Size:
Type:
± Vermin
Form:
Temper:
# App:
± Wild 1-2, Lair 1
Lair:
Diet:
Combat Dice:
± 0
Hit Points:
± 0
Attack Rank:
± 0
Passive Defense:
± 0
Active Defense:
Damage Reduction:
± 0
Role:
Ground:
± 40'
Climb/Arboreal:
Flight:
± 120'
Swim:
Benthic:
Burrow:
Ethereal:
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
Offense
2 forelegs (1d8)
Circumstance: Combat
Offense
1 bite (1d12)
Circumstance: Combat
Special
Camouflage
Possesses a chameleon-like ability to change its exoskeleton color to blend in with its surroundings. Locating one that is hiding (from a distance) requires a roll of 1 on 1d6.
Special
Surprise
A hunting praying mantis will surprise on 1-5 of 1d6.
Special
Flight
Can fly for brief periods, covering 120 feet in a hop, but will only do so to flee or cross rough terrain.
Environments
any
A well-camouflaged creature that waits motionless for hours
A Giant Praying Mantis is a well-camouflaged creature, moves very slowly, and waits motionless for hours. It feeds on anything smaller than itself. It possesses a chameleon-like ability to change its exoskeleton color to blend in with its surroundings. Typically, a hunting praying mantis will surprise on 1-5 of 1d6; locating one that is hiding (from a distance) requires a roll of 1 on 1d6. It can fly for brief periods, covering 120 feet in a hop, but will only do so to flee or cross rough terrain.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
Actions/Abilities/Traits: Basic Fantasy
A well-camouflaged creature that waits motionless for hours
A Giant Praying Mantis is a well-camouflaged creature, moves very slowly, and waits motionless for hours. It feeds on anything smaller than itself. It possesses a chameleon-like ability to change its exoskeleton color to blend in with its surroundings. Typically, a hunting praying mantis will surprise on 1-5 of 1d6; locating one that is hiding (from a distance) requires a roll of 1 on 1d6. It can fly for brief periods, covering 120 feet in a hop, but will only do so to flee or cross rough terrain.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus