Stink beetle

Stink beetles were giant-sized insects that could produce miasmal stench in self-defense.

Description
The stink beetles look similar to other giant beetles, their main distinction were the horn, used in combat and, presumably mating rituals, as well as green compound eyes.

Combat
Stink beetles' main combat ability was emitting a noxious gas that could render their opponents unconscious. That ability was akin to the stinking cloud spell. Once the attacker is on the ground, the beetle proceeded to attack, slashing with its horn. Upon death, the beetle's poison gas glands discharge one last time, affecting everyone within 5 ft. from the dying insect.

They were immune to mind-affecting smells as well as the stinking cloud.

Ecology
The stink beetles were somewhat uncommon creatures, found only in a handful of underground and swamp locations around Neverwinter. These foul-smelling insects were carriers of the vermin madness disease.

History
In 1372 DR these bugs infested the underground tunnel between Lady Tanglebrook's house and the city prison in the Penninsula district of Neverwinter.

Appearances

 * Neverwinter Nights