen, ed. Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix (TSR, 1994)
- ↑ Cook, Monte, Jonathan Tweet, and Skip Williams. Monster Manual (Wizards of the Coast, 2000)
- ↑ Bulmahn, Jason (lead designer). Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary (Paizo Publishing, 2009)