Grognard's Grimoire: Yeretshak

Yeretshak (Golden Bloodsucker)

Yeretshaks are 3’-long scuttlingcreaturescommon to subterranean locales, though theysometimes venture above ground in search of prey. These beasts use their sharp mandibles to bite and attach themselves to their quarry to suck blood. The carapace of the yeretshak is tough and possesses a sparkly sheen that makes it much prized as a material for armor and shields, particularly by the Ga’andrin.

AC3[12], HD2*(9hp), Att1 × bite (1d4 + blood sucking), THAC0 18[+1], MV 120’ (40’), SV D12V13P14B15S16(1), ML 8, XP25, NA1d8(2d6), TT Carapace

Blood sucking: Upon a successful attack, attaches and drains target’s blood: 1d4 automatic damage per round.Carapace: Worth 1d4 × 10dm to armorers and weaponsmiths (double this amount if sold in Ga’andrin lands).Disease: Bite has 1-in-20 chance of infecting the target (save versus poison). The disease has a 1-in-4 chance of being deadly (die in 2d4 days). Otherwise, the target is sick and bedridden for one month.Detach: If yeretshak drains blood equal to its own hit points or if it or its target dies.