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osric| Frequency | Uncommon |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 4d4 |
| Armor class | 9 |
| Move | 30-ft |
| Hit dice | 1-4 HD |
| % in lair | Nil (no lair) |
| Treasure type | None |
| Damage per attack | 1d4 (1 HD), 1d6 (2-3 HD) or 1d8 (4 HD) |
| Special attacks | See below |
| Special defenses | None |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Non- |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Small |
Giant leeches inhabit warmer, fresh water. If a giant leech successfully hits a character, it drains hp equal to its hit dice each round automatically thereafter (so a 4 HD leech drains 4hp per round). A character bitten by a giant leech must save vs poison or suffer a disease that will be fatal in 1d6 weeks.
Special Abilities
Blood Drain — If a giant leech successfully hits a character, it drains hp equal to its hit dice each round automatically thereafter (so a 4 HD leech drains 4hp per round).
Disease — A character bitten by a giant leech must save vs poison or suffer a disease that will be fatal in 1d6 weeks.
Source: OSRIC.
Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing.
License:
OGL-1.0a.