FREQUENCY: Very rare
NO. APPEARING: 1
ARMOR CLASS: 0
MOVE: 24"
HIT DICE: 10
% IN LAIR: 100%
TREASURE TYPE: Q, T
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-10
SPECIAL ATTACKS: See below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: See below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 40%
INTELLIGENCE: High
ALIGNMENT Neutral
SIZE: M
LEVEL/XP VALUE: VII/2,100 + 14 per hp

The bisan is a lesser spirit found in conjunction with a particular tree, usually one that is harvested for its
valuable wood, sap, gum, or oils. They are most commonly associated with camphor trees, but sometimes reside
in teak, mahogany and other valuable woods. In its natural form, the bisan appears as a beautiful human woman.
However, it is seldom seen in this form, preferring instead that of a small insect.

Bisan are protectors of the same type of tree as they live in. Thus, a bisan associated with a camphor tree
watches over the health of all camphor trees in its region. Each bisan is associated with a single tree in the
forest. Should this tree be damaged or cut down, the bisan suffers the same effect. Although protecting the trees
from harm, the bisan allow humans (and others) to harvest these trees, taking sap, branches, fruit or leaves.
Trees at the end of their life spans can even be cut down without incurring the bisan's displeasure. However, in
exchange, the bisan must be given an offering-normally part of each meal and a white cock. Should this not be
done, the bisan becomes angry.

Bisan have the ability to polymorph self, turn invisible, and become ethereal at will. Once per round
they can cast a bless (and its reverse), castigate, cause paralysis, pacify, animate wood, wood shape, elemental
turning, quickgrowth, or ironwood. Bisan generally try to avoid combat whenever possible, using their spells to
cause mischief and hardship. If forced to fight, the bisan flees at the first possible moment, unless defending its
personal tree.

Bisan are highly intelligent and clever, and can be formidable enemies if angered. Woodsmen generally
know the location of all bisan woods in their area and many can be identified by local superstition. Bisan speak
the language of their own race and no other.