Southland: Dinosaurs

THE SOUTHLAND

A Fantasy Core Setting

© Jerry Harris 2014

Published here as Open Game Content.

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Dinosaurs

There are other types of dinosaurs present, but they would either be small nuisances or large herbivores that will run from any aggression or loud noise (use Ankylosaurus stats, AC 14, Will +0).  The ones listed here are predators or are potentially dangerous if crossed.

Allosaurus (Alice)

HD 10, Hp 78, AC 14 (Natural)

Fort +10, Ref +8, Will +5

Melee: Bite +12 to hit 2d8+7 or 2 x Claws +7 to hit 2d4+3, if both hit on same opponent, they are grappled, DC 18 Str or Escape Artist to get free, Any hit will cause the Allosaurus to also drop victim.  Otherwise, next rd, automatic Bite damage.

Tracking +5

“Alice” as the locals call her is meanest of the predators.  She attacks seemingly for sport at times, leaving her prey uneaten.  Alice is hard to control as well.  She’s only afraid of “Grumpy.”  

Ankylosaurus

HD 9, Hp 72, AC 20 (Natural)

Fort +10, Ref +4, Will +4

Melee: Tail Slap +10 to hit 2d6+10

Trample +10 to hit 2d12+10, can perform this maneuver once per encounter

Armored herbivore, generally docile, but can be easily panicked by any aggression or loud noise.  They will stand their ground and fight anything smaller than themselves.

Deinonychus

HD 4+2, Hp 34, AC 16 (Natural)

Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +2

Melee: Talons +6 to hit 2d6+4

Pounce: (with Stealth check) 2 x Foreclaws +1 to hit 1d3+2 and bite +1 to hit 2d4+2, once per encounter

Stealth +4

Tracking +4

Man-sized, stalking predators that run in small packs.  Scary.

Diplodocus

HD 20, Hp 160, AC 14 (Natural)

Fort +20, Ref +0, Will +10

Melee: Tail Slap +10 to hit 4d8+10

Trample: +10 to hit 2d8+20, can use this maneuver once per encounter

Enormous herbivore, generally oblivious to commotion going on around them, however any large predator will get their attention, as will 10+ damage inflicted in 1 rd.

Elasmosaurus

HD 10+10, Hp 90, AC 13 (Natural)

Fort +15, Ref +9, Will +4

Melee: Bite +13 to hit 2d8+5

Ram: (against ships) +10 to hit, 2d10+10 causes hull damage to ships larger than themselves, automatically capsizes smaller vessels.

Stealth (in water) +5

Large aquatic hunter, long-necked with flippers (“Loch Ness Monster”).  They are capable of attacking ships, but usually start by attacking the crew on deck first.  The island is their breeding ground and they all return here to do so, even those controlled by the Gillmen.

Pteranodon

HD 5, Hp 27, AC 15 (Natural)

Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +5

Melee: Bite +5 to hit 1d6+3

Dive (Charge): +9 to hit 2d6+6, can perform this maneuver once every 2 rds

Flying predator dinosaur.  Their aeries are on various mountaintops, such as Mount Wellington outside of Hobart town and Mount Ossa in the central region.

Triceratops

HD 10, Hp 80, AC 18 (Natural)

Fort +19, Ref +9, Will +6

Melee: Gore +16 to hit 2d8+5

Charge: +10 to hit 2d8+10, can perform this maneuver once per encounter  

Armored and horned herbivore.  Triceratops will aggressively defend their turf against any predators.

Tyrannosaurus (Grumpy)

HD 12, Hp 96, AC 14 (Natural)

Fort +16, Ref +12, Will +8

Melee: Bite +20 to hit 3d6+13

Swallow: On a Natural hit, victim is pinned in mouth, DC 18 Str or Escape Artist check to escape.  Any hit will also cause the Tyrannosaurus to drop the victim.  Otherwise, swallowed next rd, 2d8+8 dam each rd.  A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon to deal 15 points of damage to the gizzard (AC 12).

Tracking +6

“Grumpy” is the biggest, oldest predator on the island.  Thankfully, he sleeps in his lair most of the time, only rousing himself to feed.  He’s very hard to control, but usually only has to be awakened, and he’ll find immediately seek out and “welcome” newcomers to the island.

Of course the most feared creature on the island is the Tasmanian Dev. . . No!  No!  No!  I’m NOT doing it!  I’m NOT stat’ing a cartoon character.  This isn’t Toon!  Oh great, I’ve just shot off all my credibility.  Gone.  Wasted.  You’ve got frickin’ dinosaurs to kill characters with!  What more do you want?