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Tlincalli

Large Monstrosity · · CR 5

  • Monstrosity
  • Large
  • Tier 2

Tlincalli is a large monstrosity, CR 5. Found in desert. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
5
Type
Monstrosity
Size
Large
Alignment
Speed
40 ft.
Habitats
Desert
Sources
Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ecology

Tlincalli 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 desert regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Tlincalli is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Tlincalli is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 5 monstersAll MonstrositysDesert

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tlincalli

What is the challenge rating of Tlincalli?
On the bestiary CR scale, Tlincalli sits at 5. It suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Tlincalli?
The bestiary type for Tlincalli is monstrosity, large size.
Where does Tlincalli live?
The published habitats for Tlincalli: Desert.
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