Cat
Sneaky quadrupedal pest killers and pets. A tiny beast.
Cats are domesticated nocturnal predators that hunt rodents.
| HD: 0 | Armor: none |
| Hit it: normal | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: fast, climb normal |
It can smell and see very well, allowing it to operate in the dark without troubles. It is also very sneaky.
Attacks (1/round)
Cats are too weak to inflict lethal damage with their attacks.
Cat Swarm
| HD: 0 +3D4 HP | Armor: none |
| Hit it: normal | Dodge it: normal |
| Move: fast, climb normal |
It can smell and see very well, allowing it to operate in the dark without troubles. It is also very sneaky.
In a swarm, creatures are immune to being grappled or attacked by single target spells, and resist mind and weapon damage. However, they take double damage from area of effect attacks.
Attacks (1/round)
Scratches. To dodge a swarm’s attack, the roll has to beat 10 + the swarm’s HP. It inflicts 1D4 damage.
Random Encounter
- Monster: 1D4 cat swarms.
- Lair: A passage between buildings or tombs, with plenty of hideouts. 1/2 chance there are 2D6 kittens.
OR
Omen: A cat’s meow, very close. - Spoor: A dead mouse.
- Tracks: A single cat, just out of range.
- Trace: A hair ball
- Trace: A bowl of milk.
Salvaging the body
There’s not much to gain there besides a bit of fur.
D6 Symbolism
In local cultures the bat is a symbol of …
- Desire
- Cleverness
- Bad luck
- Femininity
- Witch
- Sacred
Credits
Why make a monster stat block for a cat? Because being attacked by a swarm of cats is an experience I want my players to live. — SaltyGoo