Difference between revisions of "Dragonne"
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| HD = 9 | | HD = 9 | ||
| AP = 5 | | AP = 5 | ||
| − | | stride = | + | | stride = 17 |
| THAC0 = 15 | | THAC0 = 15 | ||
| hpdie = d10 | | hpdie = d10 | ||
| attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]], [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]] | | attack = '''3''': two [[Claw (attack)|claws]], [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]] | ||
| − | | dmg = 2–16 | + | | dmg = claw (2–16); fangs (3–24) |
| − | | special = [[Deafening|deafening roar]] | + | | special = [[Deafening|deafening roar]], [[Raking|raking]], [[Surprise (combat)|surprised only on a 1]] |
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| − | Also ''draconne'', a beast that formerly inhabited the high dry lands of southern France and Spain. Driven out or eradicated by the 9th century, a few rare creatures dwell between the highlands of the Atlas Mountains and the Hodh plateau near the Senegal Basin. | + | Also ''draconne'', a beast that formerly inhabited the high dry lands of southern France and Spain. Driven out or eradicated by the 9th century, a few rare creatures dwell between the highlands of the Atlas Mountains and the Hodh plateau near the Senegal Basin. Dragonnes are solitary in nature; it's not known if they breed, as neither a mated pair or young dragonne have been seen. It's estimated that they number fewer than one hundred creatures. |
[[File:Dragonne.jpg|left|350px|thumb]] | [[File:Dragonne.jpg|left|350px|thumb]] | ||
| − | These beasts possess the tail, leather wings and scaled covering of a dragon, with the | + | These beasts possess the tail, leather wings and scaled covering of a dragon, with the body and head of a lion. Much larger than an ordinary lion, the creature is hardly imposing as a dragon. In colour it ranges from a dingy bronze to dark brass; it can appear golden when encountered in twilight. The creature cannot fly or buffet it's wings, but by beating its wings while running it can easily outdistance a lion. |
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| + | Families possessing the dragonne as a [[Heraldic Crest|family crest]] most likely have a lord ancestor reaching back to the time of Charles Martel or earlier. | ||
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| + | == Advantages == | ||
| + | When the Dragonne attacks, it prefers to attack the most heavily armoured creatures within reach. If it strikes with both its forepaws, the dragonne gets two additional attacks, '''raking''' with its rear claws, each causing 2-12 damage on a hit. | ||
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| + | The beast's most dreaded weapon is its '''deafening roar''': this is always directed towards creatures who have the least amount of armour. Those within 120 ft., or 24 [[Combat Hex|hexes]] are [[Deafness|deafened]] for a period of 2-12 [[Combat Round|rounds]]. | ||
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| + | This sound | ||
| + | causes weakness to all within 12" of the monster unless they save against | ||
| + | paralyzation. Furthermore, any creature within 3" or less of the dragonne | ||
| + | will be deafened. Both effects of the dragonne's roar last for from 2-12 | ||
| + | melee rounds. Those weak from fear from the sound lose 50% of their | ||
| + | strength; deafened creatures cannot hear any sound and will strike at -1 | ||
| + | on their attack dice due to disorientation. Dragonnes are able to fly only | ||
| + | short distances (1 -3 turns) with their small wings. T | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 11 May 2022
| Species | beast |
| No. Appearing | 1 |
| Behaviour | solitary |
| Range | desert, savanna |
| Size | 8 ft. long |
| Weight | 800 lbs. |
| Intelligence | 5 |
| Armour Class | 3 |
| Hit Dice | 9 |
| Action Points | 5 |
| Max. Stride | 17 |
| THAC0 | 15 |
| Hp/Die | d10 |
| Attack Forms | 3: two claws, fangs |
| Damage | claw (2–16); fangs (3–24) |
| Special Attacks | deafening roar, raking, surprised only on a 1 |
Also draconne, a beast that formerly inhabited the high dry lands of southern France and Spain. Driven out or eradicated by the 9th century, a few rare creatures dwell between the highlands of the Atlas Mountains and the Hodh plateau near the Senegal Basin. Dragonnes are solitary in nature; it's not known if they breed, as neither a mated pair or young dragonne have been seen. It's estimated that they number fewer than one hundred creatures.
These beasts possess the tail, leather wings and scaled covering of a dragon, with the body and head of a lion. Much larger than an ordinary lion, the creature is hardly imposing as a dragon. In colour it ranges from a dingy bronze to dark brass; it can appear golden when encountered in twilight. The creature cannot fly or buffet it's wings, but by beating its wings while running it can easily outdistance a lion.
Families possessing the dragonne as a family crest most likely have a lord ancestor reaching back to the time of Charles Martel or earlier.
Advantages
When the Dragonne attacks, it prefers to attack the most heavily armoured creatures within reach. If it strikes with both its forepaws, the dragonne gets two additional attacks, raking with its rear claws, each causing 2-12 damage on a hit.
The beast's most dreaded weapon is its deafening roar: this is always directed towards creatures who have the least amount of armour. Those within 120 ft., or 24 hexes are deafened for a period of 2-12 rounds.
This sound
causes weakness to all within 12" of the monster unless they save against paralyzation. Furthermore, any creature within 3" or less of the dragonne will be deafened. Both effects of the dragonne's roar last for from 2-12 melee rounds. Those weak from fear from the sound lose 50% of their strength; deafened creatures cannot hear any sound and will strike at -1 on their attack dice due to disorientation. Dragonnes are able to fly only short distances (1 -3 turns) with their small wings. T
See Bestiary
