Giant spider

A gigantic spider, fangs as sharp as knives and as cunning as a fox.
Some of these beasts possess the ability to shoot strong webs at its enemies (or prey) and others posses a venomous bite that has different effects changing from spider to spider.
These beasts have been the cause of demise of the one or other unlucky adventurer.

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

The spiders lay eggs which hatch after a couple of weeks.

Growth Rate & Stages

These spiders grow very rapidly, turning from babies into adults in only a few days.

Ecology and Habitats

They can live almost anywhere, from deep caves to green forests to arctic wastelands.

Dietary Needs and Habits

These creatures only eat meat.

Additional Information

Social Structure

They often form a small community, living together in the same area.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

There are rumours that the dwarves harvest the silk from the webs these creatures produce in specialised farms in their mountain homes.

Lifespan

5 years

Average Height

4'/1.2 meters

Average Length

5'6"/1.7 meters

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

They are usually grey in colour but often have the colour of their surroundings, such as green in swamp areas and blue in snow covered wastelands.