Duck Dragon

Duck Dragon by Stone Gargoyle

A Duck Dragon is not a true dragon but so named based on its appearance and abilities. Created by magic, this giant monstrosity can serve as a mount for larger creatures such as trolls. It is basically a giant duck, 17 to 20 feet tall, with fine scales covering much of its body but having tail feathers and wing feathers like a duck which allow it to fly.

Alignment: Any

Attributes: I.Q. 2d4 (high animal intelligence), M.E. 1d6, M.A. 1d6, P.S. 6d6, P.P. 3d6, P.E. 4d6, P.B. 2d6, Spd 4d6 (X5 flying)

Hit Points: P.E. attribute number X3

S.D.C.: 1d4X10+20

Natural A.R.: 12

Horror Factor: 12

P.P.E.: 2d4X10

Natural Abilities: Superior physical strength and endurance, considered to be the equivalent of supernatural physical P.S. and P.E., fly, swim 95%, nightvision 60 feet, magic fire and cold does half damage, see the invisible.

Poison Gas Breath: Toxic breath does 6d6 damage to any who breathe it unless victim saves vs. poison (14 to save; if save is successful, takes only half damage). Range: 60 feet, covers a 20 foot area. Dissipates instantly; can perform two breath attacks per melee.

Attacks Per Melee: Three per round

Damage: Bite does 1d6 damage, kick does 2d4, wing slap does 2d4+2 plus P.S. damage bonus

Bonuses: +2 initiative, +1 to strike, +4 dodge

Magic: None

Psionics: None

Average Life Span: 100 years, though some have lived to 200

Value: Alive: At least 40,000 gold, trained 80,000 to 120,000

Habitat: Baalgor Wastelands, Land of the Damned

Languages: None, but can learn to understand commands in any language

Enemies: None per se

Allies: None, animal

Physical Appearance: They appear to be giant ducks with scales on much of their bodies. There is much dimorphism between the sexes. Females have a copper brown coloration, while the males have bright green, white and brown coloration.

Size: 17-20 feet tall; 16 feet plus 1d4 additional

Weight: 800-1200 pounds