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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BOZ" data-source="post: 2017570" data-attributes="member: 1241">GohlbrornCLIMATE /TERRAIN: Subterranean/UnderdarkFREQUENCY: RareORGANIZATION: GroupACTIVITY CYCLE: AnyDIET: CarnivorousINTELLIGENCE: Average (8-10)TREASURE: NilALIGNMENT: Lawful EvilNO. APPEARING: 3-6 (1d4+2)ARMOR CLASS: 3MOVEMENT: 9, Burrow 18HIT DICE: 5THAC0: 15NO. ATTACKS: 2 + SpecialDAMAGE / ATTACK: 2d6/3d6 and specialSPECIAL ATTACKS: Launch stonesSPECIAL DEFENSES: Natural ColorationMAGIC RESISTANCE: NilSIZE: M (5'-7' long, 5' high)MORALE: Elite (13-14)XP VALUE: 975The gohlbrorn, a relative of the fearsome bulette, hunts throughout the cavern complexes of the underdark. The gohlbrorn shares its cousin's bullet shape and thickly armored body, though it is considerably smaller and more intelligent than a bulette.The creature's hindquarters range from dark blue to deep brown; its head, which takes up a considerable portion of its body, is a dark gray. The thick scales and plates of the gohlbrorn reflect the color of the surrounding stone and rock. This coloration allows it to blend in with its surroundings. It is indistinguishable from natural stone 45% of the time.The gohlbrorn possesses an inner eyelid that filters all light brighter than candlelight. This nictitating lid protects the creature from the blinding effects of light spells and is an invaluable aid when it hunts close to the surface world.Gohlbrorn have their own complicated language that sounds like distant rumbling to the untrained ear. It is not known whether these predators can reproduce the speech of other creatures; it is likely, however, that they can learn and understand other languages besides their own.Combat: Gohlbrorn are extremely cunning fighters. A school of these predators often uses its natural coloring to observe its prey before attacking; gohlbrorn do not attack obviously powerful prey unless they believe the odds to be in their favor.Whenever possible, they tunnel ahead of their intended victims and lie in ambush just below the surface of the cavern walls, ceilings, and floors. When their prey reach the ambush site, the gohlbrorn spring out from their tunnels, forcing all opponents to suffer a -3 penalty on surprise rolls.Gohlbrorn fight in a highly organized manner; they concentrate their attacks on spellcasters before engaging other enemies. Often, gohlbrorn utilize 'bite and run" tactics; they assault an opponent, then dive back into their tunnel, only to attack again from a different position. Their favorite melee attack consists of a powerful claw, which inflicts 2-12 (2d6) points of damage, and a ferocious bite, which causes 3-18 (3d6) points of damage.In addition to these awesome attacks, gohlbrorn can spew large rocks from their gullets. The missiles strike with tremendous force, inflicting 2-9 (1 d8+1) points of damage. The creatures store these rocks as they burrow through the earth; each gohlbrorn has 2-8 (2d4) available stones.A school of gohlbrorn rarely stands its ground in a losing battle; the school quickly flees if overwhelmed. These intelligent predators have long memories, however, and it is not uncommon to see them flee a battle, only to return with greater numbers.Habitat/Society: Gohlbrorn wander throughout the almost limitless expanse of the underdark, though they prefer to hunt around large populations of easy prey (such as grimlocks, quaggoth, and the like). They fear the illithid, who often use gohlbrorn in their communities, and find the svirfneblin, and their illusions, far too bothersome to hunt.Although gohlbrorn have highly structured hunting groups with the strongest acting as leader, they rarely set up permanent lairs. Mated pairs set up temporary lairs to shelter I d6 eggs. The creatures defend their eggs to the death, although the parents abandon their hatchlings soon after the young emerge from their shells.Ecology: Gohlbrorn are short-lived in comparison to other denizens of the underdark; they can actively hunt for about 20 years before age slows them down. Unlike many predators, however, gohlbrorn do not abandon older members of the hunting school. In fact, the younger hunters often catch prey for those creatures too frail to hunt for themselves.Gohlbrorn eat just about any sort of prey. Drow, however, seem to be a much-sought-after food.(stats originally from The Illithiad)some preliminary stats for the gohlbrorn:GohlbrornMedium Magical BeastHit Dice: 5d10 (X hp)Initiative: +XSpeed: 20 ft. (4 squares), burrow 50 ft.Armor Class: 17 (+X Dex, +X natural), touch X, flat-footed XBase Attack/Grapple: +5/+XAttack: Full Attack: Claw +X melee (2d6+X) and bite +X melee (3d6+X) and stone +X ranged (1d8+X)Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.Special Attacks: (leap?) stonesSpecial Qualities: coloration/camouflage, darkvision 60 ft., immunity to blinding, low-light vision (scent, tremorsense 60 ft.?)Saves: Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +XAbilities: Str X, Dex X, Con X, Int 9, Wis X, Cha XSkills: 8Feats: 2Environment: UndergroundOrganization: School (3-6)Challenge Rating: XTreasure: NoneAlignment: Always lawful evilAdvancement: 6-10 HD (Medium); 11-15 (Large)Level Adjustment: ---A gohlbrorn is 5 to 7 feet long and 5 feet high, and weighs X pounds.COMBATDragon Annual 1, Illithiad, MC Annual 4</blockquote>

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