Monstober Day 22: Forest.

This dire, horrible bear has its face peeled back and skull exposed. Two spindly spider legs protrude on each side of the creature’s thorax and a large abdomen with two spinnerets and an hourglass mark on its furry back. The mere sight of this creature makes many seasoned adventurers freeze in terror.


This hideous arcane/demonic abomination is one of many for a dungeon in development.

This dire, horrible bear has its face peeled back and skull exposed. Two spindly spider legs protrude on each side of the creature’s thorax and a large abdomen with two spinnerets and an hourglass mark on its furry back. The mere sight of this creature makes many seasoned adventurers freeze in terror.

Skullus Spider Bear: Init +3; Atk bite +7 melee (1d6+3 plus poison) Claw +7 melee (1d6+3); AC 17; HD 5d8 (32 hp); MV 40’; Act 1d20; SP poison (DC 22 Fort save or lose 1d4+4 Strength permanently; success results in temporary loss of 1 Strength), web (10’ diameter, see General description of spider web spell, DCC RPG, p. 196); SV Fort +5, Ref +3, Will +1; AL C.

My concept sketch of the bearbug in question.

Author: Jeff Craigmile

I'm a tabletop role-playing game writer and designer from Des Moines, Iowa. I'm the father of four boys and human to three cats.

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