Lost Company Press
This oversized insect, resembling a fearsome mix between a rhinoceros beetle and a bombardier beetle, can grow up to the size of a small car. Its shimmering exoskeleton reflects the sunlight in a dazzling display of colors. TheGiant Bombardier Beetle is named for its ability to spray a boiling chemical concoction from its abdomen with terrifying accuracy, which it uses to deter predators and to hunt.
Motive: Defense of territory and hunting for sustenance
Environment: Forests, caves, or other secluded areas rich in vegetation (Forest)
Health: 9
Damage: 3 points
Armor: 2
Movement: Short
Modifications: Attacks with chemical spray as level 5
Combat: AGiant Bombardier Beetle sprays a scalding chemical mist once every two rounds, causing 5 points of damage to all within immediate range. Victims hit by the spray must make a Speed defense roll to avoid being blinded for one round. Additionally, the beetle has strong mandibles that deal 5 points of damage and can clamp down on opponents, requiring a Might-based task to escape.
Interactions: Not naturally aggressive unless threatened or hungry, the Giant Bombardier Beetle tries to avoid conflict but willdefend its territory fiercely if provoked.
Uses: Could be used by a local alchemist seeking its chemical secretions, or it's terrorizing a nearby settlement by disturbing their peace.
Loot: Chemical glands (if extracted properly) can be used as components for potent alchemical concoctions.. Beetle shell fragments can be fashioned into resilient armor pieces.
GM Intrusion: As a PC strikes the beetle, it triggers a defense mechanism, causing the beetle's glands to rupture, releasing a large cloud of toxic fumes that envelops the combat area, creating a hazard for both the creature and players.