Collective Creature

Medium to Huge Magical Beast

Source(s):	Tome of Horrors 3
Alignment:	Same as base creature
Climate/Terrain:	Same as base creature
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	+1 (template creature)
See Also:	Spider Collective
A swarm of small animals or insects that has taken on a definite single shape. The individuals in the swarm merge together and act as a single creature, gaining the benefits of one body comprised of many parts and forming a rudimentary hive mind. This acquired template can be applied to any swarm composed of animals or vermin.