Behemoths

Behemoths are a type of Mega-Fauna from a Realm where many such creatures exist.

They are Mammalian Quadrupeds with muscular wide set bodies, thick stony hides and powerful limbs that end with broad, 3 clawed, flat bottomed feet. They have large ears, a massive mouth where their deadly tusks are housed and a wide flat nose with two oversized nostrils. Their skin tends to be pale gray with lichen and moss growing on it in patches.

They are Omnivores with a ravenous appetite due in part to their tremendous size. An adult female Behemoth can reach heights of over 5 Meters tall at the shoulder and weights of nearly 4 tons. They are surprisingly fast for their size and are responsible for more annual mortal fatalities than any other species from their realm.

Behemoths are massive, strong, fast, intelligent, aggressive, territorial and moody, which is a deadly combination.

They typically travel in Pods of 3-6, 1-2 of which are usually infantile, roaming massive territories between rivers, lakes and streams; hunting, fishing and foraging as they travel. They fiercely protect this territory from anything they perceive to be a threat to their way of life. This includes; large predators, invasive species, bipeds and other megafauna. Due to this behavior the territories of Behemoths tend to be ecologically balanced and devoid of any predators or creatures that, other than the behemoths, are a threat to mortals. Behemoths have been known to follow and track invaders to their territory once any trace of their presence has been detected.

Their cunning is not to be underestimated, when food is scarce they have been known to gently beg for food from villages and towns near their territories only to later raid them once they have gotten a lay of the land and defenses. Behemoths are unafraid of fire, unlike most creatures unfamiliar with its use.

The creature can attack multiple times in rapid succession.

Effect: The creature is considered to possess a total of 2 Melee Attack Actions per turn.

The creature reduces all incoming damage by 3 per source of damage.

The Creature Possesses an Unnaturally Thick hide that acts like Fine Armor, protecting it from harm.

Effect: +6 AC, + 22 Armor Points and -1 DEX.

The creature possesses long strong legs and primarily moves by walking.

Effect: The Creature can walk a distance equal to its Movement speed per Movement it uses.

Effect: The Creature is Resistant to Slash Damage.

Effect: The Creature is Resistant to Puncture Damage.

Effect: The creature is particularly dense and heavy and Reduces Forced Movement on itself by ½ .

Effect: The Creature’s Maximum HP is increased by +5 and +1 per level it gains above level 1.

Effect: The Creature’s Intellect Score is Increased by +2.

Effect: The Creatures Strength Score is Increased by +6

The Creature possesses a Devastating Bite Attack.

Action: Melee Attack Action

Range: Adjacent

Damage: 4d4 + STR Modifier Slash or Puncture Damage

Action(s): Melee Attack Action

Range: Melee(2 Meters)

Damage: 2d4 + STR Modifier Puncture Damage

Action(s): Melee Attack Action + Movement

Range: Movement Distance + 1 Meters(10 Meters)

Damage: 2d6 + STR Modifier Puncture Damage

Hit Effect: Target Creature is Knocked Prone.

The Creature is capable of heavily trampling smaller creatures.

Action: Movement

Range: Movement Distance - 2(7 Meters).

Damage: 4d6 Blunt Damage

Effect: When this Creature Moves through their occupied Tile(s), Creatures 2 or more size categories smaller than this creature must pass a DC 14 DEX Saving Throw, or be dealt the Damage from this Ability. Prone creatures have Disadvantage on this Saving Throw.