These driders, known as the Webborn of Atlach-Nacha, are members of the Order of the Obsidian Web. They are fundamentally distinct from the cursed aberrations of drow origin. Rather than suffering a punishment, the Webborn are mortals who have willingly devoted themselves to the Spinner in Darkness, embracing her gifts of transformation and immortality. They view their spider-like forms not as a curse but as a sacred reward for their service and understanding of the cosmic web that binds all realities.
Physical Description
A Webborn drider’s upper body retains its mortal appearance, though their skin often darkens and takes on a faint shimmer like polished obsidian. Their eyes reflect their transformation, with additional pairs growing over time, gleaming with unnatural intelligence. Their lower bodies are arachnid, sleek and powerful, covered in intricate patterns resembling Atlach-Nacha’s web. They move with an eerie grace, blending humanoid fluidity with the silent precision of a spider.
Their hands often bear faintly glowing glyphs or scars from ritualistic devotion, and they adorn themselves with sacred relics or web-like jewelry woven from enchanted silk.