Crystal Wasp
Crystal Wasps are a parasitic insect that feed and breed on dead bodies. They travel in swarms hunting for targets to kill, feed upon and lay eggs in.
Crystal Wasp CR: 1/4
Tiny monstrosity, neutral
Armor Class: 18 (Natural)
Hit Points: 1d4+2
Speed:
10 ft
, fly: 60 ft
STR
6 -2
DEX
19 +4
CON
10 +0
INT
7 -2
WIS
15 +2
CHA
3 -4
Damage Resistances: Radiant, Cold, Fire, Thunder
Damage Immunities: Lightning, Psychic
Challenge Rating: 1/4
Keen Senses: Has advantage on perception checks
Lightning Fast Reflexes: When flying Crystal Wasps move with incredible speed and reflexes and receive double their dexterity bonus to armor class.
Pack Tactics: Crystal wasps have advantage on attack rolls if another crystal wasp is within 5' of target
Actions
Bite Melee Attack: +6 to Hit, Reach 5', 1 Target, Hit 1d4+4
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Crystal Wasps lay their eggs in dead bodies. A single wasp can lay dozens of eggs within a body.
Growth Rate & Stages
After eggs are laid in a corpse they can hatch and grow to full size within hours within the corpse before bursting out. They typically have a lifespan of 2 to 4 years and lay can lay eggs as much as once a month during that time.
| First discovered about 93 years ago during the first expeditions into the wilds, the Crystal Wasp is a small voracious insect that will hunt and kill any warm blooded creature it comes into contact with. Though most often encountered in small groups there have been numerous reported incidents of large swarms of the insect appearing after major battles or plagues.
Crystal Wasp’s typically hatch from eggs implanted within a carcass of a recently deceased animal and a single insect can lay anywhere from 10 to 40 eggs in a single body of witch about half reach maturity. Unlike most insects of its nature the Crystal Wasp its eggs are extremely resilient to harsh conditions and can survive for years without hatching until the conditions are right to provide the required nutrients. Once hatched the wasp experiences rapid growth and as long as sufficient food is present they can reach full size, of 10-18 pounds, from anywhere from a few hours to several days.
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