Luminous Strider

Description:
Luminous Striders are tall, majestic, and flightless birds known for their vibrant, feathered plumage, which ranges in colors from radiant gold to iridescent blue. They have long, powerful legs built for speed and agility.
Behavior:
Luminous Striders are gentle, herbivorous creatures known for their calm demeanor and curiosity. They are often found grazing on the unique flora of Lucidia, including Luminescent Moss and Glimmergrass.
Domestication:
Luminous Striders can be tamed and domesticated as loyal mounts or companions. However, capturing one requires patience, as they are known to be wary of strangers. Successful bonding often involves offering them Luminescent Moss and earning their trust through peaceful interactions.
Lore:
According to local legends, the Luminous Striders are considered creatures of good fortune and are often associated with celestial beings. Their feathers are highly sought after for their enchanting properties, and some believe that consuming a feather can grant temporary blessings or luck.
Abilities:
Swift Runners: Luminous Striders are incredibly fast runners, capable of outpacing most land creatures. They can be used as mounts by adventurers, offering a significant increase in overland speed.
Radiant Plumage: When threatened or excited, Luminous Striders can produce a dazzling display of light from their plumage. This blinding burst of radiance can temporarily blind or deter predators, providing a means of defense.
Healing Song: Luminous Striders are known for their melodic and soothing calls. When they sing in harmony, their song has a healing effect, soothing wounds and ailments in nearby creatures over time.

Luminous Strider CR: 1/2

Large beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 12

Hit Points: 19(3d10+3)

Speed: 60 ft , fly: 90 ft , burrow: 0 ft , swim: 10 ft , climb: 0 ft

STR

16 +3

DEX

15 +2

CON

12 +1

INT

5 -3

WIS

14 +2

CHA

10 +0

Saving Throws: Dex

Skills: Survival +2

Senses: passive Perception 12

Languages: Understands Common (unable to speak)

Challenge Rating: 1/2 ( 100 XP)

Cromatic Kick
If a Luminous Strider moves at least 20 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a talon attack on the same turn, the target takes an extra 1d4 slashing damege. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC:13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions

Beak
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.
Talons
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. Hit: 2d4+3 slashing damage.
Radiant Plumage
When threatened or excited, Luminous Striders can produce a dazzling display of light from their plumage. This blinding burst of radiance can temporarily blind or deter predators, providing a means of defense.
Targets within 15ft that can see the creature must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or it becomes blinded until the Luminous Strider's next turn.

Bonus Actions

Harmonious Song
Luminous Striders are known for their melodic and soothing calls. When they sing in harmony, their song has a healing effect, soothing wounds and ailments in nearby friendly creatures over time. Up to 4 Friendly Creatures within 20ft heal 1d4+1 each turn the creature is singing within 40ft of another source of music. The Luminous Strider must take a bonus action on it's subsequint turns to continue singing. It can stop singing at any time.

Suggested Environments

Plains, Grasslands, Swamps