Sword Beetles «Parn»

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Creature Metadata

Reported By
James M. Ward and Gary Jaquet
Source
1st Edition
Role
Monster
Base Stock
Common Black Beetle
MCC Stat Block
Parn 'Sword Beetles' (1d8 (4)): Init +4; atk 2 x antennae melee +8 (1d8+6) and 2 x spikes melee +8 (1d5+6); AC 14; HD 7D7 hp 28 each; MV 20' or Fly 60' ; 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will -3
Mutations
(P) Spines

Combat & Physical Stats

Number Appearing
1d8
Morale
13
Hit Dice
HD 7D7
Armor
4 (AC 14)
Size
Large 3 Meters
Movement
MV 20' or Fly 60'
Attack
2 x Antennae melee +8 (1d8+6)
2 x Spikes melee +8 (1d5+6)

Ability Scores

MS:
3
PS:
24
IN:
5
DX:
11
CH:
2
CN:
15

Ecology & Logistics

Frequency
Rare
Organization
Solitary or Mated Pair (once per year)
Activity Cycle
Any
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Temperate / Subtropical Hills
Tech Level
0 - 0
Artifacts
None

Description (Initial Observations): The parn or "sword beetle" is one of the deadliest predators of Gamma Terra. It's 3 meters long, with a hard carapace covered with sharp spines. It's spindly limbs are also spiny, but the parn earns its name from its long antennae, which are each tipped with two sword-like blades that it wields with frightening skill.

Behavior & Society

Reactions
No known interactions
Behavior
The Parn may attack one per turn with each antenna. The antenna each have 10 hit points each, in addition to their normal hit points. Players may target the antenna separately prior to rolling to hit. They have the same armor as the parn itself.
Repair & Healing
Behavior not recorded
Society
Parn tend to be solitary creatures. They mate only once per year, and the female lays her eggs in a buried nest before abandoning them to their fate. Most young parn don't survive the first few months of life. Those that do grow to maturity within a year.

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