Boa Constrictor - Revision history

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 In combat, boa constrictors rely on their '''grapple''' ability.  When successfully [[Stun Lock|stunning]] an opponent, they use their coils to incapacitate a target rather than dealing outright damage.  The character '''suffers one constriction''' before having the possibility of escaping, during which time the boa's muscular coils exert immense pressure with each breath its prey exhales, causing 2-8 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] automatically each round.
-Thereafter, to free oneself requires a [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] of at least 15, which grants a 1 in 6 chance of freeing oneself.  This chance increases by 1 per point of strength above 16, so that the chance is 1 in 4 with an 18 non-percentile strength.  Characters with a strength between 10 and 19 have a 5 in 6 chance of wresting themselves free, while a greater strength allows this to be done automatically.  The attempt can be made in any round that the character is not stunned.
+Thereafter, to free oneself requires a [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] of at least 15, which grants a 1 in 6 chance of freeing oneself.  This chance increases by 1 per point of strength above 16, so that the chance is 3 in 6 with an 18 non-percentile strength. Characters with a percentile strength between 1 and 10 have a 4 in 6 chance of wresting themselves free, between an 11 and 20 a 5 in 6 chance; a greater strength allows this to be done automatically. The attempt to break free can be made more than once, in any round that the character is not stunned.
 == Titanboa ==

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-'''Boa constrictors''' are large, non-venomous serpents that rely on sheer strength to subdue their prey.  Growing anywhere from 8 to 14 feet in length and weighing over 100 pounds, these powerful predators are covered in dark brown or reddish markings that allow them to blend seamlessly into dense foliage, jungle undergrowth, or rocky terrain. They are primarily nocturnal, hunting at night with keen senses attuned to vibrations and heat.
+'''Boa constrictors''' are large, non-venomous serpents that rely on sheer strength to subdue their prey.  Growing anywhere from 8 to 14 feet in length and weighing over 100 pounds, these powerful predators are covered in dark brown or reddish markings that allow them to blend seamlessly into dense foliage, jungle undergrowth or rocky terrain. They are primarily nocturnal, hunting at night with keen senses attuned to vibrations and heat.
 [[File:Boa Constrictor.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
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-They're often found in warm, tropical environments such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks, where their stealth and patience make them effective ambush predators. Some jungle-dwelling cultures regard them with reverence, seeing them as symbols of patience, endurance, or the relentless cycle of life and death. [[Druid (class)|Druids]] and [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] sometimes keep trained boas as hunting companions, while more sinister individuals have been known to use them as living weapons, releasing them into enemy strongholds or dungeons to sow terror. The species thrives in captivity; giant boa constrictors are frequently housed in stone enclosures, where they are provided with a steady diet of victims or smaller livestock like sheep and goats.
+They're often found in warm, tropical environments such as rainforests, swamps and riverbanks, where their stealth and patience make them effective ambush predators. Some jungle-dwelling cultures regard them with reverence, seeing them as symbols of patience, endurance or the relentless cycle of life and death. [[Druid (class)|Druids]] and [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] sometimes keep trained boas as hunting companions, while more sinister individuals have been known to use them as living weapons, releasing them into enemy strongholds or dungeons to sow terror. The species thrives in captivity; giant boa constrictors are frequently housed in stone enclosures, where they are provided with a steady diet of victims or smaller livestock like sheep and goats.
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 == Titanboa ==
 [[File:Titanboa.jpg|right|350px|thumb]]
-This enormous serpent dwarfs even the largest of modern constrictors.  They are apex predators, lurking near riverbanks, ancient ruins, or deep jungle interiors.  Their ambush tactics are similar to that of smaller boas, striking with its jaws to stun and constrict their prey, causing 3-18 damage each round if they succeed in getting hold.  Those with an 18/50 or better strength have a 1 in 6 chance of breaking free; those with a 19 strength need a 2 in 6; this increases by 1 per point above 19.
+This enormous serpent dwarfs even the largest of modern constrictors.  They are apex predators, lurking near riverbanks, ancient ruins or deep jungle interiors.  Their ambush tactics are similar to that of smaller boas, striking with its jaws to stun and constrict their prey, causing 3-18 damage each round if they succeed in getting hold.  Those with an 18/50 or better strength have a 1 in 6 chance of breaking free; those with a 19 strength need a 2 in 6; this increases by 1 per point above 19.
-Despite their size, titanboas are surprisingly silent hunters, capable of moving through undergrowth or water with eerie stealth. Some have been known to stalk prey for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They are particularly feared by explorers and dungeon delvers, as a titanboa’s lair often doubles as a natural deathtrap — dense, humid, and filled with the remains of past victims. Many believe these serpents are ancient remnants of a forgotten age, their presence a reminder that the wild places of the world still hold creatures beyond mortal reckoning.
+Despite their size, titanboas are surprisingly silent hunters, capable of moving through undergrowth or water with eerie stealth. Some have been known to stalk prey for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They are particularly feared by explorers and dungeon delvers, as a titanboa’s lair often doubles as a natural deathtrap — dense, humid and filled with the remains of past victims. Many believe these serpents are ancient remnants of a forgotten age, their presence a reminder that the wild places of the world still hold creatures beyond mortal reckoning.

