Stymphalian Bird
This creature looks like a large crane with an unusually long beak and long, swift legs that end in razor-sharp talons. Its beak and claws are bronze-colored and its feathers are dark, changing to bronze near the tips.
Stymphalian Bird (CR 4)
Medium Magical BeastAlignment: Neutral
Initiative: +2
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +6
Speed: 40 feet, Fly 70 feet (average)
Space: 5 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 16, touch 12, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +4 natural)Hit Points: 26 (4d10+4)
Saving Throws: Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +2
Offense
Melee: 2 claws +6 (1d6+2/19-20), bite +6 (1d8+2/19-20)Reach: 5 feet
Ranged: 4 feathers +7 (1d4+2, 19-20)
Special Attacks: feathers
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 12 (+1) | 6 (-2) | 12 (+1) | 2 (-4) |
CMB +6
CMD 18
Feats: Fly-by Attack, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Critical (claw), Improved Critical (feather), Weapon Focus (feathers)
Skills: Fly +7, Perception +6
Languages:
Special Abilities
Feathers (Ex)
A stymphalian bird can loose a volley of four feathers as a standard action when flying (make an attack roll for each feather). This attack has a range of 60 feet with no range increment. All targets must be within 30 feet of each other. The creature can launch only twelve feathers (3 volleys) in a single day. The stymphalian bird may use this ability in conjunction with its Flyby Attack feat.Ecology
Environment: Temperate Forests or HillsOrganization: solitary or flock (2-5)
Treasure: none
Stymphalian birds are crane-like predators found in dense forests and lowland hills. They are voracious creatures that sustain themselves on a diet of livestock, cattle, and the like. They are particularly fond of the flesh of humans and elves, so always attack them on sight.
A stymphalian bird has an ibis-like body. Unlike an ibis, however, the stymphalian bird's beak is long and straight rather than curved. Its feathers, talons, and beak are made of bronze. A stymphalian bird attacks from the air by releasing a volley of bronze feathers at its opponents. It then swoops down and attacks with its beak and wings, flying out of range before its opponents can react. On the ground, a stymphalian bird slashes with its wings and stabs with its beak.
A typical stymphalian bird stands 7 feet tall and weighs 450 pounds.
Copyright Notice Author Scott Greene.
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