Mantis, Giant

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Namelist None
Tags
Rank Veteran
Race Mantis, Giant
Cult rank None
Notes At three metres in length, the giant praying mantis is a quite formidable predator that feeds exclusively on creatures smaller than itself. It has two remarkable features: the elongated forelimbs that are used to catch and hold prey immobile, and its extremely long and flexible thorax which permits amazing limb dexterity whilst the body remains static. Also of note is the insect’s field of vision. Its massive compound eyes and neck articulation grant the mantis a wide field of vision through 300 degrees, making it difficult to creep up on from behind. Mantids are ambush hunters. The giant variety conceals itself in foliage and branches, remaining motionless for extremely long periods until suitable prey strays within range of its forelimbs. The insects can fly, doing so mainly at night to move between hunting locations, and some mantids have distinct territories that are heavily defended. During mating season females are known to kill and eat their mates once copulation is complete.
Creatorskarza
Stats
STR 2d6+6
CON 2d6+6
SIZ 2d6+12
DEX 2d6+18
INT 2d6+2
POW 1d6
CHA 0
D20Hit locationArmor
01 Right Rear Leg 3
02 Left Rear Leg 3
03-04 Metathorax 3
05 Mid Right Leg 3
06 Mid Left Leg 3
07-10 Prothorax 3
11-12 Right Wing 3
13-14 Left Wing 3
15-16 Right Forelimb 3
17-18 Left Forelimb 3
19-20 Head 3
Attributes
Movement 6 m (10 m flying)
Natural armor Yes

Non-random features

ListFeature
Ability ***Camouflaged*** Attempts to spot suffer a penalty to Perception of two difficulty grades.
Ability ***Flyer*** May substitute the Fly skill for Evade whilst fighting aloft. Only rolls Fly skill when attempting unusually difficult task
Ability ***Grappler*** Successful attack = Grapple + damage. Parried attack = Grip vs opponent limb or Pin Weapon on weapon. Uses brawn to resist victim breaking free. (Mythras Core 214-218)

Standard skills

Athletics STR+DEX+40 Brawn STR+SIZ+40 Endurance CON+CON+30
Evade DEX+DEX+30 Perception INT+POW+40 Stealth DEX+INT+40
Willpower POW+POW+40

Custom skills

Fly STR+DEX+30

Combat styles

Unseen Death ( Scything limbs, Bite)STR+DEX+40

Weapon options

1-handed weapons

Amount: 2
Forelimbs (1)
Mandibles (1)

2-handed weapons

Amount: 0

Ranged weapons

Amount: 0

Shields

Amount: 0

Custom weapons

Name Type Damage Size Reach Range SpecialFX Dam.
mod.		 Natural
weapon		 AP HP
Forelimbs 1h-melee 1d6 L VL - Grip Y Y 3 6 as limb
Mandibles 1h-melee 1d4 M M - Grip, Sunder Y Y 3 6 as head