Morungol

Native to Mordor, these deadly arachnids are rarely encoutered (and happily so). Generally slow moving, the palm-sized spiders are surprisingly fast when attacking. They are easily recognized by their black haired bodies, and a red patch upon the backs of their abdomen (similar to the splotch marking the Morgai flies). Their venom is highly toxic (15th level) and paralyzes their victims instantaneously. If this venom is mixed with bramble berry paste, its potency drops to 10th, but the combination is lethal. The usual prey of the Morungol consists of Morgai flies and black lizards (though it will not hesitate to attack a larger intruder if threatened).