Larval Flayer

Tiny Aberration (Psionic)

Source(s):	Dragon#318
Also Known As:	Illithid
Alignment:	Usually Chaotic Evil
Climate/Terrain:	Any Underground
Organization:	Solitary, pair, or pool (3-12)
Challenge Rating:	2
See Also:	Neothelid
These two foot long larvae are mind flayer young which escaped implantation into host creatures for eventual development into full adulthood. In the fullness of time, these grow into neothelids, but most are slain by their kin as Illithids view unrestrained growth of their larva as taboo.