Mummification is an ancient, and some would say barbarous, ritual that creates guardians out of the dead. Not all mummies are made form humans, however.
In ancient times (as appropriate for your world), certain animals had ritual and religious symbolism, and served as faithful guardians of the home and hearth, warding off pests and unwelcome visitors. It is not uncommon for art to depict people alongside their faithful companion animals, even when entombed. Some took this a step further, though. Some animals were mummified as part of their owner's entombment, either as shared punishment for a horrific crime, or as part of assumed guardianship of a tomb complex. These creatures lack the brute strength of true mummies, but have powers to ward off and be aware of intruders. These mummified animals become undead, and gain the ability to use Alarm and Silent Image at will, confusing and luring intruders into traps and other areas. In combat, they are surprisingly hardy, with 4 Hit Dice and resistance to nonmagical weapons. Also posted on Game Masters Stash on 5 March 2020. Comments are closed.
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