Snipe

Snipe by Stone Gargoyle

A snipe is a large docile flightless bird with a curved beak and coloring resembling a parrot. Due to their speed, wild ones are difficult to catch, but they are often founds as eggs and hatched in captivity. In captivity, they can be trained as riding animals.

Size: 6-8 feet tall

Weight: 300 to 600 pounds

Hit Points: 5d6+4

S.D.C.: 2d6+10

Attacks Per Melee: 2

Damage: Kick attack does 2d6, bite 2d4 damage, head butt or peck 1d6

Natural Abilities: Keen eyesight, can leap six feet high or 12 feet lengthwise.

Speed: 3d6+20, but can run at a speed of 66 (about 45mph) for 30+2d6 minutes before needing to rest.

Average Lifespan: 10-25 years

Value: 25.000 gold when trained as riding mount; meat (whole animal), 450 gold

Habitat: Wooded areas

Range: Yin-Sloth Jungles, Western Empire

Behavior: Eats insects and plants primarily, though it will feed on rodents and ground creatures if there is no other alternative. It is capable of running at great speed, for which it is valued as a riding mount but which also allows it to evade predators. They are found alone or in pairs, or in small family groups of 3d4 members. They nest on the ground and are fierce in protection of their young. They are relatively uncommon and hard to find.