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5.4. BEETLES, GIANT CHAPTER 5. B
• Infection: Some (1 in 10) vampire bats can pass on true vampirism
with their bite. Any one killed by one of these bats will become a vampire
1d4 days after death, unless appropriate precautions are taken.
5.4. Beetles, Giant
Here are three varieties of giant beetle: fire, oil, and tiger.
5.4.1. Fire Beetle
These 2 1Ď2’ long beetles are usually found underground. They have glowing
glands above their eyes and on their back which allow them to see in
the dark.
• Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d4 (A), Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
• Skills: Fighting d4, Guts d4, Notice d6
• Pace: 6; Parry: 4; Toughness: 6 (1)
• Special Abilities:
– Armor +1: Tough carapace.
– Bite: Str+d6
– Fluorescent Glands: The beetle halves all lighting penalties. These
glands can be removed after the beetle is dead (make an Agility
roll at -2 to do so); they give off light in a 2” radius for 1d6 days.
5.4.2. Oil Beetle
Oil beetles are 3’ long, oily black in color, and can burrow underground.
• Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d4 (A), Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
• Skills: Fighting d6, Guts d4, Notice d4, Stealth d6
• Pace: 6; Parry: 5; Toughness: 7 (2)
• Special Abilities:
– Armor +2: Tough carapace.
– Bite: Str+d6
– Burrowing: An oil beetle can dig through loose earth and soil at
Pace 6”.
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