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| + | '''Giant centipedes''' are venomous creatures found underground and throughout populated areas, living primarily on refuse or animals associated with humanoid cities and lairs. Unlike their smaller cousins, giant centipedes may be a mixture of colours, from black to silver as well as bright red, due to the amount of chitin in their plating. They are a persistent menace throughout the known world. Their venom is sufficient to kill pets, unhealthy domestic animals, and even children. | ||
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| + | A potential victim receives a +4 bonus to their [[Saving Throws|saving throw]] when bitten; if the saving throw fails, the venom deals 6 damage over 18 rounds, beginning with 1 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] on the third round after the bite, then an additional 1 point every three rounds thereafter until the full amount is taken. Because of this, giant centipedes are most dangerous in groups | ||
| − | + | They are found most commonly in wet bottomlands, in confined subterranean spaces such as sewers, secret passages or chimneys, all of which they can navigate easily. In such locations, especially in darkness, 3 to 5 centipedes may attack simultaneously. More commonly, they are scattered throughout a dungeon and encountered individually. Still, for a strong party, giant centipedes present little more than a nuisance. | |
| − | + | == Whisperbane == | |
| − | + | The giant centipede's venom dries quickly and cannot be reconstituted, but if a centipede can be stunned without killing it, or otherwise captured alive, the centipede's venom sacs can be carefully milked in order to make the [[Prepare Insinuative Poisons (sage ability)|insinuative poison]], '''whisperbane'''. Very dangerous when applied to the end of a small point upon a weapon such as a [[Dagger (weapon)|dagger]] or a [[Spear (weapon)|spear]], a hit can deliver a 5-15 additional damage in a single thrust, as well as a small chance of causing necrotic damage. The sacs of 30 centipedes must be milked in order to make one dose, however, making this a somewhat rare form of poison. | |
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See [[Bestiary]] | See [[Bestiary]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 12 April 2026
| Species | insect (chilopoda gargantua) |
| No. Appearing | 2–24 |
| Behaviour | solitary |
| Range | subterranean |
| Size | 15 in. long |
| Weight | 10 oz. |
| Intelligence | 0 |
| Armour Class | 9 |
| Hit Dice | 1 |
| Action Points | 3 |
| Max. Stride | 3 |
| THAC0 | 20 |
| Hp/Die | d2 |
| Attack Forms | 1: pincers |
| Damage | pincers (1 damage) |
| Special Attacks | venom |
Giant centipedes are venomous creatures found underground and throughout populated areas, living primarily on refuse or animals associated with humanoid cities and lairs. Unlike their smaller cousins, giant centipedes may be a mixture of colours, from black to silver as well as bright red, due to the amount of chitin in their plating. They are a persistent menace throughout the known world. Their venom is sufficient to kill pets, unhealthy domestic animals, and even children.
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A potential victim receives a +4 bonus to their saving throw when bitten; if the saving throw fails, the venom deals 6 damage over 18 rounds, beginning with 1 damage on the third round after the bite, then an additional 1 point every three rounds thereafter until the full amount is taken. Because of this, giant centipedes are most dangerous in groups
They are found most commonly in wet bottomlands, in confined subterranean spaces such as sewers, secret passages or chimneys, all of which they can navigate easily. In such locations, especially in darkness, 3 to 5 centipedes may attack simultaneously. More commonly, they are scattered throughout a dungeon and encountered individually. Still, for a strong party, giant centipedes present little more than a nuisance.
Whisperbane
The giant centipede's venom dries quickly and cannot be reconstituted, but if a centipede can be stunned without killing it, or otherwise captured alive, the centipede's venom sacs can be carefully milked in order to make the insinuative poison, whisperbane. Very dangerous when applied to the end of a small point upon a weapon such as a dagger or a spear, a hit can deliver a 5-15 additional damage in a single thrust, as well as a small chance of causing necrotic damage. The sacs of 30 centipedes must be milked in order to make one dose, however, making this a somewhat rare form of poison.
See Bestiary
