Monsters: Giant Beetles

Monsters: Giant Beetles

Now, the three giant beetles - the giant bombardier beetle, the giant fire beetle, and the stag beetle. Nothing extraordinary, but the fire beetles are very useful to adventurers for their glands that can be removed to provide illumination equivalent to a torch for 1d days.

Giant Bombardier Beetle [Monster Manual, page 284]

-112 points

Attribute Modifiers: IQ-9 [-180]; HT+1 [10].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: Will+7 [35]; Per+9 [45].

Advantages: DR 2 [10]; Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick, -50%) [5]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [4]; Sharp Teeth [1].

Acid Spray: Corrosion Attack 1d (Cone 5, +100%; Costs Fatigue, 1 FP, -5%; Increased 1/2D, 5x, +10%; Reduced Range, 1/10, -30%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [17].

Disadvantages: Bad Smell [-10]; Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Restricted Diet (Carnivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 3 [-30]; Wild Animal [-30].

Creature Type: Vermin.

Typical Stats

ST:	10	HP:	10	Speed:	5.25
DX:	10	Will:	8	Move:	5
IQ:	1	Per:	10
HT:	11	FP:	11	SM:	+0
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	2

Sharp Teeth (10): thrust 1d-3 cutting, Reach C.

Acid Spray (10): 1d corrosion, costs 1 FP, takes 5 seconds to recharge. Range 5/10, cone with a maximum width of 5 yards.

                Traits: Bad Smell; Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick); Horizontal; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Reduced Consumption 4 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Restricted Diet (Carnivore); Short Lifespan 3; Wild Animal.

Skills: Innate Attack (Breath)-10.

Creature Type: Vermin.

  

Giant Fire Beetle [Monster Manual, page 285]

-205 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST-4 [-40]; IQ-9 [-180].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM-2; Will+7 [35]; Per+9 [45].

Advantages: DR 1 [5]; Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick, -50%) [5]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Reduced Consumption 2 (Cast-Iron Stomach, -50%) [2]; Sharp Teeth [1].

Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Short Lifespan 3 [-30]; Wild Animal [-30].

Perks: Illumination [1].

Creature Type: Vermin.

Typical Stats

ST:	6	HP:	6	Speed:	5.25
DX:	10	Will:	8	Move:	5
IQ:	1	Per:	10
HT:	10	FP:	10	SM:	-2
Dodge:	8	Parry:	N/A	DR:	1

Sharp Teeth (10): thrust 1d-5 cutting (KYOS: 1d-7 cutting), Reach C.

                Traits: Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick); Horizontal; Illumination; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Reduced Consumption 2 (Cast-Iron Stomach); Short Lifespan 3; Wild Animal.

Creature Type: Vermin.

Giant Stag Beetle [Monster Manual, page 285]

-108 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST+6 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -10%) [30]; IQ-9 [-180]; HT+3 [30].

Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+1; Basic Speed +0.25 [5]; Basic Move -2 [-10]; Will+7 [35]; Per+9 [45].

Advantages: DR 4 [20]; Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick, -50%) [5]; Infravision [10]; Nictitating Membrane 1 [1]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Sharp Teeth [1].

Disadvantages: Cold-Blooded (50°) [-5]; Horizontal [-10]; No Fine Manipulators [-30]; Restricted Diet (Herbivore) [-10]; Short Lifespan 3 [-30]; Wild Animal [-30].

Creature Type: Vermin.

Knowing Your Own Strength [-98] Replace ST+6 (No Fine Manipulators, -40%; Size Modifier, -10%) [30] with ST+6 [60]

Typical Stats

ST:	16	HP:	16	Speed:	6
DX:	10	Will:	8	Move:	4
IQ:	1	Per:	10
HT:	13	FP:	13	SM:	+1
Dodge:	9	Parry:	N/A	DR:	4

Sharp Teeth (12): thrust 1d+1 cutting (KYOS: 2d+1 cutting), Reach C.

                Traits: Cold-Blooded (50°); Extra Legs (Six Legs; Cannot Kick); Horizontal; Infravision; Nictitating Membrane 1; No Fine Manipulators; Peripheral Vision; Restricted Diet (Herbivore); Short Lifespan 3; Wild Animal.

Skills: Brawling-12.

Creature Type: Vermin.