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	;Initiative: +1		;Initiative: +1
	;Speed: 60 ft., fly 30 ft. (good)		;Speed: 60 ft., fly 30 ft. (good)
	;AC: 13 (−1 size, +1 Dex, +3 natural), touch 10, flatfooted 13		;AC: {{abbr\|14\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 13)}} (−1 size, +1 Dex, {{abbr\|+4\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was +3)}} natural), touch 10, flatfooted {{abbr\|14\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse, + Uncanny dodge (was 13)}}
	;Attacks: 2 hooves +4 melee and bite ~~−~~1 melee		;Attacks: 2 hooves {{abbr\|+6\|+4 BAB, +3 Str, −1 Size (was +4)}} melee and bite {{abbr\|+1\|−5 Secondary attack (was −1)}} melee
	;Damage: Hoof 1d6+1, bite 1d6		;Damage: Hoof {{abbr\|1d4+3\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 1d6+1)}}, bite {{abbr\|1d3+3\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 1d6)}}
	;~~<ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼~~ v.3.5 ~~ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ~~ (was Face)~~">Space</ins>~~/Reach: ~~<ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼~~ v.3.5 ~~ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ~~ (was 5 ft. by 10 ft.)~~">10 ft.</ins>~~/5 ft.		;{{abbr\|Space\|v.3.5 (was Face)}}/Reach: {{abbr\|10 ft.\|v.3.5 (was 5 ft. by 10 ft.)}}/5 ft.
	;Special Qualities: Cold subtype, darkvision 60 ft., dodge arrows, ''feather fall'', low-light vision, ride the wind, telepathy, uncanny dodge, wind immunity		;Special Qualities: Cold subtype, darkvision 60 ft., dodge arrows, ''feather fall'', low-light vision, ride the wind, telepathy, uncanny dodge, wind immunity
	;Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2		;Saves: Fort {{abbr\|+7\|+4 Base, +3 Con (was +6)}}, Ref {{abbr\|+5\|+4 Base, +1 Dex (was +5)}}, Will {{abbr\|+3\|+1 Base, +2 Wis (was +2)}}
	;Abilities: Str 13, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 10		;Abilities: Str {{abbr\|16\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 13)}}, Dex {{abbr\|13\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 12)}}, Con {{abbr\|17\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (was 15)}}, Int 13, Wis {{abbr\|14\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse, +1 to fit Skills (was 12)}}, Cha 10
	;Skills: Intimidate +7, ~~<ins title="~~𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was ~~Listen & Spot~~ +10)~~">Listen~~ +6, Spot +7~~</ins>, <ins title="~~𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was Wilderness Lore +8)~~">Survival~~ +8~~</ins>~~		;Skills: Intimidate {{abbr\|+7\|3 Ranks, +4 Size}}, Listen {{abbr\|+6\|𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was +10){{br}}(2 Ranks, +2 Wis, +2 Alertness)}}, Spot {{abbr\|+7\|𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was +10){{br}}(3 Ranks, +2 Wis, +2 Alertness)}}, {{abbr\|Survival\|v.3.5 (was Wilderness Lore)}} {{abbr\|+8\|4 Ranks, +2 Wis, +2 Self-Sufficient}}
	;Feats: Alertness, Flyby Attack, ~~<ins title="~~𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (added)~~">Improved uncanny dodge</ins>~~		;Feats: Alertness, {{abbr\|Endurance\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (added)}}, Flyby Attack, {{abbr\|Improved uncanny dodge\|𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (added)}}, {{abbr\|Run\|As v.3.5 Light Warhorse (added)}}
	;Climate/Terrain: Any mountains		;Climate/Terrain: Any mountains
	;Organization: Solitary, pair, string (3–4), or herd (5–20)		;Organization: Solitary, pair, string (3–4), or herd (5–20)

