Most people will agree that insects and related creatures are pretty darn creepy, making them the perfect DnD monsters. This supplement understands that basic premise and runs with it, creating 10 all-new creatures for you to learn about, fight, and maybe get eaten by. Some of these, like the Lou Carcohl, are semi-familiar figures from folklore while others, like the orchid striker mantis, are more familiar from real life. Regardless, they all add an amazing and gross new element to any DnD game.
This supplement is essentially just the 10 monster entries. However, each comes with flavor text that describes the look and personality of the monster, potential items you can make from them, a stat block, and a really cool image. The text is well-written and well-edited, and the monsters generally seem fairly balanced. You also have a large range of monsters from the CR 0 scuttling spy to the CR 19 blister colossus, resulting in a monster for pretty much every battle.
Ultimately, this is another great monster supplement to add to your binder of DnD sources, and the text, imagination, and works cited separate it from the usual bestiaries. At less than $1.00, it's very reasonably priced, and it's simply a lot of fun. Definitely recommend!
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