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|Subtype_of_Creature= Arachnid | |Subtype_of_Creature= Arachnid | ||
|Author= [[PCs:Balanvrast Soar|Balanvrast Soar]], forum name - [[User:Gumble Tinkertumble|Gumble Tinkertumble]] | |Author= [[PCs:Balanvrast Soar|Balanvrast Soar]], forum name - [[User:Gumble Tinkertumble|Gumble Tinkertumble]] | ||
|Image= | |Image= BulletSpider.jpg | ||
|Most_Compatible_Fylgia= | |Most_Compatible_Fylgia= Giant Spider | ||
|Most_Compatible_Notes= | |Most_Compatible_Notes= It's a giant spider! | ||
|Least_Compatible_Fylgia= | |Least_Compatible_Fylgia= Dire Rat | ||
|Least_Compatible_Notes= | |Least_Compatible_Notes= Although giant spiders will eat pretty much anything that moves, they often feed on rats which infest their domains. | ||
|Introduction= | |Introduction= You would easily be mistaken into thinking that a Bullet Spider is in fact a Sword Spider. They are almost identical to look at, but their behavior patterns are significantly different from their Sword Spider cousins. Like the Iron Sword Spider, they have developed a method of spitting stomach acid at their prey. However, they have learned to specialise in their ability to spit acid and rather than spit a few globs to soften up their prey (it helps with the digestion), they will continue spitting from a safe distance until their next meal is well and truely done! Observing the projectiles in mid flight is like watching a slingshot constantly being loosed. They are extremely accurate at range. | ||
|Feeding_Habits= | |Feeding_Habits= Bullet spiders prefer to pick off victims from a distance, before closing in to feed in safety. | ||
|Disposition_Social_Habits= | |Disposition_Social_Habits= Using the powers granted to me, I have been able to summon a Bullet Spider to my side. While I have been unable to find a complete nest, I suspect they are similar in their social habits to other spiders I have encountered. In particular, I note that most giant spiders (unlike their mundane cousins) seek to gain the advantage of numbers. They really are quite cunning and will swarm if given the chance. I dread to think what a group of swarming Bullet Spiders would be like. The bullets really would start flying! | ||
|Habitat= | |Habitat= Anywhere you can find giant spiders is a likely candidate for these creatures to live and breed. Deep forests, old ruins, underground lairs (caves, sewers and such like). | ||
|Other_Notes= | |Other_Notes= I am excited by the possibilities that these marvels could accomplish with a little training. It may even be possible to manipulate their acid spitting skills to take on new forms. Ghastly as it seems, it would be a great defence mechanism if they could be taught to 'spew' acid in a cone. | ||
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Research
Creature Name: Bullet Spider
Observations by: Balanvrast Soar, forum name - Gumble Tinkertumble
Creature Type: Vermin
Creature Subtype: Arachnid
CTS trainable: Not yet (researching).
Introduction
You would easily be mistaken into thinking that a Bullet Spider is in fact a Sword Spider. They are almost identical to look at, but their behavior patterns are significantly different from their Sword Spider cousins. Like the Iron Sword Spider, they have developed a method of spitting stomach acid at their prey. However, they have learned to specialise in their ability to spit acid and rather than spit a few globs to soften up their prey (it helps with the digestion), they will continue spitting from a safe distance until their next meal is well and truely done! Observing the projectiles in mid flight is like watching a slingshot constantly being loosed. They are extremely accurate at range.
Feeding Habits
Bullet spiders prefer to pick off victims from a distance, before closing in to feed in safety.
Disposition and Social Habits
Using the powers granted to me, I have been able to summon a Bullet Spider to my side. While I have been unable to find a complete nest, I suspect they are similar in their social habits to other spiders I have encountered. In particular, I note that most giant spiders (unlike their mundane cousins) seek to gain the advantage of numbers. They really are quite cunning and will swarm if given the chance. I dread to think what a group of swarming Bullet Spiders would be like. The bullets really would start flying!
Habitat
Anywhere you can find giant spiders is a likely candidate for these creatures to live and breed. Deep forests, old ruins, underground lairs (caves, sewers and such like).
Fylgia
Most compatible: Giant Spider
- It's a giant spider!
Other notes
I am excited by the possibilities that these marvels could accomplish with a little training. It may even be possible to manipulate their acid spitting skills to take on new forms. Ghastly as it seems, it would be a great defence mechanism if they could be taught to 'spew' acid in a cone.