Monster Manual Spotlight #13 Gelatinous CubeAthcoids or more commonly known as Gelatinous Cubes have been around since the very first Monster Manual (show). A D&D original and fan favorite, the Gelatinous Cube has been scrubbing clean dungeons of both refuse and ill-fortuned players alike. Gelatinous Cubes serve as both a vital part in a dungeons ecosystem and a beginning encounter for low level adventuring parties.

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Monster Manual Spotlight #11 BugbearOh yes, it's bugbear time everybody! Bugbears are one of those creatures that make you scratch your head when you hear of them and then see them for the first-time. They are neither bugs nor bears as much as I wish they were. Original Cover art from: Eberron: Rising from the Last War/WOTC

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Monster Manual Spotlight #10 Lamia

The Lamia found in Greek Mythology is featured in many modern media including anime, video games, card games, and books. In the world of Dungeons and Dragons, the Lamia has been around since the 1st edition. Over the decades, the Lamia has changed form and stats until we find ourselves in the 2014 Monster Manual. In this monster spotlight, we will be taking a closer look at the Lamia: its lore, its ecology, biology, and the real history of the Lamia found in Greek and Roman mythology. With all this information put together, we can create an immersive encounter that will be sung in the taverns for centuries to come. Let’s open up the 2014 5e monster manual to build our foundation before we add those juicy details that really makes the Lamia come to life.

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