Gorgon

Gorgon Characteristics
Exp Rating: 2
Minimum Level: 12
Base Hitpoints: CON/3 + STR/3
Level Hitpoints: 18 per level
Size: Large
Attributes: +10 STR, +10 CON, -8 INT, +2 WIS, -2 CHA
Languages: None
Stamina: 3
Resolve: 1
Philosophy Ranks: Rank 1 Mental, Rank 6 Physical
Senses: Darkvision, Superior Scent
Habitat: Caves, Dungeons, Labyrinths
Skills
Points per Level: Gain 5 Skill Points per level.
Favored Skills:
Starting Skill Points:
  • 16 points to be spent in the above Racial Skills. These points cannot be used to raise a skill above Rank 3.
Movement
Shift: 5ft/2seg
Skirmish: 35ft/3seg
Sprint: 60ft/3seg
Overland: 35 mi/day
Racial Features
  • Horns: [REC 7], Reach 5ft. Melee vs AC, 2d10 + [STRM], Crit 5%/15, ArN 2
  • Petrifying Puff: [REC 7], Ranged vs Fort, Targets one creature within 15ft. On a hit, the target is Petrifying [SE, ST 4d10 vs CON]. If the target does not save within 20 segments, it is Petrified.
  • Superior Scent: +2 racial bonus to Awareness and Scent (inc).
  • Metallic Hide: Gorgon gets a +4/+12, +2 Reflex Racial Bonus to Natural Armor.

Gorgon Types

Race: Gorgon
Level: 12
XP: 9600
Description: A metallic Bull with the power to turn enemies to stone.
Keywords: Beast
Habitat: Caves, Dungeons, Labyrinth


Gorgon Characteristics

This large beast resembles a powerful bull; however, it is covered in metallic scales as opposed to skin. This creates an extremely resilient armor around the beast, adding a level of toughness to an already powerful monster that makes even seasoned adventurers second guess approaching it. Gorgons are well known for being temperamental and territorial. They attack almost every new creature that they see on sight with animalistic fury, attempting to Trample them into the ground, then petrify them with the bizarre greenish gas they emit from their snouts. A Gorgon stands over 6 feet tall at the shoulder, around 8 feet in length and can weigh up to 4,000 pounds due to its incredible density.

Culture

Gorgons are most commonly found in labyrinths and ancient temples or ruins. Places that a higher power has often sought to protect. Since Gorgons are direct creatures, and do not seem to need to eat, these environments are well suited to them. They wander long, narrow corridors searching for prey, understanding that it is very difficult to get away from their animalistic rampages in such an environment. As far as personal motivations for protecting such areas, none seem to be clear. It is speculated that many Gorgons are not of natural creation and may have been made for a specific purpose.

History

The first Gorgon was reported to have been the creation of a vengeful god against a mortal that had been gathering up his treasures on the physical plane, but that creature was believed to have been slain by the adventurer. Since the creatures cannot reproduce, and are solitary by nature, the truth of how many more came to inhabit other forgotten properties of ancient legend is unknown. Many suspect that they are actually made by the gods, and the secrets of their creation are shared only among the divine.