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Wow, what the hell is this? I actually drew all twenty monsters! Here’s the last of the Random Encounters: The Very Old Copper Dragon. Metallic dragons are usually represented as good creatures, and I like to think that this dragon is lounging around with his wine and his pipe and thinking back on all the good times he had. I’m sure he earned that wealth legitimately. WEBSITE / SHOP / MAIN BLOG
Surprise! I didn’t forget all about this series after all! I just got super busy finishing my first comic in time for Linework NW, which was a huge blast. Anyway, here’s the second-to-last monster drawing in this 20-level-progression: the Level 15 Gnoll Rangers! These bad guys are seasoned hunters, able to track their quarry to wherever they hide.
This time on Random Encounters: The Nightcrawler! A nightcrawler is just one of a pernicious cabal of creatures from the Plane of Shadow. These varied beasts spread darkness and despair on the Material Plane. This particular Nightcrawler is cooking up some real bad mojo to thoroughly despoil the countryside. I bet you thought I forgot all about this series... and you're half right. What really happened is that I got really wrapped up in making a piece for a gallery show in Seattle, as well as starting (and finishing) a whole 'nother series of drawings for Inktober over on my main blog. You can see all that stuff over there (link at bottom). Anyway, I'm very happy to be back drawing monsters. Only two to go! WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
This week on Random Encounters: The 9th-level Mind Flayer Sorcerer! Also known as Illithids, these tentacular horrors are powerful psions and frequently capable spellcasters. They are capable of enslaving or devouring the minds of their victims. Here's an Illithid taking a little time off to enjoy the life of the mind. Obviously, Mind Flayers are heavily influenced by the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, who was a stunningly inventive writer and terrible bigot. I have a soft spot for these monsters and I encourage anyone interested in some truly weird stuff to check out "At The Mountains of Madness", "The Colour Out of Space", "The Dunwich Horror", and indeed almost any Lovecraft tale. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
This week on Random Encounters: The Roper! I was very excited about this one too. I love drawing rocks and I love drawing monsters, and here is a monster who pretends to be a rock! Double damage. Ropers lurk in stony caves or among rocky hills, pretending to be natural fixtures until a hapless victim wanders into reach of their grasping tentacles. I'm coming up on the end of the 20-level progression and I'm thinking about what else I want to do with this project. I was thinking about a zine collecting all the drawings, maybe with some extra text and stuff? Would anyone be interested in that? WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
WHAAAT, another monster post so soon? How can it be? This week on Random Encounters, a level 15 Kobold Sorcerer. Usually kobolds are just 1st-level fodder for greedy adventurers, but this one has survived long enough to gain some character levels. Here he is, checking on his hidden magical reagent garden. I have to admit that I get a little bored drawing those powerful monsters; they have so much less personality than the low level schmucks. I was pretty chuffed to roll this one. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
Whoaaaa, it really happened! This week on Random Encounters, the Nalfeshnee! These powerful demons are the gatekeepers of the Abyss, responsible for the overseeing and judgement of newly arrived souls. Their corpulent forms are held aloft by relatively puny wings, and they (usually) delight in administering to the wretches in their care. This particular Nalfeshnee, however, is getting bored with administering punishment and is dreaming of crepes. PRINTS / WEBSITE / MAIN BLOG
This week on Random Encouters: The Lich! A lich is a powerful undead creature who has willingly given up their mortal existence in exchange for immortality and immense magical power. They bind their souls into gems, pendants, or other objects called Phylacteries. In order to destroy a lich, you must destroy the phylactery as well or the creature will simply re-form. This Lich is using his untold power to force zombies to re-arrange his furniture for him. Sorry it took so long, guys. I just got off of an 8-day work week and free time has been pretty limited. If you want to help me not worry about bills and rent so much, please consider buying a couple prints from my shop. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
This week on Random Encounters: the Inevitable. Inevitables are mechanical beings of absolute law, who venture forth from the Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus to punish the chaotic and the lawless. This specific type of Inevitable is the Kolyarut, who specifically seek out oathbreakers false dealers. This particular Kolyarut has set up a base on the Material Plane, and is preparing his cloak to look suitably threatening before making his appearance. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
This week on a (very) belated Random Encounters: The Stone Golem! These magically-animated creatures are the product of powerful rituals that imbue stone with movement and purpose. Stone Golems are frequently found as guardians or sentinels to important places, where their resemblance to a statue helps them lure adventurers to their doom. This golem has grown bored with holding up his pillar and is examining some detritus left behind by previous parties. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
And we're back! Sorry about that really long hiatus, but between finishing school, family visits, setting up a new life, etc. things just got really out of hand. But now I'm back with a new monster, this week and every week, until forever, because that's how long I want you to be happy. This is the dreaded Xill, a fearsome insectoid that lurks on the Ethereal Plane waiting for passersby. When it finds a suitable victim, it shifts to the Material Plane, paralyzes them with its venom, and lays its eggs inside their bodies. GROSS. Even though it's not quite mechanically possible, I wanted to draw a Xill who had gotten lost between planes and was trying to find its way back. WEBSITE / PRINTS / MAIN BLOG
This week on Random Encounters: The Green Slaad! Not to be confused with Blue Slaads, Red Slaads, Caeser Slaads, or Waldorf Slaads (ok sorry stupid joke), Green Slaads wander the planes searching for magical power in order to ascend to the rank of Gray Slaad. Slaads in general are powerful creatures from the plane of Elemental Chaos, and as such are mercurial and capricious.
This week on Random Encounters: The Ogre Mage! These powerful and intelligent cousins of the normal ogre are both adept physical combatants and powerful spellcasters. They are not to be trifled with, for inviting the ire of an Ogre Mage surely spells a swift end. This particular fellow is honing his craft at an open-air forge in the mountains. P.S. Ogre Mages were originally inspired by Japanese Oni, which makes a refreshing change from all the creatures from Western mythology. Not that I don't like manticores or whatever, but it's good to get some variety.
This week on Random Encounters: the Umber Hulk! Umber Hulks appear bizarre and frightening, but are actually intelligent creatures. They are naturally curious and docile, but their appearance usually provokes other races into attacking or enslaving them. This one just stumbled on a strange bag in the woods. Anyone who follows my main art blog (greylagoon.tumblr.com) will know I have an abiding love for big insect monsters. Something about drawing chitin and odd mandibles really thrills me. Anyway, enjoy and I'll see you next week.
Sorry about the delay, but here it is: the Beholder! I was pretty chuffed when I rolled this dude, since Beholders are another iconic Dungeons and Dragons monster. They are powerfully magical creatures who use their special eye powers to incinerate, disintegrate, and generally maul any adventurers who wander into their gaze. They are also supposedly very arrogant creatures who spend most of their time alone, which is why this one is entertaining himself with a laser light show.
This week on Random Encounters: The Green Hag. Green Hags are manifestations of the darker side of nature; they make their homes in fetid swamps and middens where decay and putrefaction abound. They are powerful magicians who use their illusions and enchantments to lure their victims to an early grave.
This week on Random Encounters: The Minotaur! Minotaurs are fearsome and imposing warriors who bear resemblance to both bulls and humans. They make their lairs in mazes and ruins, where their prey cannot flee from their implacable attack. I was a little bummed that I didn't roll the Owlbear, who was on the same table, but you've gotta make due with what you get.