Steeder

Steeder were a species of large spider found in theUnderdark.

Description
Steeders were giant spiders, sharing many physical characteristics of their smaller cousins. Their bodies were covered in a fine fur that varied in color. They had eight powerful legs and large mandibles.

Behaviour
Steeders were predatory and aggressive, even to one another. A steeder would instantly attempt to attack another steeder. Due to this, they are stabled in individual stalls and blinders are used when more than one steeder was used in a caravan or battle group. Steeders were capable of being trained to respond to both hand and verbal commands.

Society
Female steers were used in battle while the smaller males where used to transport cargo. Many temples of Laduguer included large stables used to care for and breed steeders.

Ecology
Female steers were both larger and stronger than males. The tolerated each other during mating, but afterwards the female devoured the male.