Phaerimm
| Phaerimm | |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | |
| Alignment | Usually neutral evil |
| Type | Aberration |
| Image | Wizards.com image |
| Publication history | |
| Source books | Lost Empires of Faerûn (3rd ed. FR), Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark (2nd ed. FR) |
The phaerimm (also called thornbacks and magic-grubs) are a fictional species of creatures in the Forgotten Realms setting, in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. They are malevolent and highly intelligent creatures who are natural spellcasters.
The phaerimm first appeared in second edition for the Forgotten Realms setting in Anauroch (1991). The phaerimm also appeared in Netheril: Empire of Magic (1996), Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three (1996), and the Villains' Lorebook (1998).
The phaerimm appeared in third edition for the Forgotten Realms setting in Monsters of Faerûn (2001). The hatchling phaerimm, the juvenile phaerimm, the young adult phaerimm, the adult phaerimm, the mature adult phaerimm, the elder phaerimm, and the revered elder phaerimm appeared in Lost Empires of Faerûn (2005).
Phaerimm are native to the Underdark. They are naturally resistant to enemies’ spells (with the exception of the Shadow Weave) and, unlike most arcane spellcasters, do not require spell components or incantations for spells. They are magically oriented and need to absorb magical energy from the Weave in order to survive. Their innate magical ability develops with age. Phaerimm can live for several centuries. They communicate with each other by changing the speed of the wind around their bodies. In order to communicate with other races, they use telepathy, often also charming or dominating their victims with spells and making them mind slaves. They enjoy making friends and allies hack each other to death.
Phaerimm are usually solitary creatures, living near their own kind but not socializing much. In times of war, however, they are commanded by an elite council of elders called a WarGather. The punishment for disobeying the WarGather is usually a merciless death.
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