Gentle Forest Gliders Pursuing Their Appetite

Habitat: Forest; Treasure: None

Duskwing moths are giant, vibrant insects with wings painted in hues of blue, green, and purple, speckled with yellow or orange. Their abdomens mirror the darker shades of their wings, and a pair of fuzzy, orange- or red-tipped antennae rest above their large, yellow eyes. Fully grown duskwing moths can reach a wingspan of up to three feet.

Primarily foraging for large flowers or fruit, duskwing moths are swift and skittish creatures, choosing flight over fight when threatened. Their gentle nature and ease of training make them preferred mounts for Kinnen, who know that the way to a duskwing’s heart is through its stomach. Experienced Kinnen riders always carry their mount’s favorite treat. Roll once on or choose a result from the Moth Food table to inspire a duskwing moth’s motivation.

Moth Food

1d12	The Duskwing Moth Loves to Eat …
1	Apple bark
2	Crystal sap
3	Honeycomb jam
4	Laughing Leaf
5	Moonflower nectar
6	Soursuckle
7	Squash pollen
8	Stripefruit
9	Sweetstem dewdrops
10	Wildflower honey
11	White meadow grapes
12	Young mulberries

Caustic Duskwing Moth

Kinnen discovered that mixing a duskwing moth’s favorite food with highly acidic ingredients can transform the insect’s natural digestion. This process enables the moth to produce potent stomach acid, imbuing its bites with caustic properties. With training, these moths can even learn to unleash a stream of acid as a weapon.

Caustic Duskwing Moth

Small Beast, Unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 33 (6d6 + 12)

Speed 5 ft., Fly 60 ft.

Initiative +3 (13)

		MOD	SAVE
STR	10	+0	+0
INT	3	-4	-4

		MOD	SAVE
DEX	16	+3	+3
WIS	16	+1	+1

		MOD	SAVE
CON	15	+2	+4
CHA	7	-2	-2

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11

Languages None

CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)

Traits

Flyby. The moth doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

Actions

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) Acid damage. Nonmagical armor worn by the target takes a -1 penalty to the AC it offers until the start of the moth’s next turn.

Acid Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature in 20-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 9 (2d8) Acid damage. Success: Half damage.