Large Beast, Unaligned
AC 12 (natural armor)    Initiative +1 (11)
HP 34 (4d10 + 12)
Speed 50 ft.
Mod Save
STR 17 +3 +3
DEX 13 +1 +1
CON 16 +3 +3
Mod Save
INT 3 −4 −4
WIS 12 +1 +1
CHA 6 −2 −2
Resistances Cold
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages --
CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2)
Traits

Sure-Footed. The branta ignores difficult terrain due to ice or snow.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Bonus Actions

Toss. If the branta hits a Medium or smaller target with its gore attack, on the same turn it can use a bonus action to toss the creature into the air. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or take an extra 5 (2d4) bludgeoning damage, be knocked prone, and thrown 10 feet in a random direction.

Description

This cold-weather relative of the giraffe is found along the Spine of the World and in the Silver Marches. It looks like blend of horse, and giraffe, with a more muscular neck and heavier build than either. Its head features a bony ridge along its snout and forehead, with two pronged horns in a V-shape just above its nostrils. Their feet have large, fleshy pads that are adapted to walking on snow and ice without sinking or slipping. They range in color from lighter tans and browns or even golden yellows in spring and summer seasons, but grow a full white winter coat once the first snows begin to arrive..

Though branta typically shy away from humanoids, they will vigorously defend themselves when attacked or when young are present. They usually appear in small herds of 5-10 individuals with one bull that has maximum HP, or in smaller groups of 1-3 young males. Branta have never successfully been tamed, but orcs, Uthgardt, and even dragons have been known to trap one or more herds in a valley in order to keep them as prey animals.

Adapted from Silver Marches (3e)

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Monster Tags: Misc Creature

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