Sperm Whale

The largest of the toothed whales, sperm whales are 5d10+30 feet long, with males being larger than females. Sperm whales have been hunted for spermaceti, or whale oil, as well as meat, and a sperm whale yields 1d10 sp of value per foot once rendered. Ambergris, a greasy grey or black substance produced in the whale’s digestive tract, can sometimes be found washed up on beaches or floating in the ocean, in lumps that are typically 1d100 pounds in size (but may be much larger or smaller), with a 10% chance of being found inside a processed whale. This material is worth 1d5 gp per pound. When a sperm whale successfully bites a victim, the target must succeed in a DC 25 Reflex save or be swallowed whole. A swallowed victim has a -2d penalty to all rolls, and takes 2d6 damage automatically each round. The judge may allow a Luck check to remain in the whale’s mouth, foregoing all penalties and damage, but remaining trapped until released by circumstances. Other Names: Australasianus, cachalot, catodon, kashalot, and spermaceti whale. Appendix I: Tables From the Cyclopedia Domestica