Beastiary - Nemean Lion

 Lesser sons by normal mothers of the great beast slain by Hercules in the first of his mythic labors, these big cats still partake of their sire's strength and toughness.

 Common to all  is their tough skin, which provides an increased armor class and is near impervious to impaling and edged weapons.

The Nemean lion's skin may be removed and treated to make a cloak.


Nemean Lions grow up to 16 feet long and weigh up to 1600 pounds.

Combat A Nemean Lion attacks by running at and jumping on it's prey. It uses it's claw attacks to hold and its bite to crush the throat or neck. If it successfully hits with both of it's front claws, it can rake with the back claws.


Statistics by game system.

3rd Edition / Pathfinder

 

Size Huge Hit Dice 10d8+30 (75HP) Initiative +4 (Dex) Speed 50 feet AC 17 (-2 Size, +4 Dex, +5 natural) Attacks 2 claws +15 melee, bite +7 melee Damage Claw 1d6 +7, Bite1d8+3 Face/Reach 5ft by 10 ft/5ft Special Attacks Pounce, Improved grab, rake 1d6+3 Special Qualities Scent, Damage Reduction Saves F9, R8, W7 Abilities St 25, Dex 18, Con 17, IQ 2, Wis 15, Cha 10 Skills Hide +5, Jump +10, Listen +4, Move Silently +9, Spot +4 Feats Weapon Finesse (Claw) Climate/Terrain Warm land Organization 1 or Pride (1 + 1 -8 standard lions) Challenge Rating 7 Alignment Neutral Advancement 11-24 HD (Huge)

Special Qualities Damage Reduction:  The Nemean Lion takes 1/2 damage from slashing weapons and each hit from an impaling weapon does but a single point of damage. The skin from a Nemean Lion may be treated to form a cloak that provides 2 points of armor to the wearer.  It has no casting penalty, no maximum dexterity and no armor check penalty.

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1st Edition

Frequency Very Rare No Appearing 1 or 1 + 1-8 regular lions Armor Class 2/3 Move 20" Hit Dice 8 + 2 % in Lair 25% Treasure Type Nil No of Attacks 3 Damage/Attack 1-6/1-6/2-12 Special Attacks Rear Claws for 2-12/2-12 Special Defense Surprised only on a 1 Magic Resistance Standard Intelligence Semi- Alignment Neutral Size Huge Psionic Ability Nil

Special Qualities Damage Reduction:  The Nemean Lion takes 1/2 damage from sharp/edged  weapons and each hit from an impaling weapon (arrow, bolt, dart) does but a single point of damage. The skin from a Nemean Lion may be treated to form a cloak that provides 2 points of armor  (Equal to a suite of Leather Armor) to the wearer.

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Chivalry & Sorcery

 

Body	75
Weight	800
Move	100/300
Armor	7
% Hit	40
% Dodge	-30
Attack Mode	5xWDF MLC   6   Claws (+1 blow) 3xWDF MLC 3 Bite
Experience	7500

Special Qualities
Rake attacks described above, are 6xWDF  MLC 6 Claw attacks.
 
Damage Reduction:  Reduce all "L" weapon damage by 1/2 and "LH" weapon damage by 1/3.  Bows, Crossbows and Javelins do but 1 point of damage on a hit.  Throwing axes are reduced as "L" weapons, damage from slings is not reduced.

The skin from a Nemean Lion may be treated to form a cloak that provides 2 points of armor (Equal to a Hardened Leather Cuirass and a Conical Helmet) to the wearer. 

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Runequest 2e

STR 3d6+15 (26-27) Move 12 CON 3d6+4 (15-17) Hit Point Average 17 SIZ 2d6+12 (19) Treasure Factor 29 INT 7 POW 40 DEX -30 CHA 3d6 Claw SR8 Attack 50% Damage 1d6+1d6 Bite SR8 Attack 40% Damage 1d10+1d6 5 point skin

Special Qualities

Damage Reduction:  The Nemean Lion takes 1/2 damage from cutting and thrusting weapons, and there is no chance for an Impale.

The skin from a Nemean Lion may be treated to form a cloak that provides 3 points of armor (equal to Cuirbolli) to the wearer's Head, Arms, Chest and Abdomen and has an Encumbrance of 2. 

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  Warhammmer Fantasy Role Playing 1e

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	I	A	Dex	Ld	Int	Cl	WP	Fel
6	50	0	7	5	30	70	3	35	40	15	66	55	-

Special Qualities
Damage Reduction:  The Nemean Lion takes 1/2 damage from slashing weapons (swords, axes, etc) and each hit from an impaling (arrows, spears, etc) weapon does but a single point of damage.

The skin from a Nemean Lion may be treated to form a cloak that provides 1 Armor Point to the wearer's Head, Arms and Body.