Telomax’s experimentations were with Kobolds, Goblins and Orcs
crossed with Giant Ants, Scorpions and Wasps. All other crossings were
doomed to failure as the products either died soon after birth or they
were infertile (and often insane). The 5 types of Insectoids that have
survived and can procreate cannot intermix in any way, as the genetic
balance is somehow destroyed and the result does not live for more
than a few years.

The Insectoids produced have quite a range of characteristics. All
can speak, all can use weapons to some degree, some very few can cast
spells, some can fly, all have good natural armor and all have exceptional senses—especially visual and aural. Each of the five types are
outlined below:

Intelligence, Wisdom and Speech
All Insectoids have at least “animal” intelligence. They can understand very simple commands in Common and slightly more complex
commands that are a combination of sounds and of motions that have
become unique to their species. Those with an intelligence of 7 or
higher are capable of language that can be understood by humans or
other races that speak Common. Those with an intelligence or wisdom
of 12 or higher are capable of limited “tribal magic” in the case of
Antolds and Woblins, while Skags are capable of more complex spells
up to the 4th level.
 

Scorpiorc
FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 2-12
ARMOR CLASS: 4
MOVE: 14"
HIT DICE: 2-4
% IN LAIR: 70%
TREASURE TYPE: 1/2 Q
NO. OF ATTACKS: 3
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-6/1-6/weapon
SPECIAL ATTACKS: none
SPECIAL DEFENSES: see below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: standard
INTELLIGENCE RANGE: 1-10
ALIGNMENT: El/En
SIZE RANGE: M
PSIONIC ABILITY: none


Scorpiorcs are a cross between giant scorpions and orcs. They have
4 legs, 2 pincers and 2 appendages that can be used for locomotion or
for grasping. The Scorpiorc is 5-6 feet in height. Its forward pincers can
deal 1-6 points of damage each. In its middle appendages it can grasp a
weapon (though not a pole arm, 2-handed sword, missile weapon or
any weapon for which great dexterity is required) and it can gain from
the weapon’s magic, if any. A Scorpiorc will never bear a flaming sword
nor carry any type of flame. The head of the Insectoid has two eyes on
stalks that protrude from a orcish-shaped face. These eyes can rotate
independently and make surprising the individual difficult (only a 1 in 8
chance). The grasping appendage can be used in climbing or even in
running. Scorpiorcs can advance as fighting types from a beginning
“level” of 2 to a top rank of 4, though to do so they must be of the
largest size and have an intelligence or wisdom of at least 8.

Scorpiorcs speak common, “Scorkish” and broken Orcish. They
can move silently as a medium-level thief (70%) and can strike from
behind for double damage if they surprise. Scorpiorcs’ armor comes
from their skeleton structure alone; they never use any armor, though
upper-level scorpiorcs might bear a shield.

Scorpiorcs prefer to dwell in caves or small stone structures. They
can build basic structures if hard pressed though none would have
doors or windows—just a single opening for entering and leaving.
Scorpiorcs do not get along with other Insectoids and might attack
others (10%) unless controlled, but they will never attack a Skag.

Koasp
FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 1-20
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: 8"/16"
HIT DICE: 1-3
% IN LAIR: 80%
TREASURE TYPE: 5xM, N
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: weapon
SPECIAL ATTACKS: none
SPECIAL DEFENSES: see below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: standard
INTELLIGENCE RANGE: 2-12
ALIGNMENT: EN/El
SIZE RANGE: S
PSIONIC ABILITY: none

A Koasp is a cross between a Kobold and a Giant Wasp with
domination in appearance of the kobold strain. They are 2 to 4 feet in
height and thin. They have two legs and two arms but they also possess
a set of folding wings. At a distance or in the dark they are 90% likely to
be mistaken for a Kobold though they wear no armor or garments.
They use small, short weapons and can gain from a weapon’s magic if it
has any. Those with 3 hit dice can use a light crossbow, though they can
only fire one missile per 2 rounds. Their heads are kobold-shaped but
their eyes are segmented and huge, thus making surprise difficult (1
chance in 6).

Their wings are not very strong and thus they can remain airborne
for only 3-18 minutes. Those with 3 hit dice can remain aloft for 4-32
minutes. Determination of hit dice is by random probability: 1-60 = 1
H.D., 61-90 = 2 H.D. and 91-00 = 3 H.D., and only adults are capable
of fighting.

Koasps prefer to live in hive-like structures with from 2 to 4 levels
and a central tube for movement up and down within the hive. They
sometimes dwell in caves, but only in the passages and rooms near the
entrance. Koasps prefer to dwell in groups and have a limited society
based on cooperation to maintain the hive. A female Koasp is very rare.
She will be protected and guarded by all of the males, even those who
are not her mates, with a fervor that will allow them to attack as if they
had one more hit die.