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	===Asperi (D&D 3rd Ed.)===		===Asperi (D&D 3rd Ed.)===
	<div class="aside" style="max-width:30em;">Large Magical Beast (Cold)		<div class="aside" style="max-width:30em;">Large Magical Beast (Cold)
	{{statblock\|		{{statblock\|1=
	;Hit Dice: 4d10+8 (30 hp)		;Hit Dice: 4d10+8 (30 hp)
	;Initiative: +1		;Initiative: +1
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	;Attacks: 2 hooves +4 melee and bite −1 melee		;Attacks: 2 hooves +4 melee and bite −1 melee
	;Damage: Hoof 1d6+1, bite 1d6		;Damage: Hoof 1d6+1, bite 1d6
	;Face/Reach: 5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft.		;<ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was Face)">Space</ins>/Reach: <ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was 5 ft. by 10 ft.)">10 ft.</ins>/5 ft.
	;Special Qualities: Cold subtype, darkvision 60 ft., dodge arrows, feather fall, low-light vision, ride the wind, telepathy, uncanny dodge, wind immunity		;Special Qualities: Cold subtype, darkvision 60 ft., dodge arrows, ''feather fall'', low-light vision, ride the wind, telepathy, uncanny dodge, wind immunity
	;Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2		;Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
	;Abilities: Str 13, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 10		;Abilities: Str 13, Dex 12, Con 15, Int 13, Wis 12, Cha 10
	;Skills: Intimidate +7, Listen +10, Spot +10, Wilderness Lore +8		;Skills: Intimidate +7, <ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was Listen & Spot +10)">Listen +6, Spot +7</ins>, <ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (was Wilderness Lore +8)">Survival +8</ins>
	;Feats: Alertness, Flyby Attack		;Feats: Alertness, Flyby Attack, <ins title="𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐼𝐼 v.3.5 ᴀᴄᴄᴇssᴏʀʏ ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ (added)">Improved uncanny dodge</ins>
	;Climate/Terrain: Any mountains		;Climate/Terrain: Any mountains
	;Organization: Solitary, pair, string (3–4), or herd (5–20)		;Organization: Solitary, pair, string (3–4), or herd (5–20)

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	The noble asperii are a very rare off-shoot of this species. Many people describe the hide of a noble asperii as looking like an iridescent, polished abalone shell.		The noble asperii are a very rare off-shoot of this species. Many people describe the hide of a noble asperii as looking like an iridescent, polished abalone shell.

	Their telepathy is more powerful than that of their more common counterparts, having a 9O-foot range and being forceful enough to permit the noble to implant a ''suggestion'' in creatures of 3 Hit Dice or fewer.		Their telepathy is more powerful than that of their more common counterparts, having a 90-foot range and being forceful enough to permit the noble to implant a ''suggestion'' in creatures of 3 Hit Dice or fewer.

	Nobles have 6 Hit Dice (THAC0 15) and are often found at the head of large herds of asperii.		Nobles have 6 Hit Dice (THAC0 15) and are often found at the head of large herds of asperii.

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	Similar to ''horseshoes of a zephyr'', these enchanted horseshoes allow a horse to run without touching the ground. In the case of ''horseshoes of the asperii'', however, the horse gains the actual ability to fly, moving at great speed and maneuverability. The horse’s maximum speed and maneuverability class depends on how much weight it carries, as shown on the table.		Similar to ''horseshoes of a zephyr'', these enchanted horseshoes allow a horse to run without touching the ground. In the case of ''horseshoes of the asperii'', however, the horse gains the actual ability to fly, moving at great speed and maneuverability. The horse’s maximum speed and maneuverability class depends on how much weight it carries, as shown on the table.

	''Horseshoes of the asperii'' are native to Faerûn and are found only rarely on other worlds. '''XP~~ ~~Value:'''~~ ~~3,000; '''GP~~ ~~Value:'''~~ ~~8,500.		''Horseshoes of the asperii'' are native to Faerûn and are found only rarely on other worlds. {{nowrap\|'''XP Value:''' 3,000;}} {{nowrap\|'''GP Value:''' 8,500.}}

	====''Book of Lairs''====		====''Book of Lairs''====

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	''Horseshoes of the asperii'' are native to Faerûn and are found only rarely on other worlds. '''XP Value:''' 3,000; '''GP Value:''' 8,500.		''Horseshoes of the asperii'' are native to Faerûn and are found only rarely on other worlds. '''XP Value:''' 3,000; '''GP Value:''' 8,500.

			====''Book of Lairs''====
			{{hatnote\|''Book of Lairs'' (1994) “Asperii” by Nicky Rea and Sam Witt}}
			;Asperii (6)
			{{statblock\|class=aside\|
			;Terrain: Mountains
			;Total Party Levels:
			:42 (average 7th)
			;Total gp XP: 14,400
			;Monster XP: 7,070
			;Story XP:
			:Complete: 26,470
			:Defeat: 13,235
			:Retreat: 6,618
			}}
			;Set Up
			* At the Inn of the Weary Pilgrim all the mint plants are missing from the garden. Most of the fish in the pond and the mistletoe from the upper tree branches nearby are gone too. Now a nobleman’s hawk has disappeared and the distraught innkeeper hires the PCs to investigate and stop the thefts.
			* While staying at the inn, the PCs overhear two shady-looking men discussing their plans to capture the wind steeds that have been reported near the area. From their talk, they seem unlikely to treat the beasts kindly.
			* PCs staying at the inn are contacted telepathically by asperii and asked to help them recover their young—twin foals that have disappeared.

