Emperor Bird
Creature 2 (uncommon) — animal
Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.
FlankerSnareLANDAERIALanimal
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 (unarmed) +11, Damage 1d10+2 piercing
Melee Tail (agile, reach-10) +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.
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.
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLAND / AERIALA durable frontline defender holds a target's attention while this creature darts between two adjacent foes with its reach Strikes.
WeaverLAND / AERIALA caster can follow up on the Fascinated condition from the dazzling display with a decisive save-based spell.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ low Will✖ standing still
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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