Spider Horse

Spider Horse by Stone Gargoyle

The Spider Horse, also known as a Strider, is a horse-like creature with eight spider legs ending in hooves. According to legend, the first spider horse was created by an Elven wizard who was fleeing the Baalgor Wastelands. In spite of a fairly docile nature, few have ever been caught simply due to their incredible speed.

Alignment: Any, but typically considered anarchist

The Eight Attributes: I.Q. 2d4 (high animal intelligence), M.E. 2d6+6, M.A. 2d6, P.S. 2d6+10, P.P. 2d6+10, P.E. 2d6+10, P.B. 2d6+10, Spd 8d6X2+20

Hit Points: P.E.X3+20

S.D.C.: 3d4X10

Natural A.R.: 10

Horror Factor: 12

P.P.E.: 4d6

Natural Abilities: Climb 90% and can run up vertical surfaces at 3/4 maximum Spd, Nightvision 1000 feet, and can leap 20 feet up and 24 feet long

Attacks Per Melee: Four per round

Damage: Bite inflicts 2d4, can kick with one hoof for 1d4 or with up to three for 2d4 damage, running and trampling a target underfoot does 6d6. Add P.S. bonus to all physical strikes

Bonuses: +2 initiative, +4 damage, +4 to strike, +4 to dodge, +5 to dodge when running at full speed, +2 save vs. Horror Factor, +4 save vs. magic

Magic: None

Psionics: Sense Evil, See the Invisible

Life Span: 800 years

Value: Alive and untrained, 2000 to 16,000 gold (possibly more); trained 60,000 to 80,000 gold

Habitat: Dark areas and caves near grasslands

Language: None, but can learn to understand commands in any language

Size: 7-8 feet tall, about the size of a typical horse.

Weight: 1000-1500 pounds