Crocotinae: Init +3; Atk bite +2 melee (1d6); AC 12; HD 2d4; MV 20', fly 40’; Act 1d20; SP mental link amongst flock; SV Fort +0, Ref +2, Will +0; AL N; Crit M/d4.
The crocotinae (krow-KOT-in-ay) is a small duck-like creature with the
head of an alligator or crocodile. Crocotinae (also called "snapping
waddlers") make their nests in swampy or marshy areas, though they have
been occasionally encountered in fresh water ponds and lakes. Brutally
vicious and territorial, the crocotinay will attack anything it views as
a threat to its nest or territory. It is also carnivorous, so a hungry
crocotinae is a dangerous one. Crocotinae have developed a mental link
amongst the flock. Whatever one snapping waddler sees, the entire flock
sees and will react accordingly.
One particular danger: As winter approaches, crocotinae will abandon
their current nests and begin a southly migration. These V-shaped
migratory flocks contain 2d10 crocotinae. During migration, the birds
eat whatever they can find on route. Herd animals and wandering
travelers spied by an overhead flock of crocotinae are often later
discovered stripped to the bone. If a party spies a flock overhead, they
had best find cover and hide while the crocotinae pass over. There is a
40% chance the party will be seen by the flock if they're out in the
open or caught by surprise. And if they've been seen by one crocotinae,
they've been seen by all of them, and the flock will swoop down to feed.
(The Crocotinae originally appeared on this blog as a Mutant Future creature!)
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