HippocampusCreature 1

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Source Pathfinder Bestiary 2
Perception +6 (darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet)
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +4, Athletics +7
Str +4, Dex +1, Con +4, Int -4, Wis +3, Cha +1

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AC 16; Fort +9; Reflex +4; Will +6;
HP 24
Speed 5 feet (swim 40 feet)

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Tail +7 (+2, -3) to hit (reach 10) 1d6+4 Bludgeoning

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Darkvision

A monster with darkvision can see perfectly well in areas of darkness and dim light, though such vision is in black and white only. Some forms of magical darkness, such as a 4th-level Darkness spell, block normal darkvision. A monster with Greater Darkvision, however, can see through even these forms of magical darkness.

Scent

Scent involves sensing creatures or objects by smell, and is usually a vague sense. The range is listed in the ability, and it functions only if the creature or object being detected emits an aroma (for instance, incorporeal creatures usually do not exude an aroma).

If a creature emits a heavy aroma or is upwind, the GM can double or even triple the range of scent abilities used to detect that creature, and the GM can reduce the range if a creature is downwind.

Buck

DC 17

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Most monsters that serve as mounts can attempt to buck off unwanted or annoying riders, but most mounts will not use this reaction against a trusted creature unless the mounts are spooked or mistreated.

Trigger A creature Mounts or uses the Command an Animal action while riding the monster.

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Effect The triggering creature must succeed at a Reflex saving throw against the listed DC or fall off the creature and land Prone. If the save is a critical failure, the triggering creature also takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage in addition to the normal damage for the fall.

Sudden Retreat

The hippocampus makes a tail Strike, then Swims with a +10-foot circumstance bonus to its swim Speed. It gains a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against reactions triggered by this movement.

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Hippocampi serve as steeds for aquatic humanoids or roam wild in the sea.

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Traits