Firefriend

Firefriend

In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the firefriend is a type of creature.

Publication history

The firefriend (giant firefly) first appeared in the first edition of Monster Manual II (1983).[1]

The firefriend appeared in the second edition under the "insect" heading in the Monstrous Manual (1993).[2]

Description

A firefriend is a giant, intelligent insect that seeks friendly humanoids as companions. Its glowing abdominal light is normally equal in luminosity to a torch, but can be brightened and concentrated, and can fire a beam of greenish light that damages flesh.

References

  1. Gygax, Gary. Monster Manual II (TSR, 1983)
  2. Stewart, Doug, ed. Monstrous Manual (TSR, 1993)
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