One of the fun things about writing this blog has been delving into Forgotten Realms lore from previous editions of the game. In much the same way fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons streamlined its rule set from previous editions, the game has been efficient with lore as well. There’s a bit left unsaid.

For instance, the effect a dead green dragon has on the land.

From the Forgotten Realms wiki:

Wherever a green dragon died, new and deadly plant life flourished in an area around its corpse. Especially poisonous plants grew and blossomed grew to abnormal sizes extraordinarily fast.

Oh hey, there just happens to be a place on the Sword Coast map where a green dragon died: The Dragon Barrow!

This is a good opportunity to add some dangerous plant monsters to your game. Personally, I’d ditch the will-o’-wisps and skeletal horse that reside in the barrow. Every tomb in Faerûn does not need to have an undead encounter. Especially a tomb with a monster whose corpse has a very specific effect on the environment.

Tomb of Annihilation has some good choices in the Tri-Colored Frond, the Mantrap, and the Assassin Vine.

If you don’t have access to that book, there’s always Awakened Shrubs, Awakened Trees, and Shambling Mounds.

I think the players at your table need more salad. Help their characters get more fresh fruits and veggies by introducing them to some roughage that can kill them. They will thank you later.

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