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| name = Larva
 
| name = Larva
| species = [[Chthonic Beings|chthonic]]
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| species = [[Chthonic|chthonic]]
 
| noapp = 5–40
 
| noapp = 5–40
| behaviour = mind slaves
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| behaviour = [[Mindless Hatred|mindless]]
| range = [[Abyss (outer plane)|Abyss]], [[Hell (outer plane)|Hell]], [[subterranean (range)|subterranean]], [[Tartarus (outer plane)|Tartarus]]
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| range = [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]], [[Hell (outer plane)|Hell]], [[subterranean (range)|subterranean]],<br>[[Tartarus (outer plane)|Tartarus]]
 
| size = 5–6 ft. long
 
| size = 5–6 ft. long
 
| weight = 120–140 lbs.
 
| weight = 120–140 lbs.
| int = 1
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| int = 2
 
| AC = 7
 
| AC = 7
 
| HD = 1
 
| HD = 1
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| THAC0 = 20
 
| THAC0 = 20
 
| hpdie = d6
 
| hpdie = d6
| attack = bite
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| attack = '''1''': [[Pincers (attack)|pincers]]
| dmg = 2–5
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| dmg = 2-5 (pincers)
 
| special = none
 
| special = none
 
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'''Larvae''' are transformed souls that have suffered the torments of hell long enough that they have ceases to be conscious of their suffering.  This allows their use by demons to act as creatures merely as material to be expended or otherwise usedThere are millions of such creatures, who may have been among the most evil in life but are now pathetic at best.
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'''Larvae''' are creatures that represent once-living souls transformed by the agonies of the [[Abyss (plane)|Abyss]] for a sufficient period, so that now they've  become oblivious to their own suffering.  Consequently, they serve as commodities for [[Demon|demons]] and like creatures who regard larvae as expendable material to be utilized for various purposesThe Abyss houses countless such beings, some of whom might have been among the most wicked individuals in their previous lives — but which have dwindled into a state of utter wretchedness.
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[[File:Larvae.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
  
[[File:Larva.jpg|left|350px]]
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Certain demons and other malevolent creatures derive sadistic pleasure from retaining some larvae for the gruesome act of consuming them, subjecting these pitiable souls to an existence within the tormentor's belly until they are regurgitated or expelled, akin to wasteConsequently, heaps of these forsaken souls litter the depths of the [[Lower Planes of Existence|lower planes]], where they pose a dire nuisance to recently arrived souls.  It's a common sight to stumble upon them within the chambers of powerful demons and [[Devil|devils]].
Some demons and other creatures keep some for the pleasure of gorging upon them, condemning them to the belly of the tormentor until they are disgorged or expelled like fecesThey lay in heaps throughout the [[Lower Planes]], where they are a plague upon souls more recently entered.  It is not uncommon to find many of them about in the chambers of significant demons and devils.  They infest subterranean places, having entered through a gate of some kind, only to wander, without even the need to eat.  They have no purpose and no mind, but they will attack any whom they encounter.
 
  
From these places they are collected by night hags, lichs and mind flayers, to serve as minor defenders or as distractions, to give warning should someone unwanted appear.
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== Earthly Existence ==
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Larvae infest subterranean realms, gaining entry through various gates from the netherworld, only to wander aimlessly without any semblance of hunger or purpose. Devoid of consciousness and direction, they aggressively attack any unfortunate soul they encounter.
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From caves and pits, others such as [[Night Hag|night hags]], [[Lich|lichs]], [[Mind Flayer|mind flayers]] and kindred monstrous beings gather these larvae, imprisoning them to serve as obstacles and diversions, so they might alert their sinister leash-holders to encroaching outsiders.  Larvae can be relied upon to attack to the death, weakening invaders ... while the smell of dead larvae acts as an alarm.
  
  
 
See [[Bestiary]]
 
See [[Bestiary]]
  
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 18 October 2023

Larva
Species chthonic
No. Appearing 5–40
Behaviour mindless
Range Abyss, Hell, subterranean,
Tartarus
Size 5–6 ft. long
Weight 120–140 lbs.
Intelligence 2
Armour Class 7
Hit Dice 1
Action Points 3
Max. Stride 3
THAC0 20
Hp/Die d6
Attack Forms 1: pincers
Damage 2-5 (pincers)
Special Attacks none

Larvae are creatures that represent once-living souls transformed by the agonies of the Abyss for a sufficient period, so that now they've become oblivious to their own suffering. Consequently, they serve as commodities for demons and like creatures who regard larvae as expendable material to be utilized for various purposes. The Abyss houses countless such beings, some of whom might have been among the most wicked individuals in their previous lives — but which have dwindled into a state of utter wretchedness.

Larvae.jpg

Certain demons and other malevolent creatures derive sadistic pleasure from retaining some larvae for the gruesome act of consuming them, subjecting these pitiable souls to an existence within the tormentor's belly until they are regurgitated or expelled, akin to waste. Consequently, heaps of these forsaken souls litter the depths of the lower planes, where they pose a dire nuisance to recently arrived souls. It's a common sight to stumble upon them within the chambers of powerful demons and devils.

Earthly Existence

Larvae infest subterranean realms, gaining entry through various gates from the netherworld, only to wander aimlessly without any semblance of hunger or purpose. Devoid of consciousness and direction, they aggressively attack any unfortunate soul they encounter.

From caves and pits, others such as night hags, lichs, mind flayers and kindred monstrous beings gather these larvae, imprisoning them to serve as obstacles and diversions, so they might alert their sinister leash-holders to encroaching outsiders. Larvae can be relied upon to attack to the death, weakening invaders ... while the smell of dead larvae acts as an alarm.


See Bestiary