The toad is a very small, typically harmless amphibian which naturally inhabits temperate marshes.
It is noted for its ability to see well in conditions of low light, mottled coloration which helps it to hide from predators, and general lack of any natural weapons. A toad's diet consists of insects.[1]
Wizards often take a toad as a familiar. They are reputed to make their owner tougher in combat.[2]
Notable toads[]
For a full list of toads, see Category:Toads.
Related creatures[]
Variations[]
The giant toad is a considerably larger version of a toad, with the ability to swallow an adventurer whole.
The dire toad is not large enough to swallow a human, but is usually content to avoid adventurers and subsist on smaller prey.[3] It has a poisonous bite, as does its cousin, the poisonous toad.[4]
The considerably larger titanic toad, a gargantuan creature created by some unknown magic or force of nature, is capable of trampling entire forests.[5]
The supernatural fire toad is capable of spitting flame when threatened, while the massive pale ice toad surrounds itself with a freezing sphere.[6]
Creatures resembling toads[]
Several creatures are described as having the appearance of a humanoid toad. These include the bullywug toad-people; the hezrou, a powerful demon; and the slaad, powerful beings of chaos.
The quasit demon is known for its ability to disguise itself as a toad.
The troglodyte deity Laogzed resembles a cross between a toad and a lizard.[7]
Frogs[]
The frog is a creature very similar to a toad. More dangerous variants of the frog include the apocalypse frog and giant frog.
References[]
- ↑ Monster Manual (3.5) (2003), p.282.
- ↑ Player's Handbook (3.5) (2003), p.52.
- ↑ Monster Manual II (3e) (2002), p.74.
- ↑ Oriental Adventures (3e) (2001), p.196.
- ↑ Monster Manual II (3e) (2002), p.217-218.
- ↑ Oriental Adventures (3e) (2001), p.196-197.
- ↑ Monster Manual (3.5) (2003), p.247.