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'''Unofficial''' conversion of [[D&D Next]] and 3.5 [[SRD]] monster.
{{5e Monster
|name=Aranea
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="rly.2016-08-13">Unofficial conversion of D&D Next creature (from "Isle of Dread") and 3.5 [[SRD]] monster. Conversion by [[user:Rlyehable]] 2016-08-13. Unofficial conversion licensed: [[CC-BY-SA]] with original copyrights recognized and unchallenged.</ref>
|size=Medium
|type=Monstrosity
|subtype=Shapechanger
|align=Neutral Evil
|ac=12
|acfluff=14 in spider form
|hp=32
|hd=5d8+10
|speed=30 ft., {{srd5lc|Climb}} 30 ft.
|movetype=Walk, Climb
|str=11
|dex=15
|con=14
|int=13
|wis=10
|cha=14
|saves=
|skills= 
|damageimmunity=
|damageresistance=
|damagevulnerability=
|conditionimmunity=
|senses={{SRD5|Darkvision}} 60 ft.
|perception=11
|languages={{5e Language|Common}}, {{5e Language|Sylvan}}
|habitat=Forest, Swamp, Underground
|cr=2
|xp=
|show prof=true
|qualities=
{{5e Ability|Shapechange|Araneas' natural form is that of a {{SRD5|Medium}} size spider with small arms, ending in hands, below its mandibles. They can use an {{srd5lc|Bonus Action}} to polymorph into a Medium [[:Category:5e Spiders|spider]], into a {{SRD5|Small}} or Medium {{srd5lc|Humanoid}}, or return to its true form. It can remain in any of these forms indefinitely. The aranea reverts to its natural form when killed.

In its '''true form''', the aranea can cast spells, use its bite and web attacks, but cannot use weapons. It can however manipulate light objects (of 10 pounds or less).

In '''humanoid form''', the aranea can use weapons, cast spells, and wear armor, but it loses its climb speed, its Spider Climb trait, bite, and web attacks. However, armor, clothing, and weapons do not appear as part of the transformation.

In '''spider form''', it cannot talk or cast spells. However, it gains +1 to strength and dexterity.}}

{{5e Ability|Spellcasting|limit=True or Humanoid Form Only|The aranea is an 4th-level {{srd5lc|Sorcerer}}. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Charisma}} (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following sorcerer spells prepared, which it can cast requiring no {{srd5lc|Material Component}}s: <br />
Cantrips (at will): {{5e Spell Line|Acid Splash, Fire Bolt, Prestidigitation, Shocking Grasp, Witch Bolt}}<br /> 
1st level (4 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Detect Magic, Magic Missile, Sleep}} <br />
2nd level (3 slots): {{5e Spell Line|Invisibility, Web}}
}}

{{5e Ability|Spider Climb|limit=True and Spider Form Only|The spider climb {{SRD5|Difficult Terrain|difficult surfaces}}, including upside down on celings, without needing to make an {{srd5lc|Ability Check}}.}}

{{5e Ability|Web Sense|limit=True and Spider Form Only|While in contract with a web, the aranea knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.}}

{{5e Ability|Web Walker|limit=True and Spider Form Only|The aranea ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.}}

|actions=
{{5e Ability|Bite|limit=Spider or True Form Only|''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}:'' +2 (+3 in spider form) to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 6 (1d10) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage or 7 (1d10+1) piercing damage in spider form, and the target must make a {{SRD5|DC}} {{SRD5|Constitution}} {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}} or take 11 (2d10) {{srd5lc|Poison}} damage and be {{srd5lc|Poisoned}} for 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}}. This save may be repeated at the end of each of the target's {{srd5lc|Turn}} ending the condition on a successful save.}}

{{5e Ability|Dagger|limit=Humanoid Form Only|''Melee or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Range}} 20/60 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' 2 (1d4) piercing damage.}}

{{5e Ability|Web|limit=Spider or True Form Only|''Ranged Weapon Attack:'' +4 (+5 in spider form) to hit, {{srd5lc|Range}} 60 ft., one creature. ''Hit:'' The target is {{srd5lc|Restrained}} by webbing. As an {{srd5lc|Action}}, the restrained creature can make a DC 12 {{SRD5|Strength}} {{srd5lc|Check}} to escape. The webbing has {{SRD5|AC}} 13, and another creature can deal 5 {{srd5lc|Fire}} or {{srd5lc|Slashing}} damage to the webbing to end this effect; if fire damage is used, the restrained creature also takes the damage.}}
}} 
{{blockref|An aranea is an intelligent, shapechanging spider with sorcerous powers. In its natural form, an aranea resembles a big spider, with a humpbacked body a little bigger than a human torso. It has fanged mandibles like a normal spider. Two small arms, each about 2 feet long, lie below the mandibles. Each arm has a hand with four many-jointed fingers and a double-jointed thumb. An aranea weighs about 150 pounds. The hump on its back houses its brain.|<ref name="35 SRD">3.5e System Reference Document</ref>}}

==Sources and Notes==
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:* Unofficial conversion.  Drawing inspiration from ({{pub|DnD Next Playtest Packet 20130128}} ''Isle of Dread'') and 3.5e System Reference Document.
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[[Category:User]]
[[Category:5e Sorcerers]]
Alignment	Neutral Evil +
Author	Rlyehable +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Aranea +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Shapechange +, Spellcasting +, Spider Climb +, Web Sense +, Web Walker +, Bite +, Dagger +, Web + and {{{feature1}}} +
Habitat	Forest +, Swamp + and Underground +
Hit Dice	5d8+10 +
Hit Points	32 +
Identifier	5e Monster +
Movement Type	Walk, Climb +
Name	Aranea +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Aranea 5e +
Subtype	Shapechanger +
Title	Aranea +
Type	Monstrosity +