Saul’s Lion

The lion understands a few commands like “attack”, “back off”, “come”, and “stay close”. Otherwise, communication is just emotional, and the Lion stays close if it’s calm enough. If it’s feeling bold, it might rush into a fight even if you don’t want it to, like a dog that sees a squirrel.

Lion Reaction

2d6	Reaction
2	Rage at percieved enemies. Rush into battle, unable to be restrained. Roll on Target table. Disregard danger in pursuing targets.
3	Rage at percieved enemies. Rush into battle, stopped only by physical restraint. Roll on Target table. Disregard danger in pursuing targets.
4	Move forward to attack perceived enemies. Roll on Target table. Obey voice command to stop.
5	In 1d6 rounds, move forward to attack perceived enemies. Roll on Target table. Obey voice command to stop.
6	At any aggressive movement by enemies or allies, move forward to attack. Roll on Target table. Obey voice command to stop.
7-9	Stay by Saul. Defend him if attacked. Attack enemies Saul attacks.
10	Retreat cautiously, then stay at a safe distance.
11	Retreat cautiously, then move away at full speed. After the battle, make a save vs magic to test the Animal Friendship spell.
12	Run away as fast as possible, possibly taking parting shots. After the battle, make a save vs magic to test the Animal Friendship spell.

Lion Target

1d6	Target
1	Choose targets at random.
2-3	Choose nearest target.
4-5	Choose weakest target.
6	Choose strongest target.