Pyrolisk

c pyrolisk
Difficulty	8
Attacks	Gaze 2d6

c pyrolisk
Difficulty	8
Attacks	Gaze 2d6
Base level	6
Base experience	82
Speed	6
Base AC	6
Base MR	30
Alignment	0 (neutral)
Frequency (by normal means)	Very rare
Genocidable	Yes
Weight	30
Nutritional value	30
Size	small
Resistances	Fire, poison
Resistances conveyed	Fire (20%), poison (20%)

The pyrolisk, c, from the word πυρ, is a monster that has a lot to do with fire. It has a gaze attack that may burn up your potions, scrolls, and spellbooks. Armor is not affected.

Its attack is useless if either one of you is blind, so the easiest solution is to wear a blindfold, then treat it like any other monster.

Encyclopaedia entry

At first glance around the corner, I thought it was another
cockatrice. I had encountered the wretched creatures two or
three times since leaving the open area. I quickly ducked my
head back and considered what to do next. My heart had begun
to thump audibly as I patted my pack to make sure I still had
the dead lizards at close reach. A check of my attire showed
no obvious holes or damage. I had to keep moving. One deep
breath, and a count of three, two, one, and around the corner
I bolted. But it was no cockatrice! I felt a sudden intense
searing of the skin around my face, and flames began to leap
from my pack. I tossed it to the ground, and quickly retreated
back, around that corner, desperately striving to get out of
its sight.