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D I N O SA R S
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Dinosaurs, r behemoths, are among the oldest reptiles
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in the world. Predatory dinosaurs are savage, territorial
hunters. Herbivorous dinosaurs are less aggressive, but
they might attack to defend their young, or if startled
or harassed.
Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Larger
varieties often have drab coloration, while smaller
dinosaurs have colorful markings akin to birds.
Dinosaurs roam rugged and isolated areas that
humanoids seldom visit, including remote mountain
valleys, inaccessible plateaus, tropical islands,
and deep fens. Large beast, unaligned

ALLOSA R US Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
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Hit Points 51 (6dl 0 + 1 8 )
The allosaurus is a predator possessing great size, Speed 60 ft.
strength, and speed. It can run down almost any prey
over open ground, pouncing to pull creatures down with STR DEX CON INT WIS
its wicked claws. 1 9 (+4) 13 (+l) 17 (+3) 2 (-4) 12 (+l)
A N K YLOSAURUS Skills Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 1 5
Thick armor plating covers the body of the plant-eating Languages -
ankylosaurus, which defends itself against predators Challenge 2 (450 XP)
with a knobbed tail that delivers a devastating strike.
Some varieties of ankylosaurus have spiked tails that
deal piercing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. Pounce. If the allosaurus moves at least 30 feet straight toward
a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn,
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PLESIOSAURUS that target must succeed on a DC 3 Strength saving throw
or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the al losaurus can
A plesiosaurus is a marine dinosaur whose compact make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.
body is driven by powerful flippers. Predatory and I O N S
aggressive, it attacks any creature it encounters. Its A CT
flexible neck accounts for a third of its total length, Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
letting it twist in any direction to deliver a powerful bite. Hit: 5 (2dl0 + 4) piercing damage.
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PTERANODON Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 8 (ld8 + 4) slashing damage.
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These flying reptiles have wingspans of 5 to 20 feet
and typically dive for small marine prey, though they
are opportunists and will attack any creature that ANKYLOSAURUS
appears edible. A pteranodon has no teeth, instead
using its sharp beak to stab prey too large to swallow Huge beast, unaligned
with one gulp.
Armor Class 5 (natural armor)
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TR C E RATOPS Hit Points 68 (8dl2 + 1 6 )
Speed 30 ft.
One of the most aggressive of the herbivorous
dinosaurs, a triceratops has a skull that flares out to STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
form a protective plate of bone. With its great horns 1 9 (+4) 11 (+O) 1 5 (+2) 2 (-4) 12 (+l ) 5 (-3)
and formidable speed, a triceratops gores and tramples
would-be predators to death. Senses passive Perception 1 1
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TYRANNOSAURUS REX Challenge 3 (700 XP)
This enormous predator terrorizes all other creatures in O N S
its territory. Despite its size and weight, a tyrannosaurus A CTI
is a swift runner. It chases anything it thinks it can eat, Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
and there are few creatures it won't try to devour whole. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) bl udgeoning damage. If the target is a
While prowling for substantial prey, a tyrannosaurus creature, it must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving th row or
subsists on carrion, and on any smaller creatures that be knocked prone.
try to dart in to steal its meal.

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