Rakasta
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In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the rakasta is a humanoid with a cat-like appearance. Rakasta are often armed with kasa, a set of metal war claws which are worn over the paw like a glove.
A rakasta is usually neutral in alignment.
A special caste of mounted knights ride tamed saber-toothed tigers into battle. These warriors serve as the personal guards to the chief. They are able to leap from their mounts while riding and attack.
References
- X1 – The Isle of Dread (1981, David Cook and Tom Moldvay)
- X2 – Castle Amber (1981)
- AC9 - Creature Catalogue (1986)
- DMR2 - Creature Catalog (1993)
- Mystara Monstrous Compendium Appendix
- Rage of the Rakasta
- Dragon Magazine #247
- Red Steel Campaign Setting
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