Cockatrice
Expected threat level: moderate (TL 14)
Horse-sized lizard-birds with a relentless prey drive and extreme aggression, Cockatrice are territorial predators. Their vicious beaks and razor-sharp talons are dangerous, but seasoned adventurers most fear their unique venom, which is capable of turning living flesh to stone.
Horse-sized lizard-birds with a relentless prey drive and extreme aggression, Cockatrice are territorial predators. Their vicious beaks and razor-sharp talons are dangerous, but seasoned adventurers most fear their unique venom, which is capable of turning living flesh to stone.
Tags: petrify, fast Tendencies: Cockatrice will attempt to maim or petrify all threats in an area before returning to feast. Tactics: Aggressive hunters, Cockatrice rely on overwhelming speed and power to bring down targets that cross into their territory. Senses: keen hearing, keen vision, poor smell. Special FeaturesRushing Strike. When the Cockatrice finishes a Movement Action, it may immediately make one Peck attack.
ActionsPeck. (Melee attack, 5ft. range, 1 target, +3 to hit). Deals 1d4 Piercing Damage + 1d4 Slashing Damage.
Pounce. (Melee attack, 30ft. range*, 1 target. +3 to hit). Hit or miss, the Cockatrice leaps up to 30ft. towards its target as part of this Action, without provoking Opportunity Attacks. Deals 2d6 Slashing Damage. This ability cannot target creatures closer than 10ft. Stinger. (Melee attack, 10ft. range, 1 target, +3 to hit). Deals 1d4 Poisonous Damage. Creatures dealt damage by this ability must make a Fortitude Check, Target 7, or take an additional 1d4 Poison Counters. If a creature would die from Poison Counters resulting from this ability, it instead petrifies into a solid stone statue. Harvestable Loot (if trained): -Cockatrice Feathers, 1 minute per 1d4 lbs., (up to 6 minutes). -Cockatrice Beak: takes ten minutes to remove. -Cockatrice Stinger: takes thirty minutes to remove. -Cockatrice Meat, 2d12 lbs., takes four hours to harvest. |
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