Buy me a coffeeCelestial Owl: “The Starborn Sentinel”
“Unlock the power of the mystical Celestial Owl—your celestial ally with stealth, divine strikes, and cosmic abilities!”
The Celestial Owl is a majestic and otherworldly creature, a beacon of divine light and wisdom. Its body, covered in soft, golden feathers that shimmer with an iridescent glow, radiates an ethereal light, giving it an almost celestial aura. Its wings, vast and expansive, stretch 6 to 8 feet from tip to tip, and its eyes are piercing and luminous, glowing with the wisdom of the cosmos. Standing at around 6 feet tall, with a wingspan capable of eclipsing the full moon, the Celestial Owl commands attention and reverence. Its feathers are marked with intricate, star-like patterns, which seem to shift and change as if they are woven from stardust itself.
Behavior: The Celestial Owl is an enigmatic and solitary creature, often found perched atop the highest branches of ancient trees or hidden within sacred groves. It is deeply connected to the balance of nature and the forces of good, exuding a quiet, meditative presence. Known for its silent flight, it can swoop down upon prey with unparalleled stealth. Although it does not seek conflict, it will fiercely protect the innocent and the sanctity of its domain. Its calls, a hauntingly melodic hoot, resonate with divine power, often heralding the arrival of a greater force or the shift in cosmic balance.
Habitat: Celestial Owls are found in temperate forests or secluded groves, often in realms of pure goodness or near places of divine significance, such as shrines, temples, or hidden sanctuaries. These owls are guardians of sacred natural spaces, where the veil between the material and celestial planes is thin. The forests they inhabit are untouched by evil, bathed in a soft, otherworldly glow. These realms are peaceful, balanced, and imbued with an eternal sense of harmony, reflecting the celestial nature of the owl itself.
Modus Operandi: In combat or when protecting its domain, the Celestial Owl uses its Smite Evil ability to strike down malevolent creatures with divine fury. It prefers to remain unseen, relying on its impeccable stealth and night vision to observe from above. With its powerful talons, it can strike with precision and devastating force, though it generally avoids attacking creatures larger than itself unless provoked. The owl’s ability to Move Silently and its keen senses make it an expert at tracking and surveilling its surroundings. It can easily discern threats, particularly those that emanate evil or malice, and acts swiftly to prevent harm.
Motivation: The Celestial Owl is driven by an innate desire to maintain balance, protect the natural world, and serve the greater good. It acts as a guardian and a divine messenger, assisting mortals who align with justice, wisdom, and purity. It often intervenes when evil forces threaten to disrupt the harmony of the world, offering guidance or direct protection. Though it is a solitary being, it will form rare alliances with those who are worthy, helping them in their quest to defeat evil or right cosmic wrongs. The owl’s ultimate motivation is to ensure the preservation of balance and righteousness across the realms, serving as a symbol of hope, wisdom, and divine justice.
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Celestial Owl
Large celestial beast, lawful good
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 40 ft., fly 90 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 (+2) | 22 (+6) | 16 (+3) | 18 (+4) | 20 (+5) | 18 (+4) |
Saving Throws Dexterity +9, Wisdom +10, Charisma +7
Skills Perception +13, Stealth +9
Senses Darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 23
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +3
Traits
Keen Sight. The Celestial Owl has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Starborn Aura (Recharge 5-6). The Celestial Owl radiates an aura of celestial energy in a 20-foot radius. Enemies within the aura take radiant damage equal to the owl’s Wisdom modifier (5) at the start of their turn, and the owl’s allies within the aura gain advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. This aura lasts for 1 minute and can be used once per short or long rest.
Celestial Flight. The Celestial Owl’s flight is unimpeded by difficult terrain or wind conditions. It can fly through solid objects, such as walls or doors, as though they do not exist, as long as the space is no larger than 5 feet in diameter.
Divine Protection. The Celestial Owl can use its reaction to grant itself or an ally within 30 feet a +2 bonus to AC against a single attack roll, potentially causing the attack to miss.
Actions
Multiattack. The Celestial Owl makes three attacks: one with its Talons and two with its Beak.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage, plus 5 radiant damage.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d4 + 6) piercing damage, plus 5 radiant damage.
