Monstrosity

CardDMTCRGp. 492014

An owlbear sits in a sunny glade. This card represents something monstrous, including familiar things that turn strange and threatening.

Upright Meaning

  • Person. A familiar person whose behavior suddenly turns threatening.
  • Creature or Trap. A Monstrosity, especially one that superficially resembles an ordinary animal or person (such as a displacer beast or doppelganger).
  • Place. A familiar place that has become dangerous.
  • Treasure. An art object depicting a Monstrosity or that incorporates claws, fur, or feathers from such a creature.
  • Situation. A situation involving something or someone becoming more monstrous (literally or figuratively).

Reversed Meaning

  • Person. A person who seems dangerous or bizarre but is friendly and helpful.
  • Creature or Trap. A Monstrosity that is a potential ally, such as a hippogriff.
  • Place. A place that offers refuge in unfamiliar or dangerous terrain.
  • Treasure. A dead Monstrosity preserved by taxidermy, or a magic item useful against Monstrosities.
  • Situation. Something that appears monstrous but is actually benign.
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