Otherworld Ink

Do you want a riding spider? Do you want a silking spider? Why not get one that does both? The Ghost Step is the only breed of riding spider that also produces high-quality silk on demand.

The Ghost Step is an ideal pet for the silking enthusiast who also needs a serviceable mount. With a little training, the average Ghost Step can make hammocks, ladders, and decorative orb webs. With a little more training, they can help repair walkways and other important structures. This makes them useful for travel in the wilds, as well as for domestic construction.

Just don’t ask a Ghost Step to play guard-spider! They are notoriously flighty in the face of danger. A Ghost Step will not protect you at the cost of its life. When faced with a dangerous beast, this spider will flee to safety rather than meet them head-on. Of course, as long as you’re firmly seated on your Ghost Step’s back, you may appreciate this instinct!

A Ghost Step’s venom is not especially potent. Often, human victims will survive even without inoculation. But since you can prevent a bad weekend of fever, pain, and stiff limbs with a simple series of injections, why not do it? Ghost Steps are prone to fear biting, so make sure yours is well-trained and socialized to reduce the risk.

The Ghost Step is a spider of many virtues with a somewhat skittish temperament. While stereotyped as a mount for old ladies, you don’t need to be a weaving addict to appreciate their charms. If you want a companionable spider that will carry you on your travels and spin you a hammock to sleep in at night, you can’t do better than a Ghost Step.