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Scarabs is a family of several [[insect]] and [[beetle]] species.<ref>[[W:Scarabaeidae|Wikipedia- Scarab Beetle]]</ref> {{Spec|Though most are [[harmless]]}}, several kind of [[flesh]]-eating beetles exist within the [[Demiplane of Dread]], and they may vary considerably in size. Thankfully, they are usually encountered only [[desert]]s, [[underground]] locations, or [[tomb]]s.<ref name="Ravenloft MCIII">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 16</ref><ref name="Fiend Folio p. ">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. </ref> Scarab beetles generally shun [[light]] and intense temperatures, thus limiting their activities above ground.<ref name="Ravenloft MCIII">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 16</ref><ref name="Fiend Folio p. ">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. </ref> Encountering them indoors or underground is more precarious, as they are skilled at [[burrowing]]<ref name="Ravenloft MCIII">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 16</ref><ref name="Fiend Folio p. ">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. </ref> and may be encountered in tunnels or holes obscured by dung or other detritus.<ref name="Ravenloft MCIII">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 16</ref> In [[tomb]]s, they can hide out in the walls and floors and spill out onto the unsuspecting.<ref name="Fiend Folio p. 171">[[Fiend Folio (3.0)]] p. 171</ref>
Specifically varieties of flesh-eating scarab beetles definitely encountered in the Land of Mists include the [[grave scarab beetle]], the [[giant scarab beetle]], and the [[monstrous scarab beetle]]. These three scarab beetle varieties all vary extremely in size, but generally all have a black-blue sheen to their carapaces when active.<ref name="Ravenloft MCIII">[[Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III]] p. 16</ref><ref name="Den of Darkness">Denizens of Darkness p."><ref name="Denizens of Dread p."
The grave scarab beetle turns a yellow color and may be mistaken for [[jewelry]]. A fourth type, the [[hoard scarab]], has coloring resembling the [[gold]] or [[silver]] [[coin]]s it hides among<ref name="Draconomicon">[[Draconomicon]] p. 167-168</ref> and may or may not exist in the Land of Mists.


==Imagery in Religious Practice and Mythology==
==Imagery in Religious Practice and Mythology==

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Scarabs is a family of several insect and beetle species.[1] Though most are harmless, several kind of flesh-eating beetles exist within the Demiplane of Dread, and they may vary considerably in size. Thankfully, they are usually encountered only deserts, underground locations, or tombs.[2][3] Scarab beetles generally shun light and intense temperatures, thus limiting their activities above ground.[2][3] Encountering them indoors or underground is more precarious, as they are skilled at burrowing[2][3] and may be encountered in tunnels or holes obscured by dung or other detritus.[2] In tombs, they can hide out in the walls and floors and spill out onto the unsuspecting.[4]

Specifically varieties of flesh-eating scarab beetles definitely encountered in the Land of Mists include the grave scarab beetle, the giant scarab beetle, and the monstrous scarab beetle. These three scarab beetle varieties all vary extremely in size, but generally all have a black-blue sheen to their carapaces when active.[2]Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag and may or may not exist in the Land of Mists.

Imagery in Religious Practice and Mythology

In the rituals for mummification (though not necessarily rituals for creating the ancient dead), a protective scarab amulet is placed on the dead body after it has had linen and gum placed upon it.[5]

The Seven Scarabs of Sakkaramon were a series of talismans that were purportedly sought by the Seekers of the Seven Scarabs to revive their ancient dead masters.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia- Scarab Beetle
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium III p. 16
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fiend Folio (3.0) p.
  4. ↑ Fiend Folio (3.0) p. 171
  5. ↑ Van Richten's Guide to the Ancient Dead (Book) p. 74
  6. ↑ Van Richten's Arsenal p. 153-154

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