New Monster - Earthworm, Vile

Today is the "E" monster entry, and it's a good creepy critter to hound and harrass your PCs.  So far we have:

• Automaton
• Baykok
• Cobalt Ogre
• Deodanth
• Earthworm, Vile

EARTHWORM, VILE    
                                                             

FREQUENCY:                            Rare                                                                

NO. APPEARING:                      2-12                                                                 

ARMOR CLASS:                        10                                                        

MOVE:                                      6” (3”)                                                              

HIT DICE:                                   4+1                                                                 

% IN LAIR:                                 20%                                                                 

TREASURE TYPE:                     See below

NO. OF ATTACKS:                     1                                                                     

DAMAGE/ATTACK:                    1-8                  

SPECIAL ATTACKS:                  Spit acid                                                           

SPECIAL DEFENSES:               Regenerate                              

MAGIC RESISTANCE:                Standard                                              

INTELLIGENCE:                         Semi-                                                               

ALIGNMENT:                             Neutral                        

SIZE:                                         L (6-8’ long)                                                                  

XP:                                            170 + 5/hp

Vile Earthworms are giant worms that burrow underground.  They typically live in fertile areas such as farmland, swamps, estuaries, or rich underground cave complexes.  They are voracious predators who attack without fear and fight to the death to gain a meal.

Their main attack form is a stout bite for 1d8 damage.  However, every three rounds they can spit acid up to a range of 3”, doing 2-12hp damage (1d6 if save is made) with no “to hit” roll required.  Although their AC is only 10, Worms regenerate all damage at a rate of 1-3hp per round.

No metal or wood treasure will be found in Vile Earthworm lairs since it will have been dissolved.  However, there is a 40% chance of finding 2-8 gems.