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Document Path: /doc/monsters/giant_toad

Name:
	Giant Toad  (Lesser Animal)

Stats:
	No. Appearing  : 1-12
	Climate/Terrain: Non-arctic or subterranean
	Frequency      : Common
	Organization   : Coloy
	Activity Cycle : Any
	Diet           : Carnivore

Description:
	Giant toads are found in most regions. Although their smaller cousins
	are beneficial insect eaters, the large toads devour (or at least at-
	tempt to devour) any creature which appears edible. Their exact appea-
	rance varies from species to species, but these beasts are all just
	what their name implies, giant versions of toads. Coloration runs the
	gamut from weak bworn to iron red, but their skin is always dry, rough
	to the touch, and warty.

Combat:
	All giant toads can jump up to their movement distance. This hop will
	clear any object up to one-third as high as the length of the leap and
	requires but a single round to accomplish. A jumping toad can attack in
	midair or at the end of the leap. When hunting, giant toads remain mo-
	tionless until likely prey walks or slithers within range. The toad
	then leaps to the attack.

Habitat/Society:
	Giant toads often make their homes underground, where they enjoy both
	the damp air and the steady supply of food. They prefer temperate zo-
	nes, near water where they can lay their eggs, but often survive in
	surprisingly cool or dry regions.

	Toads are often attracted to settled areas where they prey upon live-
	stock (goats, chickens, and even sheep). Cities often have problems
	with sewer toads, giant monstrosities which have grown fat on vermin,
	house pets, and, occasionally, civil engineers.

Ecology:
	Giant toads keep no treasure, but worthwile indigestibles are occasio-
	nally found in their droppings. Their skin can be fashioned into sui-
	table leather armour, but its odor will be at least as distinctive as
	its appearance.