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<big>'''Pyrrhic Raptor'''</big><br> Large Magical Beast (Fire)<br> '''HD''' 16 (156 HP)<br> '''Speed''' 15 ft. (3 squares); fly 80 ft. (Good)<br> '''Init:''' +12<br> '''AC''' 27; touch 17; flat-footed 19<br> :(-1 Size, +8 Dex, +10 Natural)<br> '''BAB''' +16; '''Grp''' +28<br> '''Attack''' Beak +24 melee (1d6 + 8 + 1d6 fire, 19-20/x2)<br> '''Full-Attack''' Beak +22 melee (1d6 + 8 + 1d6 fire, 19-20/x2) and 2 talons +22 melee (1d8 + 4 + 1d6 fire, 20/x3)<br>or<br>5 feathers +22/+22/+17/+12/+7 (1d6 + 4 + 1d6 fire, 19-20/x2)<br> '''Space''' 10 ft.; '''Reach''' 5 ft.<br> '''Special Attacks''' Spell-like abilities, Feathershot, Fiery Repercussions<br> '''Special Qualities''' Fire Absorption, Spell Resist 26, Damage Reduction 4/Starmetal, Rage, Bolstering Voice, Fire Aura, Magical Beast traits, Fire traits<br> '''Saves''' Fort +14 Ref +18 Will +7<br> '''Abilities''' Str 26, Dex 26, Con 18, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 20<br> '''Skills''' Concentration +23, Perform (Sing) +24, Sense Motive +21, Use Magic Device +24<br> '''Feats''' Improved Initiative^B, Power Attack¹, Improved Bull Rush³, Awesome Blow⁶, Flyby Attack⁹, Wingover¹², Combat Reflexes¹⁵<br> '''Environment''' Volcanoes, meteor craters<br> '''Organization''' Solitary or with 1-3 medium fire elementals<br> '''Challenge Rating''' 12<br> '''Treasure''' No art, 50% items (weapons are all of unique metals), 150% gems<br> '''Alignment''' Chaotic Neutral<br> '''Advancement''' As magical beast or by class; '''Favored Class''' Sorceror<br> '''Level Adjustment''' -- Pyrrhic raptors are unique and rare creatures. Appearing as gigantic red birds with ridges made of obsidian on their face and neck, these creatures live in highly dangerous areas and appear to thrive off of heat. '''Fire Absorption (Su)''' A pyrrhic raptor that is dealt fire damage from any source negates the damage and gains hit points equal to the damage it would have taken. '''Rage (Ex)''' Pyrrhic raptors are not known for their complacency or patience. Twice per day, a pyrrhic raptor can fly into a rage similar to a barbarian. The phoenix gains a +4 bonus to Strengh and Constitution, raising its attack bonus by two points, granting it an additional 2 points on its beak attack and an additional point on each claw attack, as well as a 32 extra hit points. However, the pyrrhic raptor takes a -2 penalty to AC. This rage lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the pyrrhic raptor's increased constitution modifier. The pyrrhic raptor can use this ability twice per day. '''Bolstering Voice (Ex)''' Pyrrhic raptors have strong voices, and can bolster their own strength and their allies' strength with unnatural song. As a standard action, a pyrrhic raptor can begin singing. This song affects the bird and all its allies within 30'. All creatures affected by the song gain the following for each point of charisma the pyrrhic raptor possesses: +1 to attack rolls, +1 fire damage to all melee attacks, +1 to will saves, +1 to DCs for supernatural abilities, and +1 armor class. All these bonuses are considered morale bonuses. The pyrrhic raptor can use this ability three times per day. '''Fire Aura (Su)''' Pyrrhic raptors exude heat in waves. Any creature within 30' of the pyrrhic raptor at the start of its turn takes 1d6 points of fire damage, plus 1 for each point of charisma bonus the pyrrhic raptor possesses. In addition, any creature making an unarmed strike against the pyrrhic raptor must make a Reflex save (DC 10 + 1/2 the pyrrhic raptor's HD + Cha mod; default 23) or take 1d6 points of fire damage. Lastly, the pyrrhic raptor adds 1d6 fire damage to all attacks (this is already accounted for in the statistics above). '''Feathershot (Ex)''' Pyrrhic raptors have many feathers that are hardened by heat and are very sharp. As a standard action, the pyrrhic raptor can launch a number of feathers at targets within 15'. Treat these as thrown weapons. The attack pattern is detailed in the statistics above. '''Fiery Repercussions (Su)''' If reduced to 0 hit points or less (including below -10), a pyrrhic raptor immediately explodes in a sphere of flame. All creatures within 50' of the pyrrhic raptor immediately take 1d6 points of fire damage per Hit Die of the pyrrhic raptor. Creatures caught within the blast further than 10' from the creature may make a Reflex save (DC 10 + 1/2 the pyrrhic's raptor's HD + Cha mod; default 23) for half damage. This explosion totally destroys the pyrrhic raptor but immediately creates three eggs that look like especially large pieces of obsidian. These eggs gestate in one week and hatch, giving birth to three pyrrhic raptors. Within two more weeks, these birds reach full maturity. '''Spell-like Abilities (Sp)''' A pyrrhic raptor's caster level is 10. ''burning hands'' 5/day; ''channeled pyroburst'', ''fireball'' - 3/day; ''delayed blast fireball'', ''fire shield'' - 1/day [[category:Creatures]][[category:Magical Beasts]][[category:Fax Encyclopedicus]][[category:Fire]]

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