Banshee - Revision history

SURIAL: /* Wail */ Added note about what the roll (SSR) is for, linking to Standard Success Resolution, but also a note that what affects this is as far as I know mostly unknown.

2026-03-04T21:57:41Z

Wail: Added note about what the roll (SSR) is for, linking to Standard Success Resolution, but also a note that what affects this is as far as I know mostly unknown.

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	The feeling of utter terror recedes.		The feeling of utter terror recedes.
	</pre>		</pre>

			The ''SSR'' reference in the roll seems to suggest its a [[Standard success resolution system]], but exactly what affects it is not currently clear.

	===Treasure===		===Treasure===

SURIAL: /* Wail */ text said 'there is no visible roll'. But there is one these days. Removed that line and updated the example to include the roll.

2026-03-04T21:51:36Z

Wail: text said 'there is no visible roll'. But there is one these days. Removed that line and updated the example to include the roll.

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	</pre>		</pre>
	===Wail===		===Wail===
	A banshee's wail attack has a chance to bind her target~~. There is no visible roll~~.		A banshee's wail attack has a chance to bind her target.

	Example of a successful wail:		Example of a successful wail:
	<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>
	A banshee focuses her glare on you and looses a ghastly, keening wail!		A banshee focuses her glare on you and looses a ghastly, keening wail!
			[SSR result: 169 (Open d100: 94)]
	Your heart leaps into your throat at the sound of the terrible wail!		Your heart leaps into your throat at the sound of the terrible wail!
	>prep 704		>prep 704

WINTERDAWN: added banshees to The Broken Lands area (they're a very rare spawn)

2021-08-19T21:10:15Z

added banshees to The Broken Lands area (they're a very rare spawn)

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	\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->		\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->
	\| area = Darkstone Castle		\| area = Darkstone Castle
	\| area2 = Fhorian Village~~<!-- For multiple areas, add area2, area3, area4 (through 8) fields if needed -->~~		\| area2 = Fhorian Village
			\| area3 = The Broken Lands <!-- For multiple areas, add area2, area3, area4 (through 8) fields if needed -->
	\| bcs = <Not Known> <!-- All new creatures are BCS -->		\| bcs = <Not Known> <!-- All new creatures are BCS -->
	\| hitpoints = 300		\| hitpoints = 300
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	{{addmetext}}		{{addmetext}}
	==Other information==		==Other information==
			Banshees are a very rare spawn in the Sheruvian Monastery in the Broken Lands.

	===TD boost===		===TD boost===
	When a banshee is subjected to a warding or bolt spell attack, there is a chance that it will be surrounded by a bright glow, with a color corresponding to each [[spell circle]] (e.g. red for Minor Elemental, green for Sorcerer). For a duration of approximately 30 seconds, the banshee receives a +100 boost to its [[target defense]] (TD) and [[defensive strength]] (DS) against magic.		When a banshee is subjected to a warding or bolt spell attack, there is a chance that it will be surrounded by a bright glow, with a color corresponding to each [[spell circle]] (e.g. red for Minor Elemental, green for Sorcerer). For a duration of approximately 30 seconds, the banshee receives a +100 boost to its [[target defense]] (TD) and [[defensive strength]] (DS) against magic.

SPYRIDONM3: Updated infobox templates, natural armor ASG 6, bolt DS, log2 creature description, inky necrotic core drop

2021-03-26T01:50:34Z

Updated infobox templates, natural armor ASG 6, bolt DS, log2 creature description, inky necrotic core drop

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 | roundtime = ?<!-- Creature speed -->
 }}
-| warding =
+| BTA =
 }}
 }}
 {{Creature treasure
  | coins = Yes
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  | gems = Yes
  | boxes = Yes
- | other = ?
+ | other = [[Inky necrotic core]]
  | skin = None
 }}
 {{Creature end}}
 __NOTOC__
-Speculated to have been a female wizard or sorcerer, this horrible creature has been bound to life after death by some horrible magic.  Her rotting teeth, decaying flesh, and tattered robes leave little evidence left of her original appearance.  Fading in and out of view, at times you can even see straight through her to the other side!
+<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>Speculated to have been a female wizard or sorcerer, this horrible creature has been bound to life after death by some horrible magic.  Her rotting teeth, decaying flesh, and tattered robes leave little evidence left of her original appearance.  Fading in and out of view, at times you can even see straight through her to the other side!</pre>
-Appraisal: The banshee is medium in size and about five feet high in her current state.
+Appraisal: <pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>The banshee is medium in size and about five feet high in her current state.</pre>
 ==Hunting strategies==

