The Abada is a strange and powerful beast, resembling a twisted cross between a horse and a rhinoceros. Its muscular frame is built for endurance and raw power, while its thick, bristled mane and hardened skin give it an intimidating presence. Its single, jagged horn juts from its forehead, a natural weapon capable of tearing through armor with ease. Unlike a unicorn, the Abada is not a creature of purity or grace, but of survival and brute force, known for its fierce territorial nature and relentless aggression.

Legends whisper that the Abada was once a noble steed, corrupted by the chaotic forces of an unknown entity, fusing its equine lineage with the resilience of a rhinoceros. Now, these creatures roam wild plains, deep forests, and ruined battlefields, fiercely defending their domain from intruders.

Even more terrifying is the Giant Abada, a massive and more monstrous version of its kin, warped by unnatural mutations or exposure to forbidden magic. Towering over lesser creatures, these behemoths trample through landscapes with devastating force, their horns able to pierce fortress walls and their hooves leaving craters in the ground.

This creature is from **The Aberrant Codex: Mutations and Aberrations**, available on DriveThruRPG!

**What’s Inside**:

* **Mutation Rules & Zones** – Mechanics for wild magic areas, arcane corruption, and the strange transformations they cause.
* **Character Options** – 12 subclasses, 10 backgrounds, 4 new races, and 30 feats themed around mutation, aberration, and forbidden evolution.
* **Spells & Items** – 33 spells and 80+ magic items warped by planar influence or unstable energies.
* **Monsters & Templates** – Over 150 monster statblocks, from psionic predators to mutated horrors, plus variant rules for custom mutations.
* **VTT Resources** – Includes **100+ creature tokens** and **125+ art handouts** to bring your sessions to life.

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Abada – A Horse-Rhinoceros Monstrosity (CR 3 & 13)