Lost Company Press
Giant bees are colossal versions of their tiny brethren. Their hum resonates like the buzz of a dozen chainsaws; their stingers ooze with a lustrous venom.Giant bees construct massive hives in secluded areas, often in cliff faces or high in ancient trees. Each bee has a role, from workers collecting nectar from flowers to the deadly warriors who guard the hive and its precious honey.
Motive: Protecting the hive, collecting resources
Environment: Forests, meadows, and other areas rich in flora (Forest)
Health: 9
Damage: 3 points
Armor: 2
Movement: Immediate when flying; Short when crawling
Modifications: Perception and Stealth as level 4 due to sensory and evasive capabilities; Attacks as level 4 when protecting the hive
Combat:Giant bees attack with their stingers, inflicting venom that causes paralysis. A victim hit by a stinger must succeed at a Might defense roll to avoid being paralyzed for one minute. While paralyzed, they can't move, speak, or take any physical action. The bees work together in combat, using their numbers to flank and harry opponents. Working in tandem, they can carry away prey much larger than themselves back to their hive.
Interactions:Giant bees can communicate through complex dances and emit pheromones to signal danger or call for reinforcements. They have limited understanding of external communication but may respond to simple gestures or offerings of sweet food.
Uses: A rare type of golden honey can be harvested from their hives, said to hold potent healiing properties. Brave or foolhardy travelers might attempt to harvest it, risking the wrath of the hive.
Loot: Giant bee honey, paralyzing venom (usable for coating weapons or as a trap component), wax for crafting and making candles
GM Intrusion: As a character swats away one bee, they don't notice its silent signal to the rest of the hive. Suddenly, a swarm of bees descends on the party from a previously unnoticed part of the environment.