Torpole
Description
These small, amphibious crytures spend much of their time dipped in shallow ponds and rivers with only their eyes above water. During the day, this behavior helps conceal Torpoles while they sleep. At night, however, their glowing bodies are particularly visible, serving as a beacon for prey, such as sectids and small carnids, which they lash out at with their flaming tongues. Attacks like this are always preempted by the water coming to a boil, leading some to speculate that Torpoles sit in the water to keep from overheating more than anything.
Combat
An encounter with Torpoles usually begins with them leaping from water to surround their prey. From here, they try to stay mobile in battle, often using their Jumper feature to bypass hazards or obstacles and get to an advantageous position. Torpoles prefer to fight at range whenever possible, and will use their Water powers to put distance between themselves and any enemies that close into melee, as well as to corral them into close quarters to hit as many as possible with a Blast attack.
Classes
Features
Aquatic
This cryture can breathe underwater and move at its full Speed when swimming.
Jumper II
This cryture gets a +2 Die Modifier on jumping checks.
This cryture can jump 2 spaces, vertically or horizontally, as part of a move.
Torch I
This cryture can emit light up to 3 spaces away.
This cryture can start fires from kindling.
Danger
1
6
Hostility
Frog
Kind
Tiny
Size
Habitat
Aquatic, Wetland
Resistant
Vulnerable
Combat Stats
Health
30
Stamina
3
Mana
3
Strength
3
Power
5
Deflection
4
Evasion
4
Speed
5
Talents
Fitness
1
Agility
2
Intellect
1
Sense
2
Essence Loot
Fire
Water
1-6
7-10
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