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| behaviour = herd
 
| behaviour = herd
 
| range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
 
| range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
| size = 5 ft. 7 in. tall
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| size = 6 ft. 3 in. tall
| weight = 86 lbs.
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| weight = 130 lbs.
 
| int = 1
 
| int = 1
 
| AC = 7
 
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| THAC0 = 20
 
| THAC0 = 20
 
| hpdie = d6
 
| hpdie = d6
| attack = kick & peck
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| attack = '''2''': [[Beak (attack)|beak]], [[Hoof (attack)|hoof]]
| dmg = 1–8 & 1–4
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| dmg = beak (1-4); hoof (1-8)
 
| special = [[Back Kick (attack)|back kick]]
 
| special = [[Back Kick (attack)|back kick]]
 
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The '''emu''' is a large flightless bird, which may stand as tall as 6 ft. 3 in., and weigh up to 132 lbs. — though they are more commonly smallerWhile very common in unknown Australia, they have been seen throughout southeast Asia and as far west as [[Sultanate of Makran|Makran]].  They can travel great distances and are able to go for weeks without eating. They drink infrequently, but take in copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises.
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'''Emu''' are large flightless birds that breed along the coastlands of the Indian Oceant from [[Makran]] and [[Baluchistan]] to Australia. These birds are capable of covering vast distances and can endure weeks without nourishmentTheir water consumption is infrequent, yet they seize the chance to drink substantial quantities when the opportunity occurs.
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Emus fall prey to [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], [[Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packsEmu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.
  
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Emu fat is harvested for its oil, their bones are crafted into knives and tools, their feathers are employed for decorative purposes and their tendons serve as valuable strings.
They are prey for [[Megalania Lizard|megalania]], the [[Thylacine|thylacine]] and [[Dingo|dingos]], who hunt emu in packs.  Both their meat and eggs are prized by hunters; they are commonly speared at waterholes, caught in nets, attracted by imitating their calls or by arousing their curiousity with a ball of feathers and rags dangled from a tree.  The fat is harvested for its oil, the bones are shaped into knives and tools, the feathers are used for adornment and the tendons are useful as strings.
 
  
 
== Behaviour ==
 
== Behaviour ==
Breeding takes place in November and December in the northern hemisphere, or May and June in the southFighting among females for a mate is common.  The emu becomes very aggressive at this time towards outsidersThe female lays 5-7 eggs, which are cared for by the male, who does not abandon the eggs until they hatch, starving himself and growing more aggressive; over the eight-week incubation period, he will lose a third of his weightThe chicks, when born, weigh about a pound, and require seven months to become fully grown.
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When they feel overwhelmed or endangered, they tend to retreat and escape the situation. Emus are fast runners and can quickly move away from dangerIf cornered, emus typically engage in an initial attacks, lunging forward with their beak and hooves, before retreating to see if their opponents also give ground.  The emu's hooves are substantial and sharpThey show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.   
  
When attacked, they will typically spend one [[Combat Round|round]] attacking with beak and hoof; they will then turn and '''back kick''' with one foot.  The hooves of the emu are heavy and sharp, so that upon a hit the hoof will do 2-16 damage. The emu will then run, making no attempt to re-enter combat.
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Breeding occurs during November and December in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it takes place in May and June. Competition among females for a suitable mate is a common occurrence, so that emus to become highly aggressive during this period.  The female lays a clutch of 5-7 eggs, which are entrusted to the male for care. The male diligently tends to the eggs and doesn't abandon his responsibility until they hatch, which often leads to him starving and even more aggressive. Over the course of the eight-week incubation period, he may lose up to a third of his body weight. When the chicks hatch, they weigh about a pound and require seven months to reach full maturity.
  
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== Advantages ==
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'''Back kick.'''  If pressed, the emu will turn to flee, delivering a vicious back kick with its one foot, causing double-damage on a hit.  Thereafter the bird flees, making no attempt to re-enter combat.
  
See [[Bestiary]][[Category: Animal Intelligence]]
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See [[Bestiary]]
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Latest revision as of 05:27, 3 November 2023

Emu
Species flightless bird
No. Appearing 4–16
Behaviour herd
Range desert, savanna
Size 6 ft. 3 in. tall
Weight 130 lbs.
Intelligence 1
Armour Class 7
Hit Dice 1
Action Points 5
Max. Stride 17
THAC0 20
Hp/Die d6
Attack Forms 2: beak, hoof
Damage beak (1-4); hoof (1-8)
Special Attacks back kick

Emu are large flightless birds that breed along the coastlands of the Indian Oceant from Makran and Baluchistan to Australia. These birds are capable of covering vast distances and can endure weeks without nourishment. Their water consumption is infrequent, yet they seize the chance to drink substantial quantities when the opportunity occurs.

Emu.jpg

Emus fall prey to megalania, thylacine and dingos, with the latter species often hunting emus in organized packs. Emu meat and eggs are highly valued by hunters. These birds are commonly captured through various methods, including spearing them at waterholes, ensnaring them in nets, luring them with mimicry of their calls or piquing their curiosity with a dangling ball of feathers and rags from a tree.

Emu fat is harvested for its oil, their bones are crafted into knives and tools, their feathers are employed for decorative purposes and their tendons serve as valuable strings.

Behaviour

When they feel overwhelmed or endangered, they tend to retreat and escape the situation. Emus are fast runners and can quickly move away from danger. If cornered, emus typically engage in an initial attacks, lunging forward with their beak and hooves, before retreating to see if their opponents also give ground. The emu's hooves are substantial and sharp. They show their defensive posture by puffing up their feathers and making themselves appear larger.

Breeding occurs during November and December in the northern hemisphere, while in the southern hemisphere, it takes place in May and June. Competition among females for a suitable mate is a common occurrence, so that emus to become highly aggressive during this period. The female lays a clutch of 5-7 eggs, which are entrusted to the male for care. The male diligently tends to the eggs and doesn't abandon his responsibility until they hatch, which often leads to him starving and even more aggressive. Over the course of the eight-week incubation period, he may lose up to a third of his body weight. When the chicks hatch, they weigh about a pound and require seven months to reach full maturity.

Advantages

Back kick. If pressed, the emu will turn to flee, delivering a vicious back kick with its one foot, causing double-damage on a hit. Thereafter the bird flees, making no attempt to re-enter combat.


See Bestiary