Critical Failures: Iv Caverns and Creatures That Will Give You Nightmares

In the realm of fantasy role-playing games, critical failures are an inevitable part of the experience. These are the moments when the dice betray you and your character's actions go disastrously wrong. Sometimes, these failures are simply comical. But other times, they can have deadly consequences.

In this article, we'll explore some of the most critical failures that players have encountered in the caverns and creatures of the classic role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. From falling into bottomless pits to being devoured by giant spiders, these stories are sure to make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even scream.

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1. The Bottomless Pit

One of the most common critical failures in D&D is falling into a bottomless pit. This can happen when a character is careless when exploring a dungeon or when they are knocked off a ledge by a monster.

Falling into a bottomless pit is usually a fatal experience. However, there have been a few cases where players have managed to survive this deadly fall. In one instance, a player character was saved by a swarm of bats that broke his fall. In another instance, a player character was able to grab hold of a ledge and pull himself out of the pit.

Of course, not all players are so lucky. In one tragic case, a player character fell into a bottomless pit and was never seen again. His friends mourned his death and vowed to never forget his sacrifice.

2. The Giant Spider

Another common critical failure in D&D is being devoured by a giant spider. These creatures are often found in caves and dungeons, and they are known for their deadly venom and their ability to spin webs.

Being devoured by a giant spider is a terrifying experience. The victim is typically wrapped in a web and then injected with venom. The venom paralyzes the victim and slowly kills them. There is no known cure for the venom of a giant spider.

In one particularly gruesome case, a player character was devoured by a giant spider while his friends watched in horror. The spider then spun a cocoon around the player character and dragged him away to its lair.

3. The Gelatinous Cube

The gelatinous cube is one of the most unusual creatures in D&D. It is a large, gelatinous blob that slowly moves through dungeons and caves.

The gelatinous cube is not particularly dangerous in combat. However, it can be very difficult to escape from. The cube's gelatinous body absorbs any objects that come into contact with it, including player characters.

In one memorable case, a player character was swallowed by a gelatinous cube. The player character's friends tried to rescue him, but they were unable to penetrate the cube's thick hide.

4. The Mimic

The mimic is a creature that can disguise itself as any object, including furniture, treasure chests, and even other creatures.

Mimics are often found in dungeons and caves, where they prey on unsuspecting adventurers. When a victim gets close to a mimic, the mimic will attack with its tentacles.

Mimics can be very difficult to detect. They are often indistinguishable from the objects they are disguised as. In one infamous case, a player character sat down on a chair that was actually a mimic. The mimic then wrapped its tentacles around the player character and strangled him.

5. The Beholder

The beholder is one of the most powerful and dangerous creatures in D&D. It is a large, floating sphere with a single large eye and a mouth filled with sharp teeth.

Beholders are typically found in dungeons and caves, where they guard their treasure hoards. They are very intelligent and cunning, and they are capable of casting a variety of powerful spells.

In one epic battle, a party of adventurers fought a beholder in a dungeon. The beholder used its spells to paralyze the adventurers and then devoured them one by one.

These are just a few of the many critical failures that players have encountered in the caverns and creatures of Dungeons & Dragons. These stories are a reminder that even the most experienced adventurers can make mistakes. And when they do, the consequences can be deadly.

So next time you're exploring a dungeon, be careful. You never know what you might find lurking in the shadows.

Critical Failures IV (Caverns and Creatures Book 4)

by Robert Bevan

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1270 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	406 pages
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