There are a few creatures in Far Away Land that rise to the status of legendary. These are unique, usually enormous monsters whose presence heralds destruction. There’s the Crematoru, whose parents are a demon and an elemental and who awakens every several hundred years to terrorize the world. There’s also Bigzilla, the giant, earth-stomping lizard of Nuzoz. And then there’s Varro, seen here, who came to life in the ancient days of celestials and roams the spaceways looking for worlds to feed on. For me, what makes these creatures interesting additions to the world of FAL is how they can impact an adventure or story indirectly. I mean, no player and no party no matter how high-level or geared-up is ever going to be able to take down one of these legendary beasts. In fact, if they’re smart they’d never even think about trying. These monsters aren’t meant to be opponents. They are primal forces, beings of immense power that shape the world. When the Crematoru awakens, it’s a sign of great upheaval and change. That city your party has been using as a base for the last year? Well, the Crematoru just burned it to the ground, killing thousands. That shadow blocking out the sun? Varro has arrived. These monsters are shapers of events, changers of landscapes, meant to impact the world and serve as reminders of the grand scale of the universe.
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