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 == Titanboa ==
 This enormous serpent dwarfs even the largest of modern constrictors.  They are apex predators, lurking near riverbanks, ancient ruins, or deep jungle interiors.  Their ambush tactics are similar to that of smaller boas, striking with its jaws to stun and constrict their prey, causing 3-18 damage each round if they succeed in getting hold.  Those with an 18/50 or better strength have a 1 in 6 chance of breaking free; those with a 19 strength need a 2 in 6; this increases by 1 per point above 19.
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 '''Boa constrictors''' are large, non-venomous serpents that rely on sheer strength to subdue their prey.  Growing anywhere from 8 to 14 feet in length and weighing over 100 pounds, these powerful predators are covered in dark brown or reddish markings that allow them to blend seamlessly into dense foliage, jungle undergrowth, or rocky terrain. They are primarily nocturnal, hunting at night with keen senses attuned to vibrations and heat.
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 They're often found in warm, tropical environments such as rainforests, swamps, and riverbanks, where their stealth and patience make them effective ambush predators. Some jungle-dwelling cultures regard them with reverence, seeing them as symbols of patience, endurance, or the relentless cycle of life and death. [[Druid (class)|Druids]] and [[Ranger (class)|rangers]] sometimes keep trained boas as hunting companions, while more sinister individuals have been known to use them as living weapons, releasing them into enemy strongholds or dungeons to sow terror. The species thrives in captivity; giant boa constrictors are frequently housed in stone enclosures, where they are provided with a steady diet of victims or smaller livestock like sheep and goats.

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 | '''Size''' || 15 ft. long || 32 ft. or more
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-| '''Weight''' || 60 to 100 lb. ||
+| '''Weight''' || 60 to 100 lb. || 580 lb.
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 | '''[[Intelligence (ability stat)|Intelligence]]''' || colspan="2"|2
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 | '''Attack Form''' || colspan="2"|1: [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
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-| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || 1-4 || 3-12
+| '''[[Damage (hit points)|Damage]]''' || 1-6 || 3-12
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 | '''Special Attack''' || colspan="2"|[[Constriction|constriction]]
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 Thereafter, to free oneself requires a [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] of at least 15, which grants a 1 in 6 chance of freeing oneself.  This chance increases by 1 per point of strength above 16, so that the chance is 1 in 4 with an 18 non-percentile strength.  Characters with a strength between 10 and 19 have a 5 in 6 chance of wresting themselves free, while a greater strength allows this to be done automatically.  The attempt can be made in any round that the character is not stunned.
+Despite their size, titanboas are surprisingly silent hunters, capable of moving through undergrowth or water with eerie stealth. Some have been known to stalk prey for hours, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. They are particularly feared by explorers and dungeon delvers, as a titanboa’s lair often doubles as a natural deathtrap — dense, humid, and filled with the remains of past victims. Many believe these serpents are ancient remnants of a forgotten age, their presence a reminder that the wild places of the world still hold creatures beyond mortal reckoning.

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-[[File:Boa Constrictor.jpg|left|440px|]]
+[[File:Boa Constrictor.jpg|left|350px|]]
-{{Bestiarychart
+{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin-left: 15px; text-align: center; background-color:#d4f2f2;"
-| name = Boa Constrictor (giant)
+|-
-| species = reptile
+! Detail !! '''Boa Constrictor''' !! '''Titanboa'''
-| noapp = 2-5
+|-
-| behaviour = solitary
+| '''Species''' || colspan="2"|reptile
-| range = [[Jungle (range)|jungle]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
+|-
-| size = 32 ft. or more
+| '''No. Appearing''' || 2-8 || 2-5
-| weight = 900 lbs.
+|-
-| int = 2
+| '''Behaviour''' || colspan="2"|solitary
-| AC = 6
+|-
-| HD = 6+1
+| '''[[List of Ranges|Range]]''' || colspan="2"|[[Jungle (range)|jungle]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
-| AP = 5
+|-
-| THAC0 = 17
+| '''Size''' || 15 ft. long || 32 ft. or more
-| hpdie = d4+d6
+|-
-| attack = '''1''': [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
+| '''Weight''' || 60 lb.
-| dmg = 3-12
+|-
-| special = [[Constriction|constriction]]
+| '''[[Intelligence (ability stat)|Intelligence]]''' || colspan="2"|2
-}}
+|-
 A huge variety of the heavy-bodied snake that has been known to prey on common humanoids.  A nocturnal hunter, the boa constrictor is most dangerous to resting or [[Helpless Defenders|sleeping persons]].  Boa contrictors are ambush predators, so they often lie in wait for appropriate prey to come along, then they attack.

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