Larva
| Species | chthonic |
| No. Appearing | 5–40 |
| Behaviour | mind slaves |
| 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: fangs |
| Damage | 2–5 |
| 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.
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.
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 feces. They 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 aimlessly, 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, mind flayers and similar monsters, to serve as defenders and distractions. They can be counted upon to give warning, should some unwanted interloper appear.
See Bestiary
