Yale (Eale) — The Horn-Turning Beast of Aithiopia

Yale

Large Beast, Unaligned

AC 14; Initiative +1 (11)
HP 52 (7d10 + 14)
Speed 50 ft.

Skills Perception +3
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages —
CR 2 (450 XP); PB +2

Traits

Trampling Charge. If the yale moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with Horn on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) Piercing damage. A Large or smaller target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or have the Prone condition.

Turning Horns. The yale can attack with either horn without changing its facing or position. Difficult approaches, creatures on opposite sides of it and narrow spaces do not prevent it from using Multiattack normally.

Actions

Multiattack. The yale makes two Horn attacks. It can target one creature twice or two different creatures within reach.

Horn. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) Piercing damage.

Hooves. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft., one Prone creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.

Yale

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14)
Speed 50 ft.

Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Traits

Charge. If the yale moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a horn attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 9 (2d8) piercing damage. A Large or smaller target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Turning Horns. The yale can bring either horn to bear in any direction. It can use Multiattack against creatures on opposite sides of it.

Actions

Multiattack. The yale makes two horn attacks, against one target or two targets within reach.

Horn. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one prone creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Yale CR 2

XP 600
N Large animal
Init +1; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +6

Defense

AC 14, touch 10, flat-footed 13 (−1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural)
hp 26 (4d8+8)
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +2

Offense

Speed 50 ft.
Melee 2 gores +6 (1d8+4) or 2 hooves +6 (1d4+2)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks pivoting gore

Statistics

Str 19, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6
Base Atk +3; CMB +8; CMD 19 (23 vs. trip)
Feats Alertness, Endurance
Skills Acrobatics +9 when jumping, Perception +6

Special Ability

Pivoting Gore (Ex). When making a full attack, the yale can gore one opponent with both horns or attack two creatures adjacent to it, one with each horn. It does not need to turn or reposition between those attacks.

Ecology

Environment warm plains, scrub and open forest
Organization solitary or herd (2–8)
Treasure none

Yale

Large Animal

Hit Dice 3d8+3 (16 hp)
Initiative +0
Speed 60 ft. (12 squares)
Armor Class 13 (−1 size, +4 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple +2/+9
Attack gore +4 melee (1d8+3)
Full Attack gore +4 melee (1d8+3) or 2 hooves +4 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks pivoting gore
Special Qualities low-light vision, scent
Saves Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +2
Abilities Str 17, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 4
Skills Hide +1, Jump +15, Listen +4, Spot +4
Feats Alertness, Endurance
Environment warm plains or forests
Organization solitary or herd (2–8)
Challenge Rating 2
Treasure none
Alignment always neutral

Pivoting Gore (Ex)

As a full attack action, the yale can strike one opponent with both horns or two adjacent opponents with one horn each. Make one attack roll for each horn. The yale can swivel its horns independently and does not need to change position to bring them to bear.