Transform your ballroom encounters into a nightmare with this Grand Piano Mimic. Disguised as an elegant Victorian instrument, this Large-sized monstrosity stands ready to strike on three powerful, clawed limbs.
A predatory mimic waits in total silence, perfectly imitating a grand piano to lure an unsuspecting performer into its reach.
An ambush predator or 'trap' encounter located in a haunted mansion, luxury estate, or opera house.
Artist: MZ4250
Type: MONSTER, PROP
Pose: Static and disguised, standing upright on three pillar-like legs.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: menacing
Action Category: Sneaking
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Victorian, Steampunk
Suitable Locations: Grand ballroom of a haunted mansion, Wizard's private music room, Abandoned opera house stage, Noble's manor house, Cursed conservatory, High-end tavern or inn, Thieves' guild secret headquarters, Dimensional library, Vampire's dining hall, Royal palace gallery
Encounter Scenarios: An ambush where a player character attempts to play the instrument., A 'living room' encounter where multiple pieces of furniture are animated or mimics., A trap during a heist where the players must navigate a room of high-value objects without triggering them.
Power Level: Medium (score 40/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): ; Pathfinder (perfect): ; Call of Cthulhu (good): ; Ravenloft (perfect): ; Mork Borg (good): ; Frostgrave (usable):
Style: None
Creature: Mimic (Monstrosity), Size: Large
Body: A shapeshifting creature mimicking a grand piano. It has a smooth, flat upper surface, curved wooden-textured sides, and three sturdy legs. One leg shows organic toes at the base.
Also known as: Piano Mimic, Object Mimic, Grand Piano Mimic
Related creatures: Chest Mimic, Door Mimic, Rug of Smothering
Distinctive Features: Three thick toes on the front leg, Perfectly smooth piano casing, Closed lid
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Crush, description: The heavy wooden-mimicking legs can be used to stomp or crush nearby targets., position: Base of the legs, type_ja: 押しつぶし, description_ja: 木材に擬態した重い脚を使って、近くの標的を踏みつけたり押しつぶしたりします。, position_ja: 脚の付け根から先端, type: Bite, description: Hidden beneath the lid (implied by creature type)., position: Interior of the piano body, type_ja: 噛みつき, description_ja: 天蓋の下に隠されています（クリーチャーの性質から示唆）。, position_ja: ピアノ本体の内部
Defensive Features: Hard wooden-like exterior skin
Aesthetic: Creepy / Unsettling, Mysterious / Enigmatic, Classic Fantasy, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: Steampunk Victorian
Hairstyle: None (non-humanoid)
Similar to characters: Dark Souls Mimic, The Luggage (Discworld), Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Furniture, Monster House, Haunted Piano (Super Mario 64)
Miniature Dimensions: 27.3mm H x 36.2mm W x 52.5mm D (base: 60.0mm)
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