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6) Bulette

Image: Wizards of the Coast

When I first encountered this guy, I stared at his illustration for five full minutes. What could he possibly be? What is the large exhaust vent on his back? Is he wearing some kind of puffy vest? What is he doing to that tree?! Discovering he’s a “landshark” only makes him more wonderful.

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