# Chapter 9: Bestiary *Source: Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn, p. 249* ![Xanathar—along with Sylgar, Ott Steeltoes, and the mind flayer Nihiloor—are only some of the many dangers adventurers encounter in the Forgotten Realms.](/3-Mechanics/CLI/books/forgotten-realms-adventures-in-faerun/img/193-09-001-xanathar.webp#center) Dangerous monsters and scheming villains populate the Forgotten Realms. This chapter presents numerous creatures that are particularly suitable for the regions described in this book. The introduction of the "Monster Manual" explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits. Monsters are presented here in alphabetical order. - [Aranea](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/aranea-fraif.md) - [Beast of Malar](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/beast-of-malar-fraif.md) - [Biha Babir](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/biha-babir-fraif.md) - [Cultist of Bane](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-bane-fraif.md) - [Cultist of Bhaal](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-bhaal-fraif.md) - [Cultist of Myrkul](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-myrkul-fraif.md) - [Dead Three Scion](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/dead-three-scion-fraif.md) - [Deep Dragon Wyrmling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/deep-dragon-wyrmling-fraif.md) - [Young Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/young-deep-dragon-fraif.md) - [Adult Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/adult-deep-dragon-fraif.md) - [Ancient Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/ancient-deep-dragon-fraif.md) - [Drow of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-of-lolth-fraif.md) - [Drow Elite Warrior of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-elite-warrior-of-lolth-fraif.md) - [Drow Mage of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-mage-of-lolth-fraif.md) - [Drow Priestess of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-priestess-of-lolth-fraif.md) - [Karas Chembryl](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/karas-chembryl-fraif.md) - [Manshoon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/manshoon-fraif.md) - [Nimblewright Guard](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-guard-fraif.md) - [Nimblewright Hulk](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-hulk-fraif.md) - [Nimblewright Steed](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-steed-fraif.md) - [Phaerimm Hatchling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/aberration/phaerimm-hatchling-fraif.md) - [Phaerimm Agent](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/aberration/phaerimm-agent-fraif.md) - [Polar Serpent](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/elemental/polar-serpent-fraif.md) - [Queen Forfallen](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/queen-forfallen-fraif.md) - [Rusted Behemoth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-behemoth-fraif.md) - [Rusted Berserker](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-berserker-fraif.md) - [Rusted Wyrm](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-wyrm-fraif.md) - [Sammaster (Dracolich Form)](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/sammaster-dracolich-form-fraif.md) - [Sammaster (Lich Form)](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/sammaster-lich-form-fraif.md) - [Spirit Dragon Wyrmling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/spirit-dragon-wyrmling-fraif.md) - [Young Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/young-spirit-dragon-fraif.md) - [Adult Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/adult-spirit-dragon-fraif.md) - [Ancient Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/ancient-spirit-dragon-fraif.md) - [Spore of Moander](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/plant/spore-of-moander-fraif.md) - [Swanmay](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/fey/swanmay-fraif.md) - [Valindra Shadowmantle](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/valindra-shadowmantle-fraif.md) - [Werewyvern](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/werewyvern-fraif.md) - [Zhentilar Soldier](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/zhentilar-soldier-fraif.md) - [Zhentilar Paladin of Bane](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/zhentilar-paladin-of-bane-fraif.md) - [Zlan](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/zlan-fraif.md) ## Monsters by Region The following tables organize the monster stat blocks in this chapter by region, although many can be found anywhere in the Realms. ![Monsters by Region; Any Region Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-any-region-monsters-fraif.md) ![Monsters by Region; Baldur's Gate Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-baldurs-gate-monsters-fraif.md) ![Monsters by Region; Calimshan Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-calimshan-monsters-fraif.md) ![Monsters by Region; Dalelands Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-dalelands-monsters-fraif.md) ![Monsters by Region; Icewind Dale Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-icewind-dale-monsters-fraif.md) ![Monsters by Region; Moonshae Isles Monsters](/3-Mechanics/CLI/tables/monsters-by-region-moonshae-isles-monsters-fraif.md) > [!embed-monster]- Aranea > ![Aranea](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/aranea-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Beast of Malar > ![Beast of Malar](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/monstrosity/beast-of-malar-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Biha Babir > ![Biha Babir](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/biha-babir-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Cultist of Bane > ![Cultist of Bane](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-bane-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Cultist of Bhaal > ![Cultist of Bhaal](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-bhaal-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Cultist of Myrkul > ![Cultist of Myrkul](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/cultist-of-myrkul-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Dead Three Scion > ![Dead Three Scion](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/dead-three-scion-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Deep Dragon Wyrmling > ![Deep Dragon Wyrmling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/deep-dragon-wyrmling-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Young Deep Dragon > ![Young Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/young-deep-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Adult Deep Dragon > ![Adult Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/adult-deep-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Ancient Deep Dragon > ![Ancient Deep Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/ancient-deep-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Drow of Lolth > ![Drow of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-of-lolth-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Drow Elite Warrior of Lolth > ![Drow Elite Warrior of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-elite-warrior-of-lolth-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Drow Mage of Lolth > ![Drow Mage of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-mage-of-lolth-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Drow Priestess of Lolth > ![Drow Priestess of Lolth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/drow-priestess-of-lolth-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Karas Chembryl > ![Karas Chembryl](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/karas-chembryl-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Manshoon > ![Manshoon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/manshoon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Nimblewright Guard > ![Nimblewright Guard](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-guard-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Nimblewright Hulk > ![Nimblewright Hulk](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-hulk-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Nimblewright Steed > ![Nimblewright Steed](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/nimblewright-steed-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Phaerimm Hatchling > ![Phaerimm Hatchling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/aberration/phaerimm-hatchling-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Phaerimm Agent > ![Phaerimm Agent](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/aberration/phaerimm-agent-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Polar Serpent > ![Polar Serpent](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/elemental/polar-serpent-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Queen Forfallen > ![Queen Forfallen](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/queen-forfallen-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Rusted Behemoth > ![Rusted Behemoth](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-behemoth-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Rusted Berserker > ![Rusted Berserker](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-berserker-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Rusted Wyrm > ![Rusted Wyrm](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/construct/rusted-wyrm-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Sammaster (Dracolich Form) > ![Sammaster (Dracolich Form)](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/sammaster-dracolich-form-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Sammaster (Lich Form) > ![Sammaster (Lich Form)](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/sammaster-lich-form-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Spirit Dragon Wyrmling > ![Spirit Dragon Wyrmling](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/spirit-dragon-wyrmling-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Young Spirit Dragon > ![Young Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/young-spirit-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Adult Spirit Dragon > ![Adult Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/adult-spirit-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Ancient Spirit Dragon > ![Ancient Spirit Dragon](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/ancient-spirit-dragon-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Spore of Moander > ![Spore of Moander](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/plant/spore-of-moander-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Swanmay > ![Swanmay](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/fey/swanmay-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Valindra Shadowmantle > ![Valindra Shadowmantle](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/valindra-shadowmantle-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Werewyvern > ![Werewyvern](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/dragon/werewyvern-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Zhentilar Soldier > ![Zhentilar Soldier](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/zhentilar-soldier-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Zhentilar Paladin of Bane > ![Zhentilar Paladin of Bane](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/zhentilar-paladin-of-bane-fraif.md#^statblock) > [!embed-monster]- Zlan > ![Zlan](/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/npc/zlan-fraif.md#^statblock)