Buy me a coffeeFly, Giant Bluebottle
“Unbelievable! Meet the monstrous Giant Bluebottle – it’s buzzing with mystery and massive size!”
Appearance: Giant Bluebottles are colossal insects, measuring up to 2 feet in length, with iridescent blue or green exoskeletons that shimmer in the sunlight. Their wingspan can reach over 4 feet wide, allowing them to dominate the skies with an imposing presence.
Behavior: Despite their intimidating size, these flies exhibit surprisingly graceful flight patterns, effortlessly navigating through the air with agile movements. They are known for their distinctive buzzing sound, which resonates with a deep hum, striking fear into the hearts of those who encounter them.
Habitat: These massive insects are typically found in lush, tropical environments, where they thrive in humid climates. They tend to inhabit dense forests and jungle regions, where their large size offers them protection from predators and ample sources of food.
Modus Operandi: Giant Bluebottles are opportunistic feeders, scavenging on decaying organic matter and occasionally preying on smaller creatures such as insects and small mammals. Despite their carnivorous tendencies, they are not aggressive towards humans unless provoked, preferring to avoid confrontation whenever possible.
Motivation: The primary motivation driving Giant Bluebottles is survival. They are driven by instinctual urges to feed, reproduce, and secure their territory within their habitat. Additionally, their impressive size serves as a deterrent to potential predators, allowing them to assert dominance in their ecosystem.
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Giant Bluebottle
Medium Vermin, Neutral
Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 5 (-3) | 12 (+1) | 6 (-2) |
Saving Throws: Dex +4, Con +5
Skills: Perception +3
Senses: Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages: —
Challenge: 3 (700 XP)
Special Traits
Giant Flyer. The Giant Bluebottle has advantage on saving throws against effects that would knock it prone or move it against its will.
Keen Senses. The Giant Bluebottle has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
Actions
Multiattack. The Giant Bluebottle makes two attacks: one with its Spray and one with its Buzz.
Actions
Digestive Spray. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) acid damage.
Buzz (Recharge 5-6). The Giant Bluebottle emits a deafening buzz, creating an aura of disorientation in a 10-foot radius centered on itself. Creatures within the aura must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn.
The abdomen of this giant fly is a bright metallic blue with black markings. Its body and legs are covered with black bristle-like hair, while its head and thorax are dull gray. Its large, multifaceted eyes are red.
Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
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Giant bluebottle flies are drawn to the scent of rotting meat. They can smell carrion from great distances.
A giant bluebottle fly is about 3 feet long with a 6-foot wingspan and weighs 60 pounds.
| Fly, Giant, Bluebottle | |
| Medium vermin | |
| Hit Dice | 3d8+3 (16 hp) |
| Initiative | +2 |
| Speed | 20 ft. (4 squares), Climb 20 ft., Fly 80 ft. (good) |
| Armor Class | 14 (+2 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +2/+1 |
| Attack | Bite +4 melee (1d8-1) |
| Full Attack | Bite +4 melee (1d8-1) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Disease |
| Special Qualities | Darkvision 60 ft., evasion, resistant to disease, Scent, vermin traits, wallcrawling |
| Saves | Fort +4 (+8 vs. disease), Ref +5, Will +1 |
| Abilities | Strength 9, Dexterity 15, Constitution 12, Intelligence , Wisdom 10, Charisma 2 |
| Skills | Climb +10, Listen +2, Spot +2 |
| Feats | Dodge (B), Weapon Finesse (B) |
| Environment | Any land and underground |
| Organization | Solitary or swarm (2-10) |
| Challenge Rating | 1 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | 4 HD (Medium); 5-9 HD (Large) |
| Level Adjustment | – |
COMBAT
Giant bluebottle flies are normally nonaggressive unless bothered.
Disease (Ex): Filth fever – bite, Fortitude DC 12, incubation period 1d3 days, damage 1d3 Dexterity and 1d3 Constitution. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Resistant to Disease (Ex): A giant bluebottle fly has a +4 racial bonus on Fortitude saves vs. disease.
Wallcrawling (Ex): A giant bluebottle fly need not make Climb checks to traverse a vertical or horizontal surface (even upside down). It retains its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class while Climbing and opponents get no special bonus to their attacks against it.
Skills: Giant bluebottle flies have a +2 racial bonus on Listen and Spot checks and a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks. A giant bluebottle fly can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened. Giant bluebottle flies use either their Strength or Dexterity modifier for Climb checks, whichever is higher.
Originally appeared in Monster Manual II (1983).
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The Giant Bluebottle hovers effortlessly in the dense, humid air of the tropical jungle, its massive wings beating rhythmically as it scans the forest floor below. Its iridescent exoskeleton gleams under the dappled sunlight filtering through the thick canopy, showcasing hues of deep azure and shimmering emerald. With each graceful movement, the Giant Bluebottle emits a low, resonant buzz, signaling its presence to the inhabitants of the jungle.
Currently, the Giant Bluebottle is foraging for sustenance, drawn to the scent of decaying matter wafting up from the forest floor. Its keen compound eyes dart back and forth, searching for potential prey or carrion to scavenge. Occasionally, it hones in on a particularly enticing aroma, descending with precision to investigate further.
Surrounded by the lush vegetation of its habitat, the Giant Bluebottle navigates through the tangled foliage with ease, its large size granting it dominance in the skies above. Despite its imposing appearance, there’s a sense of tranquility in its movements, a testament to its confidence in its abilities and its status as a top predator in this vibrant ecosystem.
In this moment, the Giant Bluebottle exudes an aura of focused determination, driven by the primal instincts that govern its existence. Its mood is one of quiet resolve, as it continues its eternal quest for sustenance in the heart of the jungle.