Drachanids

Drachanids, also known as Broodkeepers and Spider Dragons, are among the most terrifying and monstrous of dragons, possessing a sadistic hatred and malice that remains unrivaled even amongst true dragon species. As thoroughly evil as it is possible to be, these dragons care only for that which grants it the most pleasure in life; the systematic consumption of all living species.

The smell of acid and rotting meat wafts from a drachanid's mouth; the last remnants of its previous meal. Its drab and colourless body, covered in carapace and tiny hair follicles, allow it to blend in seamlessly with its constructed surroundings of web and darkness, whilst affording it with an increased range of mobility. It lies in wait, eight eyes focused in every direction, for the slightest quiver of its spun web, for the moment when its unwitting prey stumbles and finds itself in its trap; paralyzed, bound and conscious until the very moment when its insides turn to liquid and it is devoured by both the drachanid and all the spiders that makes its home within its gullet. The discarded and torn web is reabsorbed alongside its unfortunate prey, ready to be spun and used again to create the trap for the drachanid's next unsuspecting meal.

Scourges of the Underdark. Drachanid's prefer the dark and musty tunnels of the Underdark, making its lair in one of the many tunnels and chambers left behind by purple worms and other burrowing monsters. For many of the creatures that reside in the Underdark, an infestation of drachanid's

are a scourge that threatens all, devouring all available

food sources and any who might resist.

Web of Steel. A drachanid's web possesses

incredible strength, beyond the

bounds of regular spider

silk. Capable of supporting

the drachanid's large size

and weight, this web is

used to devastating effect

both defensively in its lair

and offensively whilst

catching prey.

Sadistic Ravagers. In regards to wealth and treasure, drachanid's are no different from their chromatic cousins. A drachanid derives the most pleasure from taking and plundering what they wish for while its terrified owner pleas for their life, only to be devoured a moment later. Drachanid raids against urban settlements are especially common, carrying with them swarms of spiders that can then feed upon the unwitting; and if no treasure can be found, live entertainment can always be carried back its lair to provide some amusement.

A drachanid's hoard is the stuff of legends, and is guarded jealously from all who might seek it out. Its most coveted treasures are precious stones and the crude idols that those who worship it as a god crafted, though raw gold, platinum and mithril can sometimes be found as well. Even if an item or treasure holds no value, a drachanid will desire it all the same if its owner places value in it, and will even go to great lengths to possess it itself, or barring that, destroy it.