Thunder Lizard

Categorized incorrectly by its name, a thunder lizard is actually a drake, not a lizard.

Biology and Habitat

Thunder lizards are a very large species of drake, with adults being as big as an elephant. Their builds are fairly stocky, and they are generally very heavy and slow animals. If allowed to gather some speed, however, they can run faster than a human.

They live in the far north of Altazia, and prefer cold climates. They are omnivores that feed on both plants and meat – often carrion. Due to their great size, they can often chase away predators from their kill and benefit from their hard work.

Unlike most drakes which breathe fire, they have the ability to emit a bolt of electricity from their mouths, which they use to stun their prey long enough for them to approach and kill them with their massive jaws.

Due to living so far in the north, they rarely have much contact with humans, though Ulquaan Ibasa has been known to capture them for use as war beasts.
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Mechanical Stat Block

Health: 16 Boxes (Elephantine)
Mind Defense: 3
Armor: 4 Temporary Health Boxes (Thick scales and blubber)

Key Attributes (Dice Pools)

• Physical: Strength 8, Athletics 3 (6 if charging), Acrobatics 1, Hand-to-Hand 5
• Mental/Magical: Readiness 2, Willpower 4, Finesse 2, Projection (Innate Lightning) 5

Attacks & Abilities

• Thunder Breath: Roll: Willpower + Projection (9 dice). Damage: 4 + Successes (Lightning). Targets taking damage must roll Strength + Athletics (Difficulty 7) or be Paralyzed for 1 round.

• Crushing Jaws: Roll: Strength + Hand-to-Hand (13 dice). Damage: 4 + Successes.

• Trample Charge: If it moves in a straight line for at least 10 meters before attacking, roll Strength + Athletics (14 dice) vs the target's Acrobatics. Damage: 3 + Successes (Bludgeoning).

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