Mesophant
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Size/Type | Large Animal |
| Hit Dice | 5d8+20 (42 hp) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 40 ft. (8 squares) |
| Armor Class | 15 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +5 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +3/+12 |
| Attack | Gore +7 melee (1d8+7) |
| Full Attack | 2 stamps +7 melee (1d8+5); or gore +7 melee (1d8+7) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Trample 1d8+7 |
| Special Qualities | Low-light vision, scent |
| Saves | Fort +8, Ref +5, Will +4 |
| Abilities | Str 21, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 7 |
| Skills | Listen +8, Spot +6 |
| Feats | Alertness, EnduranceB, Iron Will |
| Environment | Temperate plains |
| Organization | Domesticated or herd (6–30) |
| Challenge Rating | 3 |
| Advancement | ― |
| Level Adjustment | ― |
Description
This four-legged animal is about the size of a bull, but with the physical features of a small elephant. It has the tusks and trunk of its much larger cousin, but its legs are lean and powerful.
This fictional subungulate species evolved from the elephant, but is a dwarf only half the size of its ancestor. Its tusks are shorter and less curved than the elephant, projecting forward to serve as horns.
The mesophant possesses qualities that make it more suitable for domestication than an elephant, including a shorter gestation period, milder temper, and a reduced breeding interval. As a result, in lands where no horses are available, this breed has become tamed and used for transport.
The domestic mesophant is more nimble than an elephant, but can not match the speed of a horse. Its tough hide, great strength, and impressive courage make it ideal for use as heavy cavalry. It has a drab brown hide with short, coarse hair. Like the elephant it has a flexible snout that can grasp objects or be used to spray water across the back.
Combat
Mesophants tend to charge at threatening creatures, gore them with its horns or trampling smaller creatures underfoot.
Trample (Ex): Reflex half DC 17. The save DC is Strength-based.