Aztec Monsters (LL)

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Aztec mythology is lacking in the awesome creatures found in so many other mythoi, perhaps because there were few huge beasts in Middle America. However, there are several creatures in the AD&D® game which might be suitable for use in a campaign set in this region. We suggest the following: aarakocra, bat (giant), couatl, fire lizard, fire snake, giant (hill, stone, fire), hawk, jaguar, lycanthrope (any), mountain lion, owl (talking, giant), rat (any), snake (poisonous, giant), spider (any), wasp (giant).
In addition, the goddess Metzli has the power to create some fearsome monsters by enlarging normal animals to three or four times their normal size. With a little thought, the mysterious shapes and shadows of the night which she protects might make interesting monsters as well.