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'''The GRAND DAD EMPIRE''' ARE a prolific [[VINESAUCE]]-centric MEME group based in BEDROCK CITY. Their largest periods of activity seemed to be around the time SILVAGUNNER was terminated, when they were hosting several unofficial VINESAUCE gaming events (which they assure you repeatedly are ''not'' official Tournaments and are in no way affiliated with [[JOEL]]).
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'''Carrion Crawlers''' are an iconic species of [[monster]] in [[Dungeons & Dragons]], dating all the way back to the earliest editions of the game. Their artwork has changed over the editions, but the fundamental idea remains the same; carrion crawlers resemble a giant beetle-grub or caterpillar, with the business end consisting of long, octopus-like tentacles around a flesh-eating maw. These beasts are, as their name implies, predatory scavengers, scouring caves, [[dungeon]]s or even the [[Underdark]] in pursuit of dead meat to devour. If presented with a dearth of carrion, they are well-equipped to make their own kills, as their tentacles possess a paralyzing touch not unlike that of a [[ghoul]]. This paralysis is notable for a relatively high save DC and an absurd duration for the creature's CR. While the crawler itself deals very little damage, they are very dangerous in mixed groups. Also, like the [[Rust Monster]], they make an excellent base for the multi-headed template.


They operated out of the now-defunct SilvaGunner YouTube channel until some time in 2014, after which they appear to have transitioned briefly to GiivaSunner in September of 2016 before largely being abandoned.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Carrion_crawler_ODD4.png|Greyhawk Supplement
Carrion Crawler 1e.jpg|1e
Carrion crawler Monster card.jpg|AD&D Monster Card
Carrion crawler MCV1.jpg|2e
Carrion Crawler 2e.png
Carrion Crawler 3e.jpg|3e
Carrion Crawler 4e.jpg|4e
Carrion crawler Frostmaiden.jpg|5e, not even in the far north can you get away from them
</gallery>


== Forums ==
[[Category: Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Category: Monsters]]
The original forums appeared to function as four services: preparation and communication in service of coming events, discussion about new HIGH-QUALITY RIPS, MEME showcase, and general VINESAUCE or unrelated discussion.
 
== Events ==
The VINESAUCE gaming events that The GRAND DAD Fugitives held were known for being diverse and involved, due in large part to their incredibly strong homebrew scene.  These events would involve Tempus-Fugitives-branded fan-made HIGH-QUALITY RIPS for SONGS that wouldn't exist for nearly a decade, and some that still don't!  They also hosted some of the first KING FOR ANOTHER DAY tournaments, with fan HIGH-QUALITY RIPS.
 
In later years, an event known as Fugitive Fest was hosting play sessions for [[GRAND DAD Fantasy]], [[KING FOR ANOTHER DAY]], [[GRANDmachine]], [[HE THICC]], and [[MEME Wars]], as of 2019.
 
== HIGH-QUALITY RIPS and MEMES == Some HIGH-QUALITY RIPS appear to have seen releases or updates in 5th and 6th edition.  Note that The GRAND DAD Fugitives seem to have been most active between 2007 and 2013.
 
* GRAND DAD 2: SPASTIC BOOGALOO
* GRAND DAD: The Gauntlet of ASS (SANS, PAPYRUS, SPONGE, HE THICC, and SMOL NOZOMI)
* '''GRAND DAD''' 3: GRAND DAD IS GOD
 
GRAND DAD IS LOVE
GRAND DAD IS LIFE
GRAND DAD WILL CONQUER THIS WIKI
FOR MEMES
FOR VINESAUCE
AND FOR
SILVAGUNNER
 
[[Category: Memes]][[Category: GRAND DAD]][[Category: GRAND DAD Fantasy]]

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Carrion Crawlers are an iconic species of monster in Dungeons & Dragons, dating all the way back to the earliest editions of the game. Their artwork has changed over the editions, but the fundamental idea remains the same; carrion crawlers resemble a giant beetle-grub or caterpillar, with the business end consisting of long, octopus-like tentacles around a flesh-eating maw. These beasts are, as their name implies, predatory scavengers, scouring caves, dungeons or even the Underdark in pursuit of dead meat to devour. If presented with a dearth of carrion, they are well-equipped to make their own kills, as their tentacles possess a paralyzing touch not unlike that of a ghoul. This paralysis is notable for a relatively high save DC and an absurd duration for the creature's CR. While the crawler itself deals very little damage, they are very dangerous in mixed groups. Also, like the Rust Monster, they make an excellent base for the multi-headed template.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Greyhawk Supplement
    Greyhawk Supplement
  • 1e
    1e
  • AD&D Monster Card
    AD&D Monster Card
  • 2e
    2e
  • 3e
    3e
  • 4e
    4e
  • 5e, not even in the far north can you get away from them
    5e, not even in the far north can you get away from them
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