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'''Barracuda''' are predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, where they often inhabit coral reefs, rocky areas and nearshore environments.  They swim near the top of the water, favouring coral reefs and sea grasses.  They are taken as game fish but have little commercial value.  For West Africans, the fish is a delicacy that's smoked for use in soups and sauces.
 
 
[[File:Barracuda-image.jpg|350px|left|Barracuda]]
 
 
{{Bestiarychart
 
{{Bestiarychart
 
| name = Barracuda
 
| name = Barracuda
 
| species = fish (ray-finned)
 
| species = fish (ray-finned)
 
| noapp = 4–10
 
| noapp = 4–10
| behaviour = parasocial
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| behaviour = [[Parasocial Behaviour|parasocial]]
 
| range = [[Coral Reef (range)|coral reef]]
 
| range = [[Coral Reef (range)|coral reef]]
 
| size = 4 to 6 ft. long
 
| size = 4 to 6 ft. long
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| HD = 1 to 3
 
| HD = 1 to 3
 
| AP = 6
 
| AP = 6
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| stride = 20
 
| THAC0 = 19 to 20
 
| THAC0 = 19 to 20
 
| hpdie = d4 or d6
 
| hpdie = d4 or d6
| attack = '''1''': [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]]
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| attack = '''1''': [[Jaws (attack)|jaws]]
| dmg = 2–8
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| dmg = jaws (2–8)
 
| special = [[Initiative|initiative]]
 
| special = [[Initiative|initiative]]
 
}}
 
}}
  
The fish has a fearsome appearance and a ferocious attack; though rarely of danger to swimmers, barracuda will attack if approached too closely or touched (which may occur unintentionally). They strike with a deadly speed, gaining '''+4 initiative''' on its first attack, where it may cover a distance up to 18 [[Combat Hex|hexes]] per [[Combat Round|round]].
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'''Barracuda''' are predatory fish inhabiting tropical and subtropical coral reefs, rocky areas and nearshore environments such as salt-water mangrove swamps.  On the whole, they function as wandering monsters for characters boating across coastal waters or within [[Underwater Adventures|underwater adventures]].  They are often a menace to small, local communities.
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[[File:Barracuda b.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
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Despite their impressive appearance and hunting prowess, barracudas are pursued as game fish, though they have little commercial value.  For West Africans, these fish are considered a delicacy and are often smoked for use in soups and sauces.
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== Behaviour ==
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As agile swimmers, barracuda tend to stay near the water's surface, showing a particular fondness for sea grass beds.  Some venture into the open ocean, where they can be seen patrolling around structures such as floating debris or patches of seaweed.
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Barracuda are known for their aggressive hunting tactics.  They typically don't pose a significant threat to swimmers, but they can become aggressive if approached too closely or touched, even inadvertently.
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When hunting, barracuda come together and create a circular formation around their intended prey, keeping a distance of about 30 feet. Subsequently, each barracuda takes its turn to attack the target with astonishing speed. However, if any of these attacks fail to inflict a wound or secure a kill, the group swiftly disperses, choosing to seek easier prey elsewhere.
  
When hunting, Barracuda gather and circle prey, typically at a distance of 30 ftEach will strike at the prey in turn, one per round, at lightning speed.  However, if none strike at the first pass, the circle will disperse, ending the danger. If blood is drawn, however ([[Wounds|wounding]] or reducing a victim to [[Negative Hit Points|zero or less hit points]]), the barracuda will continue to attack until the prey is killed.
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== Advantage ==
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'''Initiative.''' Apart from their natural speed, the narrow shape of the barracuda increases their chance of striking prey first, giving them a +4 bonus on their [[Initiative|initiative]] die roll.
  
  
 
See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]
 
See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]
  
[[Category: Sensory Intelligence]]
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[[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 01:42, 18 October 2023

Barracuda
Species fish (ray-finned)
No. Appearing 4–10
Behaviour parasocial
Range coral reef
Size 4 to 6 ft. long
Weight 50 to 85 lbs.
Intelligence 0
Armour Class 6
Hit Dice 1 to 3
Action Points 6
Max. Stride 20
THAC0 19 to 20
Hp/Die d4 or d6
Attack Forms 1: jaws
Damage jaws (2–8)
Special Attacks initiative

Barracuda are predatory fish inhabiting tropical and subtropical coral reefs, rocky areas and nearshore environments such as salt-water mangrove swamps. On the whole, they function as wandering monsters for characters boating across coastal waters or within underwater adventures. They are often a menace to small, local communities.

Barracuda b.jpg

Despite their impressive appearance and hunting prowess, barracudas are pursued as game fish, though they have little commercial value. For West Africans, these fish are considered a delicacy and are often smoked for use in soups and sauces.

Behaviour

As agile swimmers, barracuda tend to stay near the water's surface, showing a particular fondness for sea grass beds. Some venture into the open ocean, where they can be seen patrolling around structures such as floating debris or patches of seaweed.

Barracuda are known for their aggressive hunting tactics. They typically don't pose a significant threat to swimmers, but they can become aggressive if approached too closely or touched, even inadvertently.

When hunting, barracuda come together and create a circular formation around their intended prey, keeping a distance of about 30 feet. Subsequently, each barracuda takes its turn to attack the target with astonishing speed. However, if any of these attacks fail to inflict a wound or secure a kill, the group swiftly disperses, choosing to seek easier prey elsewhere.

Advantage

Initiative. Apart from their natural speed, the narrow shape of the barracuda increases their chance of striking prey first, giving them a +4 bonus on their initiative die roll.


See Bestiary