Trider
Trider
Medium Plant
This creature appears to be a spider made entirely of plant matter, with vines forming its body and leaves sprouting from its joints.
Init +2; Senses Low-Light Vision; Perception +4
AC 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural)
hp 13 (2d8+4)
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +0
Immune plant traits
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +3 (1d6+1 plus grab)
Special Attacks web (+3 ranged, DC 12, 2 hp)
Str 13, Dex 14, Con 14, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 2
Base Atk +1; CMB +2 (+6 grapple); CMD 14 (26 vs. trip)
Skills Climb +10, Perception +4, Stealth +6 (+10 in forests); Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth in forests
Environment any forests
Organization solitary, pair, or colony (3-6)
Treasure none
Large Plant
This large creature appears to be a giant spider made of thick, intertwining vines and clusters of leaves.
Init +3; Senses Low-Light Vision; Perception +6
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 12 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, -1 size)
hp 30 (4d8+12)
Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +1
Immune plant traits
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee bite +6 (1d8+4 plus grab)
Special Attacks web (+5 ranged, DC 14, 4 hp)
Str 17, Dex 16, Con 16, Int -, Wis 11, Cha 2
Base Atk +3; CMB +7 (+11 grapple); CMD 20 (32 vs. trip)
Skills Climb +12, Perception +6, Stealth +7 (+11 in forests); Racial Modifiers +4 Stealth in forests
Environment any forests
Organization solitary, pair, or colony (2-4)
Treasure none
These creatures are completely silent and nearly invisible in forested environments. Their webs are made of plant matter as well, and can easily be mistaken for natural growth.
Triders are unique creatures of flora and fauna, born of the fusion between arachnid and plant life. These creatures are found predominantly within forested areas, their plant-like bodies allowing them to blend seamlessly with the surrounding foliage.
The diet of a trider consists primarily of insects and small animals. Unlike typical spiders, however, triders also gain nourishment from the sun and soil, photosynthesizing like the plants that comprise their bodies. This dual nature allows them to survive in environments where prey may be scarce.
Triders are solitary creatures by nature, but can be found in small colonies around areas of abundant food sources. They weave intricate webs from their own plant matter to ensnare prey, these webs often mistaken for natural growth by the unobservant.
Reproduction occurs in a unique and fascinating manner. A mature trider will lay seeds within a cocoon of plant matter. These seeds then grow, feeding on the nutrients within the cocoon until a new trider sprouts forth, fully formed.
Their plant-like constitution grants them immunity to several conditions that would affect typical animals, but also makes them susceptible to ailments that affect plants.
Triders, despite their arachnid appearance, are typically passive unless threatened or hunting. The introduction of the blight into their ecosystem has seen an increase in aggression and unpredictability among these creatures. The blight-infected triders, marked by their grotesque growths and unusual proportions, pose a significant danger to travelers and native wildlife alike.
Overall, triders play a unique role in their ecosystem, functioning as both predator and part of the greenery. Their presence often indicates a healthy, thriving forest, but the blight's influence threatens to disrupt this delicate balance.