Centipede, Giant Species in The Fourth Age of Tel | World Anvil

Centipede, Giant

A common threat to explorers of Tel, giant centipedes are much like their smaller kin - mutli-legged carnivorous arthropods covered in a tough exoskeleton that down prey with bites from their venomous mandibles.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

Giant centipedes can be foud in a variety of biomes, prefering to avoid direct sunlight.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

As the natural habit of these beasts tend to be devoid of light, they only possess vestigial eyes. Instead, they navigate their environment through the detection of vibration through their antennae, allowing them to hunt their prey in complete darkness.

Scientific Name
Megalochilopodus
Origin/Ancestry
Cave, Desert, Forest, Sea
Lifespan
15 years
Average Length
2 to 3 feet
Geographic Distribution


Cover image: by Lleij Schwartz