The richness of Gavin Noman's magnum opus 'Dolmenwood' is quite astounding. The books effortlessly pour forth a cornocopea of content to the table and are a joy to read. There are also deep pools of material secreted all over in various corners and nooks of the books. One such rich picking is the appendixes in Dolmenwood Mosnsters. The Adventure parties, mere mortals and animals hold some fertile seeds ready to sprout to life in the GM's hands. Its the 'Animals' section that has grabbed me the most. These critters show every bit as much character and quirk of Dolmenwood as the more fully flesh and bone Monsters that are front and centre. You could fill the ecology of Dolmenwood with a plethora of things to trap, wrap and ensnare an unwary party. And at least SOME of them would be less terrifying to encounter for you quaking at the knees first level foolish mortals who dare enter the woods. Each beastie should be shown it's own love and expanded to an entry similiar in scope to their monstrous brethren. So here is my first attempt. Some handy random encounters as well as an Adventure seed: I give you
The Ecology of the Shaggy Mammoth
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