{"product_id":"dungeons-dragons-basilisk-miniature-2","title":"Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Basilisk Miniature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly detailed miniature of a Basilisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/em\u003e, a Basilisk is a fearsome magical beast known for its petrifying gaze and serpentine features. Though often resembling a large, squat lizard with eight legs and a rugged, armored hide, the Basilisk's most infamous trait is its supernatural ability to turn creatures to stone with a mere glance. This petrification is not a conscious spell, but a magical effect inherent in its eyes, making it a constant and deadly threat to any adventurer who looks directly into them. As such, those who face a Basilisk are wise to avert their eyes or use mirrors to fight it indirectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasilisks typically inhabit desolate regions such as rocky wastelands, deep caves, or forgotten ruins—places where their victims can become permanent statues in grim tribute to their lethal presence. While not particularly intelligent, a Basilisk is a surprisingly patient predator. It relies on stealth and ambush rather than speed or cunning, waiting in silence until prey draws near. Once a creature is within range, the Basilisk uses its gaze and powerful jaws to subdue its victim. If the gaze doesn't immobilize its prey immediately, the beast's bite is also highly dangerous, sometimes even laced with a corrupting venom in certain editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their monstrous nature, Baslisks are sometimes captured and kept by especially brave or reckless wizards, warlords, or alchemists who seek to harvest the creature’s body fluids or eyes for use in potions, magical items, or antidotes to petrification. Their lairs are often littered with lifelike stone statues—previous intruders, animals, or even other monsters who fell victim to their gaze. Restoring a petrified creature usually requires powerful magic, such as \u003cem\u003eGreater Restoration\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eStone to Flesh\u003c\/em\u003e, making any encounter with a Basilisk potentially permanent and deadly. This blend of danger, rarity, and mythic power makes the Basilisk one of the more memorable threats in any campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borishotch Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51110785024343,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1050\/4791\/files\/Basilisk.jpg?v=1751612252","url":"https:\/\/borishotch-industries.co.uk\/products\/dungeons-dragons-basilisk-miniature-2","provider":"Borishotch Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}