Buy me a coffeeEucladoceros
The oversized antler array of this large deer is comb like, with numerous tines.
Originally Posted by Shade of the En World forums.
The eucladoceros, or “bush-antlered deer”, sports up to a dozen tines per pedicle in its bushlike antler array.
Larger versions of eucladoceros are known to exist, and use the dire stag statistics.
An eucladoceros is 8 feet long, stands almost 6 feet tall at the shoulder, and sports a rack of antlers 5-1/2 feet wide. It weighs about 1,000 pounds.
| Eucladoceros | |
| Large animal | |
| Hit Dice | 3d8+3 (16 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 50 ft. (10 squares) |
| Armor Class | 13 (-1 size, +1 Dexterity, +3 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +2/+8 |
| Attack | Hoof +4 melee (1d8+2) |
| Full Attack | 2 hooves +4 melee (1d8+2) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | – |
| Special Qualities | Dire, Low-Light Vision, Scent |
| Saves | Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +4 |
| Abilities | Strength 14, Dexterity 12, Constitution 13, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 13, Charisma 6 |
| Skills | Hide +3, Listen +5, Spot +4 |
| Feats | Alertness, Endurance |
| Environment | Cold forests, hills, and mountains |
| Organization | Solitary or herd (3-12) |
| Challenge Rating | 2 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always neutral |
| Advancement | – |
| Level Adjustment | – |
COMBAT
An eucladoceros prefers to flee threats, but will fight fiercely when backed into a corner or if its young or mate is threatened. Eucladoceros often charge opponents with their antlers.
Dire (Ex): An eucladoceros is considered to be a dire animal for the purposes of determining saving throws.
Skills: Eucladoceros have a +4 racial bonus to Hide checks.
Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #167 (1991).