Cicada, Giant
Peaceful, horse-sized insects concerned only with eating, mating, and singing
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 17 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 4* |
| Number Appearing | 1d4 |
| Attacks | 1 bite or special |
| Damage | 1d6 or special |
| Movement | 30' Fly 60' |
| Save As | Fighter: 5 |
| Morale | 8 |
| XP | 280 |
| Treasure Type | None |
Giant Cicadas are peaceful, horse-sized insects concerned only with eating, mating, and vibrating their exoskeleton to “sing”. The purpose of this singing is to attract more mates. Facing the prospect of combat, a cicada will fly away if possible. The cicada will only attack when escape is not an option.
Special Abilities
Cicada Singing:
Cicada singing is a normal activity, not an attack per se. Cicadas are usually singing 50% of the time.
Anyone within 20 feet of a singing giant cicada must make a save vs. Paralysis or take 1d4 points of damage to internal organs and suffer complete hearing loss for 10 minutes. The save must be re-made each round the person is within the 20-foot range. For anyone failing the save three times in a row, the hearing loss becomes permanent.
Ear plugs prevent hearing loss, but offer no protection against the internal damage.