Antold
FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 3-18
ARMOR CLASS: 6
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 1-3
% IN LAIR: 85%
TREASURE TYPE: 1/2 R
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 1-4/weapon
SPECIAL ATTACKS: see below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: limited ESP
MAGIC RESISTANCE: standard
INTELLIGENCE RANGE: 1-12
ALIGNMENT: NE
SIZE RANGE: S
PSIONIC ABILITY: none

An Antold is a cross between a Giant Ant and a Kobold with the Ant
being the major contributor to shape and appearance. The Antold has
6 appendages, 4 for locomotion and two have the double advantage of
being used for locomotion or to grasp a small weapon like a dagger or a
short sword. The Antold is capable of delivering a bite with its sharp
mouth pieces. The largest (3 H. D. ) have a 60% chance of paralyzing an
opponent with their bite unless a saving throw versus poison is made;
those with 2 H.D. have a 30% chance with a s.t. at +1 and those of but
1 H.D. only have a 10% chance with a s.t. at +2. This percentage
chance is per melee round and per individual, as all Antolds have saliva
that can paralyze. Paralyzation occurs rapidly at the rate of the loss of
one dexterity point per segment until the victim goes to zero dexterity.
The paralyzation lasts for 1-6 hours unless cures are applied to the
victim. Any victim already paralyzed can always be reparalyzed by the
bite of any Antold. Such victims are usually eaten, unless a ranking
Antold wants them kept alive for some reason.

Antold also possess a limited form of ESP which can be used to
detect thoughts of any creature with animal or greater intelligence at a
range of 10 feet. Thus, surprising an Antold is virtually impossible (1 in
20) as the creature becomes instantly ready to defend and its sense of
mental detection direction is infallible. If psionics are used near an
Antold, this ESP range is increased to 40 feet.

Antolds with an intelligence or wisdom of 12, regardless of hit dice
(which is only a function of physical size) are usually (90% chance)
tribal witch doctors. They are capable of the following spells: Affect
Normal Fires, Message, Shocking Grasp, Spider Climb, Mirror-Image,
Scare.

Any particular Antold can cast only one spell, and only once per
day. The chance of it being any of the 6 listed is equal.

Antolds prefer to live in homes they dig out of soft earth, much as an
ant colony would be created. The percentage of females is high, and
the mating of Antolds is done in the manner that Kobolds would
use-the female laying 2-8 eggs.

Antolds have a loose social structure, unlike the Giant Ants from
which they came. They are mainly independent, though defense of the
lair will always be coordinated.

Woblin
FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 4-16
ARMOR CLASS: 5
MOVE: 8"/12"
HIT DICE: 1-4
% IN LAIR: 70%
TREASURE TYPE: K, L&M
NO. OF ATTACKS: 2
DAMAGE/ATTACK: sting/weapon
SPECIAL ATTACKS: see below
SPECIAL DEFENSES: see below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: standard
INTELLIGENCE RANGE: 13-16
ALIGNMENT: EL
SIZE RANGE: M
PSIONIC ABILITY: none

The Woblin is a cross between a Wasp and a Goblin and bears
many of the physical features of both. The basic body is goblin-shaped,
but very thin and clearly segmented. The goblinish head has segmented
eyes and the mouth parts of a wasp. The Woblin has antennae that are
2 feet in length and are fantastically sensitive to smell and air movement. The Woblin’s antennae are more important to him for detection
than his eyes. In a bright light, the Woblin fights at -1 because strong
light harms its eyes. The Woblin has 4 legs and two other appendages
similiar to hands. In these hands it can carry a weapon of small size like a
dagger, mace, short sword, etc., and Woblins are even capable of using
short bows or light crossbows.

The Woblin has small wings. In 40% of the adults the wings are
absolutely useless. In another 50% the adult wings work little better
than a Levitation spell, though horizontal motion is also allowed. These
adults can stay airborne for only 3-18 segments. The other 10% of
adults have fully formed wings capable of flight for 4-24 minutes. These
adults can even hover and fire a missile weapon (at - 1). Woblins are 4
to 6 feet in length and their number of hit dice is a function of size.

Woblins also have a poisonous sting that can paralyze a victim
unless a s.t. versus poison is made. The sting can only be delivered if the
Woblin is in flight or against a motionless target which a Woblin can
back up to and deliver the sting.

Those Woblins of at least 12 intelligence or wisdom are tribal clerics
(shamen) capable of using the following spells: Create Water, Bless,
Cure Light Wounds, Cause Light Wounds, Chant, Resist fire.

Each Woblin can use two spells per day that are selected once and
always for that particular Woblin.

Woblins prefer to live in caves and dungeons, the deeper the better.
Their society is complex, integrated and coordinated.

