Mimic

Basic Information:
Mimics are shapeshifting predators able to take on the form of inanimate objects to lure creatures to their doom. In dungeons, these cunning creatures most often take the form of doors and chests, having learned that such forms attract a steady stream of prey. Mimics occupies a volume of approximately 15 cubic feet (0.42 cubic meters). They can assume any shape, provided that they retained the same volume. In order to most effectively lure adventurers, they most commonly take the shape of doors, chests, and other objects likely to be touched. Their skin texture and color can change to almost perfectly resemble wood, stone, metal, and other basic materials. Though the natural state of a mimic's skin is a rough speckled grey similar to granite.

Encountered in:
Chapter 7: Secret Weapon of the Gnomes

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