In Praise of Lions
There is no more noble creature than the Lion, that with its great beard. They lead haughty Lionesses and must always conduct themselves with pride—to act a coward is to be deposed by rivals. In battle, they are valiant commanders who fight in the fore and lead by example. It was Lions that taught men to be knights, and showed them how to slay Dragons.
Should one cast a sword in front of a Lion it will place a paw upon the blade and acknowledge its challenger. A duel till death or surrender begins once the sword is taken up. Lionesses watch on with interest.
To kill a Lion who has surrendered is as shameful as killing hostages. Such killers should expect no clemency should they find themselves at sword point.
HD - 3 (Lioness) or 5 (Lion)
AC - Leather
Attacks - 1d6 Tooth and Claw
No. Appearing - 1 Lion and 1d6+1 Lionesses, or 1d4 Rival Lions
Once per day, a Lion who leads a pride may issue a roar which causes all 1HD figures to take a Morale check. All under his command add 2 to Hit.
Compel a Lion to surrender in a duel to claim its pride and responsibilities. Alternatively, a Lionkiller may wear its mane to grant a bonus of 2 to Hit to all 1HD followers.