Swarms

Swarms (not to be confused with the enhancement swarm) are a group of small creatures as a unit when they attack and fills one hex on a combat map. Given a swarm attack hits automatically with no attack or defense roll.
Examples:
*Bats: about 12 carnivorous bats. Flies at Move 8. Does 1d cutting damage per turn. Armor protects with its normal DR. Dispersed after losing 8 HP.
*Bees: About 1,000 common bees. Flies at Move 6. Stings for 1 HP of injury per turn unless the victim is completely protected. Dispersed after losing 12 HP. Will give up the attack if foe is chased 50 yards from hive.
* Rats. about 12 rats. Move 4. Does 1d cutting damage per turn. Armor protects with its normal DR. Dispersed after losing 6 HP
Category:Concepts