Capricorn
| Species | beast |
| No. Appearing | 2–8 |
| Behaviour | herd |
| Range | coral reef, intertidal |
| Size | 4 ft. 6 in. at shoulder |
| Weight | 980 lbs. |
| Intelligence | 6 |
| Armour Class | 4 |
| Hit Dice | 3 |
| Action Points | 5 |
| Max. Stride | 12 |
| THAC0 | 19 |
| Hp/Die | d4+d6 |
| Attack Forms | head butt |
| Damage | 3–12 |
| Special Attacks | charge |
The capricorn, or sea goat, is a beast possessing the upper body of a goat, with front legs ending in hooves, and the tail of a sea serpent; the shape indicates that the capricorn's legs serve no real purpose. It prowls waters in the eastern Mediterranean and in the seas surrounding Arabia, presupposing that the creature dwelt in this part of the world prior to the great flood. They are rarely found in the west Mediterranean and never in the Atlantic Ocean. Some forms of the beast possesses horns that more closely resemble an ibex than a goat. They bear a beard under their chins, as thick as a colt's tail, with a strong, sturdy neck. They are about 18 ft. long.
Legend has it that Dionysius transformed himself into a capricorn in order to fight the beast Typhon, and that following Typhon's defeat the god created five-and-twenty score of these beasts as a gift to Zeus. The number of capricorn are unknown, but we may suppose that those that exist today are descended from those Dionysius created.
Behaviour
Capricorns are fierce and often threatening, as they are extraordinarily territorial. They are able to charge very rapidly upon the water's surface or beneath it, causing double damage when striking with it's horns. However, the capricorn is not generally malevolent. It may be approached and spoken to, as an animal, on the edge of its territory, and may be encouraged to provide knowledge of surrounding regions.
They are the dreaded enemies of crabfolk, and if given the opportunity to go to war with these humanoids, they will do so. Many sailors who might have drowned in a storm have told tales of being rescued by capricorns, allowing these shipwrecked victims to ride to a nearby island where they might survive until found. There are also tales of mermen kings seeking compromise with capricorns, who will protect and serve as mounts for royalty, but to no lesser persons.
See Bestiary
