Bumblebee Queen, Giant

This is a giant-sized bumblebee, much larger than its normal sized counterpart.

Bumblebee Queen, Giant (CR 5)

Large Vermin
Alignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Tremorsense 60 feet; Perception +5

Speed: 20 feet, Fly 60 feet (good)
Space: 10 feet

Defense

Armor Class: 18, touch 11, flat-footed 16 (+2 Dex, +7 natural, -1 size)
Hit Points: 52 (8d8+16)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +3
Immunity: mind-affecting effects

Offense

Melee: sting +9 (2d6+7 plus poison)
Reach: 5 feet

Statistics

Str	Dex	Con	Int	Wis	Cha
20 (+5)	14 (+2)	14 (+2)	-	13 (+1)	11 (+0)

Base Attack Bonus: +5
CMB +11
CMD 23 (+32 vs. Trip)

Feats:

Skills: Fly +4, Perception +5, Survival +1 (+5 to keep from getting lost)

• Racial Modifiers: +4 Perception, +4 Survival to keep from getting lost

Languages:

Special Abilities

Poison (Ex)

Sting-injury; save Fortitude DC 16; frequency; 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Con; cure 1 save. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Ecology

Environment: Temperate Forests or Plains
Organization: solitary, buzz (2-5), or hive (11-20)
Treasure: none


Giant bumblebees generally behave like their much smaller relatives, building underground nests and burrows. Workers collect nectar and pollen and build or repair the burrow while the queen creates a brood chamber where she lays her eggs. The queen lays her eggs over the entire summer months.

In late summer and early autumn, the eggs hatch, forming new drones and queens. Both drones and queens leave the nest to mate with other bumblebees. A giant bumblebee is about 8 feet long with a black body striped with yellow bands.

Giant bumblebees are generally passive creatures. If threatened however, or if their nest is disturbed, they respond by stinging their opponents.

Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.