Vampyre

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At a Glance

An undead.

Vampyres, also called fireghosts, are a rare type of vampire with fire-based attacks.

Source

  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 27

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Tentamort

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At a Glance

In the Realms

These creatures hail from Greyhawk, so depending on the DM they may not appear in the Realms at all.

That said, however, they’re mentioned in connection with Undermountain…

Sources

  • Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix [MC5/2107]
  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 27

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Flying Spider

At a Glance

A flying spider is a large spider, with wings. They have enough intelligence to be used as guardians, and accordingly are bred in Skullport and elsewhere, from there making their way into Waterdeep, Calimport, and other cities.

Source

  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 27

Guardian Skeleton

At a Glance

A guardian skeleton is a skeleton capable of reforming (with full hit points) after being destroyed. Most guardians can rise 6 times, but some with 9 or even 12 "lives" have been reported.

Skeletons are the same height as living creatures (obviously) but roughly 1/7 of the weight. Human skeletons average 5 ft 9 in tall and 23 lbs (male) or 5 ft 4 in tall and 17 lbs (female).

Source

  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 26

Peltast

At a Glance

A peltast is a strange creature, capable of forming symbiotic relationships with humans and goblinoids. There is a more powerful form; the greater peltast.

This monster is featured on Stupid Monsters, which is a fun read.

Source

  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 26

Greater Otyugh

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At a Glance

An aberration.

A bigger, badder otyugh.

Source

  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 26

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Necrophidius

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At a Glance

A construct.

A necrophidius, also called a death worm, is a skeletal snake, but it’s a construct and not undead.

Sources

  • Fiend Folio page 126
  • Monstrous Compendium Greyhawk Appendix [MC5/2107]
  • Ruins of Undermountain [1060] adventure booklet, page 25
  • WotC Monster Index

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