A Petrifying Foul... Cockatrices are far more dangerous than their ridiculous appearance suggests. These bizarre creatures, part rooster, part reptile, attack using their sharp beaks as their primary weapon. What makes them truly deadly is not the physical damage they inflict, but the magical curse carried in their supernatural stare. A single gaze can turn its victim's flesh to stone...or into a raging pyre...

Cockatrice

cockatrice

"The Cockatrice is a fiery-feathered beast that wanders the wilderness, driven by an insatiable hunger. Its sickly-appearing body shimmers with unnatural warmth, and its eyes glow like coals. A single glance can petrify or set flesh ablaze. They often hunt in small groups, though a lone Cockatrice can be dangerous enough..."

From the Wyrmbrand's Monstrous Archive entry "Avis Incendia"

Creature Profile

XP Value
800
Treasure
Type II
Type
Beast — Mythical
Size
Medium
Climate/Terrain
Tropical, Wilderness
Frequency
Uncommon
Number Appearing
1d3+1
Movement Speed
Moderate
Hit Points
12 (3d6+1)
Defense Score
4
Defense Target
4+

Combat

Claws / Beak

Attack Score
4
Attack Target
4+
On Hit
Ignite 6

Tactics

Double Attack
2

Powers & Defenses

PowerInfernal Gaze — Ignite Flesh (1)
PowerInfernal Gaze — Petrify (1)
ImmunityCharm, Command
ResistanceFire (50% damage)
WeaknessIce (150% damage)

Ability Scores

STR4(2)
VIT4(2)
DEX5(3)
INT3(2)
WIS3(2)
CHA3(2)
Initiative: 3
Awareness: 2
Morale: 2


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