Dungeons & Dragons Myconid Queen Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Myconid Queen.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Myconid Queen in Dungeons & Dragons is an advanced and powerful type of myconid, a race of sentient fungi that dwell primarily in deep underground environments such as the Underdark. While typical myconids are peaceful, communal beings who focus on maintaining harmony within their colonies, the Queen represents a singular pinnacle of myconid evolution, both in size and in influence over her kin. Unlike standard myconids who rely on spores for communication and minor abilities, the Queen possesses a complex network of spores and chemical signals that allow her to control and coordinate large groups of myconids, effectively acting as the central node of her colony's intelligence.

Physically, a Myconid Queen is enormous compared to regular myconids, often several times taller and wider, with a cap and stalk structure that can dominate her surroundings. Her sheer size makes her both a formidable defender and an imposing presence to any intruders who might enter her territory. In addition to her physical stature, the Queen has highly developed spores that serve multiple purposes. Some spores can induce fear, sleep, or hallucinations in creatures, while others can heal or invigorate fellow myconids, allowing her to manage the health and morale of the colony. These spores also serve as a means of indirect communication, giving her the ability to transmit complex instructions across her territory instantaneously, which is crucial in the labyrinthine tunnels of the Underdark.

The Myconid Queen’s role extends beyond defense. She is the reproductive heart of the colony, responsible for producing and dispersing new spores that will grow into younger myconids. Her presence ensures the continuity and stability of the colony over centuries, making her a figure of reverence among her kin. Interactions with a Myconid Queen are often delicate; while she is not inherently malicious, she will fiercely defend her colony against perceived threats. Diplomacy with her typically requires an understanding of myconid communication and a respect for the balance and harmony she maintains. In adventuring terms, encountering a Myconid Queen is rarely trivial; she is a high-level challenge, capable of manipulating her environment and colony with deadly precision while offering potential opportunities for unique alliances or quests focused on the ecological and mystical aspects of the Underdark.

42.75mm tall at 32mm scale