Horizonback Tortoise
Gargantuan Monstrosity, UnalignedHabitat Grassland, Swamp
Desolate badlands and soggy marshes are home to the ancient and massive horizonback tortoises of Eastern Wynandir. Nearly fifty feet from nose to tail, and with a habit of remaining stationary for long periods, a horizonback tortoise is easy to mistake for a low hill at a distance. But when these impressive creatures rise to begin their march, the sight inspires fear and awe in equal parts. An omnivore of incredible size, these scavengers prefer to feed on dead vegetation, but make use of whatever edible matter they come across.
Referred to as "kinespaji" by the goblins of the east, these majestic and slow-moving beasts have long enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with the denizens of Xhorhas. Horizonback tortoises provide mobile homesteads and can act as siege weapons in times of crisis.
AC 17 (natural armor), 22 while in its shell
HP 227 (13d20 + 91)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
28 (+9)
Save +12
DEX
3 (-4)
Save -4
CON
25 (+7)
Save +10
INT
4 (-3)
Save -3
WIS
10 (+0)
Save +0
CHA
5 (-3)
Save -3
Saving Throws STR +12, CON +10
Immunities Poison
Condition Immunities Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Goblin but can't speak
CR 8
Traits
Amphibious. The tortoise can breathe air and water.
Massive Frame. The tortoise can carry up to 20,000 pounds of weight atop its shell, but moves at half Speed if the weight exceeds 10,000 pounds. Medium or smaller creatures can move underneath the tortoise while it doesn't have the Prone condition. Any creature under the tortoise when it gains the Prone condition has the Grappled condition (escape DC 18). Until the grapple ends, the creature has the Prone and Restrained conditions.
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +12, reach 10 ft. Hit: 28 (3d12 + 9) Bludgeoning damage.
Shell Defense (Recharge 4+). The tortoise withdraws into its shell, has the Prone condition, and gains a +5 bonus to AC. While the tortoise is in its shell, its Speed is 0 and can't increase. The tortoise can emerge from its shell as an action, whereupon it no longer has the Prone condition.