			;The Lair
			Atop a mountain near the inn lives a herd of asperii (also known as wind steeds). Flowmane and Glinteye, a mated pair, have lost their twin foals Silverhoof and Sparkle, and are frantic to find them. The twins were last spotted heading down the mountain in the direction of the inn, so their parents have organized a scouting party to look for them. Unknown to their parents, Silverhoof and Sparkle have been sneaking down to the inn for some time now to munch on the delicacies available there. Asperii are particularly fond of mint leaves, mistletoe, fish, and hawk flesh. During their jaunts, they have been spotted by two hunters who realize their value and seek to capture them. Unfortunately, it is not human predators who have taken the young asperii, but their mortal enemiesgriffons. Having noted that the youngsters habitually visited the inn, two griffons swooped down on them and carried them off to become food for their newly hatched young.

			;The Hunters
			Two unscrupulous hunters have heard rumors of the asperii and have come to the inn prepared to try to capture one. Armed with light crossbows and sleep poison, they position themselves in some cover near the inn’s fish pond. If the PCs overhear their plans, they can move to foil them. Otherwise, whenever the PCs interact with the asperii, the hunters fire one shot each at the wind steeds, then turn their attention to ridding themselves of the PCs’ untimely interference. Each hunter has two loaded crossbows, the quarrels of which have been coated with poison. Once they are out of pre-loaded crossbows, they draw their swords to fight unless given the chance to flee.

			'''Hunters (2 F6):''' AL NE; AC 5 (studded leather armor & Dex); MV 12; hp 34, 32; THAC0 15 (14 with crossbow); #AT 1; Dmg 1–4 (quarrel) or 1–6 (short sword); SA Sleep poison; SZ M; ML Steady (12); Str 12, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 11, Wis 9, Cha 9; XP 650 each

			The sleep poison causes the creature hit to sleep for 3 turns unless a saving throw vs. poison made at −2 is successful. Those saving take no damage except from the crossbow quarrel itself.

			;The Wind Steeds
			Glinteye, Flowmane, and their four friends have tracked the foals to the inn. When they arrive near the fish pond, they have no time to note the clues found there before they are attacked by the hunters. If the PCs have not become involved yet, they now hear terrible whinnies of pain when the hunters attack. Flowmane is struck and knocked unconscious by the poison, and in desperation, Glinteye telepathically sends out a cry of distress that the PCs hear.

			The asperii conclude (wrongly) that the attackers have taken the foals and now seek to harm them as well. They attack the hunters, and attack any PCs who rush out to do battle, believing they are allied with the hunters. Fortunately, the conscious ones continue to communicate telepathically, even while fighting, and demand the return of the foals.

			'''Asperii (6):''' Int Exceptional; AL NG; AC 4; MV 21, Fl 42 (C); HD 4; hp 26 each; THAC0 17; #AT 3; Dmg 1–8/1–8/1–4; SD Immune to cold, wind, and gaze attacks; SZ L (8′); ML Elite (14); XP 420 each

			Asperii are extremely vulnerable to flames, suffering double damage from attacks employing flames. If they choose to bear a rider, their flight is so smooth that the passenger can even cast spells while airborne.

			If the PCs attack the hunters, do not fight the asperii, or stop fighting them when they realize the mistake the wind steeds have made, the asperii will cease their attacks as well and wait for explanations. If convinced the PCs know nothing of the foals’ disappearance, the asperii ask for help in finding and recovering them. Should the PCs be reluctant to become involved, the asperii offer to pay them in mane hair, in any treasure recovered (if there is any), or in the services of one of the asperii as a mount (only for a neutral, lawful neutral, or neutral good PC) for one year. Meanwhile, they offer to carry the PCs wherever they need to go to find the foals.

