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| |name=Energon | |||
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| In the '']'' fantasy setting, '''energons''' are enimatic, incorporeal ] found throughout the ]s. | |||
| ==Publication history== | |||
| The '''xag-ya''' and '''xeg-yi''' first appeared in the first edition adventure module '']'' (1982),<ref>]. ''Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth'' (TSR, ])</ref> and were reprinted in the original ''Monster Manual II'' (1983).<ref>]. ''Monster Manual II'' (TSR, ])</ref> | |||
| The xag-ya and xeg-yi appeared in the second edition for the ] setting in the ''Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III'' (1998).<ref>]. ''Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III'' (TSR, 1998)</ref> | |||
| The xag-ya and xeg-yi appeared as '''energons''' in the third edition '']'' (2001).<ref>Grubb, Jeff, David Noonan, and ]. '']'' (], 2001)</ref> The spiritovore energons, including the '''soulmarauder''', the '''soulscaper''', and the '''soulsipper''', appeared in the adventure module '']'' (2002).<ref>]. '']'' (], 2002)</ref> The '''xag-az''' psionic energon appeared on the Wizards of the Coast website in 2002.<ref></ref> The '''xac-yel''', the '''xac-yij''', the '''xap-yaup''', the '''xong-yong''', and the '''xor-yost''' energons appeared in the '']'' (2004).<ref>], Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel. '']'' (], 2004)</ref> | |||
| ==Description== | |||
| In the first edition only two types were known to exist, the xag-ya and xeg-yi, and the generic term "energon" was not used. These were associated with positive and negative energy, respectively. Energons associated with different types of energy were introduced later. | |||
| Energons appear as incorporeal floating globes with a pair of spots that resemble eyes. A half-dozen to a dozen tentacles protrude from the sphere. Energons look like octopuses when they "swim" through the air. | |||
| ==Types of Energons== | |||
| *'''Xac-Yel''' — Energons associated with fire. | |||
| *'''Xac-Yij''' — Energons associated with acid. | |||
| *'''Xag-Az''' — ] energons that have evolved on the Astral Plane. | |||
| *'''Xag-Ya''' — Energons associated with positive energy. | |||
| *'''Xap-Yaup''' — Energons associated with electricity. | |||
| *'''Xeg-Yi''' — Energons associated with negative energy. | |||
| *'''Xong-Yong''' — Energons associated with sonic. | |||
| *'''Xor-Yost''' — Energons associated with cold. | |||
| ==Spiritovore Energons== | |||
| Spiritovores are a specific subset of energons native to the Positive Energy Plane. These energons tend and feed upon preincarnate souls. Three types have been identified: | |||
| *'''Soulsipper''' — Fishlike energons that mostly feed upon preincarnate souls. | |||
| *'''Soulmarauder''' — Mantalike energons that predate upon other energons. | |||
| *'''Soulscaper''' — Four-armed, humanoid-shaped spiritovores that tend gardens of life force. | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| ==Additional reading== | |||
| *Cook, Monte and William W. Connors. The Inner Planes (TSR, 1998). | |||
| *Grubb, Jeff. Manual of the Planes (TSR, 1987). | |||
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Revision as of 09:42, 20 July 2012
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy setting, energons are enimatic, incorporeal outsiders found throughout the Inner Planes.
Publication history
The xag-ya and xeg-yi first appeared in the first edition adventure module The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (1982), and were reprinted in the original Monster Manual II (1983).
The xag-ya and xeg-yi appeared in the second edition for the Planescape setting in the Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (1998).
The xag-ya and xeg-yi appeared as energons in the third edition Manual of the Planes (2001). The spiritovore energons, including the soulmarauder, the soulscaper, and the soulsipper, appeared in the adventure module Bastion of Broken Souls (2002). The xag-az psionic energon appeared on the Wizards of the Coast website in 2002. The xac-yel, the xac-yij, the xap-yaup, the xong-yong, and the xor-yost energons appeared in the Planar Handbook (2004).
Description
In the first edition only two types were known to exist, the xag-ya and xeg-yi, and the generic term "energon" was not used. These were associated with positive and negative energy, respectively. Energons associated with different types of energy were introduced later.
Energons appear as incorporeal floating globes with a pair of spots that resemble eyes. A half-dozen to a dozen tentacles protrude from the sphere. Energons look like octopuses when they "swim" through the air.
Types of Energons
- Xac-Yel — Energons associated with fire.
- Xac-Yij — Energons associated with acid.
- Xag-Az — Psionic energons that have evolved on the Astral Plane.
- Xag-Ya — Energons associated with positive energy.
- Xap-Yaup — Energons associated with electricity.
- Xeg-Yi — Energons associated with negative energy.
- Xong-Yong — Energons associated with sonic.
- Xor-Yost — Energons associated with cold.
Spiritovore Energons
Spiritovores are a specific subset of energons native to the Positive Energy Plane. These energons tend and feed upon preincarnate souls. Three types have been identified:
- Soulsipper — Fishlike energons that mostly feed upon preincarnate souls.
- Soulmarauder — Mantalike energons that predate upon other energons.
- Soulscaper — Four-armed, humanoid-shaped spiritovores that tend gardens of life force.
References
- Gygax, Gary. Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth (TSR, 1982)
- Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983)
- Cook, Monte. Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix III (TSR, 1998)
- Grubb, Jeff, David Noonan, and Bruce Cordell. Manual of the Planes (Wizards of the Coast, 2001)
- Cordell, Bruce. Bastion of Broken Souls (Wizards of the Coast, 2002)
- Psionic Bestiary: Energon (Xag-Az)
- Cordell, Bruce, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel. Planar Handbook (Wizards of the Coast, 2004)
Additional reading
- Cook, Monte and William W. Connors. The Inner Planes (TSR, 1998).
- Grubb, Jeff. Manual of the Planes (TSR, 1987).