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The Nycaloth: Professional Evil

July 23, 2026July 21, 2026 / Chris Gladis / Leave a comment

A Nycaloth doesn't hate your heroes. It doesn't seek revenge or glory. It's simply a consummate professional, hired to solve a problem—and your party has become that problem. Let's explore how professionalism can become one of the most chilling forms of evil in your campaign.

The Mezzoloth: Just Doing Its Job

October 16, 2025March 17, 2026 / Chris Gladis / 2 Comments

Meet the Mezzoloth — not a villain, but the hired muscle. These mercenary fiends bring teleporting tridents, cloudkill spells, and a moral quandary or two to your campaign. Whether your players fight, flee, or strike a deal, Mezzoloths are a perfect way to say: Welcome to the Blood War, kids.

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