Smite Evil (Recharge 5-6). The Celestial Owl makes a single melee attack against an evil creature. The attack deals an additional 21 (6d6) radiant damage. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. The owl can use this feature once per short or long rest.
Healing Grace (1/Day). The Celestial Owl can use its action to heal itself or a creature within 60 feet. The target regains hit points equal to 4d8 + 5. This ability can only be used once per long rest.
Legendary Actions
The Celestial Owl can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The Celestial Owl regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
- Fly. The Celestial Owl moves up to its fly speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
- Divine Talon (Costs 2 Actions). The Celestial Owl makes one talon attack.
- Celestial Glare (Costs 3 Actions). The Celestial Owl targets one creature within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.
Reactions
Evasion. If the Celestial Owl is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, the Celestial Owl instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.
Protective Wings. When a creature the Celestial Owl can see within 5 feet of it is hit by an attack, the owl can use its reaction to grant that creature a +2 bonus to AC against the attack, potentially causing the attack to miss.
Tactics & Behavior
The Celestial Owl is an intelligent and serene creature, often found protecting sacred places or acting as a celestial guide for lost souls. In combat, it uses its Celestial Flight to stay mobile and evade attacks while dealing devastating blows with its Talons and Beak. Its Starborn Aura gives it an edge in any battle, punishing those who dare come close while bolstering its allies’ resistance to fear and charm.
The Smite Evil ability is used tactically against especially dangerous foes, delivering a devastating burst of radiant energy. It will typically use Healing Grace on itself or allies in dire need, reinforcing its role as both a protector and a force of destruction.
The owl is not a reckless attacker, preferring to carefully select when to engage in battle and often focusing on eliminating key threats first. It may use its Celestial Glare to blind opponents, creating openings for its allies or preventing escape.
Environment
Celestial Owls prefer sacred forests, hidden groves, and temples dedicated to celestial beings or ancient deities. Their presence often marks a place of great spiritual significance. They may be seen in celestial realms or planes where light and order prevail, but some rare, powerful individuals may venture into the Material Plane to fulfill their divine purposes.
Treasure
Celestial Owls do not hoard treasure but may be seen with objects of divine significance, such as glowing feathers, divine relics, or sacred talons. These items are often imbued with celestial magic and are valued by clerics, paladins, and scholars of the divine.
Celestial Owl
Celestial Owls have golden feathers tied in with their normal owl plumage. They are 1 to 2 feet long, with wingspans up to 6 feet. They tend to be found on good aligned planes in dense forests.
| Celestial Owl | |
| Size/Type | Tiny magical beast (Extraplanar) |
| Hit Dice | 1d8 (4 hp) |
| Initiative | +3 |
| Speed | 10 ft. (2 squares), Fly 40 ft. (average) |
| Armor Class | 17 (+2 size, +3 Dexterity, +2 natural), touch 15, flat-footed 14 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +0/11 |
| Attack | Talons +5 melee (1d4-3) |
| Full Attack | Talons +5 melee (1d43) |
| Space/Reach | 2-1/2 ft./0 ft. |
| Special Attacks | Smite Evil 1/day |
| Special Qualities | Low-Light Vision, Darkvision 60ft, Resistance to acid, cold, and electricity 5, Spell Resistance 6 |
| Saves | Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Strength 4, Dexterity 17, Constitution 10, Intelligence 3, Wisdom 14, Charisma 4 |
| Skills | Listen+14 +16, Move Silently +17, Spot +6 +8* |
| Feats | Alertness, Weapon FinesseB |
| Environment | Temperate forests in any good-aligned plane |
| Organization | Solitary |
| Challenge Rating | 1/4 |
| Treasure | None |
| Alignment | Always good (any) |
| Advancement | 2 HD (Small) |
| Level Adjustment | |
COMBAT
Celestial Owls swoop quietly down onto prey, attacking with their powerful talons. They usually do not attack creatures larger than themselves.
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.
Skills: Celestial Owls have a +8 racial bonus on Listen checks
and a +14 racial bonus on Move Silently checks. *They have a +8 racial bonus on Spot checks in areas of shadowy illumination.
Notes
* This monster is a Owl with the Celestial Creature template added to it.
* This monster can be summoned using the spell Summon Monster I.