Monday Monster: Velocigoose

Compatible with Dragonbane RPG.

Velocigoose

Description: A carnivorous goose standing about two meters tall. It has a bill full of razor sharp pointed teeth. They are known to travel in packs of up to eight members (2d4) and are almost never encountered alone. Their wings are used mostly for protection and do not allow the creature to fly. Its front talons and webbed feet end in razor sharp claws capable of rending armor.

All pack members act on the same initiative count regardless of their target.
Velocigeese can Swim, moving through water at their normal movement speed.

Ferocity: 1               Size: Medium
Movement: 12     Armor: 2 (Natural)          HP: 12 each.

MONSTER ATTACKS

D6 Attacks:

1: Hamstring: The Velocigoose bites the back of the leg or ankle of the target for 1d8 damage and reduces the target’s movement by half until a Shift rest under medical care or healing magic can be applied. Additionally the target suffers a bane on Acrobatics rolls and any other move-based activities. (This attack can be Evaded or parried as normal.)

2: Pounce! The Velocigoose leaps in the air and crashed down on one target within 6 meters and rakes with both webbed claws for 2d8 damage. Additionally, the target is knocked prone. A successful Evade puts the target in a square adjacent to the creature at the player’s discretion.

3: Rend and Tear: The creature rips a chunk of flesh out of a single target for 1d10 damage plus 1d6 bleeding damage at the beginning of the target’s turn for 1d4 turns unless first aid or magic is applied.

4: Call for Assistance: The creature lets out a mighty roar to summon its pack mates. Any other Velocigeese within 12 meters that have not acted yet rush to the creature who made the call attacking one target for 1d10 damage and giving up their respective turns. The target suffers a bane on all Evade and/or Parry rolls from this attack.

5: Flurry of Feathers and Talons: The Velocigoose swipes at all targets within 4 meters of itself for 1d8 damage. Evade or Parry as normal.

6: Attack the Armor: The Velocigoose attempts to shred the armor or shield of one target within 2 meters. The item takes 2d8 Durability damage. If the target is unarmored, they take 1d8 damage.