Lion, Anarchic

Anarchic creatures dwell in planes of chaos, the realms of disorder. Although they may resemble creatures from the Material plane, they appear less finished, their features more rough and uneven, their fur or scales blotched and tattered, their appearance more ragged and horrific. They are also called the Unfinished, and some say they were first drafts, abandoned to the roiling planes of chaos by forgotten creators.

The statistics presented here describe a anarchic male lion, which is 5 to 8 feet long and weighs 330 to 550 pounds. Females are slightly smaller but use the same statistics.

Anarchic Lion
Large magical beasts extraplanar
Hit Dice	5d8+10 (32 hp)
Initiative	+3
Speed	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class	15 (-1 size, +3 Dexterity, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple	+3/+12
Attack	Claw +7 melee (1d4+5)
Full Attack	2 claws +7 melee (1d4+5) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2)
Space/Reach	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks	Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d4+2
Special Qualities	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves	Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2
Abilities	Strength 21, Dexterity 17, Constitution 15, Intelligence 3, Wisdom 12, Charisma 6
Skills	Balance +7, Hide +3*, Listen +5, Move Silently +11, Spot +5
Feats	Alertness, Run
Environment	Warm plains
Organization	Solitary, pair, or pride (6-10)
Challenge Rating	4
Alignment	Chaotic Neutral
Advancement	6-8 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	+5

Combat

Pounce (Ex) If a lion charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

Improved Grab (Ex) To use this ability, a lion must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Rake (Ex) Attack bonus +7 melee, damage 1d4+2.

Smite Law (Su): Once per day, an anarchic creature can make a normal attack to deal extra damage equal to its Hit Dice (maximum 20 points) against a lawful opponent.

Special Qualities: An anarchic creature retains all the special qualities of the base creature and also gains the following special qualities:

• Darkvision out to 60 feet.
• Resistance to acid 5, cold 5, electricity 5, fire 5, and sonic 5.
• Immunity to polymorph and petrification.
• Fast healing (1).

Skills Lions have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks.

*In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +12.