Keen Ears. The griffon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sound, but has disadvantage on actions that cause Deafening.
Silent Hunter. The griffon has advantage on all Dexterity (Stealth) checks.
Pounce. If the griffon moves at least 20 ft. while Sneaking straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. The claw attack is counted as a sneak attack.
Multiattack. The griffon makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its claws.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Impale. Grapple: reach 5ft., one target. The griffon may make a Strength check against a target within reach to pick it up and impale it on a tree, dealing (1d10 +5) per turn. This Restrains the target, who must make a Dexterity saving throw of DC 10 to escape.
Description
The Butcherbird Griffon is a subspecies with leopard-like hind-quarters, and the fore-limbs and head of a shrike, with gray plumage, and black tipped wings. This monstrosity is known for its brutal habit of impaling prey on tree-limbs -- within its territory -- for later consumption.
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