Hidden Temple of the Spider God (Part Four)

Guardians of the Temple (#28/31; #209/365)

"This long, high arched chamber is remarkably free of cobwebs, as if it is completely swept clear every couple of hours or so. In fact, at the far end of the chamber, you see a bizarre creature, half human and half scorpion, appear to be doing exactly that - poking around in the corner of the room with a pole-arm to get rid of spider webs. There is a clattering sound, like many claws on stone, and three more of the large centaur-like human/scorpion hybrids stalk out from the shadows, claws and stinged tails raised, vicious-bladed two-handed polearms held firmly in hand."

Contents: These ACCURSED are demonic guardians of this part of the temple. They will attack anyone not successfully disguised as a cultist. They do however have a long-term grudge against the ISHKARIM, who are more spider-like than they are. In fact, as followers of Rikat the Scorpion God, these ACCURSED feel a little bit persecuted all round, in this den of spider-worshippers. However, they only speak the Demon's Tongue, Djaratian and Vatosian, so it may be difficult to communicate with them.

Stats:

4 ACCURSED, SKILL 10 STAMINA 10, 2 Attacks, Polearm, Large Claw and Poison Sting, Medium Armour. Roll a die for each hit: 1-2 Claws, 3-4 Polearm, 5-6 Poison Sting (4 STAMINA damage).