Clockwork Owl of Athena

Small Construct, Neutral Good

Armor Class: 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 36 (8d6 + 8)
Speed: 0 ft., fly 50 ft. (hover)

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
10 (+0)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	12 (+1)

Saving Throws: Dex +5, Wis +5
Skills: Perception +5, Stealth +5, Investigation +4
Damage Resistances: Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison, Disease
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Exhaustion, Poisoned
Senses: Darkvision 60 ft., Truesight 30 ft., Passive Perception 15
Languages: Understands Celestial and Common but cannot speak
Challenge: 3 (700 XP)

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Traits

Keen Sight. The Clockwork Owl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Arcane Sensor. The owl can cast detect magic at will, without expending a spell slot.

Immutable Form. The owl is immune to any effect that would alter its physical form.

Mechanical Precision. The owl’s attacks ignore half cover and concealment for determining attack rolls.

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Actions

Multiattack. The Clockwork Owl makes two talon attacks.

Talon. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.

Arcane Bolt (Recharge 5–6). Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) force damage.

Guiding Light (1/Day). The owl emits a radiant glow in a 20-foot radius. Allies within the radius gain advantage on attack rolls until the start of the owl’s next turn.

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Reactions

Evasive Maneuver. When targeted by a ranged attack, the Clockwork Owl can impose disadvantage on that attack roll.

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Legendary Actions (2/Turn)

• Swoop. The owl flies up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Scout. The owl makes a Wisdom (Perception) check to locate hidden creatures or hazards.

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Tactics

The Clockwork Owl favors reconnaissance and tactical support over direct combat. It hovers from vantage points, harrying foes with talons or occasional Arcane Bolt while guiding allies with Guiding Light. Utilizing flight and Evasive Maneuver, it strikes opportunistically, avoids entanglements with multiple enemies, and prioritizes intelligence gathering and battlefield control.

Clockwork Owl of Athena

CR 4
XP 1,200
Small Construct

Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 30 ft., low-light vision, Perception +11
Aura guiding light (20 ft.; allies gain +1 to attack rolls once per day)

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DEFENSE

AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 13 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, +1 size)
HP 42 (5d10+15)
Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +4
DR 5/magic; Immune construct traits, poison, sleep effects, mind-affecting effects
SR 12

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OFFENSE

Speed fly 50 ft. (perfect)
Melee talons +7 (1d6+3)
Ranged arcane bolt +6 ranged touch (3d6 force, 60 ft., recharge 5–6)

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 5th; concentration +6)

• Detect Magic at will (standard action, 60 ft.)
• Light 3/day (as light, 20-ft radius, lasts 10 min./level)
• Guiding Light 1/day (20-ft radius; allies gain +1 to attack rolls until the start of the owl’s next turn)

Special Attacks

• Multiattack (two talons per round)
• Mechanical Precision (ignores half cover and concealment for attack rolls)

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STATISTICS

Str 10, Dex 16, Con —, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 12
Base Atk +5; CMB +5; CMD 18
Feats Weapon Finesse, Improved Initiative, Flyby Attack
Skills Perception +11, Stealth +9, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Disable Device +8
Languages understands Celestial and Common but cannot speak

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SPECIAL ABILITIES

Keen Sight (Ex): +2 bonus on Perception checks relying on sight.

Immutable Form (Ex): Immune to any effect that would alter physical form.

Mechanical Precision (Ex): Attacks ignore half cover and concealment when making attack rolls.

Evasive Maneuver (Ex): Can take a 5-foot step as an immediate action to impose disadvantage on a single ranged attack targeting it.

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TACTICS

Before Combat: Hovers from high vantage points, scanning for threats. Uses Detect Magic to locate magical hazards and enemy spellcasters.

During Combat: Avoids prolonged melee. Strikes opportunistically with talons and harasses from a distance with Arcane Bolt. Deploys Guiding Light to support allies at critical moments. Exploits flight and terrain for mobility, cover, and advantageous attacks.

Morale: Never retreats unless dismantled or ordered to withdraw. Prioritizes defending its charges and fulfilling mission objectives.

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ECOLOGY

Environment: Temples of Athena, ruined fortresses, artificers’ workshops; occasionally forests or strategic high ground.
Organization: Solitary or paired when guarding important individuals.
Treasure: None (construct)

Clockwork Owl of Athena “Boubo”

Boubo (Clockwork Owl of Athena)
Small Magical construct
Hit Dice	2d10 +2 (14 hp)
Initiative	+3 (Dexterity)
Speed	10ft., Fly 20ft. (poor)
AC	27 (+2 size, +3 Dexterity, +12 natural)
Attacks	Claws +7 melee
Damage	1d2 +2
Face/Reach	2 1/2ft. x 2 1/2ft./ 0ft.
Special Attacks	Slow
Special Qualities	construct, Darkvision 120′,
Damage Reduction	10/-, Magic Immunity
Saves	Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2
Abilities	Strength 6, Constitution 10, Dexterity 17, Intelligence 5, Wisdom 18, Charisma 9
Skills	Listen+14, Move Silently +6, Spot +20
Feats	Weapon Finesse (claws)
Climate/Terrain	Any
Organization	Unique
Challenge Rating	2
Treasure	None
Alignment	Lawful Neutral

Construct: Immune to mind-influencing effects, poison, disease, and similar effects. Not subject to critical hits, subdual damage, ability damage, energy drain, or death from massive damage.

Magic Immunity (Ex): Boubo is completely resistant to all magical and supernatural effects.

Slow (Sp): Can use a slow spell as a free action once every 2 rounds. The effect has a range of 10ft. and duration of 7 rounds, requiring a successful Will save (DC 15) to negate. The ability is otherwise the same as the spell.

Crafted by Hephaestus, Boubo is one of Athena’s most treasured possessions. Standing approximately 2 feet tall, he moves via an intricate series of mechanical gears and windings held together by magical forces. Capable of telepathic communication with any creature capable of language, Boubo is most often used as a messenger sent by Athena to those she favors most. On very rare occasions, Athena may send Boubo to aid mortals who are lost or in dire need. If attacked, he will use his abilities to escape as quickly as possible.

If somehow reduced to zero or less hit points, he disappears in a flash of light only to reappear in the workshop of Hephaestus for repair. Athena, instantly aware of the events, shall immediately enact her fury upon those responsible for harming her beloved Boubo.