A large, four-legged creature stalks out from the shadows, its yellow cat-like eyes glowing in the dim light. Red barbs form a deadly mane around its head and run down its slender back. Its mouth parts in a growl, its white teeth stark against the black gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014Elstram\u2019s Experiences with Wildlife<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red howlers find their way into Atheles through breaks in the Veil. They prowl the dark forests and wastes near where they came through. They are 8\u2019 in length, weighing around 800 pounds. They have no language besides the growls of hunting, feeding, and mating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When sighted or evidence is found of them in an area, a quick dispatch to a known hunter should be the first action. And then run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014Etahn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quills<\/strong> When the howler hits with its bite, the defender also suffers 1d4+1 quill damage. Removing embedded quills requires a difficult<\/em> Fine Manipulation, First Aid, or Survival check (failure causes 1d4 additional damage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Howl<\/strong> These blood-red barbed spines are prized by alchemists and dark fletchers. When carefully removed, they can be used to craft enchanted arrows or pain-inducing traps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The howler\u2019s voicebox, known as the \u201cvocal core,\u201d retains residual magical resonance. It is sought after for crafting fear-inducing elixirs or enhancing sonic-based spells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tough, sinewy hide is dark red and warm to the touch. When tanned and treated, it retains mild vibration sensitivity and is sometimes used in stealth boots or monster-hide armor.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRed Howler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Characteristics<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> CV<\/strong><\/td> 3<\/td><\/tr> Stat<\/strong><\/td> Score<\/strong><\/td> %<\/strong><\/td> <\/td> Speed<\/strong><\/td> 60\u2019<\/td><\/tr> STR<\/strong><\/td> 17<\/td> 85<\/td> <\/td> HP<\/strong><\/td> 30<\/td><\/tr> CON<\/strong><\/td> 14<\/td> 70<\/td> <\/td> Dmg Mod<\/strong><\/td> +1d6<\/td><\/tr> SIZ<\/strong><\/td> 16<\/td> 80<\/td> <\/td> AV<\/strong><\/td> 4<\/td><\/tr> INT<\/strong><\/td> 5<\/td> 25<\/td> <\/td> Class<\/strong><\/td> Monster<\/td><\/tr> ACU<\/strong><\/td> 12<\/td> 60<\/td> <\/td> Type<\/strong><\/td> Navirite<\/td><\/tr> DEX<\/strong><\/td> 16<\/td> 80<\/td> <\/td> Horror<\/strong><\/td> 1\/1d8<\/td><\/tr> SOC<\/strong><\/td> 9<\/td> 45<\/td> <\/td> Treasure<\/strong><\/td> Harvestables<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
Anyone who attacks the Red Howler with a melee weapon (non-reach), natural weapon, or unarmed strike takes 1d4+1 piercing damage as quills embed in their skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an action, the howler unleashes a terrifying howl. All creatures within 15\u2019 must succeed on an ACU check or become Dazed for 1 round.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nReagents & Remnants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Howler Quills<\/strong> (Remnant)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nVocal Core<\/strong> (Reagent)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Harvesting Difficulty<\/em>: Difficult<\/strong>
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nHowler Hide<\/strong> (Remnant)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Harvesting Difficulty<\/em>: Average<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-1457","creature","type-creature","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n