This device appears to be a riveted iron ovoid weighing 350 pounds. It has 6 round, bulbous glass viewing ports and two light fixtures. A spherical orb is mounted on the back connected by a heavy linkage. It has eight mechanical legs with sturdy hinged plating and two manipulators on the front; which are found folded up along the hull. There are recessed foot holds on the side to get on top.
A hidden latch can be found which can be found with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (Investigation) check. Releasing the latch opens the top located hatch. Allowing two Medium or smaller creatures to crawl inside. Several levers are set in a row at the front, each in a neutral position, able to move either up or down. When certain levers are used, the apparatus legs unfolds and making it appear as a giant iron spider. The interior is ornately wood paneled with iron ribbing, a carpeted floor and a leather chair at the controls.
To recover hit points, you can use the mending spell or tinker/smith tools. Every minute of repair the apparatus recover 1d18 hit points, plus your proficiency modifier.
The apparatus of the Spider is a Large object with the following statistics:
Armor Class: 18
Hit Points: 180
Speed: 30 ft, climb 30 ft. (or 0 ft. for both if the legs are retracted)
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
To be used as a vehicle, the apparatus requires one pilot.
A creature in the compartment can use an action to move up to 2 of the apparatus's levers up or down. After each use, a lever goes back to its neutral position. Each lever, from left to right, functions as shown in the Apparatus of the Spider Levers table.
Spider Climb. The apparatus can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. An enchantment is used to change the orientation of internal gravity allowing you to stand even when the apparatus is on the ceiling.
Orb Storage Compartment. 12 cubic feet or 300 pounds of gear. The mechanisms access panel for the grappling hook and arcane engine is in the top of the compartment.
Apparatus of the Spider Levers
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Lever |
Up |
Down |
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1 |
Legs and manipulators unfold, allowing the apparatus to walk and climb. |
Legs and manipulators fold up, reducing its speed to 0. |
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2 |
Each manipulator makes the following melee weapon attack: +8 to hit, reach 5ft, one target, 3d6 piercing damage. |
Each manipulator makes the following melee weapon attack: +8 to hit, reach 5ft, one target, the target is grappled, escape DC 15. |
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3 |
The apparatus walks or climbs forward. |
The apparatus walks or climbs backward. |
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4 |
The apparatus turns up to 90 degrees left. |
The apparatus turns up to 90 degrees right. |
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5 |
The apparatus strafes left. |
The apparatus strafes right. |
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6 |
The apparatus sprints (x2 speed). Disadvantage on stealth checks. |
The apparatus sneaks (1/2 speed). Advantage on stealth checks. |
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7 |
The apparatus makes a long jump (upto 30ft long and 5ft high). |
The apparatus makes a high jump (10ft long and upto 30ft high). |
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8 |
Fire a grappling hook. Max range of 60ft. |
Fully retract grappling hook than unlock. Pull the lever trigger to unlock then fully retract. |
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9 |
Extend the hook cable up to 10ft at a time. Max cable length of 100ft. |
Retract the hook cable up to 10ft at a time. |
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10 |
Two eyelike fixtures emit bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. |
The light fixtures turn off. |
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11 |
The orb storage compartment unlocks and opens. |
The orb storage compartment locks and closes. |
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12 |
The top hatch unlocks and releases. |
The top hatch locks and closes. |
Notes: Utility, Exploration, Combat
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