Dungeons & Dragons Simurgh Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Simurgh.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, the Simurgh is a majestic and enigmatic creature of immense power, often associated with themes of wisdom, protection, and cosmic balance. Drawing inspiration from Persian mythology, where the Simurgh is a benevolent, phoenix-like being with divine insight, the D&D interpretation retains much of this mythic grandeur while adapting it to the game’s setting and mechanics.

The Simurgh typically appears as an enormous, radiant bird with feathers that shimmer in all the colors of the spectrum, often described as a fusion of peacock, eagle, and other magnificent avian forms. It exudes an aura of serenity and awe, and its very presence can bring clarity of thought and emotional peace to those nearby. Its eyes reflect the knowledge of countless lifetimes, and its voice is said to resonate with the harmonic truth of the multiverse itself.

In D&D lore, the Simurgh is usually portrayed as a unique celestial entity rather than a species, existing outside of the standard planes or dwelling in realms such as Mount Celestia or other Upper Planes. It is a being of Law and Good, concerned not with the petty affairs of mortals but with the broader currents of fate and destiny. Unlike many powerful beings, it does not seek worship or tribute, but may appear to offer guidance during pivotal moments of cosmic importance or when great evil threatens to upset the balance of the world.

Mechanically, the Simurgh is depicted as a CR 28 creature in Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, where it serves as a foil or ally in high-level campaigns. It possesses reality-bending abilities, including foresight, teleportation, healing, and powerful radiant magic. It is immune to most mundane forms of harm, and its very presence can undo enchantments or bring peace to warring hearts. However, despite its power, the Simurgh rarely intervenes directly, preferring to influence events subtly, guiding heroes with cryptic visions or gentle nudges rather than overt force.

The Simurgh represents a rare ideal in Dungeons & Dragons: a truly benevolent, immensely powerful entity whose primary role is to guide rather than dominate, and whose wisdom transcends the concerns of gods and mortals alike.