Dungeons & Dragons Deadrock Miniature

This is a Highly detailed miniature of a Deadrock for Dungeons & Dragons.   

This model was created by Schlossbauer who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial Licence.

In Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a Deadrock is a particularly treacherous and eerie phenomenon encountered in certain desolate regions. These regions are often barren wastelands or deserts where life struggles to exist. Deadrocks are essentially petrified forests or areas where life has been drained, leaving behind only desolation and petrified remains.

At first glance, a Deadrock might appear as a bleak landscape littered with rocks, devoid of any signs of life. However, upon closer inspection, adventurers may notice that the rocks and stones in these areas are not ordinary. Instead, they are the remnants of once-living beings – trees, animals, and even humanoids – turned to stone over eons of exposure to some malevolent force.

The origins of Deadrocks vary depending on the campaign setting and the Dungeon Master's narrative. Some Deadrocks are the result of ancient curses, powerful magic gone awry, or the influence of malevolent deities. Others may be the aftermath of cataclysmic events such as wars between gods or the fallout of a magical apocalypse.

Navigating through a Deadrock can be perilous for adventurers. The desolate landscape is often devoid of resources, making survival challenging. Additionally, the petrified remnants of life forms can sometimes animate, becoming dangerous creatures known as Petrified Horrors. These animated statues retain some semblance of their former selves, twisted by the malevolent energies that pervade the Deadrock.

Despite the dangers, Deadrocks often hold secrets and treasures buried beneath their petrified surface. Ancient artifacts, lost knowledge, or even the remnants of powerful magic may lie hidden amidst the desolation, awaiting discovery by brave adventurers willing to brave the dangers of these haunted landscapes.

In summary, Deadrocks are eerie and desolate regions in Dungeons & Dragons where life has been drained, leaving behind petrified remnants of once-living beings. Navigating these treacherous landscapes requires caution, as dangers both natural and supernatural lurk amidst the petrified ruins.