Manticore

The Manticore is a strange creature originally from the islands now held by the Mantis Clan. They can still be found on the remaining islands not inhabited by humans, and a specimen was even taken down near the Kaiu wall a few months ago -- it would seem that the southernmost of those islands come close enough to the Shadowlands that the creature may fly over to them -- or vice versa. Which happens to be true cannot yet be determined.

I was able to sit in as several Kuni shugenja examined the creature. It had the body limbs of a lion, except that it was twice the size of an adult lion, and had two large, bat-like wings, which amazingly are able to carry the creature great distances. It also has spikes on its tail, which can be shed with a strong, whiplike motion -- truly a terrible weapon, if directed at another creature.

Earth 3
Stamina: 4
Water 2
Strength: 4
Fire 3
Agility: 4
Air 1
Reflexes: 3

Rolls When Attacking: 6k4
Rolls For Damage: 4k2 (claw or bite), 2k1 (tail spike, 100 yard range)
TN To Hit:15
Armor:None
Wounds Per Level: 6: -1; 12: -2; 18: -3; 24: Dead
Special Abilities: Multiple Attacks: 1 plus up to 3 tail spikes. Flight: 30 ft. per second.

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