Crab, Giant

Giant crabs are common to tropical waters, where they burrow in the soft mud of the ocean floor. While often found in the shallows near sandy beaches, most species never leave the water — they cannot support their own weight on land.
These monsters are indiscriminate eaters, feeding on anything they can find or catch - seaweed, carrion, fish, and even humans. They are solitary by nature — but if one is encountered, odds are that others will be nearby. Giant crabs have one large claw used for fighting and crushing, and a second smaller claw used for tearing food and conveying it to the mouth. Its mandibles are weak and do no damage; the crab must tear its prey apart with its claw before it can feed.
The crab will attack with its large claw. If this attack is successful, the victim is grappled until he can break free (Contest of ST). On the following turn, the crab will begin tearing at the prey with the smaller claw until the victim is dead, at which point the crab will begin to feed. The crab will attack only one victim at a time. If it is under attack itself, it will scuttle away with its victim in its large claw, using the smaller claw to defend itself. Once it has reached a secluded location, it will finish off its victim. If reduced to 6 or fewer HP, it will retreat, scampering toward the nearest water.
Occasionally. a giant crab will be encountered that can leave the water. Fortunately, such creatures are rare
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