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Centaur

Centaur

Centaur Trooper​

  • Size: Large
  • Type: Fey
  • Alignment: Neutral Good
  • AC: 16
  • Initiative: +2 (12)
  • HP: 45(6d10+12)
  • Speed: 50 ft
ATTRVALMODSAVE
STR18+4+4
Dex14+2+2
Con14+2+2
INT9-1-1
Wis13+1+1
CHA11+0+0
  • Skills: Athletics +6 , Perception +3
  • Gear: Breastplate, Longbow, Pike
  • Senses: Passive Perception 13
  • Languages: Elvish, Sylvan
  • CR: 2 (XP 450; PB +2 )

Actions​

Multiattack. The centaur makes two attacks, using Pike or Longbow in any combination.

Pike. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 10 ft. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) Piercing damage.

Longbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 150/600 ft. Hit: 6(1d8+2) Piercing damage.

Bonus Actions​

Trampling Charge (Recharge 5-6). The centaur moves up to its Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks and can move through the spaces of Medium or smaller creatures. Each creature whose space the centaur enters is targeted once by the following effect. Strength Saving Throw: DC 14. Failure: 7 (1d6 + 4) Bludgeoning damage, and the target has the Prone condition.

Lore & Background​

Centaurs are noble beings that combine the wisdom of humanoids with the grace and power of horses. These creatures represent the harmony between civilization and wilderness, serving as guardians of natural places while maintaining their own sophisticated culture. Centaur society values knowledge, archery, and the preservation of ancient traditions.

Most centaur communities are led by elders who have accumulated centuries of wisdom about both natural and mystical matters. They serve as mediators between the civilized world and the wild, often providing guidance to those who respect their traditions and the natural order. Their knowledge of herbal medicine and astronomy is particularly renowned.

Centaurs have a complex relationship with other humanoid races. While generally peaceful, they are fiercely protective of their territories and can become implacable enemies if their sacred groves or ancestral lands are threatened. They judge others based on their respect for nature and their adherence to codes of honor.

Combat Tactics​

Centaurs are master archers who combine their natural mobility with deadly accuracy. They prefer to fight at range, using their speed to maintain distance while peppering enemies with arrows. Their charge attack can be devastating when they need to engage in melee combat.

These creatures excel at hit-and-run tactics, using their superior speed to control engagement ranges. They often fight in coordinated groups, with some centaurs providing covering fire while others maneuver for better positions or rescue wounded allies.

Centaurs are tactical fighters who use terrain to their advantage, often luring enemies into areas where their mobility is maximized and their opponents' movement is restricted. They prefer to resolve conflicts through negotiation when possible, but fight fiercely when their homes or families are threatened.

Encounter Ideas​

The Sacred Grove: Centaurs guard an ancient grove containing a powerful druidic site, challenging anyone who approaches to prove their worthiness or good intentions.

The Border Dispute: Expanding human settlements have encroached on centaur territory, leading to tensions that could escalate into open conflict without diplomatic intervention.

The Star Prophecy: Centaur astronomers have detected celestial signs indicating approaching danger, and they seek allies to help investigate or prevent the predicted catastrophe.

The Healing Sanctuary: A centaur settlement offers medical aid to travelers, but their healing methods come with obligations or tests that visitors must accept.

Environmental Effects​

Centaur presence enhances natural environments:

  • Flourishing Vegetation: Areas under centaur protection show exceptional plant growth and biodiversity
  • Wildlife Harmony: Animals in centaur territories display less fear and more cooperative behavior
  • Celestial Alignment: Centaur settlements often feature stone circles and astronomical markers that track celestial movements
  • Natural Balance: The ecosystem in centaur lands maintains perfect balance between predator and prey populations

Treasure​

Astronomical Instruments: Sophisticated devices for tracking celestial movements and predicting astronomical events.

Herbal Collections: Rare plants and medicinal compounds known only to centaur healers and scholars.

Masterwork Bows: Exceptional ranged weapons crafted using centaur techniques passed down through generations.

Star Charts: Detailed maps of the heavens that include prophetic information and navigation aids.

Plot Hooks​

The Centaur Envoy: A centaur diplomat seeks to negotiate a treaty between their people and expanding human kingdoms, requiring delicate political maneuvering.

The Lost Foal: A young centaur has gone missing in dangerous territory, and the clan seeks outside help for a rescue mission that could strengthen inter-species relations.

The Ancient Alliance: An old pact between centaurs and a human kingdom needs to be renewed, but the terms require modern interpretation of ancient obligations.

The Starfall Crisis: Centaur astronomers predict a celestial event that could have devastating consequences, requiring cooperation between different species to prevent disaster.