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Map Mimic

Tiny Monstrosity · Neutral · CR 1/4

  • Monstrosity
  • Tiny
  • Tier 1
  • Neutral

Map Mimic at CR 1/4 is logged as a tiny monstrosity; alignment neutral. Habitat: ruins and underground. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1/4
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Tiny
Alignment
Neutral
Speed
30, fly 15
Habitats
Ruins, Underground
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Map Mimic is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in ruins regions. It is tiny-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Map Mimic is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Map Mimic is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). 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 Map Mimic

What is the challenge rating of Map Mimic?
Map Mimic's challenge rating is 1/4. A party in this band suits early-tier-1 encounters.
What type of creature is Map Mimic?
By creature type, Map Mimic is a monstrosity, tiny size, neutral alignment.
Where does Map Mimic live?
Map Mimic is typically encountered in Ruins, Underground.
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