Skag
FREQUENCY: Rare
NO. APPEARING: 1-6
ARMOR CLASS: 3
MOVE: 12"
HIT DICE: 2-7
% IN LAIR: 20%
TREASURE TYPE: K, L, M & V
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: weapon
SPECIAL ATTACKS: spells (10%)
SPECIAL DEFENSES: see below
MAGIC RESISTANCE: 5%
INTELLIGENCE RANGE: <>
ALIGNMENT: EN
SIZE RANGE: M-L
PSIONIC ABILITY: none

A Skag is a cross between a few species, Scorpions, Kobolds, Ants
and Goblins being the most likely four involved. The Skag has two legs
and walks upright; it has two arms and has a physical strength of from
17 to 18 (01); thus, it is +1 to hit and from +1 to +3 to damage due to
strength. The Skag is well covered with armor-like chitin but it is quite
capable of using a shield, bracers or even a cloak of protection! Skags
can use all weapons unrelated to flame.

A Skag’s hit dice are partially a function of size and partially of
experience. A Skag can initially dice a size of 2 to 4 hit dice. It can then
learn to be up to three more levels proficient as a Fighter, Magic-User or
Cleric. Gaining such an experience level is detailed below (remember
to add this level to natural hit dice):

SKAG VETERAN—two to four eight-sided dice due to size for hits
to be killed (0- 2,000 e.p.).

SKAG WARRIOR—Add one ten-sided die for additional hits to be
killed (2,001 to 5,000 e.p.).

SKAG SWORDSMAN—Add another ten-sided die for additional
hits to be killed (5001 to 12,000 e.p.).
SKAG HERO—Add another ten-sided die for additional hits to be
killed (12,000+ e.p.).

Thus, a Skag veteran has 2-4 H.D.

Veteran	2-4 H.D.
Warrior	(2-4)-1 H.D. <typo?>
Swordsman	(2-4)+2 H.D.
Hero	(2-4) +3 H.D.

Experience gained for killing a Skag fighter is per its hit dice, as with
a monster.

SKAG Cleric First level—2-4 8-sided dice for hits to be killed;
two first level spells; 0- 4,000 e.p.
Second level-Add one 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
21st and 22nd level spells; 4,001 - 10,000 e.p.
Third level-Add one more 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
2lst, 22nd and 13rd level spell; 10,001-50,000 e.p.
Fourth level-Add one more 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
2lst, 22nd, 13rd and 14th level spell;
(Note:
50,001+ e.p.
Spell effects are per the Skag’s level, not his hit dice.

SKAG Magic-User First level—2-48-sided dice for hits to be killed;
2 first level spells; 0- 5,000 e.p.
Second level-Add one 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
2 first and 2 second level spells; 5,001 - 20,000 e.p.
Third level-Add another 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
3 first, 22nd and 13rd level spell; 20,000 -60,000 e.p.
Fourth level-Add another 6-sided die for hits to be
killed;
3 first, 32nd, 13rd and 14th level spell; 60,001+ e.p.
(Note: Spell effects are per the Skag’s level, not his hit dice.)

Skag Clerical spell list (receives spells like a normal cleric)
 

1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Bless	Chant	Continual Light	Poison Touch
Create Water	Know Alignment	Dispel Magic	Cause Serious Wounds
Cure Light Wounds	Resist Fire	Glyph of Warding	Tongues
Cause Light Wounds	Slow Poison	Prayer	-
Light	Speak With Animals	-	-
Fear Touch	Spiritual Hammer	-	-
Sanctuary	-	-	-
Resist Cold	-	-	-

Skag Magic-User spell list  (learns spells as a regular magic user but
only those listed can be used by them—all of these are at +15% for a
SKAG MU to learn!)(learns spells as a regular magic user but
only those listed can be used by them—all of these are at +15% for a
SKAG MU to learn!)
 

1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Affect Normal Fires	Continual Light	Clairvoyance	Confusion
Charm Person	Detect Invisible	Dispel Magic	Dimension Door
Comprehend Languages	ESP	Fly	Fear
Dancing Lights	Knock	Hold Person	Wall of Ice
Detect Magic	Levitate	Monster Summon I	-
Hold Portal	Ray of Enfeeblement	Suggestion	-
Jump	Scare	-	-
Light	Web	-	-
Magic Missile	-	-	-
Shield	-	-	-
Sleep	-	-	-
Spider Climb	-	-	-

Skag Magic-Users fight as monsters per their size hit dice alone,
while Clerics can add their clerical level(s) to their fighting ability dice.

The Skags are most feared and respected among the Insectoids,
and insectoid populations are often run by one or more Skags. Skags
are capable of building fairly complex structures but they prefer caves
and dungeons.

The Skag has a head that is very similar to that of a grasshopper; the
large eyes work independently, and the long antennae are sensitive to
smell and air movement, thus making surprise very difficult (1 in 10
chance). The adult Skag is from 6 to 8 feet tall and is very imposing, 0
H. D. figures will run in fear from an adult Skag unless a s.t. versus magic
is made. 1 and 2 H.D./level humans and humanoids are allowed a fear
saving throw at 10 feet, but at +3.