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species, especially drow and elves.
on the surface, from where they can wage war on other
geoning, poison, and psychic damage).
10; 5 hit points; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to blud-
from the Underdark to settle in remote, gloomy places
success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC
course of action. At such times, chitines have emerged
can make a DC 11 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a
vision from Lolth, she might change her colony's entire
restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target
permitted to lay eggs. If this supreme ruler receives a
30/60 ft., one Large or smaller creature. Hit: The target is
tasks, including whether she or any other choldrith is
Web (Recharge 5-6). Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
that determines which colony members perform which
ony at risk. The colony is ruled by a singular sovereign
plus 10 (3d6) poison damage.
rarely confront one another in a way that puts the col-
or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (ld4 + 3) piercing damage
choldriths continually jockey for position, although they
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.
serve as commanders, priests, and supervisors. The
ACTIONS
A colony can support numerous choldriths, which
appear as a solid surface.
caused by webbing.
cover it with fragile webbing disguised with loose dirt to
Web Walker. The choldrith ignores movement restrictions
a group of workers might be tasked to dig a pit trap and
the same web.
web armor (which is as tough as hide or leather), while
the exact location of any other creature in contact with
the colony. A warrior might be responsible for crafting
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the choldrith knows
structures, objects, and traps that benefit and protect
produces webbing that is used to build floors, walls,
checks that rely on sight.
the choldriths. Every chitine has spinnerets and slowly
advantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception)
are expected to willingly sacrifice themselves to protect
Sunlight Sensitivity, While in sunlight, the choldrith has dis-
comes with duties related to that rank, and all chitines
ability check.
ony's hierarchy. Each chitine has a social position that
cluding upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an
rior castes, and choldriths occupy the top levels of a col-
Spider Climb. The choldrith can climb difficult surfaces, in-
such as ants. Chitines are divided into worker and war-
2nd level (l slots): hold person, spiritual weapon (dagger)
ble spiders, but they behave more like social insects
1st level (4 slots): bane, healing word, sanctuary, shield of faith
Communal Spiders. Chitines and choldriths resem-
Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy
web-shrouded, gloomy, and treacherous place.
Anywhere chitines set up a colony quickly becomes a
tacks). The choldrith has the following cleric spells prepared:
spiders and other evil, brutish beings that serve her.
casting ability is Wisdom (save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell at-
Spellcasting. The choldrith is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spell-
erect shrines to Lolth that serve as beacons, attracting
similar arachnids, such as cave fishers. Chitine colonies
drith to sleep.
spiders and spiderlike creatures. They rear spiders and
against being charmed, and magic can't put the chol-
As servants of Lolth, choldriths and chitines love
Fey Ancestry. The choldrith has advantage on saving throws
colony depicts Lolth in this way.
drith, is her truest shape. Any idol to Lolth in a chitine
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
teach that Lolth's spider form, much like that of a chol-
Languages Undercommon
identity of their goddess. Choldriths also believe and
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
no mate to lay eggs, these creatures choose the gender
Skills Athletics +5, Religion +2, Stealth +5
chitines lack sexual characteristics, and choldriths need
free the chitines from slavery. Although choldriths and
10 (+O)
11 (+O)
14 (+2)
12 (+l)
16 (+3)
12 (+l)
CON
INT
WIS
CHA
DEX
STR
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Armor Class 15 (studded leather armor)
Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil
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