Compsognathus Swarm

Level 3

Creature· animalLargeRemaster

AC 19

HP 40

Speed 30 ft.

Fort +8

Ref +12

Will +7

Perc +9

Size Large

Common

animal dinosaur swarm

Immunities grabbed, precision, prone, restrained, swarm mind

Resistances bludgeoning 2, piercing 5, slashing 5

Weaknesses area damage 5, splash damage 5

Senses low-light-vision, scent 30 ft. (imprecise)

Speeds 30 ft., swim 15 ft.

Skills stealth +10, athletics +9, acrobatics +8

Recall Knowledge nature DC 18

Abilities

Evade↺defensive

Trigger An adjacent enemy targets the swarm with a Strike Effect With quick movements, the swarm gains a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the attack misses, the swarm can Stride up to 10 feet after the Strike.

Compsognathus Venomoffensive(poison)

Saving Throw DC 20 fortitude Maximum Duration 6 rounds Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round) Stage 2 1d8 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round)

Venomous Bite◆offensive

Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 2d4 piercing damage (DC 20 reflex save). A creature who fails the save is also exposed to compsognathus venom.

Description

Though a curious lone compsognathus is occasionally known to sneak into an adventurer's camp, they're often scouting from a nearby pack potentially containing dozens of the tiny bipedal dinosaurs. If the pack is threatened—especially near a nesting site—they'll scurry about in self-defense. Despite their large numbers, the swarm can dart away from danger quickly, and their gnashing teeth carry the threat of venom to anyone who comes too close.