Giant centipede (Hen Llinge: Yghern, Scholar: scolopendromorph), is an insectoid monster found alont the Pontar, in Brokilon, and elsewhere. It is about twelve feet in length with dark brown chitinous armor. Very dangerous, tends to wrap itself around its victims before poisoning them. Might be related to myriapodans.
The giant centipede, scientifically referred to as a scolopendromorph and known as 'yghern' in Elder Speech, measures approximately twelve feet. These creatures inhabit areas such as the Brokilon forest and are recognized by their dark brown chitinous armor. They are dangerous, often coiling around their prey before delivering a poisonous attack.
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Where are giant centipedes commonly found?
Giant centipedes, or 'yghern' in Elder Speech, inhabit the forest of Brokilon and other undisclosed regions. They are often seen in forests and meadows, where hiding spots are abundant. A unique type, the Pale Widow, resides in underground lairs.
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What is the method of attack used by the giant centipede?
The giant centipede employs a unique attack strategy. It targets an opponent, circles it, and attempts to get within striking distance. Its primary weapons are its powerful mandibles, but it can also spew acid from its glands. The centipede's thick armor deflects most attacks, even magical ones. It can burrow rapidly into the ground and reappear in a different location. If attacked, it typically parries and swiftly counters.
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What was the encounter between Geralt and the giant centipede in 'The Sword of Destiny'?
During their journey to Duén Canell in 'The Sword of Destiny', Geralt and Braenn face a giant centipede, or 'yghern'. This insectoid creature, cloaked in dark brown armor, poses a threat to a figure initially mistaken for a halfling, who is later revealed as Ciri. The giant centipede is notorious for its lethal strategy of ensnaring and poisoning its victims.
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What is the possible relation of the giant centipede to myriapodans?
The giant centipede, scientifically termed as scolopendromorph, shares a relation with myriapodans. Myriapodans, found in places like Lower Posada, are often compared to giant centipedes. The giant centipede, known for its dark brown chitinous armor, is a perilous creature that ensnares and poisons its victims. It exhibits the ability to burrow swiftly into the ground.
"Giant centipedes are said to have been raised in the Brokilon Forest and released into the world by vengeful dryads. The creatures are believed to be invincible, as they simply divide into two separate living beasts when cut in half. All this nonsense about giant centipedes only shows how intensely common people fear these venomous beasts, as they fear all things that are not human."
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Murky Waters - near the ruins at the south end of the map
Among the fascinating flora and fauna of the duchy of Toussaint, one also encounters creatures of the decidedly unpleasant sort, such as giant centipedes. Not only do these beasts look hideous to the eye, they can do colossal damage to the flesh as well. I decidedly advise against them. – "A Visit to Toussaint," one of the many guides authored by Peterin Safles
Giant centipedes are enormous, insect-like monsters which can be found in many places in the world, but are particularly common in the lands (or more precisely, under the lands) of Toussaint. There they often dwell in close comity with shaelmaars, for a sort of monstrous symbiosis has developed between them: giant centipedes feed on the small creatures which eat Shaelmaar dung.
Hard chitinous armor covers nearly the entire body of a giant centipede. Sticking out from under this carapace are rows of hooked limbs. Giant centipedes are able to burrow into the ground with shocking speed, only to then appear back on the surface in another place. Once they select a target, they will circle it determinedly, trying to get close enough to deliver a blow. They attack primarily with their powerful mandibles, but they also possess glands allowing them to spew acid.
The greatest obstacle when fighting giant centipedes is their thick armor, which deflects most blows not only from weapons, but also from magical means – such as those dealt by simple spells or witcher Signs.
When attacked with a weapon, they will often parry the strike, then quickly reply with their own forceful counter. Thus the best method for fighting them is to chatch them in an Yrden trap, keeping them from protecting themselves with their armor or burrowing into the ground.
Combat tactics[]
The best way to deal with the giant centipede is the Yrden Sign trap; if it rises within one, the centipede will be paralyzed and won't be able to burrow, allowing you to get quite a few hits in; just make sure to land your hits in the front, and not the back, as it's largely immune to attack from there. Once hit several times it will curl into a protective loop. Make sure to roll away when this happens; not only is it a guard move that will make you do very little damage, after a couple of seconds it will swing its body around in a wide sweeping attack before burrowing in the ground to reappear elsewhere.
