Dinosaur I

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 	Allosaurus 	Anchisaurus	Ankylosaurus	Paleocinthus	Archelon
CLIMATE/TERRAIN: 	Any land 	Any land 	Any land 	Any land 	Any ocean
FREQUENCY 	Uncommon 	Common 	Uncommon 	Uncommon 	Uncommon
ORGANIZATION: 	Solitary 	Herd 	Solitary 	Solitary 	Solitary
ACTIVITY CYCLE: 	Day 	Day 	Day 	Day 	Day
DIET: 	Carnivore 	Herbivore 	Herbivore 	Herbivore 	Carnivore
INTELLIGENCE: 	Non- (0) 	Non- (0) 	Non- (0) 	Non- (0) 	Non- (0)
TREASURE: 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil
ALIGNMENT: 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil
NO. APPEARING: 	1-2 	2-20 	2-5 	1-4 	1-4
ARMOR CLASS: 	5 	7 	0 	-3 	3
MOVEMENT: 	15 	12 	6 	3 	3, Sw 15
HIT DICE: 	15 	2 	9 	9 	7
THAC0: 	8 	16 	12 	12 	13
NO. OF ATTACKS: 	3 	1 	1 	1 	1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 	1-4/1-4/6-24	1-4 	3-18 	2-12 	3-12
SPECIAL ATTACKS: 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES:	Nil 	Climbing 	Nil 	See below 	Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE:	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil 	Nil
SIZE: 	G (40' long)	M (7' long)	H (15' long)	H (20' long)	L (12' dia.)
MORALE: 	Steady (12) 	Steady (11)	Elite (13) 	Elite (13) 	Steady (11)
XP VALUE: 	9,000 	2,000 	975 	975 	420
==Allosaurus (Antrodemus)==
One of the most vicious of predators, this monster can run across hard ground at great speed. In size, the allosaurus is between its two relatives, the smaller megalosaurus and the larger tyrannosaurus rex.
The allosaurus has a massive skull, formed of bony plates that give it strength. The design of these plates is such that the head is still light enough to snap quickly at its prey.
Besides feeding on the occasional brontosaurus and diplodocus, this "flesh lizard" is known to eat carrion.
Few other creatures are foolish enough to fight the allosaurus for a share of its meal.
==Anchisaurus==
This bipedal herbivore feeds upright from time to time, but spends most of its time on all fours. If there is vegetation large enough nearby, it will climb to escape small predators. Its teeth are sharp enough to deliver retaliatory bites upon opponents, but the anchisaurus will not start a fight.
==Ankylosaurus==
This armadillo-like ornithischian weighs four or five tons—most of this weight being its armor plating, side spines, and great knobbed tail. If attacked or threatened, this creature will lash its tail, delivering blows of considerable force.
==Paleocinthus==
In the same family as the ankylosaurus, the paleocinthus is a veritable walking dreadnought, for its heavy plated skin, sharp side spines, and spiked tail make it nearly invulnerable to attack. A predator trying to bite one is likely to suffer 3d4 points of damage upon itself if it scores a hit! Of course, the paleocinthus will lash its thorny tail to drive off its attacker. This plant eater might become aggressive if intruded upon.
==Archelon==
This large marine turtle is not truly a dinosaur, but a reptile. Its shell is like that of a leatherback turtle—thick and rubbery rather than being formed of solid plates. With its powerful front flippers, the archelon is a fast swimmer; it seldom ventures onto dry land.
Category:Creatures
Category:Forgotten Realms Appendix I Creatures