FREQUENCY: Very rare ([Tropical Saltwater Surface], [Tropical Saltwater Depths])
NO. APPEARING: 10-100
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 1 + 1 (+)
% IN LAIR: 60%
TREASURE TYPE: See below
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 ~ 18 *
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 3-12
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Evil clerical spells
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Average to high
ALLIGNMENT: Chaotic evil
SIZE: M
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: II | 28 + 2 *
DEITY: These creatures worship Demogorgon, a Demon Lord from the Abyss. They have been known to progress as high as the 8th level in clerical ability.

    * This is for those without extra hit dice or spell use; adjust the numbers accordingly for such monsters.
    <C2 = 50 + 3/hp> <C3 = 85 + 4/hp>

lxitxachitl are a race of intelligent rays which dwell in shallow tropical seas.
They are of evil disposition, and clerical in nature.

NO. APPEARING: For every 10 encountered there will be one which is the equivalent of a 2nd level human cleric with regard to spell use;
for every 20 encountered there will be a 3rd level equivalent;
and for every 50 encountered there will be a 5th level equivalent.
If more than 50 are encountered there will be the following additional ixitxachitl with the group: two guards with 6th level clerical spell ability and triple normal hit dice,
    a leader with 8th level clerical spell ability and quadruple normal hit dice.
For every 20 ixitxachitl encountered there is a 50% chance that there will be a vampiric form in the group.
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LAIR: Discovering an ixitxachitl lair is difficult, for they are typically made in coral reefs and hidden by a secret entrance.
Inside the lair will be various items as shown for treasure types P, R, and S.
If there is a leader,
there is the possibility that it and its guards will possess type U magic items which can be worn,
or used without hands if the creatures are in their lair.
 

Vampiric Ixitxachitl (Vampire Ixitxachitl) (Vampire Fish)

FREQUENCY: Very rare
NO. APPEARING: For every 20 ixitxachitl encountered there is a 50% chance that there will be a vampiric form in the group.
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 2 + 2 (+)
% IN LAIR: 60%
TREASURE TYPE: See below
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 ~ 16 *
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 3-12
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Energy level drain, evil clerical spells
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Regenerate (3/round)
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Average to high
ALLIGNMENT: Chaotic evil
SIZE: M
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: V | 290 + 3 *

    * This is for those whithout extra hit dice or spell use; adjust the numbers accordingly for such monsters.
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Also, some of these monsters are vampiric. <>

Vampiric ixitxachitl are similar to their fellows, but they regenerate 3 HP per melee round and drain an energy level each time they strike an opponent,
and they have double hit dice.

<not stated, but the DMG implication ('level drain') is that they drain <1 level? 2 levels?>, and gain 3 hp in doing so. correct?>

<full stat blocks, base (ex.) spell lists, THACO, XP values, etc. for all higher-level types ....>

<undead?>

The ixitxachitl is a creation of Steve Marsh.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aeolius
(edit: Gary, if you ever get the deranged desire to play an ixitxachitl PC, just let me know) )

As for playing an ixitxachitl PC, that would be Steve Marsh 

Gary