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Goreling

Small Undead · Unaligned · CR 1/4

  • Undead
  • Small
  • Tier 1

Goreling is a small undead of unaligned alignment, CR 1/4. Found in any. Sourced from Creature Codex.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1/4
Type
Undead
Size
Small
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
20
Habitats
Any
Sources
Creature Codex

Ecology

Goreling is a creature that has crossed the threshold of death; its continued presence is itself a violation of natural law. It is most often found in any regions. It is small-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Goreling is haunted by what it was in life; its goals echo old grievances or the will of the necromancer who raised it. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Goreling is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Undead are the wounds the Negative Plane leaves on the mortal world — every undead has a death story behind it. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Goreling

What is the challenge rating of Goreling?
Listed CR for Goreling: 1/4. Match it to a party that works against low-level groups.
What type of creature is Goreling?
Goreling is classified as a undead in D&D 5e, small size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Goreling live?
There's no fixed habitat for Goreling; the bestiary tags it as appearing anywhere.
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