Dinosaurs, or terrible lizards, are ancient beasts that may be related to dragons. Among the traits that predatory dinosaurs share with many dragons are sharp teeth, a savage disposition, a well-developed sense of territory, and a ruthless capacity to hunt. Herbivorous dinosaurs usually are not aggressive unless wounded or defending their young, but may attack if startled or harassed.
Dinosaurs come in many sizes and shapes. Bigger varieties have drab coloration, while smaller dinosaurs have more colorful markings. Most dinosaurs have a pebbly skin texture. Dinosaurs most often live in rugged or isolated areas that humanoids seldom visit: remote mountain valleys, inaccessible plateaus, tropical islands, and deep fens.
Dinosaurs are widespread on Eberron, particularly in Xen’drik, Argonnessen, Q’barra, and the Talenta Plains. Large varieties wander freely across Xen’drik, including both herbivores and carnivores, while the dragons of Argonnessen have mostly eliminated the carnivorous varieties
from their realm. Smaller dinosaurs are the rule in Q’barra and the Talenta Plains, including three varieties commonly used by Talenta halflings as mounts.
Types of Dinosaurs
| Name | CR | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deinonychus | 3 | Aka Carver | MM1 |
| Elasmosaurus | 7 | Huge Aquatic Carnivore | MM1 |
| Megaraptor | 6 | Huge version of the Deinonychus, Great Carver | MM1 |
| Triceratops | 9 | Huge, Powerful Charge and Trample | MM1 |
| Tyrannosaurus | 8 | Huge Carnivore, Improved Grab, Swallow Whole | MM1 |
| Cryptoclidus | 3 | Large Aquatic Carnivore, similar to Elasmosaurus | MM2 |
| Allosaurus | 7 | Huge, Swallow Whole | MM2 |
| Ankylosaurus | 7 | Huge, Trample | MM2 |
| Quetzalcoatlus | 8 | Huge Flying, Swallow Whole | MM2 |
| Seismosaurus | 12 | Colossal, Trample 10d10+22 | MM2 |
| Spinosaurus | 13 | Gargantuan Carnivore, Swallow Whole, Trample, Frightful Presence | MM2 |
| Battletitan | 16 | Huge, Improved Grab, Swallow Whole, Armored | MM3 |
| Bloodstriker | 6 | Large, Blood Spit, Caustic blood, low-light vision, spiked skin | MM3 |
| Fleshraker | 2 | Medium, Leaping pounce, poison, rake 1d6+2 | MM3 |
| Swindlespitter | 1 | Small, Poison spray, Darkvision | MM3 |
| Protoceratops | 3 | Medium Sized, Powerful Charge | Sandstorm |
| Diprotodon | 5 | Large furry Marsupial, Trample Attack | Sandstorm |
| Clawfoot | 2 | Velociraptor, Used as a war mount | Eberron Campaign Setting |
| Fastieth | 1/2 | Small and quick biped, Used as a common halfling mount | Eberron Campaign Setting |
| Glidewing | 2 | Pteranodon, Used as a flying war mount | Eberron Campaign Setting |
| Apatosaurus/Brontosaurus | 16 | Colossal four legged herbivore, Trample | Lost Prehistorica |
| Brachiasaurus | 15 | Gargantuan Four Legged Herbivore, Tail Slap | Lost Prehistorica |
| Dinofelis/Saber Tooth Tiger | 5 | Large jungle cat, Pounce | Lost Prehistorica |
| Dimetrodon | 2 | Large sail backed lizard | Lost Prehistorica |
| Iguanadon | 6 | Huge sized herbivore | Lost Prehistorica |
| Stegosaurus | 5 | Huge, Slam attack | Lost Prehistorica |
| Brontotherium | 7 | Huge, Powerful Charge, Looks like a Rhino/Kodo | Animal Archives 1 |
| Gastornis | 2 | Medium sized flightless carrion bird | Animal Archives 2 |
| Mammoth | 10 | Huge Furred Elephant, Trample | Tome of Horrors 2 pg 186 |
| Mastadon | 12 | Huge Furred Elephant, Trample and Multi-attack | Tome of Horrors 2 pg 187 |
COMBAT
Dinosaurs take full advantage of their size and speed. The swift carnivores stalk prey, staying hidden in cover until they can get into charge range and rush to the attack. Herbivores frequently overrun and trample their opponents.
Dinosaur Names
Naturally, the peoples of Eberron do not refer to dinosaurs using the names bestowed on them by real-world paleontologists. The following table indicates the Common and Draconic names of the dinosaur varieties found in the Monster Manual (M), Monster Manual II (2), and Monster Manual III (3), as well as the real-world, scientific names of the dinosaurs mentioned here (when applicable).
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Draconic Name |
|---|---|---|
| Allosaurus2 | Bladetooth | Vharag’eth |
| Ankylosaurus2 | Hammertail | Hurak’eth |
| n/a | Battletitan3 | Khomavharag’eth |
| n/a | Bloodstriker3 | Mekikaran’eth |
| Cryptoclidus2 | Fintail | Paharan’ost |
| DeinonychusM | Carver | Ka’rhavad’eth |
| ElasmosaurusM | Great fintail | Hapaharan’ost |
| n/a | Fleshraker3 | Eshka’rhavad’eth |
| Leaellynasaura | Fastieth | Falas’eth |
| MegaraptorM | Great carver | Haka’rhavad’eth |
| Quetzalcoatlus2 | Soarwing | Shovath’ien |
| Seismosaurus2 | Thunderherder | Khotasann’eth |
| Spinosaurus2 | Spineback | Shafanna’eth |
| n/a | Swindlespitter3 | Fashekan’eth |
| TriceratopsM | Threehorn | Kotikaran’eth |
| TyrannosaurusM | Swordtooth titan | Havharag’eth |
| Pteranodon | Glidewing | Abarr’ien |
| Velociraptor | Clawfoot | Rhavad’eth |
