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1d4chan>Nubnuber at 16:08, 1 September 2020

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	[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. ~~they~~ haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. They haven't reappeared since.

	Hsiao are a race of sapient giant owls, usually around the size of [[halflings]], although reputed to have grown to [[human]]-sized in some rare cases. Aside from their sheer size, their most remarkable trait are their golden eyes, which have a tendency to glow.		Hsiao are a race of sapient giant owls, usually around the size of [[halflings]], although reputed to have grown to [[human]]-sized in some rare cases. Aside from their sheer size, their most remarkable trait are their golden eyes, which have a tendency to glow.

1d4chan>Nubnuber at 16:04, 1 September 2020

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	[[File:Hsiao 2e.jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. they haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. they haven't reappeared since.

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	==Hsiao PCs==		==Hsiao PCs==
	[[File:Hsiao ~~TTotWF 2~~.jpg\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Hsiao 2e.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.		Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.

1d4chan>Nubnuber at 16:02, 1 September 2020

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	[[File:Hsiao ~~TTotWF 2~~.jpg~~\|thumb~~\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Hsiao 2e.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. they haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. they haven't reappeared since.

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	Such structures actually provide a hint about the nature of their residents. All hsiao nest-complexes are built to a mathematical formula. If that formula creates a simple pattern that is meticulously followed, the resident hsiao tend to be extremely specialized in their studies. On the other hand, broader, more complicated patterns with less focus on detail tend to house hsiao who are more interested in generalist studies - which makes them most likely to become adventurers.		Such structures actually provide a hint about the nature of their residents. All hsiao nest-complexes are built to a mathematical formula. If that formula creates a simple pattern that is meticulously followed, the resident hsiao tend to be extremely specialized in their studies. On the other hand, broader, more complicated patterns with less focus on detail tend to house hsiao who are more interested in generalist studies - which makes them most likely to become adventurers.

			==Hsiao PCs==
			[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|right\|300px]]
	Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.		Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.

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	File:Hsiao TTotWF 1.jpg		File:Hsiao TTotWF 1.jpg
	File:Hsiao TTotWF 3.jpg\|Hsiao third from the right		File:Hsiao TTotWF 3.jpg\|Hsiao third from the right
	~~File:Hsiao 2e.jpg~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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1d4chan>Nubnuber at 15:58, 1 September 2020

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	[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px]]		[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px]]
	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", ~~and~~ they haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", then ported to 2e in the Monstrous Compendium Mystara Appendix. they haven't reappeared since.

	Hsiao are a race of sapient giant owls, usually around the size of [[halflings]], although reputed to have grown to [[human]]-sized in some rare cases. Aside from their sheer size, their most remarkable trait are their golden eyes, which have a tendency to glow.		Hsiao are a race of sapient giant owls, usually around the size of [[halflings]], although reputed to have grown to [[human]]-sized in some rare cases. Aside from their sheer size, their most remarkable trait are their golden eyes, which have a tendency to glow.

	As a species, the hsiao are a race dominated by study, contemplation and prayer; they are a race of avian ~~philosophy~~-priests, and ~~probbly~~ the origin of the owl as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. They aren't isolationists, but they don't get on well with most most humanoid races, whom they tend to see as being predominantly young, rash and foolish. Which poses some slight problems, since not only are they pacifists, they also prefer to study rather than hunt, which means they rely a lot on allies and hired underlings to hunt and provide protection for them.		As a species, the hsiao are a race dominated by study, contemplation and prayer; they are a race of avian philosopher-priests, and probably the origin of the owl as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. They aren't isolationists, but they don't get on well with most most humanoid races, whom they tend to see as being predominantly young, rash and foolish. Which poses some slight problems, since not only are they pacifists, they also prefer to study rather than hunt, which means they rely a lot on allies and hired underlings to hunt and provide protection for them.

	Hsiao social groups average between two and twenty of the faerie owls, being led by a mated couple who serve as matriarch and patriach of the colony, which may also attract non-related hsiao for intellectual reasons. The colonies nest in deep, isolated forests, where they weave soil and branches together to form multiple nests linked by enclosed tunnels.		Hsiao social groups average between two and twenty of the faerie owls, being led by a mated couple who serve as matriarch and patriach of the colony, which may also attract non-related hsiao for intellectual reasons. The colonies nest in deep, isolated forests, where they weave soil and branches together to form multiple nests linked by enclosed tunnels.

	Such structures actually provide a hint about the nature of their residents. All hsiao nest-complexes are built to a ~~mathematically~~ formula. If that formula creates a simple pattern that is meticulously followed, the resident hsiao tend to be extremely specialized in their studies. On the other hand, broader, more complicated patterns with less focus on detail tend to house hsiao who are more interested in generalist studies - which makes them most likely to become adventurers.		Such structures actually provide a hint about the nature of their residents. All hsiao nest-complexes are built to a mathematical formula. If that formula creates a simple pattern that is meticulously followed, the resident hsiao tend to be extremely specialized in their studies. On the other hand, broader, more complicated patterns with less focus on detail tend to house hsiao who are more interested in generalist studies - which makes them most likely to become adventurers.

	Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.		Yes, Hsiao are playable. Of course, this being Basic D&D, they're treated as being somewhere in between a race and a class.
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	File:Hsiao TTotWF 1.jpg		File:Hsiao TTotWF 1.jpg
	File:Hsiao TTotWF 3.jpg\|Hsiao ~~second~~ from the right		File:Hsiao TTotWF 3.jpg\|Hsiao third from the right
			File:Hsiao 2e.jpg
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			[[File:Hsiao TTotWF 2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px]]
	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", and they haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", and they haven't reappeared since.

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	::Level 12: 2,300,000 XP, 14d8 Hit Dice, No New Spells are gained from 11th level onwards		::Level 12: 2,300,000 XP, 14d8 Hit Dice, No New Spells are gained from 11th level onwards
	::Subsequent Levels: +300,000XP per level, +1 HP per level		::Subsequent Levels: +300,000XP per level, +1 HP per level

			==Gallery==
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			File:Hsiao TTotWF 1.jpg
			File:Hsiao TTotWF 3.jpg\|Hsiao second from the right
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	{{D&D1e-Races}}		{{D&D1e-Races}}

1d4chan>Biggus Berrus at 09:49, 24 November 2017

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1d4chan>QuietBrowser at 22:22, 16 November 2017

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	One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", and they haven't reappeared since.		One of the most ancient and obscure races in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], the '''hsiao''' are a fae species introduced in the Basic D&D Creature Crucible PC1: "Tall Tales of the Wee Folk", and they haven't reappeared since.

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1d4chan>Biggus Berrus at 15:05, 22 June 2017

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	::Subsequent Levels: +300,000XP per level, +1 HP per level		::Subsequent Levels: +300,000XP per level, +1 HP per level

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