			;Clues By the Pond
			If anyone searches near the fish pond, a number of tracks can be seen. Two sets of small hoof prints are almost eradicated by large claw marks that lie atop them. Evidence of a brief struggle shows in some torn-up grass at the spot. Another set of large claw marks, deeply pressed into the earth, indicates that whatever was there took flight, apparently burdened. As if to confirm this, a single, large golden feather adorns the ground nearby.

			Anyone with a tracking proficiency can identify the larger tracks as belonging to a griffon. The tracks indicate the griffons flew off to the west, toward another nearby mountain. If no PC has tracking proficiency, the asperii can identify the tracks or the PCs may make an Intelligence roll at −6 to determine if they can figure out what made the tracks and which way they went.

			;The Griffons’ Aerie
			Should the PCs refuse the asperii’s offer of a ride, they may choose to trek overland to the mountain and then climb it. They would then be subject to random encounters for the area that could unnecessarily waylay them. They would also arrive far too late to save the foals, which they can determine in advance by making successful Intelligence or Wisdom rolls (whichever is higher) at +4. If the PCs still choose to travel overland, the asperii will not wait for them. The PCs might, however, arrive in time to rescue the remaining asperii, who will lose the battle with the griffons.

			Assuming they ride to the aerie, from their vantage point atop the asperii the PCs can spot a cliff face pocked with several cave mouths, three in an upper position and two below. Some have bits of sticks and straw poking out, suggesting there are nests inside. These are the lairs of an entire pride of griffons, but only five adults are currently at home. They move to attack the PCs as soon as they catch the smell of asperii flesh (about 300 feet from the caves) or whenever the PCs begin an attack or try to enter one of the caves. Ideally, the PCs must fight an aerial battle, but at least some of them might fight on a ledge or in a cave if they are able to reach them.

			'''Griffons (5):''' Int Semi; AL N; AC 3; MV 12, Fl 30 (C, D if mounted); HD 7; hp 34 each; THAC0 13; Dmg 1–4/1–4/2–16; SZ L (about 9′ long); ML Steady (12); XP 650 each

			At least two of the griffons make attacks directly against the asperii. The others fight whichever creature seems to be doing them the most harm, although one tries to drag a PC off his mount. The griffons are slower than the asperii, though they have the same maneuverability. Smart PCs might attempt to jump onto griffons to reduce their maneuverability and to strike at them directly. Of course, the griffons will attempt to dislodge such intruders.

			The foals (not yet dead and fed to the young griffons) are in the lower right cave. The foals tremble and whinny throughout the attack, which allows the PCs to quickly figure out which cave they are in if there is not much noise and they are able to listen carefully. Heavy brush has been piled up in front of them to prevent their escape. The cave also holds two young griffons who are not yet old enough to fight or get their own food. Their parents fight to the death regardless of morale rolls.

			A search of all the caves turns up the following treasure among the bones of less lucky adventurers: a silver necklace set with a small sapphire (2,500 gp), a heavy gold ring shaped like a dragon eating its tail (1,500 gp), a pouch with 150 pp in it, two zircons (50 gp gems), a pair of ''winged boots'', a ''dagger of throwing +2'', and potions of ''extra healing'', ''levitation'', and ''ventriloquism''. The fledgling griffons sell for 5,000 gp each on the open market, though some good aligned PCs (or any druids) might decide not to take the young ones. There is some irony in preventing the hunters from capturing the asperii, then benefiting from the sale of the griffon fledglings. Profits from griffon claws and feathers might provide compensation also.

	====''Monstrous Compendium''====		====''Monstrous Compendium''====

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	'''Nonweapon Proficiencies.''' Alertness, Appraising, Artistic Ability, Blind-fighting, Crowd Working, Dancing, Danger Sense, Direction Sense, Endurance, Etiquette, Fishing, Gaming, Heraldry, Herbalism, Jumping, Local History, Observation, Orienteering, Religion, Spellcraft, Survival, Swimming, Tracking, Weather Sense.		'''Nonweapon Proficiencies.''' Alertness, Appraising, Artistic Ability, Blind-fighting, Crowd Working, Dancing, Danger Sense, Direction Sense, Endurance, Etiquette, Fishing, Gaming, Heraldry, Herbalism, Jumping, Local History, Observation, Orienteering, Religion, Spellcraft, Survival, Swimming, Tracking, Weather Sense.

