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{{Bestiarychart
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| name = Barracuda
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| species = fish (ray-finned)
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| noapp = 4-10
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| behaviour = parasocial
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| range = coral reefs
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| size = 4 to 6 ft. long
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| weight = 50 to 85 lbs.
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| int = 0
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| AC = 6
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| HD = 1 to 3
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| AP = 6
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| THAC0 = 18 to 20
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| hpdie = d4 or d6
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| attack = bite
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| dmg = 2-8
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| special = initiative
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}}
  
A ray-finned fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious attack. It is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, ranging from the Eastern border of the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea and Caribbean Sea. They swim near the top of the water and near coral reefs and sea grasses.
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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 grasses. Like 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.
 
 
In any one place, the number appearing will gather but will circle prey for many rounds before attacking. They will then strike with a single burst of lightning speed, moving up to 18 hexes in a single round. They will do this only once per encounter. Because of this, like sharks, they are dangerous to swimmers.
 
 
 
Once they have attacked, they will off to allow others of their group to attack, which each will, one at a time. If no blood is drawn during these attacks, all the barracudas will move off. If there is blood, the barracudas will then begin to move in at once to finish the kill.
 
 
 
Barracudas are popular as game fish and are eaten as fillets or steaks. For West Africans, the fish is a delicacy, being smoked for use in soups and sauces.
 
  
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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 speed.  If 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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See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]].
 
See [[Bestiary|Bestiary]].
  
 
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Revision as of 18:22, 17 February 2020

Barracuda
Species fish (ray-finned)
No. Appearing 4-10
Behaviour parasocial
Range coral reefs
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 {{{stride}}}
THAC0 18 to 20
Hp/Die d4 or d6
Attack Forms bite
Damage 2-8
Special Attacks initiative

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 grasses. Like 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.

The barracuda strikes with deadly speed, gaining +4 initiative on its first attack, where it may cover a distance up to 18 hexes in the space of one 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 speed. If 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.

See Bestiary.