Epic Encounters: Cave of the Manticore

A Complete, Cinematic 5E Boss Encounter for D&D, Pathfinder, and All Fantasy TTRPGs

Product Overview

Bring a deadly apex predator straight to your table with Epic Encounters: Cave of the Manticore, a complete plug-and-play encounter for Dungeons & Dragons 5E and other fantasy tabletop RPGs. Created by Steamforged Games—well-known for their high-quality miniatures and immersive encounter design—this boxed set provides everything you need to run a dramatic, high-impact boss fight without hours of preparation.

Inside the cave lurks a vicious, territorial manticore waiting to strike intruders from the shadows. With its barbed tail, predatory instincts, and cavernous lair filled with environmental hazards, this encounter challenges your group with tactical positioning, escalating danger, and cinematic combat moments. Perfect for new and experienced Game Masters, this set fits seamlessly into wilderness campaigns, monster-hunting quests, desert adventures, or any storyline that needs a fierce and memorable mid- to high-level threat.

Key Features

Highly Detailed Manticore Miniature

• Unpainted and pre-primed for easy hobby painting
• Sculpted with dynamic wings, powerful musculature, and a spiked tail poised to strike
• Large enough to stand out as an imposing battlefield centerpiece
• Ideal for boss fights, ambush scenes, or recurring predator encounters

Complete 5E-Compatible Encounter

• Includes a fully written encounter booklet with tactics, lore, and scaling guidance
• Introduces multi-step combat with thematic hazards and shifting momentum
• Integrates seamlessly into existing campaigns with versatile story hooks
• Designed for fast preparation and high-table impact

Immersive Cave Battlemap

• Full-color, double-sided, foldable battlemap featuring rocky caverns and natural choke points
• Dry-erase compatible surface for marking hazards and abilities
• Encourages smart movement, teamwork, and area control
• Ideal for both melee-heavy and spellcasting parties

What’s in the Box

• 1 dynamic Manticore miniature
• 1 double-sided, full-color cave battlemap
• 1 encounter guide (approx. 40 pages) with tactics, challenges, and lore
• Environmental effects, terrain details, and optional story expansions

(Note: Map size and page count may vary slightly.)

Compatible With Any Fantasy RPG

• Fully compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5E
• Also suitable for Pathfinder and other d20-based systems
• Easy to adapt into wilderness, mountain, or desert-themed campaigns

Why GMs Choose This Set

Cave of the Manticore offers a complete, professional-quality encounter that saves preparation time while delivering a cinematic, dangerous monster fight your players won’t forget. With detailed guidance, atmospheric terrain, and a striking miniature, the encounter feels polished right out of the box—ideal for both quick-session planning and campaign-level storytelling.

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Unleash the Manticore

Challenge your group with a ferocious predator lurking deep within its cavernous domain. Bring dangerous terrain, intelligent monster tactics, and a fully realized location together to create a thrilling battle your players will talk about long after the session ends.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this set compatible with Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition?
Yes. All encounter materials and stat blocks are fully compatible with D&D 5E.

Is the miniature pre-painted?
No. The Manticore miniature comes unpainted but pre-primed for easy painting.

Do I need any other Epic Encounters sets to use this?
No. This is a complete, standalone encounter. You can combine it with other sets for a larger story, but it is not required.

What party level is recommended?
This encounter is ideal for mid-level parties. The guide includes clear instructions for scaling difficulty up or down.

What are the map dimensions?
The battlemap is provided folded for compact storage and unfolds into a full tactical play surface.

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