			====''horseshoes of the asperii''====
			{\| class="d20 zebra center c1r aside"
			!Load Carried!!Max.<br>Speed!!Man.<br>Class
			\|-
			\|0–200 lbs.\|\|48\|\|C
			\|-
			\|201–400 lbs.\|\|36\|\|D
			\|-
			\|401–600 lbs.\|\|24\|\|E
			\|-
			\|Over 600 lbs.\|\|colspan=2\|''unable to fly''
			\|}
			{{hatnote\|''Dragon #244'' (Feb. 1998) “Bazaar of the Bizarre: Miracles of Flight” by James Wyatt and Steve Berman}}
			Similar to ''horseshoes of a zephyr'', these enchanted horseshoes allow a horse to run without touching the ground. In the case of ''horseshoes of the asperii'', however, the horse gains the actual ability to fly, moving at great speed and maneuverability. The horse’s maximum speed and maneuverability class depends on how much weight it carries, as shown on the table.

			''Horseshoes of the asperii'' are native to Faerûn and are found only rarely on other worlds. '''XP Value:''' 3,000; '''GP Value:''' 8,500.

	====''Monstrous Compendium''====		====''Monstrous Compendium''====

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 '''Ecology:''' Although asperii are omnivorous and eat a great variety of plants and animals, they do have a few favorite foods. Asperii prize mint leaves, mistletoe, fish. and hawk flesh. In fact, they so delight in eating fish that they have been known to raid fishing boats and coastal villages in search of them. Perhaps because asperii can go for long periods of time without eating, they seem to have unlimited appetites when given the chance to feed on their favorite foods.
-====Noble Asperii====
+;Noble Asperii
 The noble asperii are a very rare off-shoot of this species. Many people describe the hide of a noble asperii as looking like an iridescent, polished abalone shell.

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	===Asperii (AD&D 2nd Ed.)===		===Asperii (AD&D 2nd Ed.)===
	<div class="aside">{{statblock\|		<div class="aside" style="max-width:30em;">{{statblock\|
	;Climate/Terrain: Mountain peaks		;Climate/Terrain: Mountain peaks
	;Frequency: Rare		;Frequency: Rare
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	;Activity Cycle: Day		;Activity Cycle: Day
	;Diet: Omnivore		;Diet: Omnivore
	;Intelligence: High (13–14) to Exceptional (15–16)		;Intelligence: High (13–14) <del>to Exceptional (15–16)</del>
	;Treasure: Nil		;Treasure: Nil
	;Alignment: Neutral good		;Alignment: Neutral good
	;No. Appearing: 1–4		;No. Appearing: 1–4 <ins>(rarely 4–40)</ins>
	;Armor Class: 4		;Armor Class: 4
	;Movement: 21″, Fl 42″ (C)		;Movement: 21″, Fl 42″ (C)
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	;Damage/Attack: 1–8/1–8/1–4		;Damage/Attack: 1–8/1–8/1–4
	;Special Attacks: Nil		;Special Attacks: Nil
	;Special Defenses: ~~See below~~		;Special Defenses: <ins>Immune to cold-, air-based, and gaze attacks, ''true seeing'', ''featherfall'' (4/day); double damage from fire</ins>
	;Magic Resistance: Nil		;Magic Resistance: Nil
	;Size: L (8′)		;Size: L (8′)
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	;XP Value: 420		;XP Value: 420
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	{{hatnote\|MC3 ''Monstrous Compendium: Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix''}}		{{hatnote\|MC3 ''Monstrous Compendium: Volume Three: Forgotten Realms Appendix'' • MCA4 ''Monstrous Compendium Annual: Volume Four''}}
	Commonly known as wind steeds. the asperii is highly prized as a mount and can be very loyal to ~~its~~ rider.		Commonly known as ''wind steeds''. the asperii is highly prized as a mount and can be very loyal to the rider. They are white. grey, or dun in color and have small manes that are usually silver, white, or light grey.

	Asperii ~~are white. grey, or dun in color and have small manes that are usually silver, white, or light grey.~~		Asperii communicate with each other by means of a limited form of telepathy, which has a range of 60 yards. With this power, they can also speak with other intelligent beings.

	~~'''Combat:''' Although asperli are gentle beings, they are also quite capable~~ of ~~defending themselves if forced into combat. Each round, asperii can kick with their front hooves and bite with their sharp teeth. As~~ a ~~rule, they direct their bites at the wings and faces of their opponents.~~

	~~Asperii are utterly immune to damage from any~~ form of ~~coldbased attack. Similarly~~, ~~they are unharmed by winds of any type (including the whirlwind attacks of an air elemental or~~ a ~~diinni and so forth). This ability also enables them to slip free of the grasp~~ of ~~an aerial servant with unusual ease (they have a 40% chance to do so~~.)

