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A large antelope whose range extends from southern Africa into the Indian subcontinent, often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]].  The sable antelope prefers wooded areas throughout the steppe, but can be found in semi-deserts such as the Thar or in southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabia]].  They are often referred to as the "black sable" because of its dark coat; the skins are prized for their use as floor coverings and in making shields.
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'''Sable antelope''' are large hoofed [[Mammal|mammals]] whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent.  They're often confused with the [[Bluebuck Antelope|bluebuck]].  Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in ranges such as the [[Thar Desert|Thar]] or southern [[Arabian Desert|Arabian]] desertsTheir comes from the rich dark colour of their coat; sable antelope skins are prized for use as floor coverings and [[Shield (armour)|shield]] making.
  
[[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|280px|left|Antelope (sable)]]
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[[File:Antelope-sable.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
They are ordinarily unaggressive, and when approached will give ground, typically keeping a distance of 20-50 [[Combat Hex|hexes]].  They will fight if pressed.  A missile hit will cause the [[Animal|animal]] to scream, which will panic the herd into a run.  Antelope are able to run at 35 miles per hour, which translates to 15 hexes per [[Action Points|action point]].
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== Behaviour ==
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Ordinarily docile, these [[Animal|animals]] give ground when approached, keeping a distance of 20-50 [[Combat Hex|hexes]].  If pressed or cornered, they'll fight.  A hit with a [[Missile Weapons|missile]] causes the antelope to scream, panicking the herd into a run; when in flight, they reach speeds up to 35 mphWhen encountering predators that can outrun them, the herd tightens to confront the threat, with horns outward.  If one antelope is [[Stun Lock|stunned]] or [[Death|killed]] of an antelope, the others break, leaving predators to have at their kill.
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Sable antelopes rut during the late dry season, for 2-3 months, when they're at their most aggressive.  Males fight to choose the lead male — though these fights rarely end in injury.  During the rutting period, the antelope may '''charge''' aggressively if approached.  A hit with the horns causes [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
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When herds grow larger than 35 to 40 animals, cows and their young will split into two or three different groups, followed thereafter by the males.  Each new group is led by one adult bull, who will move with the females.  Secondary males keep to themselves as a separate group, about 3-12 in number.
  
Sable antelopes rut during the late dry season, for 2-3 months — and during this time they will be very aggressive.  Males will fight among themselves to become the lead male, but these fights rarely end in injury.  When antelope encounter predators, the herd will tighten together to confront the threat.  Several antelope will fight and even kill before giving ground.  If the number of enemy outnumbers the antelopes, they will break into a run, typically covering a distance of about half a mile before stopping. If they equal or outnumber the enemy, however, they will '''aggressively charge''' until it is clear they are being left alone.   
 
  
When a herd grows too large, it will divide into smaller groups of cows and their young. These groups form new herds, once again with only one adult bull.  Additional males will move along nearby and keep to themselves in groups of 3-12.
 
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[[Category: Don't Review until 2024]][[Category: Animal Intelligence]]

Latest revision as of 23:07, 22 June 2022

Sable Antelope
Species bovine
No. Appearing 4–40
Behaviour herd (loose)
Range desert, steppe, woodland
Size 4 ft. at shoulder
Weight 510 lbs.
Intelligence 1
Armour Class 7
Hit Dice 2
Action Points 8
Max. Stride 20
THAC0 20
Hp/Die d10
Attack Forms 1; twin horns
Damage horns (2–8)
Special Attacks charging

Sable antelope are large hoofed mammals whose range extends from southern Africa to the Indian Subcontinent. They're often confused with the bluebuck. Preferring wooded areas throughout the savanna, sable antelope can also be found in ranges such as the Thar or southern Arabian deserts. Their comes from the rich dark colour of their coat; sable antelope skins are prized for use as floor coverings and shield making.

Antelope-sable.jpg

Behaviour

Ordinarily docile, these animals give ground when approached, keeping a distance of 20-50 hexes. If pressed or cornered, they'll fight. A hit with a missile causes the antelope to scream, panicking the herd into a run; when in flight, they reach speeds up to 35 mph. When encountering predators that can outrun them, the herd tightens to confront the threat, with horns outward. If one antelope is stunned or killed of an antelope, the others break, leaving predators to have at their kill.

Sable antelopes rut during the late dry season, for 2-3 months, when they're at their most aggressive. Males fight to choose the lead male — though these fights rarely end in injury. During the rutting period, the antelope may charge aggressively if approached. A hit with the horns causes damage.

When herds grow larger than 35 to 40 animals, cows and their young will split into two or three different groups, followed thereafter by the males. Each new group is led by one adult bull, who will move with the females. Secondary males keep to themselves as a separate group, about 3-12 in number.


See Bestiary