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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]]. | [[File:Carrion Crawler 5e.webp|right|300px]] | ||
'''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. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<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> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category: Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Category: Monsters]] | [[Category: Dungeons & Dragons]] [[Category: Monsters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:53, 20 June 2023
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.
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