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Dromornis

Creature 10 (uncommon) — animal

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

Dromornises are large, flightless, carnivorous birds that travel in packs to ambush prey. Their short, stubby wings may give them a comical appearance, but anyone who's been on the receiving end of the beast's powerful beak finds the experience less than amusing. Dromornis use their beaks to easily tear flesh and sinew from prey's bones, quickly dispatching sizable mammals like deer, tapirs, and primates. Particularly hungry or aggressive dromornises have even been known to attack humanoids. The

Source: fists-of-the-ruby-phoenix-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +19
Skills acrobatics +18, athletics +22, deception +14, stealth +20
Str
+6
Dex
+6
Con
+4
Int
-4
Wis
+3
Cha
-2
AC 28 Fort +20 Ref +21 Will +17
HP 150
Speed 30 feet

Offense

Melee Beak +22, Damage 2d12+10 piercing plus 1d8 bleed
Melee Talon +20, Damage 2d8+10 slashing plus 1d4 bleed

Abilities

Pack Ambush —
Pack Attack — Dromornises fight best while among their fellows. A dromornis deals 1d8 extra damage to any creature that's within reach of at least two of the dromornis's allies.
Rushing Attack — The dromornis suddenly Strides and makes a Strike at the end of its movement. During the Stride, it gains a +10-foot circumstance bonus to its Speed.
Trample — Medium or smaller, talon, DC 26 Reflex save Trample

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