Centipede
Centipedes are venomous worm-like arachnids withs a lot of legs. A tiny beast.
| HD: 0 | Armor: none |
| Hit it: normal | Dodge it: easy |
| Move: normal, climb normal |
It can detect nearby movement and walk on any surface, even upside down. It can’t see well.
Attacks (1/round)
Bite. The centipede makes a melee attack. On a hit, the target must save against poison or be poisoned and take 1 point of Strength damage.
Centipede Swarm
| HD: 0 +3D4HP | Armor: none |
| Hit it: easy | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: normal, climb normal |
It can detect nearby movement and walk on any surface, even upside down.. It can’t see well.
In a swarm, creatures are immune to being grappled or attacked by single target spells, and resist mind and weapon damage. However, they take double damage from area of effect attacks.
Attacks (1/round)
Bites. To dodge a swarm’s attack, the roll has to beat 10 + the swarm’s HP. On a hit, the target takes 1 damage and must save or be poisoned.
Centipede Venom. In Wound: Save or be poisoned, save again each day to cure. Lose 1D4 points of Fortitude.
Giant Centipede
| HD: 1 | Armor: as leather |
| Hit it: normal | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: normal, climb normal |
It can detect nearby movement and walk on any surface, even upside down.. It can’t see well.
Bite. The centipede makes a melee attack (1D4). On a hit, the target must save or be poisoned with centipede venom (see above).
Random Encounter
- Monster: 1D4 centipede swarms or 1D8 giant centipedes.
- Lair: A narrow, damp crack in the ground.
OR
Omen: The sound of overturned earth. - Spoor: Paralyzed body, a centipede crawling out of its mouth.
- Tracks: Dampness.
- Trace: A single centipede (or giant centipede).
- Trace: A dead rodent.
Salvaging the body
Centipedes are a delicacy in certain circles; you need as many giant centipedes as there are players to make a day’s ration. Collecting their venom is also a possibility.
D6 Symbolism
In local cultures this beast is a symbol of …
- Death
- Circle of life
- Nightmares
- Medicine
- Earth
- Taboo
Credits
Nature’s own aberration. I made them appropriately deadly with their venom. I thought it was interesting to have a monster that doesn’t attack your HP. — SaltyGoo* </span>