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Giant Boring Beetle

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FrequencyCommon
Number appearing3d6
Armor class3
Move60-ft
Hit dice5
% in lair40%
Damage per attack5d4
Special attacksNone
Special defensesNone
Magic resistanceStandard
IntelligenceNon-
AlignmentNeutral
SizeLarge

Giant boring beetles will often be found in dead trees and tunnel complexes—wherever there is sufficient rotting wood and moisture to support the fungal cultures they eat. There are rumours that some have developed a "hive-mind" similar to ants and when threatened they may display surprising group intelligence in the defence of their home.

Source: OSRIC. Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing. License: OGL-1.0a.