Crawling Claw

Bestiary entry by Aldric Shadowmark, Grand Hunters Lodge

Classification: Minor Undead
Origin: Severed hands animated by dark magic
Threat Level: Low (swarms Moderate)

Description

Severed hands given terrible unlife, Crawling Claws scuttle on their fingers like grotesque spiders. Individually weak, they attack in numbers, overwhelming victims through sheer quantity. Necromancers use them as guards and scouts.

Behavior

Crawling Claws follow simple commands - guard, attack, fetch. They retain some memory of their former owners, sometimes displaying familiar gestures. Without direction, they seek out the living to strangle.

Combat Notes

Easily destroyed individually but dangerous in numbers. They go for the throat. Stomping effective. Fire cleanses them permanently. Check for hidden ones before resting in infested areas.