Korean Bestiary 5E (2014)

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A 5E Supplement of Myth and Folklore

Korean folklore about mythical beings is more than a list of fantastical creatures—it’s a window into the values and worldview of the Korean people. Shamanism and Confucianism run through it, and its stories are woven into everyday life.
A hallmark of this tradition is that most spirits aren’t born good or evil. Their nature is shaped by how they lived—or died. That idea reflects deeply rooted Korean notions of justice and karma: unresolved wrongs or neglected duties can twist a soul into a vengeful ghost.

We’ve tried to recreate every creature faithfully, and our artist Julia, with great care and love, has illustrated each monster exactly as we imagine them. All these pieces should help you craft an engaging campaign or a memorable encounter.

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Key Features

- 40+ Unique Monsters & Spirits: Encounter a massive variety of mythical beings, including the boat-swallowing Tanjueo, the mind-bending Odoksini, and the majestic Cheonma.
- Ready-to-Play 5E Mechanics: Every creature comes complete with detailed descriptions, 5E-compatible abilities, and full stat blocks.
- Optimized for Mid-Tier Play: The encounters are perfectly balanced for a party of two to three heroes between levels 7 and 10.
- Adventure Hooks Included: Drop these legends straight into your campaign with built-in adventure hooks and strategic GM recommendations for each monster.
- Legendary Magical Items: Reward your players with unique artifacts drawn straight from folklore, such as the wish-granting Yeouiju (Dragon Pearl) or the evil-repelling Gyeonggwiseok stone.
- Stunning Visuals: Bring your encounters to life with gorgeous, full-color art for every entry by Julia.

RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

All creatures are built for Dungeons & Dragons 5E and play best with a party of two or three heroes, levels 5—10. To get the most out of the bestiary—especially the spells, abilities, and stat blocks—players will need access to the core 5E rulebooks: Player’s Handbook 2014 or 2024 (PHB), Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG), Monster Manual (MM), and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything (XGE).

Full Creatures List

Baekbal Noin — A ghost resembling a gray-haired elder; his appearance foretells the death of a settlement’s chief.
Baekdu Yacha — A fierce, flying man-eater. Its body is covered in long hair. It carries a roughly one-meter-long offspring on its back.
Beomeo — A heavenly fish with a golden body, often depicted amid five-colored skies.
Bingui — A possessing spirit that inhabits a human body.
Bulgasari — A creature born from a grain of rice that grows into a giant by devouring metal.
Cheonma — A wingless, flying white horse that carries the souls of the dead to the heavens.
Chihaguk Daejeon — A nine-headed terror from the Underworld that frightens villagers and abducts women.
Choin —The Birdman slips into villages, loves fire, and stays close to it.
Chwiak — The stinky monster
Daein — A giant speaking an unknown tongue.
Daesa — A man-eating serpent that can speak and briefly assume human form.
Duoksini — A spirit that appears as a child. It can crush a person, shattering the skull of anyone it dislikes.
Gangcheori — Dragon that can call down poisonous rain; causes the flesh of humans and animals to rot.
Gapsan Goe — A monster that descends from the mountains during a solar eclipse.
Geumhyeoreo — Schooling fish with razor-sharp teeth and a ravenous appetite.
Geuseunsae — A ghost of one who died in agony, appearing at night.
Girin — A mythic herald of peace, happiness, prosperity, and the birth of great people.
Golsaengchung — A parasitic worm that lives in the human bone marrow.
Gureongdeongdeong Sinseonbi — A scholarly serpent with arms who can take human form.
Gweogong — A colossal centipede that can easily kill an adventurer.
Gwisomok — A massive tree inhabited by spirits and ghosts that glow faintly at night.
Gwisusan — A gigantic turtle bearing a mountain on its shell
Heukho — The Black Tiger eats lone, unarmed travelers.
Heungmu — A poisonous black fog; prolonged inhalation is fatal.
Homunjo — A man-eating bird so large it can swallow a person whole.
Ilchon Bopsa — A rat over ten thousand years old, possessed of powerful magic.
Imugi — A serpent that failed to become a true dragon.
Ino — Water-dwelling beings with yellowish, prominent eyes, pronounced ears, a yellow beard, and black hair.
Jangjokchung — Subterranean insects that instantly relocate when discovered. Said to guard hidden treasures.
Jangsanbeom — A tiger-sized monster with round yellow eyes that glow in the dark.
Jigwi — Ghost of Desire, born from a man's consuming passion for a woman.
Maegu — A thousand-year fox capable of taking human form.
Mokgwang — A pond- and waterfall-dwelling creature resembling a monkey.
Myodusa — A serpent with a cat-like head and gleaming scales.
Odoksini — A dangerous spirit that haunts forests, narrow paths, and mountains.
Palcheokkwi — Long-legged and tree-trunk strong. It strides with wide steps and mutters to itself with a “pho-pho-pho-pho” sound.
Pulgae — A ferocious hound; it can swallow the sun or moon for a short time, causing an eclipse.
Sigingyeon — The man-eating dogs ambush lone travelers, drag them into the forest, and devour them.
Sino — A red crow that dwells in the heavens, descending to deliver messages.
Tanjueo — A huge fish capable of swallowing a boat with its passengers.
Wegakkwi — A one-legged ghost in a traditional straw hat. Wherever it appears, people begin to fall ill.