Braxat

Braxat are hunters by nature, and their fighting tactics reflect this. They will often use psionic attacks in an attempt to disable their opponents and reduce the risk to themselves After attacking psionically, the braxat wade into handto-hand combat, usually carrying a massive spiked club. They use their acid spray breath weapon only as a last resort, for it tends to render the prey unsuitable for consumption. Braxat suffer damage only when hit by steel weapons or those with a magical enchantment upon them. All other weapons glance off of them harmlessly, although they may be knocked prone or otherwise affected by them.

Braxats are found throughout Athas, wandering the forlorn wastes in search of prey. They are usually solitary creatures, but may rarely be found in mated pairs (in this case. The young are usually safely hidden away in a remote cavern).

Braxat are true terrors of the desert, usually attacking at night in search of fresh meat. Although they will eat caravan mounts on occasion (with the exception of kanks), they prefer intelligent races. Braxat shells make excellent shields and armor plates. Because of this, they are sometimes hunted by other creatures living near them. Because of the power of the braxat, however, would-be hunters often find the tables turned upon them and end up the targets of a deadly ambush.