Megalo-centipedes were a very rare species of monstrous centipede related to giant centipedes.[1][2]
Description[]
On average these insects grew to be around 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length,[1][2] over 4 feet (1.2 meters) longer than some giant centipedes.[1]
Behavior[]
Megalo-centipedes were more intelligent and cunning than their smaller cousins.[1]
Biology[]
These creatures had a very virulent,[2] acidic poison that was far more potent than that of smaller centipede species and liable to cause death.[1] Those who managed to overcome it would still suffer acidic burns on their skin.[1][2]
History[]
In 1368 DR, megalo-centipedes could occasionally be found in the sewers beneath Waterdeep.[3]
Ecology[]
A closer look at a megalo-centipede.
Megalo-centipedes did not cooperate with other members of their kind, living largely solitarily lives.[1]
Diet[]
Megalo-centipedes were a carnivorous species that preyed upon animals as large as deers. They were even known to attack and feast upon humans, goblins, and orcs.[1]
Habitats[]
These creatures were adaptable and could be found in a wide variety of terrains and climates.[1]
Megalo-centipedes were known to inhabit the hills of the Dalelands, Sembia, and Cormyr. As well as the Vast Swamp and Farsea Marshes of Cormyr.[4] They could also be found in the caverns of the Storm Horns and Thunder Peaks, as well as the Midwoods of Cormanthor.[5]
Beyond Faerun, these creatures could very rarely be found in Kara-Tur's temperate forests, as well as its tropical and subtropical mountains.[6] As well in the neighboring Hordelands's central steppe, the Raurin and Quoya Deserts,[7] and the land of Ra-Khati where they infested the ruins of Kuo Meilan.[8]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- Black Courser
- Video Games
- Secret of the Silver Blades
- Card Games
- AD&D Trading Cards
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 42. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), pp. 24–25. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Campaign Guide”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 63. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ James Butler, Elizabeth T. Danforth, Jean Rabe (September 1994). “Explorer's Manual”. In Karen S. Boomgarden ed. Elminster's Ecologies (TSR, Inc), pp. 20–21, 31. ISBN 1-5607-6917-3.
- ↑ James Butler, Elizabeth T. Danforth, Jean Rabe (September 1994). “Explorer's Manual”. In Karen S. Boomgarden ed. Elminster's Ecologies (TSR, Inc), pp. 10, 17. ISBN 1-5607-6917-3.
- ↑ Gary Gygax, David Cook, and François Marcela-Froideval (1985). Oriental Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 114. ISBN 0-8803-8099-3.
- ↑ David Cook (August 1990). “Volume II”. In Steve Winter ed. The Horde (TSR, Inc.), pp. 115, 125. ISBN 0-88038-868-4.
- ↑ Troy Denning (August 1990). Black Courser. (TSR, Inc.), p. 48. ISBN 0880388587.