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Emperor Bird

Creature 2 (uncommon) — animal

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

The emperor bird is native to the jungles of the Mwangi Expanse and known for its brilliant plumage and innate magic. While it usually feeds on lizards, big insects, and other small creatures, the emperor bird is highly territorial and not afraid to attack larger prey. Its beak, resembling that of the much smaller peafowl, is exceptionally sharp, but its deadliest weapon is its tail-the long, whiplike blades of bone hidden among its tail feathers are a nasty surprise for any predator trying to s

Source: age-of-ashes-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +8
Skills acrobatics +9, intimidation +7, survival +7
Str
+2
Dex
+3
Con
+0
Int
-4
Wis
+1
Cha
+3
AC 18 Fort +6 Ref +9 Will +7
HP 27
Speed 15 feet, fly 20 feet

Offense

Melee Beak +11, Damage 1d10+2 piercing
Melee Tail +11, Damage 1d8+3 slashing

Abilities

Dazzling Display (mental, primal, visual) — The emperor bird flaps its mesmerizing wings. Each creature within 15-foot emanation{15 feet} that can see the emperor bird must attempt a DC 19 Will save. **Critical Success** The creature is unaffected. **Success** The creature is Dazzled for 1 round. **Failure** The creature is dazzled for 1d4 rounds. **Critical Failure** The creature is Confused for 1d4 rounds.
Tail Lash — The emperor bird makes tail Strikes against two different creatures within reach. The emperor bird's multiple attack penalty does not increase until it has finished both attacks.

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