Cyclopskin

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In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the cyclopskin is a type of giant-kin.

Publication history

The cyclopskin first appeared in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983).[1]

The cyclopskin appeared for the second edition as a type of giant in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[2] The cyclopskin was detailed in Dragon #254 (December 1998), in the "Ecology of the Cyclopskin".[3]

Description

A cyclopskin is a large humanoid with a single red eye, which inhabits wilderness areas, particularly favoring rocky places and caves. They typically live alone or in small bands, shunning other creatures except for prey or slaves.

References

  1. Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983)
  2. Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual (TSR, 1993)
  3. Richards, Johnathan M. "The Ecology of the Cyclopskin: Brokk's Lucky Day." Dragon #254. TSR, 1998