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| name = Boar (warthog)
 
| name = Boar (warthog)
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| noapp = 5–20
 
| noapp = 5–20
 
| behaviour = subsocial (sounder)
 
| behaviour = subsocial (sounder)
| range = desert, savanna, steppe, veldt
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| range = [[Desert (range)|desert]], [[Rural (range)|rural]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]],<br>[[Steppe (range)|steppe]], [[Veldt (range)|veldt]]
 
| size = 28 in. at shoulder
 
| size = 28 in. at shoulder
 
| weight = 230 lbs.
 
| weight = 230 lbs.
| int = 3
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| int = 2
 
| AC = 6
 
| AC = 6
 
| HD = 3
 
| HD = 3
 
| AP = 5
 
| AP = 5
| THAC0 = 16
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| stride = 19
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| THAC0 = 19
 
| hpdie = d8
 
| hpdie = d8
| attack = horn/horn
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| attack = '''2''': [[Tusk (attack)|tusk]]
| dmg = 2–8/2–8
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| dmg = tusk (2–8)
| special = aggression
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| special = [[Aggression (natural ability)|aggression]]
 
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Found in grasslands and savanna ranging through the center of Eurasia, from the Sahel to the Mongolian steppe, the warthog has even been known to verge upon the edges of deserts south of the Sahara and in East Africa.
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'''Warthogs''' are robust and sturdy creatures known for their distinctive appearance, featuring warty protrusions on their faces from which comes their name.  In tribal villages and rural communities that share their habitat with warthogs, such are viewed with a mixture of caution and necessity.
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[[File:Warthog.jpg|left|350px|thumb]]
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The warthog possesses two distinct sets of tusks: one upper and one lower.  As the warthog matures, the lower set, through the repetitive motion of the warthog's mouth opening and closing, gradually becomes razor sharp.  These lower tusks, which can grow to 10 inches in length, are sought after in various regions for their value as a form of low-grade ivory, making them a prized material for various cultural and practical uses.
  
Warthogs are aggressive when attacked, gaining a +2 bonus for all attacks, increasing its natural [[THAC0]] to 16. Despite this, the warthog prefers to run if it can, as most of its predators are fast-moving creatures such as leopards and cheetahs. Warthogs can run at a cost of 1/8th [[Action Points|action points]] (AP) per hex for a distance of 200 yards.
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== Behaviour ==
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Warthogs raid crops or dig up root vegetables, threatening a community's livelihood. Aggressive and dangerous when not approached with care, hunting warthogs for food and protection of crops is nevertheless an integral part of many community's survival in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The meat from a successfully hunted warthog can provide sustenance for multiple families.
  
The warthog has two sets of tusks, a lower set and an upper set. The lower pair becomes razor sharp as the warthog reaches maturity, from rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened or closed. The tusks can reach a length of 10 in. long and are valuable as a low-grade ivory.
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During the mating season, the wet season, male warthogs engage in competitive interactions as they vie for the attention of sows.  Once a male has secured a mate, he remains close throughout the gestation period, which spans up to six months.  During this time, finding two warthogs together is a common occurrence.
  
When mating, male warthogs compete for sows at the beginning of the wet season. Once a mate is chosen, the male will remain with her through the gestation period, up to six months; during half the year, then, at least two warthogs will be found together. During the other half, the young will remain with a close female group, with 3–4 females surrounded by 4–16 children. The male group will typically consist of 2–8 males, who will be within a quarter mile of the female group.
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In the remaining part of the year, the "sounder," or group, comprises a close-knit assembly of 3 to 4 adult females encircled by a cohort of 4 to 16 juvenile warthogs. Meanwhile, a separate male group forms comprising 2 to 8 adults, who establish their presence within a quarter-mile radius of the female group.  They are safest to hunt during the dry season, when water sources become scarce, and they are forced to venture out of their dens.
  
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== Advantages ==
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The warthog's physical build, with their sturdy legs and powerful muscles, contributes to their ability to run at high speeds.  More normally, however, they move at [[Movement (stride)|stride-3]] and no better in combat.
  
See [[Bestiary]].
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'''Aggression.'''  Due to their volatile nature, warthogs receive a +2 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] when [[Attacking in Combat|attacking]].
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See [[Bestiary]]
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[[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 23:22, 29 October 2023

Boar (warthog)
Species swine (boar)
No. Appearing 5–20
Behaviour subsocial (sounder)
Range desert, rural, savanna,
steppe, veldt
Size 28 in. at shoulder
Weight 230 lbs.
Intelligence 2
Armour Class 6
Hit Dice 3
Action Points 5
Max. Stride 19
THAC0 19
Hp/Die d8
Attack Forms 2: tusk
Damage tusk (2–8)
Special Attacks aggression

Warthogs are robust and sturdy creatures known for their distinctive appearance, featuring warty protrusions on their faces from which comes their name. In tribal villages and rural communities that share their habitat with warthogs, such are viewed with a mixture of caution and necessity.

Warthog.jpg

The warthog possesses two distinct sets of tusks: one upper and one lower. As the warthog matures, the lower set, through the repetitive motion of the warthog's mouth opening and closing, gradually becomes razor sharp. These lower tusks, which can grow to 10 inches in length, are sought after in various regions for their value as a form of low-grade ivory, making them a prized material for various cultural and practical uses.

Behaviour

Warthogs raid crops or dig up root vegetables, threatening a community's livelihood. Aggressive and dangerous when not approached with care, hunting warthogs for food and protection of crops is nevertheless an integral part of many community's survival in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The meat from a successfully hunted warthog can provide sustenance for multiple families.

During the mating season, the wet season, male warthogs engage in competitive interactions as they vie for the attention of sows. Once a male has secured a mate, he remains close throughout the gestation period, which spans up to six months. During this time, finding two warthogs together is a common occurrence.

In the remaining part of the year, the "sounder," or group, comprises a close-knit assembly of 3 to 4 adult females encircled by a cohort of 4 to 16 juvenile warthogs. Meanwhile, a separate male group forms comprising 2 to 8 adults, who establish their presence within a quarter-mile radius of the female group. They are safest to hunt during the dry season, when water sources become scarce, and they are forced to venture out of their dens.

Advantages

The warthog's physical build, with their sturdy legs and powerful muscles, contributes to their ability to run at high speeds. More normally, however, they move at stride-3 and no better in combat.

Aggression. Due to their volatile nature, warthogs receive a +2 bonus to hit when attacking.


See Bestiary