Shedu (Dungeons & Dragons)
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In the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
, the shedu is a magical beast
based upon the Shedu of myth. They resemble imposing, tan colored horse
s with noble, dwarf-like heads. Large, feathered wings, similar to that of the pegasus
come from their backs. They always have curly brown hair and accompanying beards, and wear a golden headband set with a single button. They are highly intelligent and have strong psionic abilities.
supplement (1976).
The shedu appeared in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
(1977). The greater shedu first appeared in the original Monster Manual II (1983).
The shedu and the greater shedu appeared in second edition in The Complete Psionics Handbook
(1991), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993). The lesser shedu and greater shedu appeared for the Planescape
setting in the Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998).
The shedu appeared in the third edition Fiend Folio
(2003).
. They assist and further the cause of lawful goodness through whatever means they can, but rarely have to go about anything but whatever goals they have themselves. Two different types of Shedu, greater and lesser, exist. Shedu herds typically consist of six or so lesser ones led by a greater one. Shedu attack with their powerful front hooves, but prefer to use their powerful psionic abilities. They radiate an aura which protects them from evil.
Shedu speak a wide range of languages, including Common, Shedu, Lamia, Lammasu, and the root languages.
They are lawful good in alignment.
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, the shedu is a magical beast
Magical beast (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, magical beast is a type of creature, or "creature type". Magical beasts are similar to animals in many ways, but usually have a higher intelligence, and possess supernatural or extraordinary abilities....
based upon the Shedu of myth. They resemble imposing, tan colored horse
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s with noble, dwarf-like heads. Large, feathered wings, similar to that of the pegasus
Pegasus (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, a pegasus is a magical beast based upon the creature of Greek mythology and Roman mythology.-Publication history:The pegasus first appeared in the Dungeons & Dragons "white box" set ....
come from their backs. They always have curly brown hair and accompanying beards, and wear a golden headband set with a single button. They are highly intelligent and have strong psionic abilities.
Publication history
The shedu first appeared in the Eldritch WizardryEldritch Wizardry
Eldritch Wizardry is a supplementary rulebook by Gary Gygax and Brian Blume, written for the original edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, which included a number of significant additions to the core game.-Contents:...
supplement (1976).
The shedu appeared in first edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons in the original Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(1977). The greater shedu first appeared in the original Monster Manual II (1983).
The shedu and the greater shedu appeared in second edition in The Complete Psionics Handbook
The Complete Psionics Handbook
The Complete Psionics Handbook is a supplemental rulebook for the 2nd edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, published in 1991 by TSR Inc. It contains a variety of information useful to playing psionic characters in the game....
(1991), and reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993). The lesser shedu and greater shedu appeared for the Planescape
Planescape
Planescape is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, originally designed by Zeb Cook. The Planescape setting was published in 1994...
setting in the Guide to the Ethereal Plane (1998).
The shedu appeared in the third edition Fiend Folio
Fiend Folio
Fiend Folio is the title shared by three products published for successive editions of the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons...
(2003).
Characteristics and habits
Shedu dwell in arid areas, wandering in small herds through the Material Plane Ethereal Plane and Astral PlaneAstral plane
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. They assist and further the cause of lawful goodness through whatever means they can, but rarely have to go about anything but whatever goals they have themselves. Two different types of Shedu, greater and lesser, exist. Shedu herds typically consist of six or so lesser ones led by a greater one. Shedu attack with their powerful front hooves, but prefer to use their powerful psionic abilities. They radiate an aura which protects them from evil.
Shedu speak a wide range of languages, including Common, Shedu, Lamia, Lammasu, and the root languages.
They are lawful good in alignment.