Monstrous centipede

Monstrous centipedes were venomous, subterranean arthropods of giant size.

Description
Monstrous centipedes ranged from halfling-size to as big as the largest dragons.

Behavior
Monstrous centipedes were adept at climbing nearly any surface with their many legs. These giant centipedes would attack anything that might be food.

Combat
When attacking, a monstrous centipede used its jaws. When it bit, it injected a poison that reduced a prey's mobility.

History
In the late 14 century DR, giant centipedes were sold as fish bait at Skully's Bar and Bait in the city of Ravens Bluff.

Habitats
Monstrous centipedes were typically found deep underground.

On the surface they were known to infest the fens, moors, and deciduous forests of the Moonshae Isles. They were also known to infest the Vast Swamp between Cormyr and Sembia, as well as the sewers of Waterdeep.

They were known to frequently be found in the steppes of the Hordelands, as well as its forests Ama Basin, Hagga Shan, and Shalhoond. They were also a common occurrence in its deserts, the Raurin and Quoya.

Relationships
Evil spellcasters often summoned fiendish monstrous centipedes from the Lower Planes to fight for them.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Dungeon #30: "…And a Dozen Eggs"
 * Ruins of Zhentil Keep