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 | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]]; [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
 | dmg = claw (1–6), fang (2–12)
-| special = [[Pounce|pounce]], [[Raking|rake]], [[Surprise (combat)|surprised only on a 1]]
+| special = [[Pounce|pounce]], [[Raking|rake]],<br>[[Surprise (combat)|surprised only on a 1]]
 }}
 '''Cougars''', also known as a ''puma'', ''mountain lion'' or even ''panther'' are solitary predators native to the Americas and parts of eastern Asia.  They rely on stealth and careful positioning to close in on their prey, typically [[Ungulate|hoofed animals]] like deer.  Cougars are incredibly adaptable and thrive in habitats with dense underbrush or rocky terrain, where they can move undetected, but they are equally capable of surviving in more open areas.  These [[Animal|animals]] lead solitary lives, with males and females coming together only briefly to mate. Once the cubs are born, the female takes full responsibility for raising them while the male moves on, leaving the family dynamics entirely to the mother.

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 | hpdie = d8
 | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]]; [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
-| dmg = 1–6/1–6 & 2–12
+| dmg = claw (1–6), fang (2–12)
 | special = [[Pounce|pounce]], [[Raking|rake]], [[Surprise (combat)|surprised only on a 1]]
 }}
-The '''cougar''' has many names, including '''puma''', '''mountain lion''' and '''panther'''.  It is native to the Americas.  It is an ambush predator that stalks [[Ungulate|hoofed animals]], particularly deer.  It prefers habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas for stalking, but it can also live in the open.  It is a solitary [[Animal|animal]], with the male and female separating after mating, the raising of cubs being left to the female.
+In combat, a cougar’s agility and speed make it a particularly challenging opponent. Their ability to close distances quickly and strike with precision means they can target vulnerable or isolated members of a party. Cougars often employ ambush tactics, stalking their prey silently before launching an explosive attack. This behaviour could translate into mechanics where cougars gain bonuses when surprising their targets or attacking from concealed positions.
-[[File:Cougar.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
+== Advantages ==
-The cougar is slender and agile, with powerful forequarters, neck and jaw.  It cannot roar and is known for its silence.  The coat is typically tawney like that of a lion, but otherwise ranges from silvery-grey to reddish.  They are capable of leaping from the round upwards 18 ft. high into a tree.  It is faster than most cats and at the end of its rush it will '''leap four [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]]''' following its movement, enabling it to close the distance quickly with its prey, even when moving warily.
+Cougars attack with both claws and fangs, using their formidable strength to overwhelm their prey. If they strike with both forepaws in a single round, they can follow up with two additional attacks by raking with their rear claws, each rake dealing 2–8 damage. Highly attuned to their surroundings, cougars are rarely caught off guard and are only [[Surprise|surprised]] on a roll of 1 in 6, making them formidable predators in their natural habitat.
-They will attack with their claws and fangs. If the cougar strikes with both forepaws, it will then get two additional attacks, '''raking''' with the rear claws, each causing 2-8 damage.  It is very observant in its habitat and cannot be easily startled. It is therefore only '''surprised on a 1 in 6'''.
+Beyond their predatory prowess, cougars are fiercely territorial. Encountering a cougar often signifies that the party has wandered too close to its den or hunting grounds. This territoriality can create narrative opportunities, such as tracking a cougar back to its lair to recover lost supplies, rescue a victim, or resolve a quest. The lair itself might include clues about the cougar’s habits, such as partially eaten prey or hidden pathways it uses to stalk its territory.
 See [[Bestiary]]
-[[Category: Brave Intelligence]]
+[[Category: Reviewed]]

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 The '''cougar''' has many names, including '''puma''', '''mountain lion''' and '''panther'''.  It is native to the Americas.  It is an ambush predator that stalks [[Ungulate|hoofed animals]], particularly deer.  It prefers habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas for stalking, but it can also live in the open.  It is a solitary [[Animal|animal]], with the male and female separating after mating, the raising of cubs being left to the female.
-[[File:Cougar.jpg|left|350px]]
+[[File:Cougar.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 The cougar is slender and agile, with powerful forequarters, neck and jaw.  It cannot roar and is known for its silence.  The coat is typically tawney like that of a lion, but otherwise ranges from silvery-grey to reddish.  They are capable of leaping from the round upwards 18 ft. high into a tree.  It is faster than most cats and at the end of its rush it will '''leap four [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]]''' following its movement, enabling it to close the distance quickly with its prey, even when moving warily.

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 The cougar is slender and agile, with powerful forequarters, neck and jaw.  It cannot roar and is known for its silence.  The coat is typically tawney like that of a lion, but otherwise ranges from silvery-grey to reddish.  They are capable of leaping from the round upwards 18 ft. high into a tree.  It is faster than most cats and at the end of its rush it will '''leap four [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]]''' following its movement, enabling it to close the distance quickly with its prey, even when moving warily.
-They will attack with their jaws and forepaws. If the cougar strikes with both forepaws, it will then get two additional attacks, '''raking''' with the rear claws, each causing 2-8 damage.  It is very observant in its habitat and cannot be easily startled. It is therefore only '''surprised on a 1 in 6'''.
+They will attack with their claws and fangs. If the cougar strikes with both forepaws, it will then get two additional attacks, '''raking''' with the rear claws, each causing 2-8 damage.  It is very observant in its habitat and cannot be easily startled. It is therefore only '''surprised on a 1 in 6'''.
 See [[Bestiary]]

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 | THAC0 = 19
 | hpdie = d8
-| attack = claw/claw & bite
+| attack = [[Claw (attack)|claw]]/claw & bite
 | dmg = 1–6/1–6 & 2–12
 | special = [[Pounce|pounce]], [[Raking|rake]], [[Surprise (combat)|surprised only on a 1]]

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 | AP = 6
 | stride = 26
-| THAC0 = 18
+| THAC0 = 19
 | hpdie = d8
 | attack = claw/claw & bite

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 | noapp = 1–2
 | behaviour = presocial
-| range = [[Alpine (range)|alpine]], [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Jungle (range)|jungle]],<br>[[Savanna (range)|savanna]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]], woodland
+| range = [[Alpine (range)|alpine]], [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Jungle (range)|jungle]],<br>[[Savanna (range)|savanna]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]], [[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
 | size = 7 ft. 10 in. long
 | weight = 200 lbs.