A few people have asked me recently about the next book in the Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy line, the book of AD&D-inspired monsters. While I've started some preliminary work on this book, it's an undefined amount of time away. That is, it's definitely not "coming soon". Nonetheless, I have a couple of little tidbits that are worth sharing.

List of MonstersI've already selected the list of monsters that will feature in the book. These come from several sources:The AD&D Monster Manual: The majority of monsters will be adapted from this book.The AD&D Monster Manual 2 and Fiend Folio: A choice selection will be adapted from these books.The D&D Rules Cyclopedia: Although it's not an Advanced book per se, there are a few monsters in the RC that really fit.New monsters: Just a few to round out obvious gaps.
Here's the full list of monsters along with the source:Amphisbaena MM1Anhkheg MM1Banshee (Groaning Spirit) MM1Brown mold MM1Brownie MM1Bulette MM1Caryatid column FFCatoblepas MM1Coffer Corpse FFCouatl MM1Dark Creeper FFDark Stalker FFDeep one FFDemonic knight FFDisenchanter FFDjinni, greater RCDog, hunting dog NewDog, War dog MM1Dog, Wild dog MM1Dragon, Chromatic MM1Dragonne MM1Drow (dark elf) FFDuergar MM2Ear seeker MM1Efreeti, greater RCEttin MM1Eye of terror MM1Eye of the deep MM1Fish, Giant, Electric eel MM1Fish, Giant, Pike MM1Fish, Giant, Swordfish MM2Flail Snail FFFloating eye MM1Frog, Giant MM1Frog, Giant, Killer frog MM1Fungoid MM2Gas spore MM1Ghast MM1Ghost MM1Gibbering mouther MM2Golem, Clay golem MM1Golem, Flesh golem MM1Golem, Iron golem MM1Golem, Stone golem MM1Gorilla MM1Gullygug FFHag, Annis MM2Hag, Night hag MM1Hag, Sea hag MM1Hippocampus MM1Hippopotamus, Behemoth MM2Hippopotamus, Normal MM1Homunculus MM1Hook beast FFHulker MM1Imp MM1Jackalwere MM1Jellyfish, giant, man-o-war MM1Jellyfish, giant, marauder MM1Kraken MM2Krell FFLamia MM1Lamprey, giant MM1Leprechaun MM1Leucrotta MM1Lich MM1Lich, Demilich MM2Lizard king FFLizard, Giant, Fire lizard MM1Lizard, Giant, Minotaur lizard MM1Lizard, Giant, Subterranean lizard MM1Locathah MM1Lurker above MM1Malfyr RCMantis man MM2Mantis, giant MM2Merrow (Aquatic Ogre) MM2Mimic MM1Mind lasher MM1Mongrelman MM2Necrophidius FFNightmare MM1Otyugh MM1Otyugh, Elevated MM1Peryton MM1Phoenix MM2Piercer MM1Poltergeist FFPseudo-dragon MM1Quasit MM1Rakshasa MM1Remorhaz MM1Revenant FFRoper MM1Rot grub MM1Sahuagin MM1Satyr MM1Scorpion man RCSea serpent, greater NewShambling mound MM1Skeleton warrior FFSlithering tracker MM1Slug, giant MM1Snakeman NewSphinx, Androsphinx MM1Sphinx, Criosphinx MM1Sphinx, Gynosphinx MM1Sphinx, Hieracosphinx MM1Spider, Giant, Phase MM1Spider, Giant, water MM1Stag, giant MM1Strangle weed MM1Svirfneblin (deep gnome) FFTarrasque MM2Titan MM1Toad, Giant, Ice MM1Toad, Giant, Poisonous MM1Trapper MM1Triton MM1Turtle, Giant, sea turtle MM1Turtle, Giant, snapping turtle MM1Violet fungi MM1Wasp, giant MM1Water weird MM1Will-o-(the)-wisp MM1Wolf, Winter wolf MM1Xorn MM1Yeti MM1(If anyone spots any obvious classics that are missing, please let me know!)
Very Early Work Has Begun!My mind was numbed from proofreading the other day, so I snatched a bit of time for something refreshing and fun ... writing up a few monsters! With this project, I'm experimenting with doing writing and layout together in a single step. I think this should work fine, as I'm now deeply familiar with the writing and layout requirements of an Old-School Essentials monster book.
Anyway, here's the first page of monsters!


News When it ExistsAs I said, I doubt I'll be continuing work on this book at any serious pace any time soon. When there are further developments, I'll keep everyone updated!