Dungeon 195 - Bestiary: Flowers in the Darkness

Shroomy · Nov 1, 2011

Well, it only took me 2 1/2 years and three pitches, but I finally was able to introduce one of my favorite monsters to 4e, the vampire rose. It has a special place in my heart since the first D&D adventure I ever owned was B3: Palace of the Silver Princess. I hope everyone enjoys it, as well as the dusanu, hangman tree, and reaper blossom (my own creation). Also, many, many kudos to Jim Nelson for the awesome artwork!

Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (Bestiary: Flowers in the Darkness)

Klaus · Nov 1, 2011

Shroomy said:
Well, it only took me 2 1/2 years and three pitches, but I finally was able to introduce one of my favorite monsters to 4e, the vampire rose. It has a special place in my heart since the first D&D adventure I ever owned was B3: Palace of the Silver Princess. I hope everyone enjoys it, as well as the dusanu, hangman tree, and reaper blossom (my own creation). Also, many, many kudos to Jim Nelson for the awesome artwork!

Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game Official Home Page - Article (Bestiary: Flowers in the Darkness)

And thanks for the nod to the vryloka on the vampire rose entry!

Shroomy · Nov 1, 2011

Klaus said:
And thanks for the nod to the vryloka on the vampire rose entry!

Yeah, I did the outline at the end of April and it seemed like a natural fit (same for Ari's Bramble Queen).

Whizbang Dustyboots · Nov 1, 2011

Much love for vampire roses.

Rechan · Nov 1, 2011

Shroomy said:
Yeah, I did the outline at the end of April and it seemed like a natural fit (same for Ari's Bramble Queen).

Bramble queen?

Shroomy · Nov 1, 2011

Rechan said:
Bramble queen?

It's an archfey that Ari Marmell introduced in the last "Court of the Stars" article.

mcmillan · Nov 1, 2011

Nice article. I think my players might find the city they just found that's been infested with ghouls might have also been conducive to Dusunu as a way to mix things up.

AbdulAlhazred · Nov 1, 2011

Not bad. Good plant monsters are deeply rooted in D&D!

Mr. Teapot · Nov 1, 2011

Anyone running a 4e conversion of Dungeonland and/or Beyond the Magic Mirror should include some vampire roses, tended to by the Queen's insane servants. "We'll paint the roses red... with blood!"