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	==Epic Levels==		==Epic Levels==
	Unfortunately, just as how 3rd edition had serious balance issues in the normal levels, the Epic Level handbook was also extremely poorly balanced and gave very disappointing abilities to several classes. See the page for [[Epic Levels]] for the full details.		Unfortunately, just as how 3rd edition had serious balance issues in the normal levels, the Epic Level handbook was also extremely poorly balanced and gave very disappointing abilities to several classes. See the page for [[Epic Levels]] for the full details.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==
	Most of the monsters in this book have been forgotten in later editions but there were a few good ones.		Most of the monsters in this book have been forgotten in later editions but there were a few good ones.
	* Abomination: The discarded mistakes of gods.		* Abomination: The discarded mistakes of gods.
	** Anaxim: A battle robot built by a god and thrown away due to ~~it's~~ ridiculously bad design. ~~Look~~ like something a [[Tinker Gnome]] would make if they tried to construct an evil robot and ~~ended up giving~~ it too many weapons and then tried to turn it into a helicopter. Can summon iron golems. Challenge Rating 22.		** Anaxim: A battle robot built by a god and thrown away due to its ridiculously bad design. It looks like something a [[Tinker Gnome]] would make if they tried to construct an evil robot and gave it too many weapons and then tried to turn it into a helicopter. Can summon iron golems. Challenge Rating 22.
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	* [[Worm That Walks]]: An evil wizard or sorcerer whose spirit possesses the worms that fed on their corpse. Challenge Rating +3.		* [[Worm That Walks]]: An evil wizard or sorcerer whose spirit possesses the worms that fed on their corpse. Challenge Rating +3.

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	* Lavawight: A skeleton with flaming hair and most of it's flesh replaced with magma. Has the infamous Blazefire ability, which can inflict damage that can't be healed by anything, thus rendering your character permanently crippled. Challenge Rating 23.		* Lavawight: A skeleton with flaming hair and most of it's flesh replaced with magma. Has the infamous Blazefire ability, which can inflict damage that can't be healed by anything, thus rendering your character permanently crippled. Challenge Rating 23.
	* Legendary Animal: Another giant animal type that looks like it should be a template but isn't. Examples are legendary bear (Challenge Rating 9) and legendary tiger (Challenge Rating 10).		* Legendary Animal: Another giant animal type that looks like it should be a template but isn't. Examples are legendary bear (Challenge Rating 9) and legendary tiger (Challenge Rating 10).
	* LeShay: What elves are to humans, these are to elves. They are survivors from a civilization that was erased from history. Raymond Feist's ~~dragon-lords~~, then; bring them when and where the local elves are getting [[Mary Sue\|uppity]]. Challenge Rating 28.		* LeShay: What elves are to humans, these are to elves. They are survivors from a civilization that was erased from history. Raymond Feist's Valheru, then; bring them when and where the local elves are getting [[Mary Sue\|uppity]]. Challenge Rating 28.
	* Living Vault: A powerful construct designed for containing and protecting valuable magic item. It can imprison foes inside of itself. Challenge Rating 33.		* Living Vault: A powerful construct designed for containing and protecting valuable magic item. It can imprison foes inside of itself. Challenge Rating 33.
	* Mercane: A race of tall blue-skinned beings who travel the multiverse as merchants. Challenge Rating 5.		* Mercane: A race of tall blue-skinned beings who travel the multiverse as merchants. Challenge Rating 5.

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	The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]]. Blame [[Bruce Cordell]] for this one (Andy ~~Williams~~ is co-author).		The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]]. Blame [[Bruce Cordell]] for this one (Andy Collins is co-author).

	As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].		As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].

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	* Winterwight: A skeleton with cold flames for hair and most of it's flesh replaced with ice. Cordell raised this one up from his own 2e [[Acererak\|Return to the Tomb of Horrors]], beefing its Challenge Rating - 23.		* Winterwight: A skeleton with cold flames for hair and most of it's flesh replaced with ice. Cordell raised this one up from his own 2e [[Acererak\|Return to the Tomb of Horrors]], beefing its Challenge Rating - 23.
	===Templates===		===Templates===
	* Demilich: The next stage in the evolution of a [[Lich]]. It is reduced to a single body part (usually a skull)) encrusted with gems that can trap souls inside of them. Challenge rating +6.		* Demilich: Another [[Tomb of Horrors]] promotion. The next stage in the evolution of a [[Lich]]. It is reduced to a single body part (usually a skull)) encrusted with gems that can trap souls inside of them. Challenge rating +6.
	* Paragon: An infamously powerful template. Represents a perfect example of the base creature's species. Challenge Rating +18, +16, or +12 depending on the base creature's HD.		* Paragon: An infamously powerful template. Represents a perfect example of the base creature's species. Challenge Rating +18, +16, or +12 depending on the base creature's HD.
	* Pseudonatural Creature: A horrific tentacle monster that has taken on a form resembling a more familiar creature. Challenge Ratting +16, +13, or +10 depending on the base creature's HD. A less ridiculously powerful version of this template was later included in the 3.5 edition book [[Lords of Madness]]		* Pseudonatural Creature: A horrific tentacle monster that has taken on a form resembling a more familiar creature. Challenge Ratting +16, +13, or +10 depending on the base creature's HD. A less ridiculously powerful version of this template was later included in the 3.5 edition book [[Lords of Madness]]

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	The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]].		The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]]. Blame [[Bruce Cordell]] for this one (Andy Williams is co-author).

