On a Giant Seahorse I ride...

GIANT SEA HORSE (#10/31, #101/365) [OOTP IV]

SKILL: 7

STAMINA: 9

ATTACKS: 1 or 2

WEAPON: Headbutt (as per Large Bite) or Tail (see below)

ARMOUR: Medium

DAMAGE MODIFIER: None

HABITAT: Seas, Sea-shore, Rivers, Lakes

NUMBER ENCOUNTERED: 1-6

TYPE: Fish

REACTION: Neutral

INTELLIGENCE: Low

The GIANT SEA HORSE is a much larger version of its smaller seahorse cousins, but otherwise identical in appearance, with a long equine head, silvery plates of pink-veined, armour-like scales, and a lengthy, flexible, coiled tail. These magnificent creatures graze in meadows of sea-grass or green seaweed beneath the waves of the ocean, and have been tamed by Merfolk and Sea Elves to use as underwater steeds to carry scouts and warriors. A Giant Sea Horse so trained can also use its tail to attack an opponent; a successful hit indicates the tail has wrapped around the assailant's limbs, causing them to lose -1 SKILL for the duration of the battle due to reduced mobility. Otherwise, the creature will simply headbutt their opponent in battle, but these are wary, fast-swimming animals, and they may flee instead. For surface-dwellers, trying to ride a Giant Sea Horse requires special training to avoid being bucked off when attempting to mount. This training can only be obtained from Merfolk or Sea Elves, who will require gifts in order to impart their knowledge; a method of breathing underwater is also compulsory!