Inix
Category: Mount
Price: 2,000 gp
Description: An inix, also called a dune behemoth, is a long, lowslung reptile with bony plates on its back. It is strong and spirited. An inix rarely eats anything as large as a humanoid, but it does not shy away from a fight.
| Speed per Hour | Speed per Day | Normal Load (lb.) | Heavy Load (lb.) | Push/Drag (lb.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 miles | 30 miles | 220 | 440 | 1100 |
Inix Adult
Large natural beast (mount, reptile)
Level 9 Brute XP 400
| HP 120; Bloodied 60 | Initiative +5 |
| AC 21, Fortitude 23, Reflex 19, Will 21 | Perception+7 |
| Speed 6 | |
Standard Actions
(⚔) Bite ✦ At-Will
Attack: Melee 1 (one creature); +14 vs. AC. While the inix has a creature grabbed, it can use bite against the grabbed creature only.
Hit: 3d8 + 6 damage. If the target is prone, it takes 1d8 extra damage, is grabbed, and cannot stand up until the grab ends.
ᗕ Tail Slap ✦ Recharge ⚂ ⚃ ⚄ ⚅
Attack: Close blast 2 (enemies in the blast); +12 vs. Fortitude
Hit: 3d6 + 6 damage, and the inix pushes the target 2 squares and knocks it prone.
Triggered Actions
⚔ Warding Tail (mount) ✦ At-Will
Trigger: The inix has a friendly rider of 9th level or higher mounted on it, and the rider is hit by an opportunity attack provoked by a ranged or an area attack.
Effect (Free Action): The inix uses tail slap in an area that includes the creature that made the triggering attack.
Str 22 (+10) Dex 13 (+5) Wis 17 (+7)
Con 20 (+9) Int 2 (0) Cha 6 (+2)
Alignment Unaligned Languages -
Published in Dark Sun Campaign Setting, page(s) 123.