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Kaelram
Huge Animal
Hit Dice: 12d8+60 (114 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares)
Armor Class: 16 (–2 size, +1 Dex, +7 natural),
touch 9, flat-footed 15
Base Attack/Grapple: +9/+27
Attack: Gore +17 melee (3d6+15)
Full Attack: Slam +17 melee (2d6+10) and
2 stamps +12 melee (2d6+5); or
gore +17 melee (3d6+15)
Space/Reach: 15 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks: Trample 2d6+15
It was while traveling through the parched northern
regions of the Protectorate of Menoth that I endeavored
to discover more about the Bloodstone kaelram, a common
beast that bears the exotic moniker of “thunderhead,”
on account of the resounding blows it strikes during its
mating season duels.
These massive, powerful herbivores are
used as beasts of burden throughout
the rural north of the
Protectorate, though
their value extends far
beyond that of any
common dray beast. Judging by the preponderance of kaelram
hide tents, bowls, tankards, armor, fresh and dried kaelram
cuts, and the outrageous prices commanded for intricately
carved kaelram head studs, I would not hesitate to say that this
beast also forms a staple of the local economy.
Having ample opportunity to study domesticated kaelram,
I must admit to the beast’s intimidating nature, for it is a massive
mammal, striding powerfully atop four long, strong legs.
Its dusty hide has a smooth, pebble-like texture, and its feet
end in tough splayed hooves that grant it purchase in the arid
sands of its native habitat. Its flat face and tiny eyes are overshadowed
by the enormous pair of tusks that juts out from its
small mouth.
Eager to observe these powerful beasts in their native
habitat, I once again enlisted Quimut and set forth into the
arid lands of the southern Bloodstone Marches. A few hours
outside of the Protectorate, we were in the process of skirting
a small foothill when Quimut gestured for me to stop. Doing
as I was bid, I felt the ground reverberate as a small herd of
kaelram loped into view. As I watched, fascinated, a rumbling
Kaelram Ivory Hook
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Special Qualities: Low-light vision
Saves: Fort +13, Ref +9, Will +4
Abilities: Str 30, Dex 12, Con 20,
Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 7
Skills: Listen +8, Spot +7
Feats: Alertness, Awesome Blow, Endurance,
Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack
Environment: Any desert
Organization: Solitary, pair, or herd (3–16)
Challenge Rating: 9
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 13–24 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment: —
bellow split the air, and the herd’s dominant male turned,
snorting, to face a lone challenger. Without a moment’s hesitation,
the two bulls thundered towards each other, heads lowered.
They met head to head like living battering rams, and the
booming crack of their impact echoed across the dusty plains.
A second later, the two reared up and were viciously lashing
each other with their tusks
and with powerful
crushing swipes of
their forelimbs. Moments
later, the challenger lay dead. Seldom have I seen
such speed in so powerful an animal; small wonder several
Shael tribes make use of the kaelram as a beast of war.
Combat
Kaelram are aggressive combatants, their first instinct to
charge, gore, and trample anything they consider a threat.
Should the unfortunate victim of a kaelram charge survive and
continue to move without fleeing, the kaelram will rear up on
its hind legs and proceed to repeatedly gore and stomp the
victim. These animals are so obnoxious that they seldom flee
even serious threats, save when the protection of their calves is
an immediate concern.
Trample (Ex): A kaelram can trample Large or smaller
creatures for 2d6+15 damage. Reflex half DC 26. The save
DC is Strength-based. (For more information, see the MM).
Treasure
A trained kaelram suitable for use as a beast of burden
usually sells for 500 gp. A kaelram barbarian-trained for use as
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