name = Symbiote image = caption = Symbiotes from Magic of Eberron:<br/>A stormstalk, winter cyst, crawling gauntlet, Ombre sibling, throwing scarab, spellwurm, and breed leech. aliases = distinctions = height = varies weight = varies lifespan =

Symbiotes are the creations of the Daelkyr, the lords of the plane of Xoriat. They are sentient beings that are designed to attach themselves to hosts, and act as weapons and armor for their hosts. Since the end of the Guerre Daelkyr thousands of years ago, Symbiotes still remain scattered across Eberron.

Symbiotes were created by the daelkyr thousands of years ago, though it is unknown whether or not the Symbiotes were created on their home plane of Xoriat or on Eberron after the daelkyr invasion. Regardless, for thousands of years, Symbiotes have been symbols for the Daelkyr, and are often gifts given to worshipers of the Daelkyr and the Cultes du Dragon d'En-Dessous.

A Symbiote can exist on its own for a length of time; however, it will seek a host as soon as one becomes available. When a Symbiote bonds with a host, the Symbiote immediately tries to take possession of the host, enforcing its will onto the hosts'. Only those with strong wills can overcome the mental invasion of the Symbiote. Once the Symbiote is subdued the first time, the Symbiote will usually act cowed, subjecting itself to the users wishes. However, the Symbiote may try to take over its hosts mind again if the host is especially weakened, or if the host tries to do something not in the best interest of the Symbiote, like remove it or attack another Symbiote. When the Symbiote gains dominance, the Symbiote is in full control of the host's actions, though it usually becomes apparent that the host is no longer in control of his or her body. Even in a cowed state, the Symbiote may subtly influence its host, fanning the fires of rage or increasing a host's hunger for its own nourishment. Some hosts can be driven mad by the constant whispering of a Symbiote in its mind.

There are many different Symbiotes in use today. Those include:

name = Breed Leech 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 154-155

Breed leeches are eyeless black slugs with tri-mawed mouths. These Symbiotes are designed to help convert a population to the worship of daelkyr. When attached to a pregnant Humainoïde, the breed leech will inject genetic material into the host, transforming the unborn child into a daelkyr half-blood. The breed leech can only bond with a willing or helpless host, and usually attached via its mouth to the torso or arm of the host, making sure to be unseen beneath its host's clothing. Like most Symbiotes, the breed leech understands UnderCommun, but can then speak telepathically with its host once bonded.

name = Crawling Gauntlet 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 155-156

At first glance, a crawling gauntlet looks like a detached, crawling hand. The hand is actually a chitinous gauntlet, designed for a Humainoïde hand, and covers up to the forearm. The crawling gauntlet will bond with a willing or helpless host, surrounding the host's hand and embedding itself to the host using tiny tendrils that burrow beneath the skin. Attaching or removing the crawling gauntlet does damage to the host body. Once bonded, the host can use the claws on the crawling gauntlet to attack enemies. Like most Symbiotes, the crawling gauntlet understands UnderCommun, but can then speak telepathically with its host once bonded.

Daelkyr half-bloods have been known to grow crawling gauntlets.

name = Living Breastplate image = caption = A tongueworm, living breastplate, and tentacle whip 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = , pg. 299 ===Living Breastplate=== **Living breastplates** are formed of plates of hard, black chiton, with red veins and sinew pulsing beneath. They can understand UnderCommun, and seek willing hosts with which to bond. The user must actually don the armor, at which point tendrils from the armor begin burrowing into the skin of the user. Once bonded, the living breastplate, like most Symbiotes, can then communicate with its host telepathically. Living breastplates act as living armor, protecting the host from harm. They also act as damage reduction, minimize the damage from critical hits, and can stabilize a host if it is wounded. They also increase the constitution of their hosts. Living breastplates are the traditional armor of the daelkyr. They are also considered holy relics by the [[Cultes du Dragon d'En-Dessous.

name = Ombre Sibling 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote, Incorporeal) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Medium 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 156

A Ombre sibling is the symbiotic sentient Ombre of a creature. Usually, they are grown from L'Ombres of daelkyr or daelkyr half-bloods, however, Ombre siblings can bond with any Humainoïde if they are willing or helpless. L'Ombre sibling looks like a faint, Ombrey Humainoïde, with indistinct features. When pulled close to the host, L'Ombre sibling also blurs the features of its host. When the host is enshrouded, the host is concealed and blocked by ambient light. L'Ombre sibling can also attack others, and its touch can damage the flesh of an opponent while bonded to a host. Like most Symbiotes, L'Ombre sibling understands UnderCommun, but can then speak telepathically with its host once bonded.

name = Spellwurm 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 156-157 4e_type = 4e_language = 4e_size = 4e_modifiers = 4e_skillmod = 4e_source =

A spellwurm is a thick, purple, snake-like creature about the size of a Humain arm. The spellwurm has a five-fingered maw, which it uses to attach to willing or helpless hosts. The spellwurm can attach to a Humainoïde's missing arm, or attach to a Humainoïde's armpit to act as a third appendage. While a spellwurm may be the size of a Humain arm, it can do only one thing: cast spells. During combat, the spellwurm will gesticulate, casting spells at the host's opponent. Like most Symbiotes, the spellwurm understands UnderCommun, but can then speak telepathically with its host once bonded. They are Communly found on daelkyr and their creations, like Dolgaunts and Beholders.

