Craskkalid

Craskkalids are large spider-like creatures.

Description
Larval craskkalids are foot-long worms that are described as "adorable", having sleepy eyes and a mouth curled like a natural smile. They remain in this state so long as they are kept in cold environments. In warm environments, they pupate and grow into their adult form.

Adult craskkalids are giant, green spider-like creatures, with large orange eyes covering their back.

Abilities

 * Spider Climb: The craskkalid can climb difficult surfaces, including ceilings.
 * Boiling Blood: When reduced below a certain amount of hit points, attacks against it cause creatures within 5 feet of the craskkalid to take fire damage.

Actions

 * Multiattack: The craskkalid makes four attacks, one with its bite, two with its claws and one with its leg swipe.
 * Claws: Deals moderate slashing damage and the target must attempt to escape a grapple.

History
Drixlitch Ovana imported a larval craskkalid to Uthodurn in order to keep it as a pet. There he used it as a mascot for the D&O Toy Emporium. When the 843 PD Apogee Solstice caused magic items to fail, releasing the pymon firebug from their cages, the heat released by the bugs caused the craskkalid to pupate. Bells Hells, hired by Drix and Oltgar Dradegon to deal with the bugs, found the craskkalid in Drix's upstairs room. Fearne Calloway Polymorphed it back into its larval form, then carried it outside of Uthodurn to release it into the forest. The Polymorph wore off and chased her back to the entrance, where it was killed by the Glassblades.