World of Ere: Monsters: Spider

Monster -- Spider

"Let me say this straight out -- I don't trust 'em. I've run intta too many eight legged freaks out there that tried to make a meal out of me to let me be convinced that these things is just big, bugeyed ponies. But let's be clear on this; I'm not scared of spiders. What I am scared of is any man bent enough to go wading intta a fight with one of those Inferno spawned things."

Riding Spider
Specially bred for docility and the ability to take commands, these giant spiders are a favorite of explorers in hard to access areas such as badlands, mountains and glaciers. Riding spiders are known to become highly affectionate and loyal toward their riders after only a few months of bonding.

Riding Spider

Level 2 Skirmisher

Large natural beast (mount, spider)

XP 125

Initiative +5 Senses Perception +3; low-light vision

HP 41; Bloodied 20
AC 16; Fortitude 15, Reflex 14, Will 14
Resist poison 5
Speed 8 squares, climb 4 (spider climb)

Bite (basic melee, standard; at-will) - Poison
+7 vs. AC; 1d6+4 poison damage.

Web Spray (ranged, standard; encounter)
Range 5; +5 vs. Reflex; the target is immobilized until the end of riding spider’s next turn..

Eight Legged Scurry (while mounted by a friendly creature of 2nd level or higher; at-will) - Mount
When charging, a riding spider can move through the square of a Medium or smaller character as if that square was unoccupied. If it does so, it takes no opportunity attacks form that creature.

Alignment Unaligned
Skills Athletics +10
Str 17 (+4) Dex 14 (+3) Wis 14 (+3)
Con 17 (+4) Int 3 (-2) Cha 3 (-2)

Battle Spider
Battle spiders are more robust and aggressive breed of riding spider favored by bandits and mercenaries. Unlike their more docile cousins, battle spiders never bond with their riders and are notoriously hard to break. Highwaymen are known to dye their spiders’ chitin with designs and personal insignia.

Battle Spider

Level 8 Skirmisher

Large natural beast (mount, spider)

XP 350

Initiative +10 Senses Perception +7; lowlight vision

HP 89; Bloodied 44
AC 22; Fortitude 21, Reflex 20, Will 20
Resist poison 5
Speed 8 squares, climb 4 (spider climb)

Bite (basic melee, standard; at-will) - Poison
+13 vs. AC; 1d8+5 poison damage.

Inject Venom (melee, standard; at-will) - Poison
+13 vs. AC; 1d8+5 poison damage and 5 ongoing poison damage (save ends).

Web Spray (ranged, standard; encounter)
Range 5; +11 vs. Reflex; the target is immobilized (save ends).

Eight Legged Scrurry (while mounted by a friendly creature of 8th level or higher; at-will) - Mount
When charging, a battle spider can move through the square of a Medium or smaller character as if that square was unoccupied. If it does so, it takes no opportunity attacks form that creature.

Alignment Unaligned
Skills Athletics +18
Str 20 (+9) Dex 18 (+8) Wis 16 (+7)
Con 17 (+7) Int 3 (+0) Cha 3 (+2)