{{monster ## Hooded Split-thorn *Huge Monstrocity, Unaligned* ___ **Armor Class** :: 18 (Natural Armor) **Hit Points** :: 192 (16d12+80) **Speed** :: 60ft, Climb 30ft. ___ | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:|:-----:| |19 (+4)|16 (+3)|20 (+5)|16 (+3)|19 (+4)|12 (+1)| ___ **Saving Throws** :: DEX +8, CON +10, WIS +9 **Skills** :: Intimidation +6, Insight +9 **Immunities** :: Necrotic, Acid **Resistances** :: Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks **Vulnerabilities** :: Fire, Psychic **Condition Immunities** :: Frightened, Charmed **Senses** :: blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 21 **Languages** :: Primordial, Telepathy 60ft. **Challenge** :: 16 (15,000 XP) {{bonus **Proficiency Bonus** +5}} ___ ***Hold Breath.*** The Hooded Split-thorn can hold its breath for 1 hour. : ***Jagged Thorns.*** When a creature is holding a weapon and makes a melee weapon attack against the Hooded Split-thorn, it must roll a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or be disarmed of its weapon, which will land in a square that's adjacent to the creature that made the attack within a 5 foot radius. : ***Magic Resistance.*** The Hooded Split-thorn has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. : ***Multiattack.*** The Hooded Split-thorn makes two Claw and one Tail attack. ### Actions ***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +9 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit* 16 (3d6 + 4) Piercing Damage : ***Tail.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +9 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit* 14 (2d8 + 4) Bludgeoning Damage : ***Gore.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +9 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit* (4d6+4) Piercing Damage : ***Spined Charge.*** If the Hooded Split-thorn moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the Hooded Split-thorn can make one attack with its claws against it as a bonus action. : }} # Lore Mostly dwelling on the western coasts of Vistigia, the Hooded Split-thorn is a massive species of lizard or drake that has a particularly strange set of natural features to its body. It gained the "hooded" part of its name for the folds of skin it produces when in a threatening situation, much like many smaller lizards with this similar trait. Though it's name is deceptive in the term of Split-thorn, the Split part comes from how they have their toes arranged, and the Thorn was added to its classification because of the spines that reside on its body; specifically near the shoulders and the upper arm structure of the lizard. Similar to many smaller species, these lizards carry a grand array of smaller underbelly spines that leave most of its body protected from even larger predators. These lizards are known to grow based on their habitat, so if they are found in more remote locations like a desert or mountains they may be a bit smaller or larger depending on the size of prey they can easily devour. These lizards are prized for skilled hunters, as their horns, flesh, and skin is known to be used in the crafting of many potions, armors, and even shields. Due to their size, they have been known to feed a small platoon for roughly 3 weeks. These lizards are a tough and gamey meal, but they are often more saturating and filling than a typical ration for a soldier or hunter. The largest specimen ever recorded by scholars and hunters was found within the Greatwood, on the smaller isle of Vistigia. This specimen was roughly 45 feet long, with a towering height of 16 feet tall. It took 2 months of tracking, and 3 days of battling the beast on and off in order to bring it asunder. # Imagery ![[Pasted image 20240316100737.png]]