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The Gingwatzim is a shapechanging summoned creature appearing in Dungeons & Dragons.

Description[]

Appearance[]

The Gingwatzim are summoned from the ethereal plane and bound in the form of an object present at the summoning. It can change shape to a beast form of the same size or it can change to it´s true from that is manifested as a ball of energy.

Personality and alignment[]

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Abilities and traits[]

It can perform an energy drain on a victim, it is way for the creature to sustain. It can change shape between it's true form and one of the two alternate forms.

Ecology[]

Environment[]

They are summoned from the ethereal plane.

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Lair[]

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Life cycle[]

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Diet[]

It can perform an energy drain on a victim, it is way for the creature to sustain.

Society and culture[]

Relationships and family[]

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Organization[]

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Enemies[]

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Allies and minions[]

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Religion[]

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Language[]

Telepathic communication

Treasure[]

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Equipment[]

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Hoard[]

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Harvesting[]

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History[]

Origins[]

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Ancient history[]

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Recent history[]

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Notable Gingwatzims[]

For a full list of Gingwatzims, see Category:Gingwatzims.

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Related creatures[]

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Publication history[]

Original D&D[]

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Basic D&D[]

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AD&D 1st edition[]

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AD&D 2nd edition[]

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D&D 3rd edition[]

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D&D 4th edition[]

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D&D 5th edition[]

They appear in Candlekeep Mysteries: Mazfroth's mighty digressions [1], which provides a short introduction, the stat-block for a small Gingwatzim and then it plays a part in the beginning of an adventure were the players can learn some details about them.


Creative origins[]

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Reception and influence[]

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References[]

  1. Candlekeep Mysteries, Mazfroth's mighty digressions (2021).
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