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==== Cactoad ====
==== Cactoad ====
 
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A Cactoad is a sort of cross between a cactus and a toad. It deals +2 damage with [[unarmed]] attacks, and when it is struck with an [[unarmed]] attack, the attacker takes 1d6+1 Physical damage.
A Cactoad is a sort of cross between a cactus and a toad.  


The cactoad is not particularly smart, and can only speak Cactus languages.
The cactoad is not particularly smart, and can only speak Cactus languages.
{{Creature
{{Creature
|name=Cactoad |points=40 |tier=Elite
|name=Cactoad |points=26 |tier=Elite
|descriptors=[ [[Blooded]] ], [ [[Living]] ]
|descriptors=[ [[Blooded]] ], [ [[Living]] ]
|ad=7 (4 factor) |gd=9 (22 factor) |will=2 (4 factor)
|basicspecialties=Physical Evasion, Slippery Wit, Offensive, Well-Rounded, Sturdy
|attack=3 (10 factor) |initiative=-2 |stealth=1 (2 factor) |perception=3
|advancedspecialties=Aggressive, Sturdy, Stealthy
|extras=Strong
|ad=6 |gd=5 |will=1
|accuracy=1 |agility=-2 |stealth=2 |perception=0
|movement=40 meter [[land speed]] with 8 meter jump. 40 meter [[swim speed]] with -5 meter sink.
|movement=40 meter [[land speed]] with 8 meter jump. 40 meter [[swim speed]] with -5 meter sink.
|hp=3 |toughness=5
|hp=3 |toughness=5
|attacks=4 |savedc=7
|savedc=5 |magic=0 |muscle=2
|size=1 meter |reach=1 meter |carrying=25 [[Kilograms]] |strongman=5 |weight=20 [[Kilograms]]
|size=1 meter |reach=1 meter |weight=20 [[Kilograms]]
|abilities=Endurance x1, Special (Survival) x1, Violent x1
|specialweapon1name=Spine Tongue |specialweapon1text=Range of 20m/100m, 1d8-1 Physical damage. On a successful wound, the target is pulled adjacent to the Cactoad.
|specialweapon2name=Skull-Shattering Croak |specialweapon2text=[[Heavy]] weapon, attacks all other creatures in a 10 meter [[blast]]. Deals 1d10 Noise damage and deafens creatures for one round per wound. Skull-Shattering Croak has an auditory stealth of -2.
}}
}}
Cactoads deal 1d6+1 damage with [[unarmed]] attacks ([[Muscle]] included), and when one is struck with an [[unarmed]] attack, the attacker takes 1d6+2 Physical damage ([[Muscle]] included).
Cactoads have a '''Spine Tongue''' weapon with a range of 20m/100m that deals 1d6 Physical damage ([[Muscle]] included). When it successfully wounds a target with this weapon, the target is pulled adjacent to the Cactoad.
They also have a [[Loud]] [[Magic-Damage]] [[Muscle-Area]] [[Heavy]] '''Skull-Shattering Croak''' weapon, which attacks all other creatures in a 10 meter [[blast]] for 1d6 Noise damage and deafens creatures for one round per wound.


===== Advancement =====
===== Advancement =====


The Cactoad may be given up to three more [[abilities]] for the normal price.
'''Cactode (6 points):''' The Cactoad's croak is as soothing as it is loud. Any creature wounded by it must make a Will save or be [[stunned]] for 1 round. The radius of its croak increases by 5 meters. It gains one [[Advanced Specialty]] and becomes a [ [[Pink]] ] creature.
 
'''Cactode (10 points):''' The Cactoad's croak is as soothing as it is loud. Any creature wounded by it must make a Will save or be [[stunned]] for 1 round. The radius of its croak increases by 5 meters.


'''Cactrodes (15 points):''' Certain species of Cactoad have bulbs at the ends of their spines. These Cactoads, when struck with any attack by a creature 10 meters or less away, deal 1d6 Electricity damage to that creature. This replaces the damage for being struck by an [[unarmed]] attack that Cactoads normally deal. The Cactoad gets a +2 Factor bonus to Perception.
'''Cactrodes (10 points):''' Certain species of Cactoad have bulbs at the ends of their spines. These Cactoads, when struck with any attack by a creature 10 meters or less away, deal 1d6+1 Electricity damage ([[Muscle]] included) to that creature. This replaces the damage for being struck by an [[unarmed]] attack that Cactoads normally deal. It gains two [[Advanced Specialties]] and becomes a [ [[Blue]] ] creature.

Latest revision as of 18:40, 23 June 2024

Cactoad

A Cactoad is a sort of cross between a cactus and a toad.

The cactoad is not particularly smart, and can only speak Cactus languages.

Cactoad
Elite   —   26 points
AD  6     GD 5     Will 1     HP  3     Toughness 5
Muscle 2     Accuracy  1     Save DC 5     Magic Power 0
Stealth 2     Perception 0     Agility -2
Descriptors  [ Blooded ], [ Living ]
Movement  40 meter land speed with 8 meter jump. 40 meter swim speed with -5 meter sink.
Size  1 meter     Reach 1 meter
Carrying Capacity 40 kilograms      Weight 20 Kilograms
Basic Specialties  Physical Evasion, Slippery Wit, Offensive, Well-Rounded, Sturdy
Advanced Specialties  Aggressive, Sturdy, Stealthy
Extras  Strong

Cactoads deal 1d6+1 damage with unarmed attacks (Muscle included), and when one is struck with an unarmed attack, the attacker takes 1d6+2 Physical damage (Muscle included).

Cactoads have a Spine Tongue weapon with a range of 20m/100m that deals 1d6 Physical damage (Muscle included). When it successfully wounds a target with this weapon, the target is pulled adjacent to the Cactoad.

They also have a Loud Magic-Damage Muscle-Area Heavy Skull-Shattering Croak weapon, which attacks all other creatures in a 10 meter blast for 1d6 Noise damage and deafens creatures for one round per wound.

Advancement

Cactode (6 points): The Cactoad's croak is as soothing as it is loud. Any creature wounded by it must make a Will save or be stunned for 1 round. The radius of its croak increases by 5 meters. It gains one Advanced Specialty and becomes a [ Pink ] creature.

Cactrodes (10 points): Certain species of Cactoad have bulbs at the ends of their spines. These Cactoads, when struck with any attack by a creature 10 meters or less away, deal 1d6+1 Electricity damage (Muscle included) to that creature. This replaces the damage for being struck by an unarmed attack that Cactoads normally deal. It gains two Advanced Specialties and becomes a [ Blue ] creature.