Rock Beetle

Rock Beetles are huge burrowing insects which live in tunnels and caves, coming to the surface to feed, when food underground is scarce.  They can grow up to 12 feet in length, and are protected by a hard, black carapace.  Their 12" mandibles are incredibly powerful, and have evolved to cut through rock, which the beetle first weakens by squirting an acidic saliva.  Rock beetles are carnivorous scavengers, and can often be found under graveyards and in crypts, but may opportunistically attack smaller living creatures.

Rock BeetleAdultGrub
FREQUENCY:RareRare
NO. APPEARING:1
(+2-12 grubs if in nest)
2-12 (nest only)
ARMOR CLASS:2 (17) Carapace
7 (12)
MOVE:120' (40')30' (10')
HIT DICE:5HD (21HP)1HD
TREASURE TYPE:NoneNone
THAC014 [+5]18 [+1]
NO. OF ATTACKS:1x Bite (2D6) or Breath (Acid)1x Bite (1D6) or Breath (Acid)
SPECIAL ATTACKS:See BelowSee Below
SPECIAL DEFENSES:NilNil
MAGIC RESISTANCE:NoneNone
ALIGNMENT:NeutralNeutral
MORALE77
SIZE:Large 6-12 feet longNormal 3-6 feet long
SAVES:as per HDas per HD
Death1012
Wand1113
Paralysis1214
Breath1315
Spells1416
Special Rules:Rock Beetles have acidic saliva which they used to dissolve and weaken rock before they chew through it. Rock Beetles can spit their saliva for up to 3 feet, which for Grubs is their main form of defence. Upon contact with bare skin, 1D4 points of damage are taken each round until the acid is washed off. Leather armour delays the effect for 1 round, and metal armour delays the effect for 2 rounds but is destroyed in the process. Normal clothing offers no protection and is counted as 'bare skin'

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