Flyby. The corollax doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Keen Hearing and Sight. The corollax has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.
Spellcasting. The corollax is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The corollax has following Sorcerer spells prepared:
1st level (2 slots): color spray
Multiattack: The corollax makes three attacks: one with its beak and two with its talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1 slashing damage.
Description
Corollaxes are mischievous and curious insectivores that dwell in dense jungles in tropical and subtropical climates. They typically nest in large colonies that span several closely placed trees.
These colorful creatures are very curious and quite social. They can provide the unknowing traveler with a great deal of companionship and amusement----at least until startled. At this point, their natural defensive reaction erupts, and chaos usually ensues.
A corollax has a gray-black, curved beak and black eyes. Its plumage varies in color, but a typical male's feather are a mixture of bright red, orange, and yellow, and a female's are either brown or gray.
Training A Corollax
A corollax can be trained with a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check to accept the creature as a member of its flock. Any bird trained does not use its color spray attack against the designated individual.
These birds are also natural mimics. With a separate successful DC 23 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check, a corollax can be trained to repeat a particular phrase. Each bird is capable of remembering up to nine different phrases, though each phrase requires a separate Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. The birds don't seem to comprehend what they say, however, and many humanoids later come to regret teaching the precocious mimics to talk----particularly when they can't get the creatures to shut up.
Corollax Companions
Because it is a social creature, a corollax can sometimes be persuaded to accept humanoid companionship on a long-term basis. If a character offers food and makes a successful Wisdom (Animal Handling) check, the corollax considers the character a desirable companion and accompanies them willingly in all their travels.A corollax adopted in this manner refuses to leave the character's side so long as food, grooming, and lots of attention are provided. A well-treated corollax makes every effort to rejoin its companion if forcibly separated.
Combat
Corollaxes are not aggressive creatures, and do not attack unless provoked or harassed first. If disturbed, a corollax screeches and flies about, unleashing a dazzling array of flashing, colored light, usually blinding the offending creature and allowing the corollax to attempt an escape. If forced into melee combat, the bird combines its claws and beak into a vicious frenzy of a desperate attack.
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