name = Stormstalk 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 157 4e_type = 4e_language = 4e_size = 4e_modifiers = 4e_skillmod = 4e_source =

The stormstalk is one of the eyestalk of a beholder. This eyestalk is a Symbiote, and can bond with a willing or helpless host. When it finds a host, the stormstalk burrows roots into the head of the host, connecting directly to the host's brainstem and bloodstream. Once bonded, the stormstalk communicates directly with the host telepathically. At the host's command, the stormstalk can shoot bolts of lightning at other creatures. Unlike other Symbiotes which are depowered when not bonded, the stormstalk can also emit this lightning blast when detached from a host as well. Attaching a stormstalk or removing it does damage to its host.

name = Tentacle Whip 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = , pg. 299 ===Tentacle Whip=== The **tentacle whip** is a deadly weapon in the hands of an experienced user. This long symbiotic whip can graft itself to a willing or unconscious host. The whip resembles a long strand of muscle that ends in a stinger; a stinger which is razor sharp and can inject poison into its foes. Like other Symbiotes, the whip understands UnderCommun, but can then speak telepathically with its host. The tentacle whip requires sustenance, and will drain the energies of its host; this drain is relatively minimal, though. While the whip is bonded to an arm, it cannot get disarmed like a traditional weapon; however, its wielder cannot use another weapon or shield in that free hand. The whip is usually 15 feet long, and is also able to channel melee touch spells through it. ^Race name = Throwing Scarab 3e_type = {{tagpage>"Aberrations"|Aberration}} (Symbiote) 3e_language = [[Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Fine 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 157-158 4e_type = 4e_language = 4e_size = 4e_modifiers = 4e_skillmod = 4e_source =

A throwing scarab is a unique Symbiote, in that it is almost as deadly without its host as with it. The throwing scarab looks like a beautiful piece of jewelry, covered with oil, until its wings flutter. A throwing scarab will attach itself to the outside of the hand of a willing or helpless host, where it looks to the casual observer to be a piece of decorative jewelry. Once attached, the throwing scarab can generate a crystalline carapace, that it can thrust at the enemies of the host. When flung at an enemy, it can slice through skin. Upon hit, the carapace dissolves into an acidic residue, burning the target. Like most Symbiotes, the throwing scarab understands UnderCommun, but can speak to its host telepathically once bonded.

name = Tongueworm 3e_type = Aberration (Symbiote) 3e_language = Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = , pg. 299 4e_type = 4e_language = 4e_size = 4e_modifiers = 4e_skillmod = 4e_source = ===Tongueworm=== At first glance, the **tongueworm** appears to be a small cobra with the same color as a Humain tongue. The tongueworm can enter the mouths of willing or helpless hosts, then bond itself to the top of the host's mouth. The tongueworm can then spring from its location hidden on the tongue of the user, launching itself out of the user's mouth and attack a creature using a poisonous barb. Like most Symbiotes, the tongueworm understands UnderCommun, but can speak to its host telepathically once bonded. Once bonded, the tongueworm cannot be removed without the user taking damage. The tongueworm's reach is 5 feet, and its poison is designed to paralyze its prey. The tongueworm conveys an immunity to its own poison to its host. ^Race name = Winter Cyst 3e_type = {{tagpage>"Aberrations"|Aberration}} (Symbiote) 3e_language = [[Commun des Profondeurs (understands only) 3e_advancement = None 3e_size = Tiny 3e_modifiers =

3e_source = Magic of Eberron, pg. 158 4e_type = 4e_language = 4e_size = 4e_modifiers = 4e_skillmod = 4e_source =

Winter cysts are the first naturally-evolved Symbiote that appeared. These slug-like, slimy polyps burrow into the heads of willing or helpless hosts; driving their roots into the head of the host and connecting directly to the host's brainstem and bloodstream. Similar to stormstalks, winter cysts can then use their one baleful eye to project a blast of freezing cold at an opponent. Unlike other Symbiotes which are depowered when not bonded, the winter cyst can also emit this freezing blast when detached from a host as well. Attaching a winter cyst or removing it does damage to its host. Winter cysts can understand UnderCommun, but communicate telepathically to their host once bonded.

.]] There have been many users of Symbiotes in the past:

• Aal'drash, a Hobgobelin traitor who turned on the Empire Dhakaani to side with the daelkyr, was given a tentacle whip and a tongueworm as part of his reward.
• Most Daelkyr, including Belashyrra, the Lord of Eyes have a multitude of Symbiotes, including eye amulets, living breastplates, and tentacle whips.
• The Karrnathi army experimented with Symbiote weapons after the close of La Dernière Guerre, and came into possession of a crawling gauntlet, a Ombre sibling, a stormstalk, a tentacle whip, and a tongueworm. These Symbiotes bonded to many members of the Outguard, including Elidyr Brochann, Lirra Brochann, Osten, and Rhedyn.
• Members of the Mourning Circle, a Culte du Dragon d'En-Dessous, possess Symbiotes. Led by daelkyr half-blood Erlomel d’Tharashk, the Mourning Circle all have a different Symbiote created by Erlomel. Erlomel himself has a Ombre sibling, while Bronwen Sor’ilah has a spellwurm, Antonin d’Tharashk has a tongueworm, Ghaarsh’t has a crawling gauntlet, and Severin vil Orandor possesses a tentacle whip.