spider climb, 99% chance of move silently and hide in shadows while in natural, underground surroundings, increased chance of surprising opponents, 3 attacks per round inflicting 1d10 / 1d10 (claws) or 3d4 (bite) points of damage, rake for a further 1d8+2 / 1d8+2 if both claw attacks hit, MV 18" with a rush of 48" for up to three rounds, pouncing allowing two front claw attacks at +4 to hit and double damage if the opponent is surprised.

Climate / Terrain Underdark, mostly in the 'wild' Frequency Rare Organization Solitary or mated pair Activity Cycle 'Nocturnal' Diet Carnivorous Intelligence Semi (2-4) to Low (3-7) Treasure Incidental Alignment Neutral (Evil) No. Appearing 1 or 1-2 Armor Class 3 Movement 18 (48) Hit Dice 8+4 Thac0 11 No. of Attacks 3 (+2) Damage / Attack 1d10 / 1d10 (claws) / 3d4 (bite) (1d8+2 / 1d8+2 (hind claws)) Special Attacks Pounce, increased chance of surprise, rake Special Defenses camouflage ability, spider climb ability Magic Resistance 25% Size L Morale 14 (Elite) XP Value 4 500

The katharrn is one of the more dangerous representatives of the animal life of the wild Underdark. Looking like a large, sleek cat of bluish-gray coloration, the katharrn (both singular and plural) looks like a tiger... but due to the nature of the weird radiations of the Underdark, possesses some of the characteristics of a spider, as well.

Though the katharrn doesn't automatically regard anyone wandering through its area as food, it isn't unheard of for some lone drow to suddenly feel a pair of large paws striking his back - and for noone else to ever again hear from that particular drow again.

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