	As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].		As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].
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	* Uvuudaum: A bizarre creature that has 8 human like arms but no legs and giant spike where it's face should be. Challenge Rating 27.		* Uvuudaum: A bizarre creature that has 8 human like arms but no legs and giant spike where it's face should be. Challenge Rating 27.
	* Vermiurge: Looks like a giant scorpion but with wings and an extra pair of pincers. Is always surrounded by a swarm of bugs. Challenge Rating 24.		* Vermiurge: Looks like a giant scorpion but with wings and an extra pair of pincers. Is always surrounded by a swarm of bugs. Challenge Rating 24.
	* Winterwight: A skeleton with cold flames for hair and most of it's flesh replaced with ice. Challenge Rating 23.		* Winterwight: A skeleton with cold flames for hair and most of it's flesh replaced with ice. Cordell raised this one up from his own 2e [[Acererak\|Return to the Tomb of Horrors]], beefing its Challenge Rating - 23.
	===Templates===		===Templates===
	* Demilich: The next stage in the evolution of a [[Lich]]. It is reduced to a single body part (usually a skull)) encrusted with gems that can trap souls inside of them. Challenge rating +6.		* Demilich: The next stage in the evolution of a [[Lich]]. It is reduced to a single body part (usually a skull)) encrusted with gems that can trap souls inside of them. Challenge rating +6.

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	* Lavawight: A skeleton with flaming hair and most of it's flesh replaced with magma. Has the infamous Blazefire ability, which can inflict damage that can't be healed by anything, thus rendering your character permanently crippled. Challenge Rating 23.		* Lavawight: A skeleton with flaming hair and most of it's flesh replaced with magma. Has the infamous Blazefire ability, which can inflict damage that can't be healed by anything, thus rendering your character permanently crippled. Challenge Rating 23.
	* Legendary Animal: Another giant animal type that looks like it should be a template but isn't. Examples are legendary bear (Challenge Rating 9) and legendary tiger (Challenge Rating 10).		* Legendary Animal: Another giant animal type that looks like it should be a template but isn't. Examples are legendary bear (Challenge Rating 9) and legendary tiger (Challenge Rating 10).
	* LeShay: ~~Described as being to elves what~~ elves are to humans, ~~but more so~~. ~~Basically a race of [[Mary Sue]]s then?~~ They are survivors from a civilization that was erased from history. Challenge Rating 28.		* LeShay: What elves are to humans, these are to elves. They are survivors from a civilization that was erased from history. Raymond Feist's dragon-lords, then; bring them when and where the local elves are getting [[Mary Sue\|uppity]]. Challenge Rating 28.
	* Living Vault: A powerful construct designed for containing and protecting valuable magic item. It can imprison foes inside of itself. Challenge Rating 33.		* Living Vault: A powerful construct designed for containing and protecting valuable magic item. It can imprison foes inside of itself. Challenge Rating 33.
	* Mercane: A race of tall blue-skinned beings who travel the multiverse as merchants. Challenge Rating 5.		* Mercane: A race of tall blue-skinned beings who travel the multiverse as merchants. Challenge Rating 5.

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	The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20.		The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]].

	~~This~~ is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].		As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].

	For several reasons, this book was a big disappointment.		For several reasons, this book was a big disappointment.

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	The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20.		The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20.

	This is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[~~artifacts~~]] no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].		This is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].

	For several reasons, this book was a big disappointment.		For several reasons, this book was a big disappointment.

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	The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]]. Blame [[Bruce Cordell]] for this one (Andy ~~Williams~~ is co-author).		The Epic Level Handbook was a [[Splatbook]] for [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] that gave rules for over level 20 play as well as many suggestions for Dungeon Masters wanting to run games over level 20. Think, 3e [[Basic Dungeons & Dragons\|Master Set]]. Blame [[Bruce Cordell]] for this one (Andy Collins is co-author).

	As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].		As with [[Frank Mentzer]], here is where 3e [[Gamemaster\|DM]]s had to go for the [[artifact]]s no longer deemed suitable for the [[Dungeon Masters Guide]], like the [[Codex of the Infinite Planes]].