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Ekaltadeta — the Powerful-Toothed Hunter of the Ancient Plains, a Buzz-Toothed Marsupial Predator
Buzz-toothed predators of forgotten lands, ekaltadeta stalk dense undergrowth and plains, relying on sudden violence and bone-shearing teeth to bring down prey before it can flee.
Appearance
An ekaltadeta is a compact, powerfully built marsupial predator, standing low to the ground with a broad skull and heavy forequarters. Its most striking feature is a massive, serrated cheek tooth that protrudes slightly even when its jaws are closed, paired with elongated lower incisors shaped like narrow daggers. Thick neck muscles and clawed forelimbs support a head evolved for killing, not pursuit.
Behaviour
Ekaltadeta are solitary hunters, patient and deliberate in their movements. They spend long hours motionless in cover, striking only when prey wanders within reach. Once an attack begins, an ekaltadeta shows little hesitation, pressing the assault until its target is disabled or escapes beyond immediate reach.
Habitat
These creatures inhabit dense jungles, forest margins, and lowlands where ancient ecosystems persist. They favor regions with heavy ground cover and abundant small to medium prey, establishing wide hunting territories marked by bone piles and partially buried carcasses.
Modus Operandi
An ekaltadeta hunts by ambush, lunging from concealment to deliver a devastating bite. Its serrated premolar slices through flesh and can crack bone, while its forward-jutting incisors pin struggling prey. The creature feeds quickly and retreats to cover, often abandoning a kill if larger predators approach.
Motivation
Ekaltadeta are driven purely by hunger and survival. They neither pursue prey for sport nor defend territory beyond what is necessary to secure food, embodying the efficient brutality of predators shaped by a harsh and ancient world.
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Ekaltadeta, the Killer Kangaroo
Medium monstrosity, unaligned
Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed: 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 16 (+3) | 16 (+3) | 3 (−4) | 12 (+1) | 6 (−2) |
Saving Throws: Dex +5, Con +5
Skills: Stealth +5, Perception +3
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages: —
Challenge: 3 (700 XP)
Traits
Keen Teeth. The Killer Kangaroo’s bite ignores resistance to nonmagical piercing damage from creatures smaller than Medium.
Ambush Predator. Ekaltadeta has advantage on attack rolls against creatures it surprises.
Stealthy Hunter. It can move through dense undergrowth without being slowed or leaving a trail.
Actions
Multiattack. The Killer Kangaroo makes two attacks: one with its Bite and one with its Claw.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage.
Pounce. If the Killer Kangaroo moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and hits with a Claw attack, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The Ekaltadeta can then make a Bite attack against the prone target with advantage.
Tactics
The Killer Kangaroo stalks silently, using cover and terrain for concealment. It favors isolated or weakened prey, striking quickly with Pounce to knock them prone and finishing them with Bite. When threatened by larger predators, it retreats to cover and waits for a safer ambush. In packs, it uses coordinated hit-and-run tactics.
Flavor / Appearance
Despite its small, wallaby-sized frame, the Killer Kangaroo is a muscular, agile predator. Its serrated cheek teeth and dagger-like lower incisors make even small prey dangerous. Low-slung and stocky, it moves with uncanny stealth through dense jungles and fossil-rich plains, leaving scattered bones or partially eaten carcasses as grim evidence of its predatory efficiency.
Ekaltadeta
Medium Animal (Augmented Carnivore), Unaligned
CR: 3
XP: 800
Init: +3; Senses: darkvision 60 ft., Perception +6; Low-light vision
Defense
AC: 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size)
HP: 45 (6d8+18)
Fort: +6; Ref: +5; Will: +2
Defensive Abilities: —
DR/Immune: —
Offense
Speed: 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
Melee: Bite +6 (1d8+2), Claw +6 (1d6+2)
Special Attacks: Pounce, Rake 1d6+2
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Pounce (Ex): When the Ekaltadeta charges, it can make a full attack at the end of its charge.
Rake (Ex): During a full attack after a Pounce, the Ekaltadeta can make two rake attacks (+6 melee, 1d6+2) against the same opponent.
Statistics
Str: 14 | Dex: 16 | Con: 16 | Int: 2 | Wis: 12 | Cha: 6
Base Atk: +4; CMB: +5; CMD: 18
Feats: Improved Initiative, Weapon Focus (Bite)
Skills: Stealth +9, Perception +6, Climb +8
Languages: —
Ecology
Environment: Warm forests, dense jungle, fossil-rich plains
Organization: Solitary or pair
Treasure: Standard animal loot
Behavior:
Ekaltadeta are stealthy ambush predators, relying on undergrowth and terrain to hide before striking. They target small to medium prey, using Pounce to knock targets prone and Bite to finish them. They are opportunistic scavengers but retreat when larger predators approach.
Combat:
Ekaltadeta stalks silently, often using terrain and foliage for concealment. It favors isolated prey and uses Pounce + Rake to maximize damage. Against groups, it favors hit-and-run tactics, retreating to cover if threatened.
Description:
A small, muscular marsupial predator roughly the size of a large dog or wallaby, Ekaltadeta has serrated cheek teeth and dagger-like lower incisors. Its stocky, low-slung frame allows it to deliver quick, precise bites and slashes, making it a dangerous predator of small vertebrates in Lost World ecosystems.
Ekaltadeta
Ekaltadeta is a species of kangaroo that, unlike its cousins, is a predator.
Medium Animal (Augmented Carnivore), Unaligned
Hit Dice: 6d8+18 (45 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 40 ft., climb 20 ft.
Armor Class: 15 (+3 Dex, +2 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+6
Attack: Bite +6 melee (1d8+2) or Claw +6 melee (1d6+2)
Full Attack: Bite +6 melee (1d8+2) and Claw +6 melee (1d6+2)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Pounce, Rake 1d6+2
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, keen teeth
Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities
Str 14, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills: Stealth +9, Climb +8, Listen +6, Spot +6
Feats: Weapon Focus (Bite), Improved Initiative
Special Abilities
Pounce (Ex): When the Ekaltadeta charges, it can make a full attack at the end of its charge.
Rake (Ex): During a full attack after a Pounce, it can make two rake attacks (+6 melee, 1d6+2) against the same target.
Keen Teeth (Ex): The Ekaltadeta’s bite ignores damage reduction from nonmagical sources for creatures smaller than Medium.
Ecology
Environment: Warm forests, dense jungles, and fossil-rich plains
Organization: Solitary or pair
Treasure: Standard animal loot
Behavior:
Ekaltadeta are stealthy ambush predators, relying on cover and dense foliage to stalk small to medium prey. They use Pounce to knock targets prone and finish with Bite. When larger predators appear, they retreat and return to ambush later.
Combat:
Preferring hit-and-run tactics, Ekaltadeta uses terrain and concealment to maximize its advantage. It strikes isolated or weakened prey, relying on full-attack combos with Pounce and Rake for efficiency.
Description:
A small, muscular marsupial predator roughly the size of a large dog or wallaby, Ekaltadeta has serrated cheek teeth and dagger-like lower incisors. Its stocky, low-slung frame allows it to deliver precise, lethal bites and slashes. It prowls Lost World ecosystems, leaving scattered bones or partially eaten carcasses as evidence of its hunting.