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+=== Major Planetary Zones | Regions | Wildlife===
 ====== KIVARA ======
+{{ :kivara_gg_scenic_2d.png?200|}}
 ===== Overview =====
-The Kivara is a small, herd-dwelling mammal native to the [[tijonara_mountains|Tijonara Mountains]] on the [[desert_side|Desert Side]] of [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. These nimble creatures have evolved to survive the scorching, sunlit environment of the Desert Side, relying on burrowing behaviors and heat-reflective fur to regulate their body temperature.
+The Kivara is a small, herd-dwelling mammal native to the [[tijonara_mountains|Tijonara Mountains]] in the [[tijonara_region|Tijonara Region]] on the [[desert_side|Desert Side]] of [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. These nimble creatures have evolved to survive the scorching, sunlit environment of the Desert Side, relying on burrowing behaviors and heat-reflective fur to regulate their body temperature.
 Kivaras are the primary prey of the [[akzna|Aknza]], which hunt them in coordinated packs. Additionally, [[borr|Borr]] scavengers often track Kivara herds, waiting for weak or injured members to fall behind. Despite these threats, Kivara herds thrive due to their rapid reproduction cycle and highly alert nature.
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   * **Eyes:** Small, adapted to the bright, never-setting sun of the Desert Side
   * **Tail:** Long, thin, used for balance while sprinting
-Speed: Sprinting: 60 km/h | Sustained Run: 40 km/h
+  * **Speed:** Sprinting: 60 km/h | Sustained Run: 40 km/h
 ==== Special Features: ====
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   * **Burrowing Instinct:** Kivaras dig shallow burrows in rocky outcrops to cool down and escape predators.
   * **Explosive Speed:** Capable of rapid, zig-zag sprinting to evade ambush predators like the Akzna.
+===== Game Mechanics =====
+  * **Armor Class (AC):** 12 (due to agility and small size)
+  * **Hit Points (HP):** 22
+  * **Speed:** 50 ft. (dash), 35 ft. (steady movement)
+==== Attacks: ====
+  * **Kick Escape:** +3 to hit, 1d4 bludgeoning damage (used when cornered).
+==== Special Abilities: ====
+  * **Burrow Instinct:** When attacked, a Kivara can attempt to burrow into soft ground as a reaction.
+  * **Herd Reflexes:** Gains advantage on Perception checks when near at least two other Kivaras.
+  * **Zig-Zag Sprinting:** When dashing, attackers have disadvantage on ranged attacks against them.
+===== Behavior =====
+  * **Diet:** Herbivore; feeds on drought-resistant shrubs, desert mosses, and fibrous root plants.
+  * **Social Structure:** Travels in herds of 10-30 members for safety in numbers.
+==== Survival Traits: ====
+  * **Alert Herding:** Kivaras rotate sentries to detect threats early.
+  * **Evacuation Strategy:** At the first sign of danger, Kivara herds scatter, making it harder for predators to focus on a single target.
+  * **Burrow Cooling:** During peak heat, Kivaras retreat to burrows or shade near rocky outcroppings.
+===== Reproduction and Lifecycle =====
+==== Reproductive Traits: ====
+  * **Gestation Period:** 4 months
+  * **Litter Size:** 2-4 offspring per birth
+  * **Maturity:** Reaches adulthood within 1 year
+==== Lifespan and Growth: ====
+  * **Average Lifespan:** 6-8 years
+  * **High Mortality Rate:** Due to predation, few Kivaras survive beyond 5 years in the wild.
+===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
+Kivaras function as prey animals that players may encounter during travel in the Tijonara Mountains.
+  * **Predator Tracking:** Players may use Kivara migration patterns to anticipate Akzna ambush zones.
+  * **Scavenger Attraction:** If a player hunt leaves wounded Kivaras behind, Borr scavengers may arrive soon after.
+  * **Disruptive Stampede:** A panicked Kivara herd may trample over players or draw unwanted attention from predators.
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
+  * [[desert_side|Desert Side]]
+  * [[tijonara_mountains|Tijonara Mountains]]
+  * [[the_wildlife_of_the_desert_side_from_a_to_z|Known Wildlife of the Tijonara Region]]
+**Known Predators:**
+  * [[akzna|Aknza]]
+  * [[borr|Borr]] (as scavengers)