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In the '']'' ] ], the '''otyugh''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɒ|t|j|ə|ɡ|,_|-|j|uː}}), or '''gulguthra''', is a type of fictional monster. The otyugh was introduced in the ] game's original '']'' sourcebook, created by ]. |
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==Publication history== |
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The otyugh was created by ].{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} |
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===''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 1st edition (1977–1988)=== |
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The otyugh appears in the first edition '']'' (1977), where it is described as a weird omnivorous scavenger whose diet consists of dung, offal, and carrion, and is always found underground. The '''neo-otyugh''', a larger, more intelligent species of otyugh, also appeared in the ''Monster Manual''.<ref>]. '']'' (], 1977)</ref> The ''Monster Manual'' was reviewed by ] in the British magazine '']'' #8 (August/September 1978). As part of his review, Turnbull comments on several new monsters introduced in the book, referring to the otyugh as a "most interesting creation".<ref name="WD8">{{cite journal|title=Open Box|last=Turnbull|first=Don|authorlink=Don Turnbull (game designer)|journal=]|issue=8|date=August–September 1978|pages=16–17}}</ref> |
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The otyugh was detailed in '']'' #96 (April 1985), in ]'s the "Ecology of the Gulguthra".<ref>]. "The Ecology of the Gulgrutha." '']'' #96 (TSR, 1985)</ref> |
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===''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' 2nd edition (1989–1999)=== |
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The otyugh and neo-otyugh appear first in the '']'' (1989),<ref>], et al. '']'' (], 1989)</ref> and are reprinted in the '']'' (1993).<ref>], ed. '']'' (TSR, 1993)</ref> |
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The '''greater otyugh''' for the ] ] appeared in '']'' boxed set (1991).<ref>]. '']'' (], 1991)</ref> |
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===''Dungeons & Dragons'' 3.0 edition (2000–2002)=== |
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The otyugh appears in the '']'' for this edition (2000).<ref>], ], and ]. '']'' (], 2000)</ref> |
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===''Dungeons & Dragons'' 3.5 edition (2003–2007)=== |
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The otyugh appears in the revised '']'' for this edition (2003). |
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The '''lifeleech otyugh''' appeared in '']'' (2004).<ref>], ''et al.'' '']'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2004)</ref> |
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===''Dungeons & Dragons'' 4th edition (2008–2013)=== |
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The otyugh appears in the '']'' for this edition (2008).<ref>], ], and ]. '']'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2008)</ref> |
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===''Dungeons & Dragons'' 5th edition (2014–)=== |
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The otyugh appears in the '']'' for this edition (2014).<ref>], ], and ]. '']'' (Wizards of the Coast, 2014)</ref> |
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==Ecology== |
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===Environment=== |
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Otyughs are usually found underground, in places like ]s. |
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===Typical physical characteristics=== |
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An otyugh is an ] with a large (eight feet in diameter), bloated body covered with a rock-like skin that is brownish gray in color, which is in turn covered with dung. An adult otyugh usually weighs around 500 pounds. Its three thick legs give an otyugh slow ground movement, but enable it to pivot quickly. With three eyes on a leaf-like stalk that moves quickly from side to side, it can quickly scan a large area. An otyugh's primary means of attack is by two long tentacles which are laden with bony thorn-like ridges. |
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===Alignment=== |
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Otyughs are usually ], though lifeleech otyughs are evil. |
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==Society== |
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Otyughs are rarely found in groups of more than four individuals, and are often solitary. |
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They make deals with other dungeon denizens, agreeing not to attack them in exchange for their dung and body wastes, which they then devour. To keep the supply of waste coming (and to get fresh meat) they will agree to help defend their home against intruders, which includes many adventurers. Otyughs may be persuaded not to attack creatures in exchange for promises of friendship and food. Neo-otyughs are less trusting (and more vicious), and usually attack intruders on sight. An otyugh's dungeon allies will sometimes ask it to guard treasure for them. |
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Otyughs mate each year for one month, with one offspring produced. It takes the newborn four months to mature. |
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==Variants== |
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Even more fearsome than the otyugh is the neo-otyugh, a larger, more ferocious species of otyugh, which has some psionic powers as well as a bite which can lead to super-tetanus. |
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One other species of otyugh (appearing in the ''Monster Manual III'') is the Lifeleech Otyugh, which possesses additional tentacles and a supernatural ability allowing it to benefit from healing spells cast in the vicinity as if it were an additional target. |
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'']'' presents a new species of otyugh. Called the gulguthydra, it is a fearsome hybrid between a hydra and an otyugh. Its body is much like that of a hydra, and it has six long necks ending with draconian heads. But its skin is similar to that of an otyugh, and it has the otyugh's two long tentacles. Like the otyugh, the gulguthydra is a scavenger, and will eat any decaying organic matter, including feces. |
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==Other publishers== |
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The otyugh is fully detailed in ]'s book ''Dungeon Denizens Revisited'' (2009), on pages 28–33.<ref>Clinton Boomer, ], Joshua J. Frost, Nicolas Logue, Robert McCreary, Jason Nelson, Richard Pett, ], James L. Sutter, and ]. ''Dungeon Denizens Revisited'' (Paizo, 2009)</ref> |
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==Other media== |
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* In the ], the ] is based on the otyugh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ffcompendium.com/h/faqs/ff1versions.txt |title=Final Fantasy 1 Version Differences FAQ v3.01 |accessdate=2007-02-19}}</ref> Otyugh's alternate pronunciation {{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɒ|t|.|j|uː}} was influential enough to yield ] ] {{lang|ja|オチュー}} ''(Ochū)'', which was ] ] ] as ''Ochu'', and that name has been used since. |
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* The otyugh appears in the ] computer games '']'', '']'' and '']''. |
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* In the video games '']'' and '']'', the otyugh is one of the monsters the player can encounter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/guides/pc/baldurs_2/p9_01.html |title=Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn |accessdate=2007-02-19 |publisher=Game Spot}}</ref> |
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* In the '']'' board game, the Otyugh is one of the game's villains. |
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* In ] episode "The D&D Vortex" ] thought the monster described by ] was an otyugh, while ] thought it was a neo-otyugh.{{cn}} |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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