GS4-XERAPHINA: changed family to ghost

2020-08-17T13:30:01Z

changed family to ghost

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	\| picture = Banshee_Colored.jpg		\| picture = Banshee_Colored.jpg
	\| level = 50 <!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template -->		\| level = 50 <!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template -->
	\| family = ~~Humanoid~~ <!-- Add creature to family page list, which will be linked on preview/save -->		\| family = Ghost <!-- Add creature to family page list, which will be linked on preview/save -->
	\| type = Biped <!-- Creature body type -->		\| type = Biped <!-- Creature body type -->
	\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->		\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->

GS4-XERAPHINA: changed family to humanoid, removed link to play.net bestiary. Added link to wikipedia article on banshee

2020-06-25T00:00:26Z

changed family to humanoid, removed link to play.net bestiary. Added link to wikipedia article on banshee

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	\| picture = Banshee_Colored.jpg		\| picture = Banshee_Colored.jpg
	\| level = 50 <!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template -->		\| level = 50 <!-- This will also be used at the end of the page in the Near level creature template -->
	\| family = ~~Banshee~~ <!-- Add creature to family page list, which will be linked on preview/save -->		\| family = Humanoid <!-- Add creature to family page list, which will be linked on preview/save -->
	\| type = Biped <!-- Creature body type -->		\| type = Biped <!-- Creature body type -->
	\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->		\| otherclass = Non-corporeal undead<!-- Other classification limited to corporeal undead, non-corporeal undead, elemental, extra planar, magical; insert otherclass2= for 2nd classification (up to 3) -->
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	== References ==		== References ==
	*[~~http~~://~~www~~.~~play~~.~~net~~/~~gs4~~/~~info/bestiary/creature.asp?creature=1515~~ Banshee on ~~Play.net bestiary~~]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banshee Banshee on Wikipedia]

	{{Nearlevel		{{Nearlevel

VANKRASN39: /* Other information */ log format

2017-09-17T15:18:42Z

Other information: log format

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	When a banshee is subjected to a warding or bolt spell attack, there is a chance that it will be surrounded by a bright glow, with a color corresponding to each [[spell circle]] (e.g. red for Minor Elemental, green for Sorcerer). For a duration of approximately 30 seconds, the banshee receives a +100 boost to its [[target defense]] (TD) and [[defensive strength]] (DS) against magic.		When a banshee is subjected to a warding or bolt spell attack, there is a chance that it will be surrounded by a bright glow, with a color corresponding to each [[spell circle]] (e.g. red for Minor Elemental, green for Sorcerer). For a duration of approximately 30 seconds, the banshee receives a +100 boost to its [[target defense]] (TD) and [[defensive strength]] (DS) against magic.
	Example:		Example:
	<~~div~~ {{~~log~~\|margin-right=350px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>
	You gesture at a banshee.~~<br>~~		You gesture at a banshee.
	The banshee's eyes grow wide as she watches your gestures! Suddenly she makes hurried movements as she recognizes that she is about to be attacked by magic!~~<br>~~		The banshee's eyes grow wide as she watches your gestures! Suddenly she makes hurried movements as she recognizes that she is about to be attacked by magic!

	<br>
	The banshee raises her hand to protect herself and a bright green glow surrounds her!~~<br>~~		The banshee raises her hand to protect herself and a bright green glow surrounds her!
	~~  ~~CS: +251 - TD: +290 + CvA: +25 + d100: +98 == +84~~<br>~~		CS: +251 - TD: +290 + CvA: +25 + d100: +98 == +84
	~~  ~~Warded off!~~<br>~~		Warded off!
	A blood red haze eddies and swirls around a banshee before it dissipates.~~<br>~~		A blood red haze eddies and swirls around a banshee before it dissipates.
	Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.~~<br>~~		Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
	</~~div~~>		</pre>
	Wearing off:		Wearing off:
	<~~div~~ {{~~log~~\|margin-right=350px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>
	The glow fades from a banshee.		The glow fades from a banshee.
	</~~div~~>		</pre>
	===Wail===		===Wail===
	A banshee's wail attack has a chance to bind her target. There is no visible roll.		A banshee's wail attack has a chance to bind her target. There is no visible roll.

