Afanc (Monstrum Aquaticum)

By Finister on July 10, 2025
Afanc Monster

Level: 8
Type: Exotic Beast
Freq: Rare
Num: 1
Align: Neutral
Aura: Green with ripples of Dark Green

HP: 8d8 (36 avg.)
AC: 16
Speed: 9”//18”
Combat: +8
Saves: +3
Attacks: Bite (2d8), Claw x2 (1d8), Tail Slap (2d6+6)
Morale: Steady (DC 7)

Attribs: Str 21 (+6), Dex 10 (+0), Con 18 (+4), Int 6 (-2), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 8 (-1)
Size: Huge
XP: 650
Treasure: None

"The afanc am I, who, sought for, bides In hiding on the edge of the lake…" – Lewys Glyn Cothi

Abilities & Limitations

  • Talent: Stealth – Only usable to hide near shorelines.

Description: These lake-dwelling predators appear as an unsettling amalgam of gar-fish, reptile, and beaver. They favor lurking just beneath the surface near the shoreline, where they lie in wait to ambush unsuspecting passersby. Thanks to their natural camouflage, spotting one in the water is quite difficult. In combat, they are surprisingly nimble—lashing out with crocodilian jaws, raking claws, and a powerful tail slap. Though they speak no known tongue, they are cunning and far more intelligent than any mere beast. On land, their movement is sluggish, but in water, their great tails propel them with startling speed.

Lore

  • There exist giant afancs that can swim at tremendous speed in circles to create a giant whirlpools that can sink ships.
  • Some rare afancs have hypnotic or shapeshifting abilities.
  • Afanc scales can be made into magical armor