Spider, Giant

6’ long, black spiders with a red hourglass pattern on their abdomens. Dwell in web-filled lairs and sometimes prey on humans.

AC6 [13], HD3* (13hp),
Att 1 × bite (2d6 + poison), THACO 17 [+2],
MV 60’ (20’) / 120’ (40’) in webs, SV D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2),
ML 8, AL Neutral, XP 50, NA 1d3 (1d3), TT U

  • Poison: Save vs poison or dance for 2d6 turns (suffering from painful, jerking spasms that resemble a macabre dance).
  • Onlookers: Viewers of one affected by the poison must save versus spells or begin dancing in the same fashion, for as long as the poisoned victim.
  • Dancing: Those affected suffer a –4 penalty to attack rolls and AC. After 5 turns of dancing, they become exhausted: fall to the ground, helpless.

Source: Classic Fantasy