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==Lore==
''Summary:'' <ref name="mm5e24.210" /> Merrow are vicious hunters. Merrow are larger than {{5e24|Merfolk}} (like {{5e24|Ogre}}s to {{5e24lc|Human}}s), one of their preferred targets. They often abduct victims to eat later.
Vicious aquatic hunters, merrow combine the features of {{5e24lc|Ogre}}s with those of primeval, predatory fish. They lurk in coastal waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal undersea lairs. Merrow often keep prisoners in their larders as future meals.
 
'''Unofficial Description:''' As {{5e24lc|Ogre}}s are to {{5e24lc|Human}}s, merrow are to {{5e24lc|Merfolk}}. Merrow appear as large, ugly, merfolk. They have bluish skin and scales. They have [[wikipedia:Barbel (anatomy)|barbel]]s surrounding their mouth.
 
===Lorwyn-Shadowmoor===
{{5e24 Setting|Lorwyn-Shadowmoor}} ''Summary:'' <ref name="lfl" /> In {{5e24|Lorwyn-Shadowmoor}}, they are much more diplomatic than in other {{5e24|Campaign Setting|settings}}. Haughty and proud, but ever polite. They prey on land-dwelling species, negotiating the use of sea lanes and the ocean's resources in exchange for items land-users can provide. Most Merrow in Lorwyn-Shadowmoor use the {{5e24|Merrow Common}} {{5e24lc|Stat Block}}.
:'''Lorwyn Merrow''' Prideful traders and diplomats. see {{5e24|Merrow Haranguer}}
:'''Shadowmoor Merrow''' Tricksters that employ {{5e24lc|Illusion}}s and oratory. see {{5e24|Merrow Doublespeaker}}
 
===Other Lore===
{{otherlore|These cousins of the ogre have the aquatic subtype. Adult merrow stand 9 to 10 feet tall and weigh 600 to 650 pounds. Their skin color ranges from dull yellow to dull brown. Their clothing consists of poorly cured furs and hides, which add to their naturally repellent odor.
 
Merrow speak Giant, and those specimens who boast Intelligence scores of at least 10 also speak Common.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}
 
===Found in Adventures===
{{5e24 Creature Adventure List|Merrow}}
 
==List of Merrow==
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< Monstrosity
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Merrow exists in other D&D editions see:

Merrow (disambiguation).

D&D 5e (2024)
Varied ʰ  
SRD 5.2, MM5e24, LFL


Merrow Overview [1][2][3][4]
Tags: Monstrosity, Merrow
Habitat: Coastal, Planar, Underwater
Plane: Feywild
Treasure: Any

Lore

Summary: [2] Merrow are vicious hunters. Merrow are larger than Merfolk (like Ogres to humans), one of their preferred targets. They often abduct victims to eat later. Vicious aquatic hunters, merrow combine the features of ogres with those of primeval, predatory fish. They lurk in coastal waters, hoping to snare unsuspecting prey by bursting from the water and grabbing their quarry or by skewering victims with deadly harpoons. These hunters then drag land dwellers back to dismal undersea lairs. Merrow often keep prisoners in their larders as future meals.

Unofficial Description: As ogres are to humans, merrow are to merfolk. Merrow appear as large, ugly, merfolk. They have bluish skin and scales. They have barbels surrounding their mouth.

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor

Summary: [3] In Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, they are much more diplomatic than in other settings. Haughty and proud, but ever polite. They prey on land-dwelling species, negotiating the use of sea lanes and the ocean's resources in exchange for items land-users can provide. Most Merrow in Lorwyn-Shadowmoor use the Merrow Common stat block.
Lorwyn Merrow Prideful traders and diplomats. see Merrow Haranguer
Shadowmoor Merrow Tricksters that employ illusions and oratory. see Merrow Doublespeaker

Other Lore

 [SRD3 OGL] [5] 
 3.5e lore 
These cousins of the ogre have the aquatic subtype. Adult merrow stand 9 to 10 feet tall and weigh 600 to 650 pounds. Their skin color ranges from dull yellow to dull brown. Their clothing consists of poorly cured furs and hides, which add to their naturally repellent odor.

Merrow speak Giant, and those specimens who boast Intelligence scores of at least 10 also speak Common.


Found in Adventures


List of Merrow

Sources and Notes

  1. Wizards RPG Team. SRD 5.2 (5e 2024) (2025-04-22). Wizards of the Coast. p. 305. Licensed: CC-BY. ↑
  2. Wizards RPG Team. Monster Manual (5e24) (5e 2024) (2025-02-18). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 9780786969548. p. 210. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast. ↑ 2.0 2.1
  3. Wizards RPG Team. Lorwyn First Light (5e 2024) (2025-11). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast. ↑ 3.0 3.1
  4. Habitat: (MM5e24) Coastal, Underwater, (LFL) Planar (Feywild) ↑
  5. Wizards RPG Team. SRD v3.5 (3.5e) (2003). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL. ↑
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