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 '''Sable antelope''' are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent. They are often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]], though the latter is smaller and now largely extinct in many regions. Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in semi-arid environments, including the fringes of the [[Thar Desert|Thar]] and southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabian]] deserts, where they rely on seasonal water sources and hardy vegetation.
-[[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
+[[File:Sable Antelope.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 Their name comes from the rich dark colour of their coat, which deepens with age, especially in males, whose glossy black pelts contrast with their striking white facial markings. Both males and females possess long, curved horns, with those of the male growing thicker and more pronounced. These horns serve both as a defense against predators such as lions and as weapons in dominance battles between rival males.

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 When a herd grows beyond 35 to 40 animals, natural social structures dictate a split into two or three distinct groups. Cows and their young separate first, followed by the males, each newly formed herd led by a dominant bull. Secondary males, often numbering between 3-12 individuals, form independent bachelor herds, staying on the periphery of the larger groups. These younger or less dominant bulls may challenge for leadership in subsequent seasons, ensuring a continual cycle of strength and renewal within the species.
 See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]
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 '''Sable antelope''' are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent. They are often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]], though the latter is smaller and now largely extinct in many regions. Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in semi-arid environments, including the fringes of the [[Thar Desert|Thar]] and southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabian]] deserts, where they rely on seasonal water sources and hardy vegetation.

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 | THAC0 = 20
 | hpdie = d10
-| attack = 1; [[Horns (attack)|twin horns]]
+| attack = '''1''': [[Horn (attack)|twin horns]]
 | dmg = horns (2–8)
 | special = [[Charging|charging]]
 }}
-'''Sable antelope''' are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent.  They're often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]].  Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in ranges such as the [[Thar Desert|Thar]] or southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabian]] deserts.  Their comes from the rich dark colour of their coat; sable antelope skins are prized for use as floor coverings and [[Shield (armour)|shield]] making.
+'''Sable antelope''' are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent. They are often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]], though the latter is smaller and now largely extinct in many regions. Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in semi-arid environments, including the fringes of the [[Thar Desert|Thar]] and southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabian]] deserts, where they rely on seasonal water sources and hardy vegetation.
 [[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 == Behaviour ==
-Ordinarily docile, these [[Animal|animals]] give ground when approached, keeping a distance of 20-50 [[Combat Hex|hexes]].  If pressed or cornered, they'll fight.  A hit with a [[Missile Weapons|missile]] causes the antelope to scream, panicking the herd into a run; when in flight, they reach speeds up to 35 mph.  When encountering predators that can outrun them, the herd tightens to confront the threat, with horns outward.  If one antelope is [[Stun Lock|stunned]] or [[Death|killed]] of an antelope, the others break, leaving predators to have at their kill.
+Ordinarily docile, these [[Animal|animals]] are wary of intruders and instinctively give ground when approached, maintaining a distance of 20-50 [[Combat Hex|hexes]]. They remain highly alert to changes in their surroundings and will flee rather than fight when given the chance. If pressed or cornered, however, they are formidable opponents, using their sharp, curved horns to defend themselves with surprising ferocity.
-Sable antelopes rut during the late dry season, for 2-3 months, when they're at their most aggressive.  Males fight to choose the lead male — though these fights rarely end in injury.  During the rutting period, the antelope may '''charge''' aggressively if approached.  A hit with the horns causes [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
+A hit with a [[Missile Weapons|missile]] causes the antelope to emit a piercing scream, which triggers immediate panic among the herd. The entire group will bolt into a full-speed flight, reaching up to 35 mph as they rush to escape danger. When pursued by predators that can outrun them — such as lions, cheetahs or packs of wild dogs — the herd instinctively tightens its formation, presenting an outward ring of lethal horns in a defensive stand. This strategy can deter attackers momentarily, but if one antelope is [[Stun Lock|stunned]] or [[Death|killed]], the cohesion breaks and the remaining herd scatters, leaving their fallen member behind as an offering to the pursuers.
-When herds grow larger than 35 to 40 animals, cows and their young will split into two or three different groups, followed thereafter by the males.  Each new group is led by one adult bull, who will move with the females.  Secondary males keep to themselves as a separate group, about 3-12 in number.
+Sable antelopes enter their rutting season in the late dry months, a period lasting 2-3 months when their aggression peaks. Males engage in ritualistic duels to determine dominance, locking horns and testing each other's strength in contests of endurance rather than lethal combat. The victor assumes the role of the lead bull, while the defeated males retreat to bachelor groups. During this rutting period, antelopes may '''charge''' aggressively if approached, particularly if their dominance is challenged. A hit with the horns inflicts [[Damage (hit points)|damage]], as the impact is delivered with immense force.
 See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]
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 | noapp = 4–40
 | behaviour = herd (loose)
-| range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]],<br>[[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
+| range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]], [[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
 | size = 4 ft. at shoulder
 | weight = 510 lbs.

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 Sable antelope are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africe to the Indian Subcontinent; they are often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]], which looks similar.  They prefer wooded areas throughout the savanna, but can be found in semi-deserts such as the [[Thar Desert]] or in southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabia]].  The name comes from the black colour of their dark coat; their skins are prized for use as floor coverings and [[Shield (armour)|shield]] making.
-[[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|245px|left|Antelope (sable)]]
+[[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
 == Behaviour ==
 Ordinarily docile, the sable antelope give ground when approached, keeping a distance of 20-50 [[Combat Hex|hexes]].  They'll fight if pressed.  A [[Missile Weapons|missile]] hit causes the antelope to scream, which panics the herd into a run — these creatures can reach speeds up to 35 mph.  When antelope encounter predators that can outrun them, the herd tightens together to confront the threat; upon the [[Stun Lock|stunning]] or [[Death|death]] of an antelope, the others will usually withdraw, allowing the predators to have at the carcass.