Hippocampus

Hippocampus

Species	beast
No. Appearing	2–8
Behaviour	herd
Range	coral reef, limnetic, ocean banks
Size	5 ft. 8 in. at the shoulder
Weight	1,320 lbs.
Intelligence	5
Armour Class	5
Hit Dice	4
Action Points	6
Max. Stride	{{{stride}}}
THAC0	17
Hp/Die	d12
Attack Forms	jaws, tail
Damage	1–4, 2–8
Special Attacks	swim on surface

Hippocampi are a hybrid between a horse and a body somewhat similar to the seahorse, except that it is enlongated and very powerful. The front of the hippocampus consists of a horse's head and forelegs, which end in powerful leathery fins. They are covered with tough scales that possess a range of colours, though amber and blue are most common. Hippocampi live in both salt and fresh water. They serve as a mount for numerous underwater humanoids and are particularly beloved of sea nymphs. Famously, a team of giant hippocampi draw the chariot of the god Posiedon.

Behaviour

Hippocampi have little contact with land-dwellers. Hippocampus graze upon grass, seaweed and kelp, depending upon their environment; water flowers and reeds are particularly liked. They will eat the staples of land horses, but cannot do so for more than one day in seven. They are intelligent and can speak rationally with those who possess the ability.

They give birth through the laying of eggs, typically mating

Hippocampus as Mount

Once a hippocampus is approached, typically a customary offering is made ot the animal; this need not

See Bestiary