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Celestial Eagle

Celestial Eagle
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Appearance: The Celestial Eagle is a majestic creature of immense size, standing taller than the average human. Its feathers shimmer with an ethereal glow, reflecting hues of gold and silver under the sunlight. Its eyes are a radiant blue, piercing through the darkness with an otherworldly light. The wingspan of the Celestial Eagle is colossal, each feather intricately detailed and glowing with celestial energy.

Behavior: Celestial Eagles are known for their noble and dignified behavior. They are intelligent creatures, capable of understanding multiple languages. Despite their ability to understand, they are unable to speak. They are generally calm and composed, but when provoked, they can be formidable opponents.

Habitat: Celestial Eagles dwell in the high heavens, soaring above the clouds and often invisible to the naked eye. They nest on the tallest peaks of the highest mountains, where the air is thin and the view of the sky is unobstructed.

Modus Operandi: In combat, the Celestial Eagle uses its powerful talons and sharp beak as its primary weapons. It is known for swooping down on its enemies with great speed and precision. The Celestial Eagle is resistant to radiant damage and has a keen sight, making it a formidable creature in battle.

Motivation: The Celestial Eagle is a neutral good creature, often motivated by the preservation of balance and justice. They are known to aid those who seek to uphold these values. Despite their formidable power, they are not aggressive creatures and prefer to avoid unnecessary conflict. However, when the balance is threatened, they will not hesitate to use their power to restore it. Their ultimate motivation is to maintain the harmony between the celestial and terrestrial realms.


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Celestial Eagle
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Large celestial, neutral good

Armor Class 15
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)

Speed 10 ft., fly 80 ft.

STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
18 (+4)20 (+5)14 (+2)12 (+1)18 (+4)14 (+2)

Skills Perception +10
Damage Resistances Radiant
Senses Truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages Understands Giant Eagle, Auran, Celestial and Common but can’t speak them

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

Flyby. The eagle doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.

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

Snatch. The Celestial Eagle makes a diving swoop at a creature it can see within 40 feet of it. The eagle must make a melee attack roll against the target. On a hit, the target takes 14 (2d10 + 3) slashing damage, and if the target is a creature of Medium size or smaller, it is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the eagle flies up to half its flying speed and carries the grappled creature with it. The eagle can only have one creature grappled in this way at a time.

Actions

Multiattack. The eagle makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons.

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) slashing damage.

Celestial Eagle
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Celestial Eagle
Size/Type:Small Magical Beast (Extraplanar)
Hit Dice:1d8+1 (5 hp)
Initiative:+2
Speed:10 ft. (2 squares), fly 80 ft. (average)
Armor Class:14 (+1 size, +2 Dex, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:+0/–4
Attack:Talons +3 melee (1d4)
Full Attack:2 talons +3 melee (1d4) and bite –2 melee (1d4)
Space/Reach:5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:Low-light vision, Darkvision 60ft, Resistance to acid, cold, and electricity 5, Spell Resistance 6
Saves:Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
Abilities:Str 10, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 3, Wis 14, Cha 6
Skills:Listen +2 +4, Spot +14 +16
Feats:AlertnessWeapon FinesseB
Environment:Temperate mountains in any good-aligned plane
Organization:Solitary or pair
Challenge Rating:1/2
Treasure:None
Alignment:Always good (any)
Advancement:2–3 HD (Medium)
Level Adjustment:

A fierce Celestial Eagle attacks the poor souls of the world.

These birds of prey inhabit nearly every terrain and climate, though they all prefer high, secluded nesting spots.

A typical eagle is about 3 feet long and has a wingspan of about 7 feet. The statistics presented here can describe any similar-sized, diurnal bird of prey.

Combat

Smite Evil (Su): Once per day a celestial creature can make a normal melee attack to deal extra damage equal to its HD (maximum of +20) against an evil foe.

Eagles dive at prey, raking with their powerful talons.

Skills: Eagles have a +8 racial bonus on Spot checks.

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