Taer
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In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy
role-playing game
, the taer is a monstrous, primate-like creature.
The taer appeared in second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).
The taer appeared in third edition for the Forgotten Realms
setting as a player character
race in Unapproachable East
(2003).
).
, who use them as cheap, disposable henchmen and guardians.
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
, the taer is a monstrous, primate-like creature.
Publication history
The taer first appeared in first edition in the original Monster Manual II (1983).The taer appeared in second edition in the Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix (1989), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).
The taer appeared in third edition for the Forgotten Realms
Forgotten Realms
The Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories...
setting as a player character
Player character
A player character or playable character is a character in a video game or role playing game who is controlled or controllable by a player, and is typically a protagonist of the story told in the course of the game. A player character is a persona of the player who controls it. Player characters...
race in Unapproachable East
Unapproachable East (supplement)
Unapproachable East is a hardcover accessory for the 3rd edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.-Contents:Unapproachable East describes locations such as Aglarond, Rashemen, and Thay for the Forgotten Realms setting....
(2003).
Ecology
The taer absolutely despises company, and kills anything that comes near it. It attacks first by throwing bone spears at intruders, and then, if the spear misses or does not kill the victim, it moves in to pummel and tear the victim apart. It uses the remains to make more bone spears. They also fight with crude wooden clubs and cudgels.Typical physical characteristics
A taer resembles a muscular gorilla with a vertically elongated head, and gritty white fur (the creature is similar in appearance to a yetiYeti (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, the yeti is a monstrous humanoid.-Publication history:The yeti first appeared in The Strategic Review #3 .The yeti appeared in first edition in the original Monster Manual...
).
Society
The weak will and low intelligence of taers leads them to be commonly enslaved by other, more intelligent evil creatures, such as demonsDemon (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, demons are the most widespread race of fiends. The demons are chaotic evil by nature, and are native to the Abyss...
, who use them as cheap, disposable henchmen and guardians.
