{"product_id":"dungeons-dragons-monkey-paw-miniature","title":"Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Monkey Paw Miniature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Highly detailed miniature of a Monkey Paw.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was created by Schlossbauer who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial Licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons, a monkey paw is typically a cursed or dark magical item inspired by the classic horror short story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs. While not part of the official D\u0026amp;D core rulebooks, the concept is frequently adapted by Dungeon Masters into campaigns as a narrative tool or homebrew magic item. The monkey paw usually appears as a mummified simian hand, with curled fingers that unfurl one by one each time a wish is made. It functions similarly to the \u003cem\u003ewish\u003c\/em\u003e spell, but the results are far more dangerous and twisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paw generally grants a limited number of wishes—often three or five—but these are infamous for their unintended consequences. A character might wish for great wealth, only to have it fall from the sky and crush their allies, or wish for immortality, only to be turned into a living statue. This theme of ironic punishment plays into the paw’s folkloric origins, making it a compelling device for stories about hubris, desperation, or moral consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the monkey paw may work like a cursed artifact. It tempts players with power, but the DM interprets each wish in the most literal or harmful way possible. This makes it a tool for challenging player assumptions and encouraging clever or cautious roleplaying. Some DMs also tie the paw to a dark patron, cursed lineage, or ancient evil, embedding it into larger plot arcs. It can serve as the centerpiece of a horror-themed quest, a moral dilemma, or a grim reward from a sinister benefactor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its simplicity, the monkey paw is a flexible and evocative object. It allows DMs to explore themes of fate and consequence while players grapple with the seductive danger of getting exactly what they ask for—just not how they wanted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.34mm tall at 32mm scale.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borishotch Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51321544212823,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1050\/4791\/files\/MonkeyPaw.jpg?v=1753775243","url":"https:\/\/borishotch-industries.co.uk\/products\/dungeons-dragons-monkey-paw-miniature","provider":"Borishotch Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}