Termite, Swamp

From OSE SRD

Giant (1’–5’ long), wood-eating, aquatic insects with a sack to take in and jet out water. Prone to feeding on passing ships. Only attack creatures if cornered.


Armour Class 4 [15]
Hit Dice 1+1 (5hp)
Attacks 1 × bite (1d3) or 1 × spray (stun)
THAC0 18 [+1]
Movement 90’ (30’)
Saving Throws D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)
Morale 10
Alignment Neutral
XP 15
Number Appearing 0 (1d4)
Treasure Type None

  • Irritant spray: Above water; maximum once a turn. Can spray one target: save versus poison or stunned for 1 turn.
  • Ink cloud: Underwater; maximum once a turn. When escaping, can emit a cloud of black ink to confuse attackers.
  • Eat ships: Cling to bottom of vessel. Each individual inflicts 1d3 hull damage then drops off.
  • Noticing ship damage: 50% chance per round of spotting leaks.

See Water Termite for more information.