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[[File:Barracuda-image.jpg|400px|left|Barracuda]]
 
 
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| name = Barracuda
 
| name = Barracuda
 
| species = fish (ray-finned)
 
| species = fish (ray-finned)
| noapp = 4-10
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| noapp = 4–10
| behaviour = parasocial
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| behaviour = [[Parasocial Behaviour|parasocial]]
| range = coral reefs
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| range = [[Coral Reef (range)|coral reef]]
 
| size = 4 to 6 ft. long
 
| size = 4 to 6 ft. long
 
| weight = 50 to 85 lbs.
 
| weight = 50 to 85 lbs.
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| HD = 1 to 3
 
| HD = 1 to 3
 
| AP = 6
 
| AP = 6
| THAC0 = 18 to 20
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| stride = 20
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| THAC0 = 19 to 20
 
| hpdie = d4 or d6
 
| hpdie = d4 or d6
| attack = bite
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| attack = '''1''': [[Jaws (attack)|jaws]]
| dmg = 2-8
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| dmg = jaws (2–8)
| special = initiative
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| special = [[Initiative|initiative]]
 
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Known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious attack, the barracuda is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.  They swim near the top of the water, favoring coral reefs and sea grassesLike sharks, they are dangerous to swimmers. Yet barracudas are popular as a game fish and are eaten as fillets.  For West Africans, the fish is a delicacy that is smoked for use in soups and sauces.
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'''Barracuda''' are predatory fish inhabiting tropical and subtropical coral reefs, rocky areas and nearshore environments such as salt-water mangrove swampsOn 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.
  
The barracuda strikes with deadly speed, gaining +4 [[Initiative|initiative]] on its first attack, where it may cover a distance up to 18 [[Combat Hex|hexes]] in the space of one [[Combat Round|round]].  Barracuda will gather and circle prey from the edge of this distance.  Each will then strike at their prey, one per round, at lightning speedIf no blood is drawn, each barracuda will make one strike and then the whole group will swim off, to disperse soon after.  However, if blood is drawn, the barracuda will move in and engage continuously until they have eaten a third of their weight or they are dead.
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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 bedsSome 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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See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]].
 
  
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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.
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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.
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See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]]
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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