Friday, October 27, 2006

Giant Gatorland Toad (aka Devil Toad)

It's been said that reptiles--frogs and toads especially--are the best barometer to changes in the environment, so it's no surprise that a creature such as the Giant Gatorland Toad emerged from the aftermath of the Big Death.

There are many other amphibian mutations, but few are as menacing to the inhabitants of Gatorland as this creature. With their large and powerful toothy jaws and armored hide, these creatures are blamed for the loss of many swamp travelers as well as animals and children from communities located close to wetlands.

These creatures coal black or deep red skin has earned them the nickname, "Devil Toad"

Size Level:
7 (Long)
Size: 4 to 4.5 feet tall
Weight: 75 to 100 pounds
Hit Points: 5D6+12
SDC: 1D4x10(+20)
Armor Rating: 11
Psionics: None
Horror Factor: 13
Attacks Per Melee: 3
Damage: Bite does 2D8, Punch does 1D8+3, Tackle does 1D4, Head Butt does 1D6, Entagle with tongue. These giant toads prefer to entangle their prey and then drag it into the water and drown it, victims will be -2 to strike, parry, and dodge while the toad tries to drown it.
Bonuses: +1 on initiative, +1 to strike, +4 to Dodge, +2 roll with Fall/Impact, +4 vs. poison/disease, +4 save vs. psionics.
Natural Abilities: Feline Leaping; Predator Burst; Night Vision 120 feet; Prowl in water 60%; Beastly Strength; Iron Grip, Jaws (PS 22+ needed to pry open mouth)
Average Life Span: 10 years
Habitat: Temporate Wetlands, Primarily found in the Gatorland swamps
Notes: Rarely found out of the water. Prefers to hide underwater with only it's eyes above the surface.
(This is a slightly modified Timrek from Palladium's Monster and Animals, 2nd Edition)

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