	Example of a successful wail:		Example of a successful wail:
	<~~div~~ {{~~log~~\|margin-right=350px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>
	A banshee focuses her glare on you and looses a ghastly, keening wail!~~<br>~~		A banshee focuses her glare on you and looses a ghastly, keening wail!
	Your heart leaps into your throat at the sound of the terrible wail!~~<br>~~		Your heart leaps into your throat at the sound of the terrible wail!
	>prep 704~~<br>~~		>prep 704
	You don't seem to be able to move to do that.~~<br>~~		You don't seem to be able to move to do that.
	</~~div~~>		</pre>
	Wearing off:		Wearing off:
	<~~div~~ {{~~log~~\|margin-right=350px}}>		<pre{{log2\|margin-right=350px}}>
	The feeling of utter terror recedes.		The feeling of utter terror recedes.
	</~~div~~>		</pre>

	===Treasure===		===Treasure===

	Banshees carry a variety of treasure but must be searched immediately upon death before they dissolve away.		Banshees carry a variety of treasure but must be searched immediately upon death before they dissolve away.

VANKRASN39: update to creature start2

2016-09-01T22:07:59Z

update to creature start2

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-| picture = [[Image:Banshee_Colored.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|left]]
+| picture = Banshee_Colored.jpg
-| area = [[Darkstone Castle]]<br>[[Fhorian Village]]<br>
+| area = Darkstone Castle
-| bcs = <Not Known>
+| bcs = <Not Known> <!-- All new creatures are BCS -->
 | hitpoints = 300
 }}
 {{Creature attack attributes
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 }}
 {{Creature end}}
 Speculated to have been a female wizard or sorcerer, this horrible creature has been bound to life after death by some horrible magic.  Her rotting teeth, decaying flesh, and tattered robes leave little evidence left of her original appearance.  Fading in and out of view, at times you can even see straight through her to the other side!
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 |levelp2 = 52
 }}

GOLDENOAK2 at 22:20, 9 August 2015

2015-08-09T22:20:09Z

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	{{creature ability\|[[Minor Spiritual]] \|+193 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Minor Spiritual]] \|+193 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Major Mental]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Major Mental]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Minor Mental]] \|~~<N/A>~~ [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Minor Mental]] \|+150 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Hitpoint\|Hitpoints]] \|300 \|<N/A> [[Health]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Hitpoint\|Hitpoints]] \|300 \|<N/A> [[Health]]}}
	\| ability =		\| ability =

GOLDENOAK2 at 22:18, 9 August 2015

2015-08-09T22:18:39Z

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	{{creature ability\|[[Ranged]] \|+221 to +278 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Ranged]] \|+221 to +278 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Bolt]] \|+236 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Bolt]] \|+236 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}
			{{creature ability\|[[UAC]] \|+251 to +452 [[Unarmed defense factor\|UDF]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Bard Base]] \|+179 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Bard Base]] \|+179 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Ranger Base]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Ranger Base]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}

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	{{creature ability\|[[Minor Spiritual]] \|+193 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Minor Spiritual]] \|+193 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Major Mental]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Major Mental]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Minor Mental]] \|~~<N/A>~~ [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Minor Mental]] \|+150 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Hitpoint\|Hitpoints]] \|300 \|<N/A> [[Health]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Hitpoint\|Hitpoints]] \|300 \|<N/A> [[Health]]}}
	\| ability =		\| ability =

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	{{creature ability\|[[Ranged]] \|+221 to +278 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Ranged]] \|+221 to +278 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Bolt]] \|+236 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Bolt]] \|+236 [[Defensive strength\|DS]]}}
			{{creature ability\|[[UAC]] \|+251 to +452 [[Unarmed defense factor\|UDF]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Bard Base]] \|+179 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Bard Base]] \|+179 [[Target defense\|TD]]}}
	{{creature ability\|[[Ranger Base]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}		{{creature ability\|[[Ranger Base]] \|<N/A> [[Target defense\|TD]]}}