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A Hundred Tiny Problems: Swarms of Rats

November 27, 2025November 26, 2025 / Chris Gladis / 1 Comment

The scary thing about a Swarm of Rats isn’t that it’s rats — it’s the sound. The skittering builds like rain on stone, but with intent, until you realize the “monster” isn’t a single creature at all. In this Encounter Every Enemy entry, we turn the Swarm of Rats into a moving weather pattern of teeth, pressure, and bad decisions.

Snakes. Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

September 15, 2025September 9, 2025 / Chris Gladis / 2 Comments

They’re not just snakes. They’re a slithering, fanged force of nature. Swarms can overwhelm, frighten, and transform terrain into living threat. This week, we explore how the Swarm of Venomous Snakes turns ancient temples, jungle floors, and dungeon pits into visceral, bite-filled nightmares — and why your players may never feel safe again.

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