Spaxtet Hur
These huge spiders inhabit the deep forest of Nixa Sopt, primarily in the area of Wepit Ta. During the non winter months they are vicious solitary hunters always on the move. During the winter months they create huge webs where they go into hibernation. They will create a large web high in the trees, wrapping themselves up until the spring thaw.
In the common language they are called "Winter Spiders".
Basic Information
Biological Traits
There have never been found dead spiders in the wild, implying they are apex predators and have some level of intelligence
Genetics and Reproduction
It is unknown how these spiders reproduce as noone to date has seen anything other than full grown adults. It is also been impossible to tell the males from the females of the species
Growth Rate & Stages
Unknown as only adult ones have been seen in the wild.
Ecology and Habitats
During the spring to fall seasons they seem to primary live in the tree tops until night fall and then they come to the ground. During the late fall time period they are voracious hunters and will eat anything that moves. If someone is foolish enough to actually awaken one while it is in its hibernation state, it will rage attack with everything it has even to the point of its own death.
*rage attack
For 2d10 rounds spider has 5 attacks / round and will move at twice normal speedbite and
leg - stabbing (x4) or
leg (x2) and webbing (x2)
at the end of the 2d10 rounds spider will die
For 2d10 rounds spider has 5 attacks / round and will move at twice normal speed
at the end of the 2d10 rounds spider will die
Dietary Needs and Habits
These spiders are primarily carnivors but as the winter months approach they will eat just about anything
Behaviour
It has been rumored that these spiders will hunt in small groups of 3 or 4 but this has not been reliably proven. It is however know that as winter approaches they become more territorial and will defend its territory viciously.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Unknown other than rumors of 3 to 4 hunting together
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The webbing is highly sought after first because of its ablity to resist cold, secondly its high strength in winter
The webbing's major weakness is that the warmer the temperature the weaker the strength, by the time the summer months the webbing is only half as strong and is permanently degraded. See Web Weavers Guild for details on the items made from the webbing.
The webbing's major weakness is that the warmer the temperature the weaker the strength, by the time the summer months the webbing is only half as strong and is permanently degraded. See Web Weavers Guild for details on the items made from the webbing.
Average Intelligence
Considered by those that have survived hunting them during their hunting season highly intelligent
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
During its hunting season during the night hours it uses it legs to detect even the smallest vibration on the ground and during the day it uses it camouflage to hide in tree tops and drop on unsuspecting prey.
Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
4'-6'
Average Length
8'-9' in diameter
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
They shed their carapace three times per year, making them hard to see in the foliage of the evergreen forest during the seasons. Light to mottled green during the spring to fall months to white and grey during the winter months, allowing them to hide in snow.
Geographic Distribution
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