Hippopotamus
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- Natural Habitat
- Wetlands
- Frequency
- Rare
- Number
- 1-10 (4)
- Description
- Hippos are huge aquatic mammals with long round bodies, short ears, and large oblong snouts. They can grow to lengths of over 12 feet, and often weigh more than 4 tons. Their skin is rough, usually dark brown or gray. They have round flat teeth, and horrible breath. Hippos sweat blood all over their body when they are about to attack. They are 4 hex monsters.
- Comments
- Hippos can breathe underwater, and are treated as aquatics. While submerged, hippos are difficult to spot, as usually only their nostrils and eyes protrude above the water. They are territorial, and will challenge any creature or boat that comes too close to their young. They will attempt to surprise and capsize any craft that comes too close or appears hostile. On land, hippos are slow and virtually defenceless, and will hide in mud wallows to avoid danger. They will retreat into water if threatened.
- Abilities
- These animals have no special skills except water-breathing and sweating blood.
- Movement Rates
- Running: 150; Swimming: 250
| PS: | 40-50 | MD: | 7-9 | AG: | 7-10 | MA: | None | EN: | 35-45 | FT: | 40-45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP: | 10-12 | PC: | 14-18 | PB: | 6-9 | TMR: | 3-5 | NA: | Hide absorbs 4 DP | ||
- Weapons
- Hiipos may bite creatures 4' long or longer. Smaller creatures are swallowed whole, inflicting no immediate damage. Additionally, they can attempt to capsize boats less than 20' long.
- Bite: BC 25%, [D + 7], Melee, Rank 0.
