Difference between revisions of "Leopard"

From The Authentic D&D Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
 
(4 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 3: Line 3:
 
| species = feline
 
| species = feline
 
| noapp = 1–2
 
| noapp = 1–2
| behaviour = presocial
+
| behaviour = social (family)
 
| range = [[Alpine (range)|alpine]], [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Jungle (range)|jungle]],<br>[[Rainforest (range)|rainforest]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]],<br>[[Veldt (range)|veldt]], [[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
 
| range = [[Alpine (range)|alpine]], [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Jungle (range)|jungle]],<br>[[Rainforest (range)|rainforest]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]], [[Steppe (range)|steppe]],<br>[[Veldt (range)|veldt]], [[Woodland (range)|woodland]]
 
| size = 28 in. at the shoulder
 
| size = 28 in. at the shoulder
Line 19: Line 19:
 
}}
 
}}
  
The '''leopard''' in its different species occurs in a wide range across different climates; most notable are the snow leopard (or Amur leopard), the Javan leopard, the black panther, the Arabian leopard and the commonly known African leopard.  They possess a fur that is soft to the touch, varying from nearly white to yellowish and dark golden, with dark spots in rosettes.  The fur grows longer in northern climates.  In most climates the [[Animal|animal]] is well camouflages, enabling it to '''surprise''' creatures in the wild with alacrity.
+
The '''leopard''' dwells in a wide range of varying climates, from sub-arctic to the tropics.  The most notable species are the snow leopard, or ''Amur'' leopard, the Javan, the black panther, the Arabian leopard and the more commonly known African leopard.  Each  possesses fur that's soft to the touch, in colours from nearly white to yellowish and dark golden; all have dark spots that form rosettes.  The leopard's fur grows longer in northern climates.  The [[Animal|animal]] is able to hide well, so that it '''surprises''' its prey easily.
  
 
[[File:Leopard.jpg|left|350px]]
 
[[File:Leopard.jpg|left|350px]]
The male is about 40% larger than the female, though both have the same number of hit dice.  Both have relatively short legs and a long body, with a large skull.  It is a solitary animal, with the male and female separating after mating, the raising of cubs being left to the female.  If raised from a cub, they can be quite tame and are often kept as pets.
+
The male is about 40% larger than the female; both have the same number of hit dice.  Leopards have short legs and a long body, with a large skull.  They are solitary animals; the male and female separate after mating, with the latter tending to raising the cubs.  If a leopard is caught as a cub and [[Leopard Training (sage ability)|properly raised]], a resultant adult will be tame; leopards are often kept as pets.
  
 
== Advantages ==
 
== Advantages ==
Leopards can climb trees very skillfully, often resting on tree branches and descending from trees headfirst. When a leopard attacks, 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.  It is able to perform this leap between trees, prior to dropping down on and surprising opponents from an initial, hidden location.
+
Leopards can [[Climbing|climb trees]] very skillfully, often resting on tree branches and jumping downwards onto its front feet. Leopards attack after rushing forward at considerable speed, '''leaping four [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]]''' in addition to its movement; enabling it to close the distance quickly with its prey.  The leopard can perform this leap between trees, which they sometimes do in order to then drop down on prey, surprising them.
  
The leopard attacks with their jaws and forepaws. If the leopard strikes with both forepaws, it will then get two additional attacks, '''raking''' with the rear claws, each causing 1-6 damage.
+
The leopard attacks with their claws and fangs. If the leopard strikes with both claws, it gets two additional '''raking hits''' with the rear claws, reflexively causing 1-6 damage each.
  
 
The leopard is very observant in its habitat and can be '''surprised only on a 1 in 6'''.
 
The leopard is very observant in its habitat and can be '''surprised only on a 1 in 6'''.
Line 33: Line 33:
  
 
See [[Bestiary]]
 
See [[Bestiary]]
 +
 +
[[Category: Don't Review until 2022]][[Category: Protective Intelligence]]

Latest revision as of 19:05, 23 June 2022

Leopard
Species feline
No. Appearing 1–2
Behaviour social (family)
Range alpine, desert, jungle,
rainforest, savanna, steppe,
veldt, woodland
Size 28 in. at the shoulder
Weight 190 lbs.
Intelligence 3
Armour Class 6
Hit Dice 3+2
Action Points 6
Max. Stride 21
THAC0 19
Hp/Die d8
Attack Forms 3: two claws; fangs
Damage claw (1-4); fangs (2–8)
Special Attacks pounce, raking, surprise on a 1–3,
surprised only on a 1

The leopard dwells in a wide range of varying climates, from sub-arctic to the tropics. The most notable species are the snow leopard, or Amur leopard, the Javan, the black panther, the Arabian leopard and the more commonly known African leopard. Each possesses fur that's soft to the touch, in colours from nearly white to yellowish and dark golden; all have dark spots that form rosettes. The leopard's fur grows longer in northern climates. The animal is able to hide well, so that it surprises its prey easily.

Leopard.jpg

The male is about 40% larger than the female; both have the same number of hit dice. Leopards have short legs and a long body, with a large skull. They are solitary animals; the male and female separate after mating, with the latter tending to raising the cubs. If a leopard is caught as a cub and properly raised, a resultant adult will be tame; leopards are often kept as pets.

Advantages

Leopards can climb trees very skillfully, often resting on tree branches and jumping downwards onto its front feet. Leopards attack after rushing forward at considerable speed, leaping four combat hexes in addition to its movement; enabling it to close the distance quickly with its prey. The leopard can perform this leap between trees, which they sometimes do in order to then drop down on prey, surprising them.

The leopard attacks with their claws and fangs. If the leopard strikes with both claws, it gets two additional raking hits with the rear claws, reflexively causing 1-6 damage each.

The leopard is very observant in its habitat and can be surprised only on a 1 in 6.


See Bestiary