Hiri-Hiri
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Climate/Terrain | Tropical rain forest and jungle |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Activity Cycle | Any (mostly Day) |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Intelligence | Semi |
| Treasure | Nil |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| No. Appearing | 1 (rarely 2) |
| Armor Class | 7 |
| Movement | 10 on ground, 8 in trees |
| Hit Dice | 2-3 |
| THAC0 | 16 |
| No. of Attacks | 1 or 2 (see below) |
| Damage/Attack | 1-3 and/or 1-4 |
| Special Attacks | See below |
| Special Defenses | Nil |
| Magic Resistance | Nil |
| Size | Medium (about 4 feet in length, sometimes up to 6 feet) |
| Morale | Average |
| XP Value | 300 |
Description
A marsupial predator of the tropical forest canopy, the hiri-hiri is in its own way as dangerous as the striger, though much more so those at ground level. Despite the fact that it is a tree-dweller, it is also highly efficient in preying on ground-living animals. Lying in wait on a low branch, it dangles is strong prehensile tail down like an innocent vine. When some unsuspecting animal trots by, the hiri-hiri seizes it swiftly with its tail and strangles it. When contact with the victim is achieved, the hiri-hiri draws the tail tight, and 1-3 points of damage immediately ensue. The hiri-hiri then lifts the prey to the branch upon which it rests to bite it as well for 1-4. If the victim can save vs. death he/she/it can break free of the tail grasp, otherwise, continue to suffer 1-3 points of strangulation damage (in addition to the bites). If the victim is held by the tail, all bite attacks are at +4 to hit (the tail damage is automatic).
The hiri-hiri will readily prey upon any adventurer unfortunate to run across it (or under it) in the world After Man. This predator is descended from the Tasmanian Devil.