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Swarm Of Eldrazi Scions

Adversaries Designed by Conor Hoffman

Adversary overview

A writhing mass of lesser Eldrazi creatures spills across the battlefield in a chittering tide of bone, void, and unnatural geometry. Their forms twitch and reform constantly, driven by instinct older

Eldrazi Scions are not true creatures. They are fragments of a greater will, disposable extensions of the Blind Eternities.

They exist to:

• weaken enemies
• generate Fear
• fuel larger Eldrazi entities
• overwhelm through numbers

They do not retreat. They do not feel pain. They only obey.

Best used with:

• Intellect Devourer swarms
• Illithid commanders
• Eldrazi Brutes or Heralds
• Elder Brain encounters

Recommended encounter scaling:

Easy encounter:
1 swarm

Standard encounter:
2 swarms

Hard encounter:
2 swarms + elite Illithid or Eldrazi leader

Boss setup:
Swarm present to generate Fear for boss abilities

Stat block

Tier
1
Type
Horde
Difficulty
11
HP
3
Stress
4
Attack mod
+1
Damage thresholds
Minor Damage — Mark 1 HP Minor
Mark 1 HP
6
Major Damage — Mark 2 HP Major
Mark 2 HP
12
Severe Damage — Mark 3 HP Severe
Mark 3 HP

Standard attack

Claws of the Void
Range: Melee
Damage: 1d6+1
Attack Mod: +1
Damage Type: Physical

Features

Passives

  • Endless Crawling Hunger

    The swarm can move through enemies, difficult terrain, and narrow spaces without penalty.

    They cannot be pinned, grappled, or restrained by single-target narrative effects.

    Area attacks deal +1 damage to the swarm.

Actions

  • Consume the Weak
    fear 1

    Spend a Fear.

    The swarm devours a fallen creature, corpse, or defeated minion within Close range and heals 1 HP.

    If no valid target exists, instead gain 1 additional Fear.

  • Void Surge
    fear 2

    Spend 2 Fear.

    The swarm immediately moves anywhere within Far range and makes Claws of the Void.

    Their bodies briefly dissolve into black mist before reforming.

Reactions

  • Sacrifice to the Void

    When the swarm loses 1 HP, you gain 1 Fear.

    This represents scions willingly dying to empower the greater Eldrazi will.

Motives & tactics

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Experiences

  • Swarm Predator +2

Swarm Of Eldrazi Scions

Tier 1 horde (4/HP)

A writhing mass of lesser Eldrazi creatures spills across the battlefield in a chittering tide of bone, void, and unnatural geometry. Their forms twitch and reform constantly, driven by instinct older

Motives & Tactics: —

Difficulty: 11 | Thresholds: 6/12 | HP: 3 | Stress: 4

ATK: +1 | Claws of the Void: Melee | 1d6+1 Physical

Experience: Swarm Predator +2

HP:

STRESS:

Features

Endless Crawling Hunger - Passive: The swarm can move through enemies, difficult terrain, and narrow spaces without penalty. They cannot be pinned, grappled, or restrained by single-target narrative effects. Area attacks deal +1 damage to the swarm.
Sacrifice to the Void - Reaction: When the swarm loses 1 HP, you gain 1 Fear. This represents scions willingly dying to empower the greater Eldrazi will.
Consume the Weak - Action: Spend a Fear. The swarm devours a fallen creature, corpse, or defeated minion within Close range and heals 1 HP. If no valid target exists, instead gain 1 additional Fear.
Void Surge - Action: Spend 2 Fear. The swarm immediately moves anywhere within Far range and makes Claws of the Void. Their bodies briefly dissolve into black mist before reforming.

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