Monstrous Lair #89 Gargoyle’s Ruin by Robert Manson is a role playing game supplement published by Raging Swan Press. The supplement is stated to be system neutral, but also compatible with any version of Dungeons & Dragons, and is therefore covered by the Open Game License with some parts considered to be Open Game Content as a result.
The supplement is available as an 8-page PDF for $1.65 from DriveThruRPG but was purchased at a reduced price thanks to a special offer. The supplement comes in two versions, a plaintext file and a PDF. Two pages of the PDF are the front and rear covers, two pages are ads, about half a page the front matter and Contents and one page the Open Game License.
Using this Monstrous Lair is a standard piece of text for the series and explains what the tables are and that the supplement makes two assumptions; the GM has a map of the lair and stats for monsters and details of any treasure.
The first paragraph gives some brief details on gargoyles. Following this are the d10 lists
1: Outside the Lair has some dressing for around the lair.
2: What’s Going On? is generally things a gargoyle may be doing, but has some other options.
3: Major Lair Features are the larger ruin features.
4: Minor Lair Features has smaller pieces of dressing.
5: Gargoyle’s Appearance has descriptions for gargoyles.
6: Treasure is generally valuable items, though no values are given.
7: Trinkets & Trash are almost completely rubbish.
Monstrous Lair #89 Gargoyle’s Ruin in Review
The PDF is bookmarked with major and minor sections linked. The Contents are to a similar level of depth and is hyperlinked. The text maintains a two-column format and appeared to be free of errors. There is a single piece of black and white stock art. Presentation is okay.
This is another specialised entry in the series, and will best work with ruins. Gargoyles found elsewhere would require some of the tables to be redone to a degree. Monstrous Lair #89 Gargoyle’s Ruin can be found by clicking here.
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