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Some of the monsters within these pages take inspiration in their form or abilities while others are a direct translation of our planet’s strangest and deadliest animals into 5th Edition D&D. Regardless of the writer’s approach, each of these monsters include a citation of the scientific literature which inspired them. These citations are in APA 6th Edition format and I recommend them as further reading on the strange and wondrous world of biology. It is instinctive for many people to separate science and fantasy, but when we incorporate the two together, we create richer worlds, dynamic encounters, and powerful motivations for characters, monsters, and NPCs alike. These monsters are a terrifying menagerie ripe for inclusion in your Baldur’s Gate:  \nDescent into Avernus campaign and I hope you find these readings as fascinating as I do!  \ncover Art  \nModified from an engraving by Gustave Doré illustrating Canto XXXIV of Divine Comedy, Inferno, by Dante Alighieri (available for reuse with modification under Creative Commons)  \nDUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, Wizards of the Coast, Forgotten Realms, the dragon ampersand, Player’s Handbook, Monster Manual, Dungeon Master’s Guide, D&D Adventurers League, all other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the USA and other countries. All characters and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast. This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Any reproduction or unauthorized use of the material or artwork contained herein is prohibited without the express written permission of Wizards of the Coast.  \n©2016 Wizards of the Coast LLC, PO Box 707, Renton, WA 98057-0707, USA. Manufactured by Hasbro SA, Rue Emile-Boéchat 31, 2800 Delémont, CH.  \nRepresented by Hasbro Europe, 4 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET, UK.  \n2 Scientific SecretS of AvernuS  \ntAble of contentS introduction 3  \nTips for the DM 3  \nAbout the Creators 4  \nScientific SecretS of AvernuS 6  \nAgrasi 6  \nCranium Crab 8  \nCrokekspawn 9  \nDaubentonia 10  \nEcho 12  \nFalse Cleric Fish 14  \nFerroform 15  \nFlesh-Eating Splendor Swarm 18  \nFortress Devil 19  \nGatebinder Ooze 21  \nHadalloth 22  \nKathar’s Bird 23  \nMagnetaur 25  \nMalebranch 27  \nMindkiller Nettle 28  \nMyrmexleon 29  \nScreaming Ash Elemental 30  \nStyx River Dolphin 34  \nStyxglider 35  \nTerminator Pig 36  \nTerryesil 37  \nVolcanitherium 39  \nAppendix A: MonSterS by cr 40  \ntoAhheuncf A-hasecovever!yfonoSlodtousesbhavein mone it!dythLveredp andastsupon  \nthiwayss gtuhdefoanulseeesideotw manys of Hell can rend, tear, and destroy you. Stay far from these mnoonstestertosbrnyouo helwpisfindyouthesemeet your vicious end!  \n-The Cartographer  \nintroduction  \nScientific Secrets ofAvernus is a supplement containing 30 monsters designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. These monsters use rules, spells, and concepts from the Wizards of the Coast’s D&D 5th Edition and are intended to supplement the Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus campaign. These creatures are perfect for inclusion in the adventures within Chapter 3 of that book or you can simply use them to replace other creatures which appear in Avernus. 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