Beastiary - Stymphalian Birds

Man eating avians whose flocks can depopulate an area.  These aggressive hunters are known for their beaks ability to shear through metal armor.

Anyone needing to hunt these fowls is advised to wear a thick suit of cork, which catches their beaks and renders them helpless.



Stymphalian Birds are about the size of an ibis.  They favor nesting on forested hills and mountains in warm climates, buit may be found hunting through out the temperate zone in the summer.

Combat A Stymphalian Bird conducts fly by attacks, slashing with it's razor sharp beak..


Statistics by game system.

3rd Edition / Pathfinder

Size Small Hit Dice 2d8+4 (12 hp) Initiative +4 (Dex) Speed 10 feet/90 feet Flying AC 20 (+1 Size, +4 Dex, +5 natural) Attacks Beak (bite) +10 melee Damage Beak (Bite)1d6+1 Face/Reach 5ft /5ft Special Attacks Flyby Attack Special Qualities Saves F4, R8, W1 Abilities St 12, Dex 18, Con 15, IQ 2, Wis 5, Cha 8 Skills Listen +4, Move Silently (Flying) +6, Spot +6 Feats Weapon Finesse (Beak) Climate/Terrain Warm land Organization Flock (2-12) Challenge Rating 1 Alignment Neutral Advancement 3-5 HD (Small)

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1st Edition

Adventurer, Conqueror, King

Frequency Very Rare No Appearing 2-12 Armor Class 7 Move 4"/36" Fly Hit Dice 2 +4 % in Lair 15% Treasure Type I No of Attacks 1 Damage/Attack 1d6 +1 Special Attacks Attacks as 6HD monster Special Defense Surprises on 4-6 Magic Resistance Standard Intelligence Semi- Alignment Neutral Size Small Psionic Ability Nil

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Chivalry & Sorcery

Body 10 Weight 20 Move 20/480 Armor 1 % Hit 25 % Dodge -35 Attack Mode 1xWDF MMB 2 Beak Experience 75

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Runequest 2e

STR 1d6+2 (5-6) Move 2/18 CON 2d6+6  (13) Hit Point Average 11 SIZ 1d6+2 (5-6) Treasure Factor 5 INT 1d6 (3-4) POW 3d6 (10-11) DEX 3d6+4 (15-17) CHA 2d6 7 Bite SR8 Attack 40% Damage 1d6

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  Warhammmer Fantasy Role Playing 1e

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	I	A	Dex	Ld	Int	Cl	WP	Fel
2	40	0	1	2	4	70	1	-	14	15	25	10	-

Stymphalian Birds fly as Swoopers,