What do you think Belkar's Animal Companion might be?

[Shadow_in_the_Mist]

First of all, I know that it's highly unlikely at best that Belkar will ever remember/find out that, as a Ranger, he can have an animal companion, but I've been wondering. What, in your opinion, is likely to be Belkar's choice in animal companion, given that the Class & Level Geekery topic has estimated him to be about Ranger 11? Do you think it would be something from the "Core" book, or might it be something more exotic?

For example of the latter, Dragon 357's Divine Class Act is a guide to Plant Companions. Basically, this is a Neutral Medium plant that makes slam attacks and can be "evolved" to gain more powerful abilities, such as increasing in size to Large or counting as wielding magic weapons for purposes of overcoming damage reduction. If Belkar were to take a Plant Companion, I personally would probably see him with something like a Triffid (Poisonous, Tendrils, Tremorsense) or a walking Giant Venus Flytrap.

But I've wandered off topic. So what animal (or otherwise) companion do you think would be best suited for Belkar?

[eilandesq]

Death Slaad. :smallcool:

[someonenonotyou]

a wolf thats what it would be
he even said cool to have blood thirsty hound
or what i think he should have is a dragon(can you have one)
it would be strong and could fly and breath fire which he would love
either one would be good for him bad for world and inoccent people

[BRC]

The Killer bunny from monty python
Think about it, they are both small, and both of a species/race that is generally considered cute and nice.
However, they are both homicidal maniacs.

[Magioth]

i dont know, you have to think of what a 12 year old boy would think is the coolest looking thing ever.

i agree with a blood thirsty wolf.

something with the biggest sharpest fangs and teeth you can have, he wouldnt care about how useful it is just how cool it looks

[Evil DM Mark3]

Dead.

Too easy to stab when bored.

[SurlySeraph]

A dire weasel. It's RAW-legal, it's reasonably strong, and can you think of anything that better fits his personality?

[Purple_cloack]

that riding dog. It was with him along times.

[NerfTW]

I don't think he ever got one. Don't Rangers and Druids have to earn the trust of thier companions?

Belkar says in the first strip:


:belkar: Yes! I've been doing this Ranger crap for 3 years now, it's about time for an upgrade!

Which implies he just got the class for the racial enemy bonus. (humans?)

I like the idea of someone pointing that out, and him going
:belkar: "I could have a dire wolf!? Why didn't anyone tell me earlier?"

[Aducabar]

If we limit ourselves to basic animal companion list, than definetly wolverine (unleash the fury!).

[Lavidor]

Himself. Think about it: 2 bonus HD, +2 Natural armor, +1 Str and Dex, Evasion again (possibly bumping him up to Improved Evasion), and if he's 12th level, double that and throw in a +4 morale bonus on Will saves versus some stuff I forgot.

[Spiryt]

Himself. Think about it: 2 bonus HD, +2 Natural armor, +1 Str and Dex, Evasion again (possibly bumping him up to Improved Evasion, and if he's 12th level, double that and throw in a +4 morale bonus on Will saves versus some stuff I forgot.

Yeah, that will probably explain his combat efficency.

So this, or he traded it for some stabbing bonuses.

[John Campbell]

A dire weasel. It's RAW-legal, it's reasonably strong, and can you think of anything that better fits his personality?

A dire wolverine.

Though he needs two or three more ranger levels for it.

[SurlySeraph]

Himself. Think about it: 2 bonus HD, +2 Natural armor, +1 Str and Dex, Evasion again (possibly bumping him up to Improved Evasion), and if he's 12th level, double that and throw in a +4 morale bonus on Will saves versus some stuff I forgot.

That... that makes a surprising amount of sense. That would explain a lot. Wow. You win a cookie.

http://jolle.se/imgs/cookie.jpg

[mockingbyrd7]

Himself. Think about it: 2 bonus HD, +2 Natural armor, +1 Str and Dex, Evasion again (possibly bumping him up to Improved Evasion), and if he's 12th level, double that and throw in a +4 morale bonus on Will saves versus some stuff I forgot.

That... actually makes a lot of sense!

[mockingbyrd7]

That... that makes a surprising amount of sense. That would explain a lot. Wow. You win a cookie.

http://jolle.se/imgs/cookie.jpg

That is one freakin' big cookie.

[BRC]

I stick with http://f.hatena.ne.jp/images/fotolife/l/laggnugg/20060124/20060124003025.jpg

[Xefas]

Bah, it makes no sense for him to be his own animal companion! That's lunacy!

Now, I think he's somebody elses animal companion...

I mean, he counts as animal intelligence, right?

[Elandegenerate]

Dead.

Too easy to stab when bored.

you ninja'd my response <_<

[Lavidor]

That... that makes a surprising amount of sense. That would explain a lot. Wow. You win a cookie.
[Snip to save space]

Mmm, tasty cookie! Thanks!

[Surfing HalfOrc]

A velociraptor. Belkar uses two knives/short swords, a V-raptor uses two very sharp, disembowling claws. You know how pets look like their owner?
There you go.

A match made in... well, certianly not Heaven!

[PlatinumJester]

He probably ate it or killed it for fun.

[twerk_face]

SPOILER
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Before the fall of Azure City, I thought it was going to inadvertently be the kitten, Mr. Fluffy or whatever. like, it was going to start following him. :smalltongue:

[blackspeeker]

That... actually makes a lot of sense!

Well it does make sense, but is it even aloud?

[mockingbyrd7]

Well it does make sense, but is it even aloud?

I don't think so.

[Raziel3024]

Definitely something short and vicious.:smallwink:

[Chronos]

Before the fall of Azure City, I thought it was going to inadvertently be the kitten, Mr. Fluffy or whatever. like, it was going to start following him.Why rule it out now? Mr. Scruffy is presumably still alive and well, and probably enjoying the situation.

[Elfanatic]

Before the fall of Azure City, I thought it was going to inadvertently be the kitten, Mr. Fluffy or whatever. like, it was going to start following him. :smalltongue:

:belkar: Mr. Scruffy! Attack that giant!

But really, if Mr. Scruffy becomes Belkar's animal companion, then I think we would see a far better, non-stabby side of the crazed Halfling.

Edit: Ninja'd by Chronos!

[Cen]

blood thirsty hound

he mean the one from last panel (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0140.html)

[Eldpollard]

I'd say a badger. Badgers go into rages. Belkar likes to stab stuff. It's the perfect match.

[Ghantul]

Not really animal,but his Eye of Fear and Flame :P

[the_tick_rules]

wolverine, as ill-tempered as he is.

[CaprinaePsi]

Something that is able to cross planes, and eat magic horses, most likely.

OR just something that really likes the taste of Paladin Stew.

[TheAlmightyOne]

I'm Belkars animal companion.

[Elfanatic]

I'm Belkars animal companion.

So THAT'S why you were sniving my butt in the park.

[BobTheFerret]

Not sure, but I think they mentioned somewhere (OtOOPCs?) that Belkar killed his animal companion.

[mockingbyrd7]

Not sure, but I think they mentioned somewhere (OtOOPCs?) that Belkar killed his animal companion.

Really? I never heard that.

[Kish]

No. That's forum speculation.