	~~Conversely~~, they ~~are unusually vulnerable to flames (though not to heat) and suffer double the normal amount of damage from any attack that employs flames~~.

	Asperii have keen eyes that not only give them the power of ''true sight'' ~~but can also see~~ into ~~both~~ the Ethereal and Astral planes. This ~~being the case, they are~~ often ~~able~~ to warn their riders of ~~the approach of~~ creatures that might otherwise be undetected. ~~The unusual nature of~~ asperii ~~makes them immune~~ to ~~all forms of gaze attacks~~, ~~such as those~~ of ~~the basilisk or catoblepas~~.		'''Combat:''' Asperii have keen eyes that not only give them the power of ''true sight'', including sight into the Ethereal and Astral planes. This often allows them to warn their riders of approaching creatures that might otherwise be undetected. Although they are gentle beings, asperii are quite able to defend themselves if forced into combat. Each round, asperii can kick with their front hooves and bite with their sharp teeth. As a rule, they direct their bites at the wings and faces of their opponents.

	~~When flying~~, the ~~typical asperii is fairly agile (~~having a ~~maneuverability class of C)~~. ~~They retain such quick response times until~~ they are ~~burdened with more than 150 pounds~~. ~~An asperii can carry~~ as ~~much as 600 pounds but its maneuverability class is reduced by one for each 150 pounds carried~~.		Asperii are utterly immune to any form of cold-based attack. Similarly, they are unharmed by winds of any type, including the whirlwind attacks of air elementals, djinn, and like creatures. Wind steeds can slip free of the grasp of an aerial servant with unusual ease, having a 40% chance to do so. Conversely, they are especially vulnerable to flames, though not to heat, and suffer double the normal amount of damage from any attack employing open flames. Asperii are immune to all gaze attacks, such as those of a basilisk or catoblepas.

	~~A loyal~~ asperii ~~(that is~~. ~~one who has accepted an individual as it master) flies~~ so ~~smoothly that its rider may even cast spells from its back. Obviously~~, ~~any normal restrictions~~ to the ~~use of~~ a ~~particular~~ spell ~~still apply~~. ~~If an~~ asperii ~~elects~~ to ~~strike with~~ its ~~hooves or bite in combat this prevents the rider from engaging in spellcasting~~.		The wingless asperii are capable of flight due to their natural powers of ''levitation''. They are able to ride winds of any nature, magical or otherwise. When they do so, they can add 1 to their movement rate for each mile per hour over 20 of the wind. They have the inherent ability to cast a ''feather fall'' spell up to four times per day on themselves or on any creature they touch. In flight, the asperii is fairly agile (Maneuverability Class C). It remains so as long as it carries no more than 150 pounds. Although it can still fly while carrying up to 600 pounds, its maneuverability class is reduced to D if it carries over 150 pounds.

	~~'''Habitat Society:''' Asperii sometimes live in herds of~~ as ~~many~~ as ~~20 animals but are most often encountered~~ in ~~groups of two~~ or ~~three. As a rule. they live in the uppermost regions of virtually inaccessible mountain peaks.~~		A loyal asperii (that is. one who has accepted the rider as a master) can fly so smoothly as to allow spellcasting from its back. If the asperii engages in violent maneuvering or strikes with its hooves or bite, the individual cannot successfully cast spells while riding.

	~~Asperii communicate~~ with ~~each other by means of a limited form of telepathy~~, ~~which has a range of 60 yards. With this power, they can also speak with other intelligent beings~~.

	Asperii are ~~the mortal enemies~~ of ~~hippogriffs and griffons, tending to attack these creatures on sight~~. ~~They have also been known to do battle with rocs~~, ~~although~~ they ~~normally ignore such creatures if possible. Pegasi and asperii get along quite well, and~~ the ~~two species are often found in each other's company~~.		'''Habitat Society:''' Asperii sometimes live in herds of as many as 20, but are most often encountered in groups of four or less. As a rule, they live in the uppermost regions of virtually inaccessible mountain peaks.

