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Dart Spider

Named for its fast reflexes, the Dart Spider is a medium sized poisonous spider native to the forests of Nomura. They make their home in dark, quiet spaces.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The dart spider has eight legs, eight eyes, and a hairy, lightly armored body.

Biological Traits

Females are generally larger and wider than males,

Ecology and Habitats

Found in dark, cold, rarely disturbed spaces.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The dart spider generally hibernates in its home until it feels the vibrations of an approaching food source. It will dart out of its home to bite its prey, injecting a poison which will slowly drain its victim's strength and health. The spider will then return to its hiding space to await the poison's effects before devouring its prey. These spiders eat creatures much larger than themselves, hibernating between meals to conserve energy and aid in digestion.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

The forests of Nomura
Scientific Name
Arbatrax rapox
Lifespan
40 years
Average Length
35mm (1.5in) to 45mm (1.8in)


Cover image: Nature Forest Trees by jplenio

Dart Spider


Name
Dart Spider
Classification
Commoner
Tags
commoner,spider
Attack__damage
Poison Bite / 2 Physical Damage
Hit_points
2
Special_qualities
lives in dark undisturbed places
Description
The dart spider generally hibernates in its home until it feels the vibrations of an approaching food source. It will dart out of its home to bite its prey, injecting a poison which will slowly drain its victim's strength and health. The spider will then return to its hiding space to await the poison's effects before devouring its prey. These spiders eat creatures much larger than themselves, hibernating between meals to conserve energy and aid in digestion.
Instinctual_motivation
Food and Survival, only attacks if it can ambush, otherwise will run away or hide if able.
Other_moves
Poison. (Passive). Those poisoned by the Dart Spider's bite take +1 damage each time they roll a 5 or less on a d20.

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