Notes |
Hill Howlers inhabit hills and highlands; staking out a hunting territory. The beast moves with a rolling, ape-like gait, yet it is surprisingly quickly on its broad, agile feet and hands, and it is a nimble climber. The monster is covered with coarse brown fur, and the thick, curved talons on its feet and hands are black. Its eyes are small and yellow-orange, reflecting firelight like a cat’s. A hill howler generally creeps up on its victim and pounces from the shadows at the last moment with a bone-chilling howl. When it lands, it slams its prey and latches on with its savage bite. Once its victim is dead, it generally picks up the body and flees; a typical hill howler can carry off a horse without being encumbered significantly. If its sudden attack is not effective it is likely to seek
other prey.
Formidable Natural Weapons, Frenzy (RQ6: PG 312-316) |