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| − | '''Giant crayfish''' are intimidating lake creatures found along the wetland and sodden areas adjacent to freshwater lakes and tropical nyanza. They dig holes in hard clay, preferring to rest in places 50 ft. deep. They hunt in drowned land deep enough to remain submerged. They can be seen from the wake they cause as their backs move beneath the water. They also dwell in drowned swamps. They're largely scavenging creatures, but if disturbed they've been known to attack. | + | '''Giant crayfish''' are intimidating lake creatures found along the wetland and sodden areas adjacent to freshwater lakes and tropical nyanza. They dig holes in hard clay, preferring to rest in places 50 ft. deep. They hunt in drowned land deep enough to remain submerged. They can be seen from the wake they cause as their backs move beneath the water. They also dwell in drowned swamps. They're largely scavenging creatures, but if disturbed they've been known to [[Attacking in Combat|attack]]. |
[[File:Giant Crayfish.jpg|left|280px]] | [[File:Giant Crayfish.jpg|left|280px]] | ||
| − | If provoked, giant crayfish have been known to attack small surface boats, '''capsizing''' or swamping water over the gunnels, attacking with one claw before sinking below the surface. Villagers are careful to attack these crayfish from firm ground; success produces a great deal of food — though giant crayfish rarely approach close to a bank. | + | If provoked, giant crayfish have been known to attack small surface boats, '''capsizing''' or swamping water over the gunnels, attacking with one claw before sinking below the surface. Villagers are careful to attack these crayfish from firm ground; success produces a great deal of food — though giant crayfish rarely approach close to a bank. The meat from a giant crayfish is edible and can, if preserved and transported to a market, be sold for a good price. |
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
When attacking out of the water, crayfish '''surprise 1-3 out of 6'''. From the water, they can attack with only one claw; but if their legs find firm purchase on the bottom, they will attack with both. They always attack the same target when fighting with both claws. | When attacking out of the water, crayfish '''surprise 1-3 out of 6'''. From the water, they can attack with only one claw; but if their legs find firm purchase on the bottom, they will attack with both. They always attack the same target when fighting with both claws. | ||
| − | The '''claws will seize a creature''' if the crayfish succeeds in [[Stun Lock|stunning]] it; the claws will close in a vise-like grip. This causes 1-4 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per round; to get free, the victim must have a [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] of at least 18/30 or the crayfish must be killed. | + | The '''claws will seize a creature''' if the crayfish succeeds in [[Stun Lock|stunning]] it; the claws will close in a vise-like grip. This causes 1-4 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] per round; to get free, the victim must have a [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] of at least 18/30 or the crayfish must be killed. Once the crayfish has a victim, it will back into the water as soon as possible, in order to drown its victim — storing it underwater until it is ready to be eaten. |
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Revision as of 23:31, 4 October 2021
| Species | mollusk |
| No. Appearing | 1–4 |
| Behaviour | solitary |
| Range | profundal, wetland |
| Size | 8 ft. long |
| Weight | 1,300 lbs. |
| Intelligence | 0 |
| Armour Class | 4 |
| Hit Dice | 4+4 |
| Action Points | 4 |
| Max. Stride | {{{stride}}} |
| THAC0 | 18 |
| Hp/Die | d12 |
| Attack Forms | claw/claw |
| Damage | 2–12/2–12 |
| Special Attacks | capsizing claw, surprise on a 1-3 |
Giant crayfish are intimidating lake creatures found along the wetland and sodden areas adjacent to freshwater lakes and tropical nyanza. They dig holes in hard clay, preferring to rest in places 50 ft. deep. They hunt in drowned land deep enough to remain submerged. They can be seen from the wake they cause as their backs move beneath the water. They also dwell in drowned swamps. They're largely scavenging creatures, but if disturbed they've been known to attack.
If provoked, giant crayfish have been known to attack small surface boats, capsizing or swamping water over the gunnels, attacking with one claw before sinking below the surface. Villagers are careful to attack these crayfish from firm ground; success produces a great deal of food — though giant crayfish rarely approach close to a bank. The meat from a giant crayfish is edible and can, if preserved and transported to a market, be sold for a good price.
Advantages
When attacking out of the water, crayfish surprise 1-3 out of 6. From the water, they can attack with only one claw; but if their legs find firm purchase on the bottom, they will attack with both. They always attack the same target when fighting with both claws.
The claws will seize a creature if the crayfish succeeds in stunning it; the claws will close in a vise-like grip. This causes 1-4 damage per round; to get free, the victim must have a strength of at least 18/30 or the crayfish must be killed. Once the crayfish has a victim, it will back into the water as soon as possible, in order to drown its victim — storing it underwater until it is ready to be eaten.
See Bestiary
