Icereach Dire Reindeer

D&D 3e (3.0/3.5) Rules

by Kendermage

Huge Animal
Hit Dice: 11d8+6 (53 hp)
Initiative: +2 (Dex)
Speed: 60 ft.
AC: 16 (-2 size, +2 Dex, +6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +8/+14
Attack: Gore +12 melee (2d4+6)
Full Attack: Gore +12 melee (2d4+6)
Face/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Powerful Charge
Special Qualities: Cold Resistance 5, Scent
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +8
Abilities: Str 23, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Skills: Hide +0*, Listen +11, Move Silently +7, Spot +11
Feats: Alertness
Climate/Terrain: Cold and temperate forest or plains
Organization: Solitary, pair, or herd (3-30)
Challenge Rating: 2
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 11-15 HD (Huge)

The Icereach dire reindeer is thought by many to be a myth, but the folk of Icereach know otherwise. The Icereach dire reindeer are huge relatives to their mundane cousins standing nearly 16 ft tall. They have white coats which enable them to better blend in with their surroundings. They have a feral, prehistoric look which leads many to assume they are ferocious beasts but mostly Icereach reindeer just want to be left alone. They will not bother creatures that leave it alone; but will not hesitate in defense of their young.

Combat

Icereach dire reindeer attack opponents with their powerful antlers.

Powerful Charge (Ex): A dire reindeer deals 4d4+12 points of damage when it makes a charge.

Skills: *Deer have a +4 racial bonus to Hide checks in areas covered in ice and snow..

Variants

Flying Icereach Dire Reindeer
Some Icereach dire reindeer either through experimentation by wizards or natural selction have developed the ability to fly. Approximately one in every 1000 gain a fly speed of 60 ft and good maneuverability.

Red-nosed Icereach Dire Reindeer
Some Icereach dire reindeer (approximately one in every 500,000) are born with a distinctive red nose which grants him the following spell-like abilities: at will - light; 3/day - flare; 1/day - protection from evil. These red-nosed reindeer also possess the ability to fly. Red-nosed Icereach dire reindeer are the natural leaders of their herds.

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