Greater Scaled Stalker
A six-legged creature that looks like a 3 eyed cross between a black panther and a pangolin with smooth snake-like scales instead of fur. Hunts either in small groups of 2 to 5 individuals. An opportunistic eater but prefers the hunt. Will chase down and eat anything that runs from it, and most everything runs from it. The 3rd "eye" in the middle of the head provides the stalker with some sort of dark vision, though it is unclear if it is heat-based, sound-based, or simply more sensitive light-based.
While the Greater Scaled Stalker looks nearly identical, it is much larger than the smaller Scaled Stalker and is often assumed to be just a larger variant. In fact, the two are not related at all and simply represent parallel evolution.
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Questions:
What is it known to do?
Stalk and hunt prey not unlike a tiger.
What does it want that causes problems for others?
It enjoys the hunt WAAAYYYY TOOOOO MUCH! Oh, and likes to hunt in coordinated packs similar to wolves.
How big is it?
Around 10 to 12 feet long, not including the tail
What is its most important defense?
Stealth, but the scales are tough for such a fast creature.
What is it known for?
A 3rd eye that allows it to see in the dark. Doesn't grant advantage in melee range.
What is its most common form of attack?
Grapple and rake with 60 claws
Description:
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DW Stat Block:
Attack:
- Claws = D8, 2 piercing
- Bite = D6, 1 piercing
- Rake (while grappled) = Claws (D8, 2 shredding) + Bite (D6, 1 piercing))
- Piercing = remove # from opponents armor for that attack
- Shredding = permanently remove # from non-magical armor, per attack
HP: 10 HP
Armor: 2 Armor
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Special Qualities:
- Come here... food: Grapple. Victims are unable to move and subject to a Rake attack.
- You've got me right where I want you: When it is grappled, the Greater Scaled Stalker can perform a Rake attack on it's opponent as if it holds the grapple.
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