Deathfangs were a type of undead created from the body of a flying snake.[1][2]
Description[]
These creatures measured the same length as a flying snake, around 4 feet (1.2 meters), but they had body wings that could not move as much air.
Abilities[]
Deathfangs lacked the acidic spittle of their living counterparts.[1][2] Much like any undead they had an immunity to cold-based spells or abilities, as well as charm, hold, sleep, and death magic spells. Additionally, once they had their fangs sunk into an enemy a death fang could drain a foe of their positive energy.[2]
They could only be mentally controlled or influenced by the one who created them.[2]
Combat[]
Deathfangs fought in a similar manner to living flying snakes.[2]
History[]
In 1358 DR,[3][4][note 1] deathfangs could be found in some of the monster filled pit traps of Undermountain.[5]
Ecology[]
Creation[]
There were a few different ways that a flying snake could be turned into a deathfang. One way, though rare, was by being killed by a vampire or greater undead. Another means was by evil priests and wizards with specialized knowledge, using spells[2] such as create undead.[1]
Habitats[]
The use of death fangs in the Realms was largely limited to Calimshan and other areas in Faerûn that were south of the continent's northwest region.[2]
Relationships[]
Some evil-aligned necromancers took on deathfangs as familiars.[1][6] And the serpent god Sseth was known to use them as servants, working through them.[7]
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ This is derived from the date given in Cloak & Dagger for the death of Flaern Cragsmere, mentioned in the Undermountain Adventures booklet in this boxed set.
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- The Ruins of Undermountain
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 175–176. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 Ed Greenwood (1991). “Monstrous Compendium sheets”. In Steven E. Schend ed. The Ruins of Undermountain (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-5607-6061-3.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Sean K. Reynolds and Eric L. Boyd (June 2000). Cloak & Dagger. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 99. ISBN 0-7869-1627-3.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1991). “Undermountain Adventures”. In Steven E. Schend ed. The Ruins of Undermountain (TSR, Inc.), p. 19. ISBN 1-5607-6061-3.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1991). “Trap Cards”. In Steven E. Schend ed. The Ruins of Undermountain (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-5607-6061-3.
- ↑ Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 165. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 86. ISBN 978-0786906574.