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Late Entries to a Survey of Bestiaries
The staff of the Poison Pie Publishing House assembled a survey of one hundred bestiaries, posting an entry on their blog for each day from June 1, 2016 to September 8, 2016. When they were done, there were additional bestiaries that they did not want to omit entirely. This page lists latecomers to the survey added semi-monthly in 2026.
As humanity enters the age of Artificial Intelligence, we note that for the first time (at least to our knowledge) some entries in this year's survey use AI in the generation of the content in the book, either writing, artwork or both. Where the publisher explicitly declares the use of AI, we note it in the entry.
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January 3, 2026
A Compendium of Familiars & Companions: Volume 1: Beasts & Fey
author: uncredited
interior artist: uncredited
cover artist: uncredited
publisher: Adventurica
publication date: 2025
cover: softcover
number of pages: 64
ISBN-10: 0-02-223023-8
ISBN-13: 237-0-02-223023-4
AI declaration: This work used AI to generate content.
description: This bestiary contains descriptions of fifty creatures proposed as familiars and companions. It is compatible with the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game.
Our featured entry from this bestiary is the gooplet.
In places where stray magic soaks into soil and odd
fungi glow, strange things form. Glooplet was born in
such a spot, a bit of enchanted slime that split from a
larger ooze and slowly became its own thing. Unlike its
source, Glooplet only wants to see, taste, and bounce
through the world.
It slides along the edges of the Fey Realm, sneaking into
potion shops, libraries, and kitchens, absorbing
anything curious or shiny. Some fey call it a spell's echo,
others say it's a fragment of something larger that
gained a will of its own. Glooplet doesn't care. It just
wants to explore.
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January 17, 2026
A Compendium of Familiars & Companions: Volume 2: Constructs & Elementals
author: uncredited
interior artist: uncredited
cover artist: uncredited
publisher: Adventurica
publication date: 2025
cover: softcover
number of pages: 64
ISBN-10: 0-02-255872-1
ISBN-13: 237-0-02-255872-7
AI declaration: This work used AI to generate content.
description: This bestiary contains descriptions of fifty creatures proposed as familiars and companions. It is compatible with the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game.
Our featured entry from this bestiary is the sporemite crawler.
Sporemite Crawlers are bioluminescent constructs
commonly found in crystal-rich cave systems, though
their origin remains unknown. Despite their mechanical
nature, they behave much like living creatures, often
gathering near mineral veins and nibbling on exposed
gemstones.
Miners often refer to them as "crystal bugs" and
approach them with care, as Sporemite Crawlers
instinctively release sleep-inducing spores when
startled. Though not aggressive by nature, they react
swiftly to anyone interfering with their chosen crystals.
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February 7, 2026
A Compendium of Familiars & Companions: Volume 3: Celestials & Fiends
author: uncredited
interior artist: uncredited
cover artist: uncredited
publisher: Adventurica
publication date: 2025
cover: softcover
number of pages: 64
ISBN-10: 0-02-261916-X
ISBN-13: 237-0-02-261916-9
AI declaration: This work used AI to generate content.
description: This bestiary contains descriptions of fifty creatures proposed as familiars and companions. It is compatible with the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game.
Our featured entry from this bestiary is the ignarix.
Born from the infernal fires of the Lower Planes, the
Ignarix is a creature woven from pure hellfire and
magic. Its form is shaped by destructive flames, cloaked
in smoldering fur and a burning presence. Though
small, it is a deadly fiend, feared by those who deal in
dark magic, infernal pacts, and forbidden rites. Its eyes
burn with Hell's eternal flame, capable of consuming
both body and soul, a testament to its fiendish origin.
Ignarix hides its true malevolent nature behind a playful
facade. While it may appear lighthearted at times,
beneath the surface lies a nature driven by evil and
destruction. It delights in tormenting enemies with fire,
toying with them before delivering its deadly bite. Its
loyalty is rooted in the infernal pact, not affection. It is
fiercely protective of its bonded partner, but only to
further its twisted whims. Cunning, ruthless, and
merciless, the Ignarix watches from the shadows, ever
calculating and cold.
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