They moved like a pile of leaves in a strong gust of wind. Wings carrying them skyward. For a moment it was beautiful. Then we realised what we were seeing but it was too late.-Doc Trundles
Scorpion Moths range in size from Tiny to Large. Young moths stay close to their Brood Mother clinging to her back for the first few years until they reach Small size, unless it is mating season. Then the creatures swarm up as they travel to their mating grounds.
It is reasonable, if a single Tiny Scorpion Moth is encountered, the rest of the swarm is likly nearby. When the Brood comes under attack they quickly take to the air and instinctivly swarm to defend themselves and devour the attacker.
Scorpion Moths Variant:
Medium Scorpion Moths use the same stats as a Swarm but lose the following creature traits. Damage Resistances & Condidion Immunities & Swarm
- Tiny and Giant Scorpion Moths use the Scorpion Stat Blocks from the PHB & gain Flight
- Flight : Tiny Scorpion Moths have 30 ft of movment. Giant Scorpion Moths' flight movement is 10 Ft.
Brood Mothers Brood Mother Scorpion Moths have reached Medium or Large Size. These Moths carry their young on their backs. A Medium Moth can carry one Swarm of their Young and an Large Scorpion Moth May carry two Swarms of young.
Scorpion Moth Swarm
Medium Swarm of Tiny beasts Unaligned
- Armor Class 14 (Natural Armor)
- Hit Points 25(5D8)
- Speed 10 ft. Fly 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 2 (-4) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 1 (-5) 8(-1) 2 (-4)
- Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
- Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
- Senses blindsight 10 ft. passive Perception 9
- Languages none
- Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Swarm The Swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice verca, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a tiny scorpion. The swarm can't regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.
Actions
Bites & Stings: melee weapon attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft. One target in the swarms space Hit: 5 (2D4) piercing damage, or 2 (1D4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer. The Target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 16 (4D6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
In Flight Scorpion Moths, much like their name-sakes, are nimble and erattic. As a Scorpion Moth grows in size it becomes harder for the beast to fly and it stays closer and closer to the ground. The largest Scorpion Moths appear as if they are about to fall out of the air at any moment while in flight. While on the ground They lay their wings back along their bodies and appear very much like a normal Scorpion.
Scorpions Moths Environments including tropical forests, monsoon forests, temperate forests, savannas, prairies, deserts and semi-desert regions with extreme temperatures. They can walk on rocks, cobbled ground, caves, epiphyte plants, tree trunks, and branches with equal ease. Tiny Scorpion Moths also may also be found dwelling in urban places Individual Scorpions often seek refuge in High dark places. It is roumored that deep underground there are bat winged cousins of thses weinged beasts.
