Thunderbird
Rare, intelligent giant eagle with electric-blue coloration and crackling static electricity
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
| Armor Class | 17 |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 5* |
| Number Appearing | 1 |
| Attacks | 2 claws, 1 bite, lightning |
| Damage | 1d6 claw, 1d8 bite, 5d6 lightning |
| Movement | 10' Fly 90' |
| Save As | Fighter: 5 |
| Morale | 9 |
| XP | 405 |
| Treasure Type | None |
As rare as giant eagles are, a Thunderbird is even more rare. Equally large as giant eagles, it is about 10 feet tall with a 20-foot wingspan and has coloration that includes various hues of electric-blue. The very air around a thunderbird crackles and sparks with static electricity. A thunderbird is intelligent and often speaks Common along with any local languages.
Special Abilities
Lightning Dive: Typically attacks from a great height, diving earthward at tremendous speed (use charging rules). In addition to the normal attack routine, while diving a bolt of lightning trails the thunderbird, striking its target for 5d6 points of electrical damage. Those within 10 feet of the target take half that damage. The target and those nearby can save vs. Dragon Breath for half-damage (i.e. half or one-quarter damage respectively).
Electric Shock: Anyone striking a thunderbird with a metallic weapon will take 1d6 points of electrical damage in return (no save).
Electrical Immunity: A thunderbird is completely immune to any electrical-based damage.