	~~If taken when young~~, ~~an asperii can be trained~~ to ~~accept a single master~~. ~~If this is done. it becomes utterly loyal to this individual and will not bear another upon its back unless so instructed by its master. An asperii will refuse~~ to ~~accept a master who is not of neutral. lawful neutral~~, ~~or neutral good alignment~~. ~~Young asperii~~, ~~commonly known as "doffs." can be sold to those who wish to train them for between 4,000~~ and ~~6.000 gold pieces~~.		Asperii are the mortal enemies of hippogriffs and griffons, tending to attack these creatures on sight. They have also been known to do battle with rocs, although they normally ignore these creatures if possible. They get on quite well with pegasi, and the two species are often found in each other’s company.

	~~The wingless~~ asperii ~~are capable of flight due~~ to ~~their natural powers of ''levitation''~~. ~~In addition~~, ~~they are able~~ to ~~ride winds~~ of ~~either magical~~ or ~~mundane nature~~. ~~When they do so~~, ~~they add 1~~ to ~~their movement rate~~ for ~~each mile per hour over 20 of wind. Asperii also have an inherent ability to cast a ''feather fall'' spell up to four times per day on themselves or on any being they are able to touch~~.		If taken when young, an asperii can be trained to accept a single master. If this is properly done, the creature becomes utterly loyal to that individual, and will not bear another upon its back unless so instructed by its master. An asperii will not accept a master who is not of lawful neutral, neutral, or neutral good alignment. Young asperii, commonly known as “doffs”, can be sold to those who wish to train them for between 4,000 and 6,000 gold pieces.

	'''Ecology:''' Although asperii are omnivorous and eat a great variety of plants and animals, they do have a few favorite foods. ~~Asperil~~ prize mint leaves, mistletoe, fish. and hawk flesh. In fact, they so delight in eating fish that they have been known to raid fishing boats and coastal villages in search of them. Perhaps because ~~asperH~~ can go for long periods of time without eating. they seem to have unlimited appetites when given the chance to feed on their favorite foods.		'''Ecology:''' Although asperii are omnivorous and eat a great variety of plants and animals, they do have a few favorite foods. Asperii prize mint leaves, mistletoe, fish. and hawk flesh. In fact, they so delight in eating fish that they have been known to raid fishing boats and coastal villages in search of them. Perhaps because asperii can go for long periods of time without eating, they seem to have unlimited appetites when given the chance to feed on their favorite foods.

	====Noble Asperii====		====Noble Asperii====
	The noble asperii are a very rare off-shoot of this species, Many people describe the hide of a noble as looking like an iridescent, polished abalone shell.		The noble asperii are a very rare off-shoot of this species. Many people describe the hide of a noble asperii as looking like an iridescent, polished abalone shell.

	Their telepathy is more powerful than that of their more common counterparts, having a 9O-foot range and being forceful enough to permit the noble to implant a suggestion on creatures of 3 or fewer ~~Hit Dice~~ .		Their telepathy is more powerful than that of their more common counterparts, having a 9O-foot range and being forceful enough to permit the noble to implant a ''suggestion'' in creatures of 3 Hit Dice or fewer.

	Nobles have 6 Hit Dice (THAC0 15) and are often found at the head of large herds of asperii.		Nobles have 6 Hit Dice (THAC0 15) and are often found at the head of large herds of asperii.

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	At first glance, an asperi appears to be nothing more than an unusually beautiful horse. An individual asperi can be white, gray, or dun-colored, with a graceful, flowing mane of silver, white, or light gray. A secondary mane of the same shade as the first extends from the creature’s front shoulders down along the backs of its front legs.		At first glance, an asperi appears to be nothing more than an unusually beautiful horse. An individual asperi can be white, gray, or dun-colored, with a graceful, flowing mane of silver, white, or light gray. A secondary mane of the same shade as the first extends from the creature’s front shoulders down along the backs of its front legs.

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			{{hatnote\|''Dragon #89'': “Creature Catalog” by Ed Greenwood}}
	Wind steeds, also known as asperii, are highly prized as mounts. These aerial creatures lair in cloud islands or upon the highest, most inaccessible mountain peaks. Asperii are mortal enemies of hippogriffs and griffons; they tend to ignore rocs, save for occasional scraps; and they are friendly with pegasi (the two species are often found together).		Wind steeds, also known as asperii, are highly prized as mounts. These aerial creatures lair in cloud islands or upon the highest, most inaccessible mountain peaks. Asperii are mortal enemies of hippogriffs and griffons; they tend to ignore rocs, save for occasional scraps; and they are friendly with pegasi (the two species are often found together).

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