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Swarm of Rats

Rating
2
Type
Beast
Size
Large (swarm)

A Swarm of Rats is a writhing mass of gnashing teeth and claws that strips flesh from bone with terrifying efficiency. They are drawn to blood and noise and can squeeze into almost any space. Follows the Swarm Rules.
Fight +1 Reflex +2 Stealth +2 Survival +3
Stride +1
Physical Defense 0 Elemental Defense 0 AP 3 Move 9m
Physical Stress 3 Mental Stress 3 Consequences x3 (Swarming Mass)

Attacks

  • Biting Mass (Fight +1, 1 AP) — 2d4 piercing damage.

Special Abilities

  • Swarm (see Swarm Rules) — Single-target attacks deal half damage; area effects deal damage twice.

  • Carrier of Disease — On a hit, target makes Fortitude vs the margin of success or contracts a wasting disease: -1 to Fortitude until treated.

  • Scavenger’s Delight — +2 to Stealth in dark places, sewers, or near refuse.