Froglidar

Froglidar by Stone Gargoyle

The froglidar are amphibious frog-like mounts that are trained and ridden by people wanting a mount which can swim as well as cross large distances. Naturally very aggressive, they are sometimes bred with the purpose of making them generally shy and timid, which also has a tendency to make them quite jittery and nervous. If trained for use in battle, such breeding is unnecessary, but many trainers aren't looking for a war animal and foolishly breed for traits which will make the animal easier to handle. Froglidar have strong legs for leaping like frogs do, and tails which they can use to defend themselves and their riders against attack. They have thick, lumpy skin like toads which make them easier to ride than if their skin were naturally smooth, yet some breeders will breed this trait out to get a more attractive animal. They have sharp teeth with which to attack food prey which trainers will often remove to make the animal less dangerous. Likewise, the claws on their webbed feet are often filed down by trainers who fear for their safety. Of course, leaving the animal its natural weapons will allow it to fight better.

Alignments: Any

The Eight Attributes: I.Q. 2d4 (high animal intelligence), M.E. 1d6, M.A. 1d6, P.S. 5d6, P.P. 3d6, P.E. 4d6, P.B. 1d6 (+1d6 if bred for smooth skin), Spd 6d6 (X3 swimming)

Hit Points: P.E.+30

S.D.C.: 1d6X10+20

Natural A.R.: 6 if hide is thick, otherwise none

Horror Factor: 8

P.P.E.: 2d4

O.C.C.: Not applicable; animal

Natural Abilities: Leap 30 feet high and 60 feet across, swim 90%, prowl 45%

Attacks Per Melee: Two per round

Damage: Bite does 2d4 damage if it has teeth otherwise 1d4, kick with hind legs does 3d6 damage plus 1d4 if it has claws, claws on front legs do 1d4 damage if it has them, tail lash does 1d6 damage

Bonuses: +1 to strike, +2 to dodge, +3 on a leaping dodge

Magic: None

Psionics: None

Average Life Span: 20 years, some live up to 40

Value: Untrained: 1,000 to 5,000 gold, trained: 10,000 to 50,000 gold

Habitat: Moist areas near ponds, marshes and swamps

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

Enemies: Large predators and humanoids

Allies: None

Size: 6-10 feet long

Weight: 850-1550 pounds