Giant lynxes were a rare species of large feline.[1]
Description[]
Their muscular bodies were covered in thick fur. They had tufts of fur growing from the tops of their ears and cheeks. Their legs were strong, and they had very large paws, which allowed them to navigate in snowy conditions with ease.[1][4]
Abilities[]
A giant lynx's powerful legs allowed it to jump a distance of up to 15 feet (4.6 meters). They had keen detection skills and nearly always detected the presence of a trap. They were stealthy creatures, almost always avoiding detection from prey or any humanoid who was hunting them.[1][4]
Behavior[]
Giant lynxes were the most intelligent of the felines and were playful, free-spirited creatures.[1][4]
Combat[]
A giant lynx's primary weapon was its sharp claws.[1]
Habitat[]
Giant lynxes often lived in cold climates, usually in thick forests or scrubs.[1] They were known to live in Icewind Dale[5] and Rashemen.[6] They had also been spotted in the Beastlands.[7]
Giant lynxes were also common in the warmer climates of the Land of the Lions around the Lake of Steam[8] and the Forest of Mir.[9]
Ecology[]
Giant lynxes were nocturnal and hunted at night. Their diet mainly consisted of small prey, such as juvenile deer, grouse, and rodents. After birth, a young giant lynx cub remained with its mother for up to six months.[1]
Giant lynxes had their own language.[1] Some druids were able to speak this language and communicate with giant lynxes.[10]
Relationships[]
An elite Ala-min cavalry rider on her giant lynx.
Wood elves who lived in colder areas had a positive relationship with giant lynxes, who were considered companions and helped protect lairs and villages.[4][11] Clerics of Rillifane Rallathil were able to summon giant lynxes to their side.[12]
The Ala-min tribe of the Shadi'ar of Arnaden maintained an elite cavalry of between a half and two dozen riders on giant lynxes. These lynxes were obtained by an agreement with the elves of the Forest of Mir.[9]
Uses[]
Giant lynxes were hunted for their pelts, which were often kept as trophies.[13]
Appendix[]
See Also[]
- Lynx
Gallery[]
Appearances[]
- Adventures
- The Accursed Tower
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Doug Stewart (June 1993). Monstrous Manual. (TSR, Inc), p. 39. ISBN 1-5607-6619-0.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (December 1977). Monster Manual, 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 64. ISBN 0-935696-00-8.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (August 1983). Monster Manual II 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 22. ISBN 0-88038-031-4.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 James Wyatt (March 2000). “Animal Henchmen”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #269 (Wizards of the Coast), p. 28.
- ↑ R.A. Salvatore, The Seven Swords (March 1999). The Accursed Tower. Edited by Dale Donovan. (TSR, Inc.), p. 9. ISBN 0-7869-1337-1.
- ↑ Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “Monstrous Compendium”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ Ray Vallese (1996). Something Wild. Edited by Allen Varney. (TSR, Inc), p. 63. ISBN 0786903775.
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 124. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Steven E. Schend, Dale Donovan (September 1998). Empires of the Shining Sea. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 131. ISBN 0-7869-1237-5.
- ↑ David Pulver (1994). The Complete Druid's Handbook. Edited by Sue Weinlein. (TSR, Inc), p. 16. ISBN 156076886X.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (December 1977). Monster Manual, 1st edition. (TSR, Inc), p. 41. ISBN 0-935696-00-8.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 148. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Kim Mohan, Mike Mearls (April 2017). Tales from the Yawning Portal. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 188. ISBN 978-0786966097.
Connections[]
Giant felines: Dire lion • Dire tiger • Giant lynx
Magical felines: Cath shee • Crag cat • Elven cat • Jaguar lord • Jana-nimr • Jana-qitat • Luck eater • Sabu lord • Swamplight lynx • Tressym • Water cat
Planar felines: Fey panther • Spectral panther
Humanoids: Rakshasa • Razorclaw shifter • Tabaxi • Wemic
Outsiders: Cat lord • Displacer beast • Foo lion • Hellcat • Leomarh • Leonal
Lycanthropes: Werecat • Werecougar • Werejaguar • Wereleopard • Werelion • Werepanther • Weretiger
Undead felines: Crypt cat