Brontosaurus

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Brontosaurus
by Trevor Mellis

Type and Size:

Gargantuan beast

Hit Dice:

26d10+182 (364 hp)

Initiative:

+1

Speed:

20'

AC:

11 (+4 natural, -4 size, +1 Dex.)

Attacks:

1 bite +31 melee, 1 tail +27 melee

Damage:

2d8 +12 bite, 1d8 +12 tail

Face/Reach:

30' x 30' / 15'

Special Attacks:

Trample, capsize

Special Qualities:

Scent, immunities

Saves:

Fort +22 Ref +15 Will +8

Abilities:

Str. 35, Dex. 11, Con. 25, Int. 1, Wis. 10, Cha. 9

Skills:

Listen +6, Spot +6

Feats:

None

Climate/Terrain:

Prehistoric Aquatic

Organisation:

Solitary (1) or group (1-3)

Challenge Rating:

11

Treasure:

None

Alignment:

Neutral

Advancement:

-

Description:

The brontosaurus is one of the largest of all dinosaurs. It has a long, tapering tail and a massive body that supports a long neck and small head. The creature is 65-75 feet long and weighs more than 30 tons.

A brontosaurus is so heavy that it needs to spend most of its time in water, so that the water helps support its weight. If only its neck shows above water, the brontosaurus may be mistaken for a plesiosaurus, elasmosaurus, or a sea serpent. This dinosaur eats plants, and can only be found in deep marshes or on the edges of swamps.

Combat:

Trample (Ex): A brontosaurus can trample Large-sized or smaller creatures for 2d8+12 points of damage if fighting on solid ground or in shallow water. Opponents who do not make attacks of opportunity against the brontosaurus may attempt a Reflex save (DC 20) for half damage.

Capsize (Ex): A submerged brontosaurus that surfaces under a boat or ship less than 20 feet long capsizes the vessel 95% of the time. It has a 50% chance to capsize a vessel from 20 to 30 feet long, and a 20% chance to capsize a vessel 30 to 60 feet long.

Immunities: A brontosaurus is immune to all disease and poisons that do not cause damage.

Type and Size:	Gargantuan beast

Hit Dice:	26d10+182 (364 hp)
Initiative:	+1
Speed:	20'
AC:	11 (+4 natural, -4 size, +1 Dex.)
Attacks:	1 bite +31 melee, 1 tail +27 melee
Damage:	2d8 +12 bite, 1d8 +12 tail
Face/Reach:	30' x 30' / 15'
Special Attacks:	Trample, capsize
Special Qualities:	Scent, immunities
Saves:	Fort +22 Ref +15 Will +8
Abilities:	Str. 35, Dex. 11, Con. 25, Int. 1, Wis. 10, Cha. 9
Skills:	Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats:	None
Climate/Terrain:	Prehistoric Aquatic
Organisation:	Solitary (1) or group (1-3)
Challenge Rating:	11
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Neutral
Advancement:	-

Description:	The brontosaurus is one of the largest of all dinosaurs. It has a long, tapering tail and a massive body that supports a long neck and small head. The creature is 65-75 feet long and weighs more than 30 tons. A brontosaurus is so heavy that it needs to spend most of its time in water, so that the water helps support its weight. If only its neck shows above water, the brontosaurus may be mistaken for a plesiosaurus, elasmosaurus, or a sea serpent. This dinosaur eats plants, and can only be found in deep marshes or on the edges of swamps.

Combat:	Trample (Ex): A brontosaurus can trample Large-sized or smaller creatures for 2d8+12 points of damage if fighting on solid ground or in shallow water. Opponents who do not make attacks of opportunity against the brontosaurus may attempt a Reflex save (DC 20) for half damage. Capsize (Ex): A submerged brontosaurus that surfaces under a boat or ship less than 20 feet long capsizes the vessel 95% of the time. It has a 50% chance to capsize a vessel from 20 to 30 feet long, and a 20% chance to capsize a vessel 30 to 60 feet long. Immunities: A brontosaurus is immune to all disease and poisons that do not cause damage.