#Lore24 Crawling Doom #Creature24 Shade Spiders

 When you see the webs is already to late.  When they start to move your already dead.

-- Addick Draster retired tomb hunter

Shade spiders are ambush predators, preferring dark ruins and forest caves.  Their webs are nearly invisible in shadow and stronger than steel.  Thier venom a powerful paralytic, they prefer live meals.  

Armor 4(15)

HD 3d8

Int 9

Move 14(35) on any surface

ToHit 16(+4)

Atx 1x 2d6 save vs paralysis.

Random tactics

1 Stealthy Ambush: Shade spiders patiently wait in the shadows, camouflaged by their nearly invisible webs, until unsuspecting prey ventures close enough. They remain perfectly still until the opportune moment to strike, relying on their superior camouflage and patience to secure a meal.

2. Sensory Triggers: Shade spiders are sensitive to vibrations and disturbances in their surroundings. They strategically position themselves near high-traffic areas or prey habitats, using their keen senses to detect the slightest movement or sound that signals potential prey nearby.

3. Silk Snares: Employing their exceptionally strong silk, shade spiders construct intricate webs that span across paths frequented by prey. These webs are strategically positioned to intersect with common prey routes, ensuring that any creature that inadvertently stumbles into the trap becomes entangled and immobilized.

4. Subtle Lures: Some shade spiders possess specialized adaptations that allow them to emit pheromones or mimic the distress signals of injured prey. By luring curious or compassionate creatures closer, they increase the likelihood of successful ambushes and capture.

5. Cooperative Hunting: In certain circumstances, shade spiders may collaborate with others of their kind to secure larger prey or defend territory. By coordinating their ambush tactics and strategically positioning themselves, they can overwhelm larger or more formidable prey through sheer numbers and cooperation.

6. Strategic Retreat: Despite their formidable hunting prowess, shade spiders are not above strategic retreat when faced with overwhelming odds or unfavorable conditions. If a hunt goes awry or prey proves too challenging to capture, they may retreat to the safety of their lair to await more opportune circumstances.