Howdah. The ogre carries a compact fort on its back. Up to three Goblin Raiders and a bolt launcher can ride in the fort without squeezing. To make a melee attack against a target within 5 feet of the ogre, the Goblin Raiders must use spears or weapons with reach. Goblin Raiders in the fort have three-quarters cover against attacks and effects from outside it. If the ogre dies, the Goblin Raiders and the bolt launcher in the fort are placed in unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of the ogre.
Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d12 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Shield Smash. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. On a hit, a medium or smaller creature must make a DC 15 Strength Saving throw or be pushed 10 ft.
Goblin Actions
Each goblin in the Howdah has standard goblin stats (AC15, 7HP) and may take one of these 4 actions on the Ogre's turn.
Short Bow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 8(1d6 + 4) piercing damage. Cannot use bow on creatures within 5 ft. of Ogre
Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Bolt Launcher. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., one target. Hit: 21(3d10 + 4) piercing damage. Cannot use Bolt Launcher on creatures within 10 ft. of Ogre.
Reload. It takes one goblin's full action to reload the Bolt Launcher.
Description
Ogres are hulking giants notorious for their quick tempers. When its rage is incited, an ogre lashes out in a frustrated tantrum until it runs out of objects or creatures to smash. The most unusual of the specialized Ogres, the Howdah carries a palisaded wooden fort on it's back. The fort is big enough to serve as a fighting platform for up to four small humanoids. Ogre Howdahs are most often seen bearing Goblins equipped with bows and spears into battle, but they could just as easily carry Kobolds, Deep Gnomes, or other humanoids of similar size.
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