Legends of Thaloranth: Menagerie Volume Three: Vermin

Not every threat towers over heroes or breathes fire. Some lurk beneath fallen leaves, hide within forgotten ruins, burrow beneath the earth, or gather in overwhelming swarms. Legends of Thaloranth: Menagerie Volume Three: Vermin explores the smallest inhabitants of Vaeloraranth, revealing the insects, arachnids, reptiles, rodents, parasites, and countless other creatures that complete the world’s living ecosystems.

Discover the creatures that inhabit forests, caves, marshes, mountains, settlements, dungeons, and wilderness alike. Each entry examines the creature’s appearance, behavior, habitat, ecology, and role within the natural world, while also providing inspiration for encounters ranging from simple environmental hazards to dangerous swarms capable of threatening even experienced adventurers.

Designed for both players and Game Masters, this volume expands the Menagerie Line by focusing on the creatures that often go unnoticed but play an essential role in creating believable environments. Whether characters are navigating disease-ridden sewers, exploring abandoned ruins, crossing untamed wilderness, or surviving the dangers of forgotten caverns, these creatures add authenticity, atmosphere, and unexpected challenges to every adventure.

As the third volume of the expanding Menagerie Line, Menagerie Volume Three: Vermin completes the trilogy alongside Menagerie Volume One: Monsters and Menagerie Volume Two: Animals. Together, these books provide a comprehensive guide to the living creatures of Vaeloraranth, from legendary monsters and majestic wildlife to the smallest inhabitants that sustain the world’s natural balance.

Whether you’re creating immersive ecosystems, designing memorable encounters, or adding depth to the everyday environments your heroes explore, Menagerie Volume Three: Vermin ensures that every corner of Vaeloraranth feels alive, no matter how small its inhabitants may be.