OSE Monster: Ear Seeker

EAR SEEKER

Tiny (½” long) insectoids found in wood, eating dead cellulose. Lay their eggs in warm places (like ears) to complete their life cycle. 

AC 9 [10], HD 1hp*, Att None, THAC0 20 [–1], MV 10’ (3’), SV D14 W15 P16 B17 S18 (NH), ML 12, AL Neutral, XP 6, NA 1d4 (1d4), TT None

▶ If touched: Lay eggs in the flesh, then die. Larvae hatch in 4d6 hours, usually killing the host (90% chance). 

▶ Killing: Cure disease destroys the eggs. 

Note: Adapted from Monster Manual (AD&D 1e).