Hippocampus - Revision history

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 == Hippocampus as Mount ==
-Hippocampi are able to support riders upon the surface of the water, so that they are highly prized by land creatures.  However, because they hippocampus is intelligent, it cannot be domesticated, even if caught as young.  As it matures, it will bond with its master, so long as it is treated well; but if it cannot communicate with this master, the beast will break this bond and seek the wild.
+Hippocampi are able to support riders upon the surface of the water, so that they are highly prized by land creatures.  However, because the hippocampus is intelligent, it cannot be domesticated, even if caught as young.  As it matures, it will bond with its master, so long as it is treated well; but if it cannot communicate with this master, the beast will break this bond and seek the wild.
 Those born wild, who were not raised from a young age, may yet be enticed as mounts.  Typically, a customary offering is made to the beast, which may be a rare victual or possibly an offer to heal the hippocampus if it has been hurt.  Speaking with the beast is necessary (and cannot be done through [[Speak with Animals (spell)|speak with animals]], as the hippocampus is not an "[[Animal|animal]]").  A bargain may be struck to gain the beast's aid for some purpose; and if the beast is treated well and relates well to the rider (make a [[Ability Checks|charisma check]], ''after'' good treatment of the animal as mount has been observed in game), the hippocampus may well be willing to remain with the rider.  Having knowledge of [[Underwater Mounts (sage study)|underwater mounts]] is a necessity.

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 Hippocampi are able to support riders upon the surface of the water, so that they are highly prized by land creatures.  However, because they hippocampus is intelligent, it cannot be domesticated, even if caught as young.  As it matures, it will bond with its master, so long as it is treated well; but if it cannot communicate with this master, the beast will break this bond and seek the wild.
-Those born wild, who were not raised from a young age, may yet be enticed as mounts.  Typically, a customary offering is made to the beast, which may be a rare victual or possibly an offer to heal the hippocampus if it has been hurt.  Speaking with the beast is necessary (and cannot be done through [[Speak with Animals (spell)|speak with animals]], as the hippocampus is not an "animal").  A bargain may be struck to gain the beast's aid for some purpose; and if the beast is treated well and relates well to the rider (make a [[Ability Checks|charisma check]], ''after'' good treatment of the animal as mount has been observed in game), the hippocampus may well be willing to remain with the rider.  Having knowledge of [[Underwater Mounts (sage study)|underwater mounts]] is a necessity.
+Those born wild, who were not raised from a young age, may yet be enticed as mounts.  Typically, a customary offering is made to the beast, which may be a rare victual or possibly an offer to heal the hippocampus if it has been hurt.  Speaking with the beast is necessary (and cannot be done through [[Speak with Animals (spell)|speak with animals]], as the hippocampus is not an "[[Animal|animal]]").  A bargain may be struck to gain the beast's aid for some purpose; and if the beast is treated well and relates well to the rider (make a [[Ability Checks|charisma check]], ''after'' good treatment of the animal as mount has been observed in game), the hippocampus may well be willing to remain with the rider.  Having knowledge of [[Underwater Mounts (sage study)|underwater mounts]] is a necessity.
 They will often make alliances with humanoid species to protect their homelands.

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 | AP = 6
 | stride = 10 (5 on surface)
-| THAC0 = 17
+| THAC0 = 18
 | hpdie = d12
 | attack = bite & head butt

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 | noapp = 2–8
 | behaviour = herd
-| range = [[Coral Reef (range)|coral reef]], [[Limnetic (range)|limnetic]], [[Ocean Banks (range)|ocean banks]]
+| range = [[Coral Reef (range)|coral reef]], [[Ocean Banks (range)|ocean banks]], [[Wetland (range)|wetland]]
 | size = 5 ft. 8 in. at the shoulder
 | weight = 1,320 lbs.

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 '''Hippocampi''' are a hybrid between a horse and a body somewhat similar to the seahorse, except that it is enlongated and very powerful.  The front of the hippocampus consists of a horse's head and forelegs, which end in powerful leathery fins.  They are covered with tough scales that possess a range of colours, though amber and blue are most common.  Hippocampi live in both salt and fresh water.  They serve as a mount for numerous underwater [[Humanoid|humanoids]] and are particularly beloved of [[Sea Nymph|sea nymphs]].  Famously, a team of giant hippocampi draw the chariot of the [[Gods (sage study)|god]] Posiedon.
-[[File:Hippocampus.jpg|left|280px]]
+[[File:Hippocampus.jpg|left|385px]]
 Hippocampi attack with a bite, usually to the left or right, and a rapid strike with their heavily boned skull against an enemy in front of them.  They have a '''+2 saving throw''' against any attack.

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 Hippocampi attack with a bite, usually to the left or right, and a rapid strike with their heavily boned skull against an enemy in front of them.  They have a '''+2 saving throw''' against any attack.
 == Behaviour ==
 Hippocampi have little contact with land-dwellers.  Hippocampus graze upon grass, seaweed and kelp, depending upon their environment; water flowers and reeds are particularly liked.  They will eat the staples of land horses, but cannot do so for more than one day in seven.  They are intelligent and can speak rationally with those who possess [[Hippocampus Whisperer (sage ability)|the ability]].  Hippocampi cannot move on dry land; freshwater dwellers can only be found in large, fairly deep lakes, from tropical to temperate climes.