Basic D&D to 3rd Edition Converted Monster
Converted From:  Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia
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Monster Name:	Rhagodessa	
Type and Size:	Large Vermin	
		
Hit Dice:	4d8+8 (32 hp)	
Initiative:	+0	
Speed:	50’  Climb 50’	
AC:	13 (+4 natural, -1 size)	
Attacks:	2 legs +5 melee, 1 bite +0 melee	
Damage:	Leg 0 + suckers, bite 1d8+4	
Face/Reach:	5’ x 10’ / 5’	
Special Attacks:	Suckers	
Special Qualities:	Darkvision 60’	
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +1	
Abilities:	Str. 18, Dex. 10, Con. 15, Int. 0, Wis. 10, Cha. 10	
Skills:	Climb +4, Hide +4, Move Silently +4	
Feats:	None	
Climate/Terrain:	Cavern, Ruins; Hill, Mountain, Woods (nocturnal) 	
Organization:	Group (1-4), Nest (1-6)	
Challenge Rating:	2	
Treasure:	None	
Alignment:	Neutral	
Advancement:	Small (1 HD), Medium (2 HD), Huge (8 HD)	
		
Description:	A rhagodessa is a giant spider-like carnivore, about the size of a small horse (large size) with long, spindly legs.  It has an oversized head and mandibles colored yellow, and a dark brown thorax.  From a distance, it is often mistaken for a monstrous spider.  Unlike spiders, a rhagodessa does not spin webs and is not venomous.  It has five pairs of legs; the front pair ending in suckers that help the creature grasp its prey.

Rhagodessae are nocturnal carnivores, hunting only in the dark.	
		
Combat:	A rhagodessa fights with its front legs and a bite attack, each attempting to grapple at least one target before fleeing at the maximum-allowable speed.  They usually attack the smallest creatures in a group first.

Suckers (Ex): To hit an opponent with a leg, the rhagodessa need only hit the target’s armor or clothing; therefore, only Dexterity and size bonuses apply to the target’s armor class.  A hit with a leg does no damage, but automatically grapples its target.  A target grappled by a leg can only break free with a successful grapple check or Escape Artist skill check.  Grappled opponents are pulled into the rhagodessa’s mandibles the following round of combat, and suffer a –4 penalty to armor class (in addition to any Dexterity modifiers already lost by being grappled) to avoid the bite.  A Large-sized rhagodessa may grapple any opponent Large sized or smaller.