Dinosaur, Elasmosaurus
Huge Animal — CR 7
- Hit Dice
- 10d8+66 (111 hp)
- Initiative
- +2
- Speed
- Land 20 ft
- Armor Class
- 13, touch 10, flat-footed 11
- Base Attack / Grapple
- +7/+23
- Attack
- Bite +13 melee (2d8+12)
- Full Attack
- Bite +13 melee (2d8+12)
- STR
- 26
- DEX
- 14
- CON
- 22
- INT
- 2
- WIS
- 13
- CHA
- 9
- Fort / Ref / Will
- +15 / +9 / +4
- Challenge Rating
- 7
- Alignment
- Always Neutral
- Organization
- Solitary, pair, or herd (5–8)
- Treasure
- None
- Environment
- Aquatic
- Level Adjustment
- —
Special Abilities
Feats
This beast has a thick, ovoid body with fins instead of legs and a very long, snaky tail and neck. Its neck makes up one-half of its total length.
Description
Dinosaurs, or terrible lizards, are ancient beasts that may be related to dragons.
Among the traits that predatory dinosaurs share with many dragons are sharp teeth, a savage disposition, a well-developed sense of territory, and a ruthless capacity to hunt. Herbivorous dinosaurs usually are not aggressive unless wounded or defending their young, but may attack if startled or harassed.
Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Bigger varieties have drab coloration, while smaller dinosaurs have more colorful markings. Most dinosaurs have a pebbly skin texture.
Dinosaurs most often live in rugged or isolated areas that humanoids seldom visit: remote mountain valleys, inaccessible plateaus, tropical islands, and deep fens.
Though it resides primarily in the water, an elasmosaurus only breathes air.
An elasmosaurus has a total length of some 30 feet, including a tail half as long as its entire body, and weighs about 5,000 pounds. Observers who see only its head or tail might easily mistake it for a massive snake.
Combat
Dinosaurs take full advantage of their size and speed. The swift carnivores stalk prey, staying hidden in cover until they can get into charge range and rush to the attack. Herbivores frequently overrun and trample their opponents.
An elasmosaurus is aggressive and attacks anything it notices. The creature is strong, fast, and highly maneuverable, able to turn quickly and lunge at prey. When hunting, it travels with its head out of the water, snapping down quickly to seize prey.
Skills: *An elasmosaurus has a +8 racial bonus on Hide checks in water.