Spitting spiders were a type of monstrous spider that could be found in the Realms.[2]
Description[]
Despite being very large, these spiders had surprisingly small bodies.[2]
Abilities[]
these spiders were capable of spraying a pale yellow poison from their fangs. They were also noted for their agility.[2]
Combat[]
After spraying the nearest target with poison a spitting spider would pounce upon and whack them with its front legs to further weaken the victim before its toxin took affect. When being used as a mount, they coordinated attacks with their riders.[2]
History[]
In the late 15th century DR, spitting spiders could be found in the Gnarlroot Caves beneath Sharandar.[3] Around that time they could also be found in the pit fights conducted by the Gray Wolf tribe in Vellosk.[1]
In the Year of the Ageless One, 1479 DR, an expedition of drow slavers from House Xorlarrin laid siege to a small farming town in Rothé Valley and employed many spiders in this effort, including spitting spiders.[1]
By 1493 DR, spitting spiders could be found in many parts of Undermountain.[4]
Ecology[]
Habitats[]
These creatures could be found in the Underdark of Toril. They were particularly known to be found in the Whispering Caverns.[1]
Relationships[]
Drow were sometimes known to use these creatures as mount.[2]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Ari Marmell, Anthony Pryor, Robert J. Schwalb, Greg A. Vaughan (May 2007). Drow of the Underdark. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 141–142. ISBN 978-0-7869-4151-3.
- ↑ Cryptic Studios (August 2013). Neverwinter: Fury of the Feywild. Perfect World Entertainment.
- ↑ Cryptic Studios (April 2019). Neverwinter: Undermountain. Perfect World Entertainment.
Connections[]
Magical spiders: Bloodsilk • Electric • Glass • Gaze • Goblin • Pet of Kalistes • Spellgaunt • Steeder
Planar spiders: Demonweb terror • Fire • Myrlochar • Phase • Shadow • Tomb • Vortex
Constructs: Arachnar • Bone spider • Jade spider • Retriever • Spiderwalker • Stone spider
Outsiders: Bebilith • Darkweaver • Greelox • Inferno spider • Red widow • Yochlol
Creations of Lolth: Abyssal widow • Chwidencha • Drider (Vampire) • Shunned
Humanoids: Aranea • Chitine • Choldrith • Ettercap • Werespider
Miscellaneous: Kitthix • Neogi • Rhylfang • Susurrus
Undead spiders: Wraith spider