Giant Fire Beetle, Celestial

Small Magical Beast (Augmented, Extraplanar) — CR 0.33

Monster Manual v.3.5 (MM), p. 2853.5
Hit Dice
1d8 (4 hp)
Initiative
+0
Speed
Land 30 ft
Armor Class
16, touch 11, flat-footed 16
Base Attack / Grapple
+0/-4
Attack
Bite +1 melee (2d4)
Full Attack
Bite +1 melee (2d4)
STR
10
DEX
11
CON
11
INT
3
WIS
10
CHA
7
Fort / Ref / Will
+2 / +0 / +0
Challenge Rating
0.33
Alignment
Always Lawful-Good
Organization
Cluster (2−5) or colony (6−11)
Treasure
None
Environment
Planes (good-aligned)
Level Adjustment
Spell Resistance
6

Special Abilities

Smite EvilDarkvisionVermin TraitsResistance to AcidResistance to ColdResistance to ElectricitySpell Resistance

These luminous nocturnal insects are prized by miners and adventurers. They have two glands, one above each eye, that produce a red glow. The glands’ luminosity persists for 1d days after removal from the beetle, illuminating a roughly circular area with a 10-foot radius. Giant fire beetles are about 2 feet long.

Celestial creatures dwell on the upper planes, the realms of good, although they resemble beings found on the Material Plane. They are more regal and more beautiful than their earthly counterparts.

Celestial creatures often come in metallic colors (usually silver, gold, or platinum). They can be mistaken for half-celestials, more powerful creatures that are created when a celestial mates with a noncelestial creature.

These celestial creatures are commonly summoned by the summon monster I spell.

Description

These luminous nocturnal insects are prized by miners and adventurers. They have two glands, one above each eye, that produce a red glow. The glands’ luminosity persists for 1d days after removal from the beetle, illuminating a roughly circular area with a 10-foot radius. Giant fire beetles are about 2 feet long.

Celestial creatures dwell on the upper planes, the realms of good, although they resemble beings found on the Material Plane. They are more regal and more beautiful than their earthly counterparts.

Celestial creatures often come in metallic colors (usually silver, gold, or platinum). They can be mistaken for half-celestials, more powerful creatures that are created when a celestial mates with a noncelestial creature.

These celestial creatures are commonly summoned by the summon monster I spell.

Combat

Smite Evil (Su): Once per day a celestial giant fire beetle can make a normal melee attack to deal 1 point of extra damage against an evil foe.