Imperial Statue monster 170

newmonster        "Imperial Statue"
descr             "In ancient times the Emperor would have put up statues of himself in any major settlement.  This has often been described as an act of vanity by many historians.  However, a few opposing theories have been put forth.  By sharing his image in both statues and coins, the Emperor would be present in the mind of every citizen.  When such an awareness reaches a certain level, it would give the Emperor a sort of divine focus or divine aegis if he so desires.  This can then be redirected and focused through the statues and there has been speculation that it would keep the citizens calm, giving them a sense of being watched at all times - which would explain the elaborate eyes in many statues.  It has even been argued that the statues at times would shoot lightning towards unruly subjects.  Though that is a mere bedtime story today, it would explain some of the darkened burnt spots in plazas near such statues.  A more reasonable explanation for the statues is that they would represent the Emperor regardless of any troops being present or not, and the settlement cannot fall until the statue is removed.  This is the current policy of the Senator, who has tried to reclaim some cities where such statues still stand by suing them at a local court."
armor             4
hp                210
str               10
mor               99
mr                8
rank              0
spellweaponbonus  5 2
immobile
water
stationary
poisonres         100
sleepres
charmres
noheal
diseaseres
slashres
pierceres
inanimate
size2x2
gold              1
statue            1