Balorian Spiders are massive arachnids that live in the Caves of Balor beneath the Forest of Balor.
History
Prince Arthur Pendragon slew one such spider before escaping a horde of them in his attempt to procure the leaves of the Mortaeus flower to save Merlin from dying from its deadly petal. The spiders were said to be deadly by Nimueh, who left Arthur hanging unto a ledge for the creatures to finish off. After he slew the first one, hundreds more came after him, and would have killed him if not for the guiding light sent by Merlin in his subconsciousness (The Poisoned Chalice).
The spider on the move
Habitat
It can be presumed that these creatures prefer dry and dark places to live in and are sensitive to every sound. They hate daylight and did not follow Arthur after he reached the surface of the cave. They can also climb relatively fast.
Illustration of the Balorian spider
Appearances
- Series 1
- The Poisoned Chalice