Hunting is one of the best, and oldest, ways of gathering food while in the wild. Generally, any reasonable animal is able to be hunted, but the ones detailed within happen to be the most common within the lands of eastern Erithria, where the players will be settling.

The most common form of hunting is with a bow, crossbow, or spear. However, this may change depending on the target of the hunt. However, it is likely the better idea to go into a hunt with nothing particular in mind, with all forms of weapons and armor - and just take what you can get. In this way, it is the most effective tool for gathering meat to eat, as well as the other materials an animal is made of!

To determine what animal a hunter finds, first you need to decide who is hunting. Generally, hunts are divided within hour incriments. Then, we roll a d% to decide what type of animal is encountered - nothing for that hour, a game animal (such as deer, elk, boar, etc.), or a dangerous predator. Remember, this is a fantasy land! Some of the animals that exist here may not exist on earth, or at least don't currently exist.

After the animal encountered is determined, you must roll a perception check to spot the animal before it spots you. Experienced hunters may get advantage on this roll, but the animal will never get disadvantage, as it is a wild animal who is accustomed to watching for predators.

If the hunter successfully spots and sneaks up on the animal, then they get the first shot. If using a ranged weapon, they gain advantage on the roll to hit against the AC of the creature. If the creature is one not to flee, or if it chooses to stand its ground, the roll to hit is not at advantage.

Process of hunting an animal

Type of Roll Reasoning d% - Finding an animal Finding an animal is necessary. %01-40 = No animals. %41-80 = Peaceful animal. %81-100 = Predator animal. Perception for both An experienced hunter gains advantage on the roll, but the animal will never gain disadvantage. d% (depending) If the animal sees the hunter, will it run or stand its ground? d20 To-Hit Roll to attack the animal. Advantage if the hunter is not seen and is using a ranged weapon. d20 Survival If the animal is not immediately killed, it will either fight or flee. If it fights, combat ensues. If it flees, roll survival to track the animal. Repeat If the animal is successfully tracked, keep hitting and attacking it.

Using this chart, we can see that the 5-step process for hunting animals is somewhat complicated; however, hunting is a delicate, professional art!

Animals of Erithria

The animals of Erithria are a diverse and varied group. These are only the beginnings; these animals can be found in the forests lining the outer coastlines of eastern Erithria.

Peaceful Animals