I'm not gonna lie to y'all, there are a shit ton of monster that dwell beneath the ground. That makes sense though doesn't it? I mean it's in the name, DUNGEONS & Dragons. Clearly there is gonna be no shortage of subterranean dwellers. An addition to that list is the Umber Hulk. This large monstrosity, …
Monster Mania: Owlbear
An Owlbear, at a cursory glance, feels like something that would look either horrific or just kind of odd, but more often than not is viewed as down right adorable; myself included. Owlbears are unique in that they are equally dangerous as they are cute. When one is especially hungry there isn't a creature they …
The Worn Edge: Abyss
The afternoon breeze does little to cool off my annoyance. Sloan is the type of man that benefits off the misfortune of others. Grief is his gold, and unfortunately he deals in it by the dozens. He has this presence about him that oozes ill intention that mirrors his pale complexion and lanky form. He …
Monster Mania: Duergar
It is no secret that The Underdark is home to many strange and powerful creatures Such as Mind Flayers. Duergar are similar to Drow in that they have an overworld counterpart in Dwarves. Duergars started as Dwarves mining for riches deep underground, but at some point they were enslaved by Mind Flayers for generations causing …
Monster Mania: Wraith
Wraiths are that type of enemy that many incorporate into sessions. They are a swiss army knife of the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual. They can be an everyday monster that is a nuisance to an adventuring party or genuinely post a threat. Wraiths come into being when a humanoid makes a pact with a …
The Worn Edge: Off Time
I remember what it used to mean. The intensity of the hunt. How my senses could be so sharp, I would taste the blood in the air. The strength I would get from hunting with the best compatriots anyone could ask for. Over time that strength is slowly replaced with exhaustion and loneliness. Those I …
Monster Mania: Rakshasa
There is no shortage of manipulative and powerful enemies within the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Some of them are iconic like Liches, but some are harder to come by and are not as prominent like the Rakshasa. These creature are born in the Nine Hells of the lower planes. They are fiends that seek …
Monster Mania: Bulette
At this point it's no secret that Dungeons & Dragons is filled with some exotic, otherworldly creatures who wield incredibly dark powers capable of annihilating entire civilizations. Well the Bulette is not one of those creatures. Bulettes are horribly simplistic in nature and their only goal is to the next meal. Not to say that …
Monster Mania: Lich
In the spirit of the month of spookiness I have selected to discuss the Lich. The Lich was first introduced in the original Dungeons and Dragons supplementary book, Greyhawk. The typical Lich is described as a skeletal humanoid with flesh stretched tight over its bones, glowing lights where its eyes once were, and wears dilapidated clothes …
Monster Mania: Mind Flayer
My first exposure to Mind Flayers came from the first campaign of the show Critical Role. I was tangentially familiar with them beforehand, but had little to no knowledge of their lore. Afterwards they became one of my favorite monsters. First introduced in the newsletter of TSR Games, later succeeded by Wizards of the Coast, …
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