Axebeak

Axebeaks are flightless, carnivorous birds that stand four feet tall at the shoulder. Axebeak markings resemble those of an ostrich. The immense head and long neck are covered in short white feathers. The body is covered in dense black feathers with a white underbelly and tail. The legs are covered in yellow scales.

The axebeak has a loud, honking voice that can be heard for a half mile. During mating time, the males make a thrumming sound like a bass violin. In combat, the bird hisses when not biting.

They are fast runners and aggressive hunters that pursue prey until fed or killed. They attack by kicking (1d3 points of damage per claw) and biting (2d4 points).

Axebeaks make crude nests of stones atop rocky outcroppings. During warm weather, there is a 25% chance that eggs or chicks are nearby. The chicks are 10%-80% grown with a proportionate number of Hit Dice. Immature axebeaks do not initiate combat, although they can defend themselves by biting for 1d4 points of damage.

Axebeak eggs and hatchlings are worth 50 to 80 gp. They can be raised as guards, hunters, and mounts. The long plume feathers of the wings and tail are worth 2 gp each.

Axebeak

Climate/Terrain:
Alignment: TN
Organization: Flock
Activity Cycle: Day

Intelligence: Animal (1)
Treasure: Nil
Diet: Carnivore

# Appearing:
XP Value: 65
Mvmt: 18

Size: L (7’ tall)
Morale: Unsteady (5-7)

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Hit Dice 3

Base THAC0: 17

PSP(Chi)

Armor Class 6

Magic Resistance: Nil Armor Notes:

Number of Attacks

Attack Forms

Martial Art Style(s):

Type	THAC0	Damage	SF	Effect
Bite	17	2d4	6	None
Kick (x2)	17	d3	6	None

Spells and Psionics:

Disciplines: | mTHACO | mAC

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