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{{Bestiarychart
 
{{Bestiarychart
 
| name = Leucrotta
 
| name = Leucrotta
| species = beast
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| species = [[Beast|beast]]
 
| noapp = 1–4
 
| noapp = 1–4
 
| behaviour = subsocial
 
| behaviour = subsocial
| range = barrens, desert
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| range = [[Barrens (range)|barrens]], [[Desert (range)|desert]]
 
| size = 7 ft. at the shoulder
 
| size = 7 ft. at the shoulder
 
| weight = 2,900 lbs.
 
| weight = 2,900 lbs.
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| attack = bite
 
| attack = bite
 
| dmg = 3–12
 
| dmg = 3–12
| special = back kick, imitate voice
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| special = [[Back Kick (attack)|back kick]], [[Roll to Hit|+2 to hit]] with bite
 
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This weird creature haunts deserted and desolated places, for it is so ugly
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most other creatures cannot bear the sight of it. The body of a leucrotta
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The '''leucrotta''' is a swift, intelligent creature that ranges from Persia to the Indus River basin, where it is seen as a danger to travellers. The beast is an immense hoofed animal, large and strong enough to kick a bull to death, with the hindquarters of an enormous stag, the tail of a lion, the withers of a heavy warhorse and the head of a huge badger.  Instead of teeth, it's jaws are filled with sharp, jagged bony ridges, which it uses to grind meat, bone and plant material.
resembles that of a stag, its tail being rather lion-like, and its legs end in
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cloven hooves. Its head is that of a huge badger, but instead of teeth it has
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It lowers itself to the ground like a deer, and is able to lie very flat and out of sight.  It has been known to burrow a bed for itself in the sand, so that even in the open it cannot be seen.  It prefers sandy, desolate regions with scrubby vegetation, which are found throughout its range.
sharp, jagged bony ridges. This monster is very sly and can imitate the voice
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of a man or woman. They will do this to trick prey to approach within attack
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The monster is very sly and is able to speak with a natural human voice.  It has learned that calling for help or asking if someone is there, while remaining hidden, it an excellent way to lure victims towards itself. Likewise, it will make many of the common sounds that herders use to call horses, dogs and other animals, in order to bring these animals away from a herd to where they can be killed.
distance. When retreating the leucrotta can kick backwards with booth
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hooves, causing 1–6 hit points damage with each that hits. The monster
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In combat, the badger head is vicious, enabling the creature '''to better hit its opponents'''. It does not like to fight more than one combatant at a time, however, so if pressed in this manner it will turn in place and '''back kick'''.  It's hooves are heavy as teak and sharp, so that each hit, if it lands, will cause 3-18 damage. The leucrotta will then skip away at a running stride, making no attempt to re-enter combat.
speaks the language of its alignment as well as the common tongue.
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See [[Bestiary]]
 
See [[Bestiary]]
 
[[Category: Needs Rewrite]]
 

Revision as of 17:38, 23 August 2020

Leucrotta
Species beast
No. Appearing 1–4
Behaviour subsocial
Range barrens, desert
Size 7 ft. at the shoulder
Weight 2,900 lbs.
Intelligence 9
Armour Class 4
Hit Dice 6+1
Action Points 6
Max. Stride {{{stride}}}
THAC0 15
Hp/Die 3d4
Attack Forms bite
Damage 3–12
Special Attacks back kick, +2 to hit with bite

The leucrotta is a swift, intelligent creature that ranges from Persia to the Indus River basin, where it is seen as a danger to travellers. The beast is an immense hoofed animal, large and strong enough to kick a bull to death, with the hindquarters of an enormous stag, the tail of a lion, the withers of a heavy warhorse and the head of a huge badger. Instead of teeth, it's jaws are filled with sharp, jagged bony ridges, which it uses to grind meat, bone and plant material.

It lowers itself to the ground like a deer, and is able to lie very flat and out of sight. It has been known to burrow a bed for itself in the sand, so that even in the open it cannot be seen. It prefers sandy, desolate regions with scrubby vegetation, which are found throughout its range.

The monster is very sly and is able to speak with a natural human voice. It has learned that calling for help or asking if someone is there, while remaining hidden, it an excellent way to lure victims towards itself. Likewise, it will make many of the common sounds that herders use to call horses, dogs and other animals, in order to bring these animals away from a herd to where they can be killed.

In combat, the badger head is vicious, enabling the creature to better hit its opponents. It does not like to fight more than one combatant at a time, however, so if pressed in this manner it will turn in place and back kick. It's hooves are heavy as teak and sharp, so that each hit, if it lands, will cause 3-18 damage. The leucrotta will then skip away at a running stride, making no attempt to re-enter combat.


See Bestiary