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Seahorses and the Art of Creative Desperation

January 15, 2026March 13, 2026 / Chris Gladis / 2 Comments

The Seahorse has 1 HP, no attacks, and somehow made it into the Monster Manual. Why does it exist? More importantly, now that it does, what can you do with it? From underwater espionage to lich phylacteries, this entry explores how the most fragile creature in D&D might become the center of your campaign.

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