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Danger Without Malice: Ankylosaurus

December 11, 2025December 9, 2025 / Chris Gladis / Leave a comment

The Ankylosaurus doesn’t stalk or roar. It simply moves, dragging the world with it. A living siege engine with a tail like a falling star, this creature teaches adventurers that danger isn’t always evil—sometimes it’s just massive, unstoppable, and heading directly toward the only place your party doesn’t want it to be.

A Stampede of Meaning: Triceratops in Dungeons & Dragons

August 28, 2025September 26, 2025 / Chris Gladis / Leave a comment

More than a prehistoric tank, the triceratops can become a symbol of defiance, guardianship, and resistance in your D&D campaign.

Pteranodons: When the Sky Steals Your Stuff

August 7, 2025November 23, 2025 / Chris Gladis / 1 Comment

Pteranodons won’t TPK your party—but they can make life very interesting. These prehistoric predators thrive as flying complications, snatching gear, harassing ships, or signaling deeper threats. Learn how to turn a CR 1/4 creature into an unforgettable problem that changes the way your players think about the sky.

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