AD&D rules for Mandragora PCs
The Mandragora
There are ten different subspecies of Mandragora, each fulfilling a role (or roles) in Mandragora society, and not all get along with one another. Ancient tales allude to an eleventh group of Mandragora, who kept going after the FirstFall (when the Mandragora first landed upon Lonaraban) and were never seen again. Who these Mandragora were and what they looked like is now long hidden in mystery, myth, and legend. Many Mandragora deny that this other group ever existed.
The Mandragora are divided into two classes of citizen: the High Mandragora and the Citizen caste. These castes comprise as follows:
- High Mandragora: Blue, Gold, Red, Silver.
- Citizen Caste: Black, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Green, White.
The High Mandragora are best regarded as the nobility of Lonaraban, but only the Gold represent the real political power base upon Lonaraban. The different subspecies of Mandragora have their own outlook, and the following sections detail each of the various colours and their abilities, together with their own cultural quirks, peculiarities, and codes of behaviour. The various dragon types that the Mandragora have descended from have also shaped their societies and outlook. Table 7 below details the minimum stats needed for a Mandragora PC.
Players have 45 character points to spend on racial abilities. These points can be spent to customise a Mandragora character or used to purchase a racial package. Only 5 points can be retained for use later in the character creation process.
If you do not have access to the Skills & Powers book, assume that all starting Mandragora characters possess the standard abilities relevant to their race.
Racial Ability Requirements
| Strength | Dexterity | Constitution | Intelligence | Wisdom | Charisma | |
| Black | 4/19 | 4/20 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
| Blue | 4/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
| Brass | 4/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 9/20 |
| Bronze | 4/19 | 4/19 | 6/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
| Copper | 4/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 4/18 | 4/18 |
| Gold | 4/19 | 4/19 | 4/18 | 8/19 | 8/18 | 4/18 |
| Green | 4/19 | 4/19 | 10/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
| Red | 8/19 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
| Silver | 4/19 | 4/19 | 8/19 | 8/19 | 8/19 | 4/19 |
| White | 4/19 | 4/19 | 6/19 | 8/20 | 4/19 | 4/19 |
The Mandragora Races
- AD&D rules: Black Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Blue Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Brass Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Bronze Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Copper Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Gold Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Green Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Red Mandragora
- AD&D rules: Silver Mandragora
- AD&D rules: White Mandragora
Additions to the PHB Tables
The tables below are designed to supplement the ones given in the PHB:
Thieving Skill Base Scores
| Skill | Black | Blue | Brass | Bronze | Copper | Gold | Green | Red | Silver | White |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick Pockets | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 |
| Open Locks | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 |
| Find/Remove Traps | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Move Silently | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Hide in Shadows | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Detect Noise | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Climb Walls | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Read Languages | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Detect Magic | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Detect Illusion | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Bribe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunnelling | 0 | -5 | 10 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | 5 | -5 | -5 |
| Escape Bonds | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 | -10 |
Age
The tables below can be used to generate a random age for a Mandragora PC. Note that the classes below include some classes that may only be allowed as Renegade Mandragora, at the DM’s discretion.
Random Starting Ages
| Race | Adulthood | Bard, Barbarian, Rogue, Paladin, Sorcerer | Cleric, Fighter, Monk, Ranger | Druid, Wizard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandragora | 90 | +8d6 | +10d6 | +12d6 |
Aging Effects
| Race | Middle Age1 | Old2 | Venerable3 | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandragora | 400 years | 700 years | 900 years | +5d% years |
1 At middle age, –1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
2 At old age, –2 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
3 At venerable age, –3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha.
Height & Weight
The table below can be used to generate a random height and weight for a Mandragora PC.
Random Height and Weight
| Race | Base Height | Height Modifier | Base Weight | Weight Modifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5’8” | +2d10 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Blue | 5’8” | +2d12 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Bronze | 5’8” | +2d12 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Brass | 5’8” | +2d6 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Copper | 5’8” | +2d10 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Gold | 5’8” | +2d12 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Green | 5’8” | +2d10 | 220 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| Red | 5’10 | +2d10 | 250 lb. | +6d6 lb. |
| Silver | 6’ | +2d12 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
| White | 5’8” | +2d10 | 200 lb. | +5d4 lb. |
