Varuka

A large creature, half bird, half man, hovers in the sky above you. It wears loose white pants and has white plumage with golden tips. In its hands, it grips a massive gold and silver mace. Its wings are made entirely of flame.

Originally Posted by RAGNAROKISCOMING2007 of the Wizards Community forums.

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Varukas are the creations of the King of all Avians, Garuda. They serve their creator by destroying evil, especially evil dragons. Unlike their master, the varuka are willing to work peacefully with good dragons if the need to do so ever presents itself.

Varukas stand 9 ft. tall and weigh 350 pounds. They speak Celestial, Common, and Draconic languages.

Varuka
Large outsider (extraplanar, good, lawful)
HD	14d8+98 (161 hp)
Initiative	+5
Speed	40 ft., Fly 60 ft. (good)
Armor Class	27 (+5 Dexterity, +13 natural, -1 size) touch 14, flat-footed 22
Base Attack/ Grapple	+14/+24
Attack	+3 Large Greatclub of impact and dragon bane +22 melee (2d8+12/19-20/x2), or talon +19 melee (1d6+6)
Full Attack	+3 Large Greatclub of impact and dragon bane +22/+17/+12/+7 melee (2d8+12/19-20/x2), and 2 talons +20 melee (1d6+6), and beak +17 melee (1d8+3), and 2 wings +17 melee (5d6 fire)
Space/Reach	10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks	Improved grab, rake, spell-like abilities
Special Qualities	Damage reduction 10/chaotic and good, Darkvision 60 ft., energy resistance 10 to acid, cold, electricity, and fire, fast healing 5, flaming wings, immunity to disease and poison
Saves	Fort +16, Ref +16, Will +11
Abilities	Strength 23, Dexterity 20, Constitution 24, Intelligence 15, Wisdom 15, Charisma 18
Skills	Balance +22, Bluff +21, Escape Artist +22, Intimidate +21, +19, Search +19, Sense Motive +19, Spot +19, Survival +19, Rope Use+22
Feats	Cleave, Dodge, lightning reflexes, Multi-Attack, Power Attack
Environment	Garuda’s Nest
Organization	Solitary or trio
CR	12
Treasure	+3 Large Greatclub of impact and dragon bane and Standard
Alignment	Lawful Good
Advancement	15-28 HD (large), 29-42 HD (huge)

Combat

Varukas love to fight evil whenever they get the chance, preferring to bash them with their +3 Large Greatclubs of impact and dragon bane.

Flaming Wings (Ex): A varuka’s wings are made completely out of fire. They allow the varuka to Fly and they deal 5d6 fire damage with each successful strike.

Improved Grab (Ex): If a varuka strikes a creature with both of its talons, it can attempt a grapple check. If successful, it establishes a hold and can rake with both of its talons.

Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +19 melee, damage 1d6+6.

Spell-Like Abilities: CL 14; DC 14 + spell level

• Always active –detect evil
• At will – aid, call lightning, charm monster, charm person, detect chaos, Gust of wind, haste, heal, holy aura, holy smite, lightning bolt, obscuring mist, see invisibility, slow, wind wall
• 3/day –chain lightning

Possessions:

Varukas always carry with them, +3 Large Greatclubs of impact and dragon bane