Invisibility in Flight: When in flight and not attacking, the Glidewing can refract light around itself, rendering it nearly invisible. Any creature that tries to perceive it has disadvantage on Perception checks, while the Glidewing has advantage on Stealth checks to go unnoticed.
Hypnotic Gaze: The Glidewing can focus its gaze on one creature it can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the Glidewing's concentration ends (as if concentrating on a spell). The charmed target is incapacitated and has a speed of 0.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day): If the Glidewing fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Light Blast (Recharge 5–6): The Glidewing releases a concentrated blast of light energy. All creatures within a 60-foot cone must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 66 (12d10) radiant damage and is blinded for 1 minute. On a successful save, it takes half the damage and isn’t blinded. A blinded creature can make a DC 21 Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Multiattack: The Glidewing makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (2d12 + 10) piercing damage.
Claw: Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d8 + 11) slashing damage.
Tail: Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.
The Glidewing can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The Glidewing regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect: The Glidewing makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack: The Glidewing makes a tail attack.
Flight (Costs 2 Actions): The Glidewing flies up to half its flying speed.
Description
Silverswirl Glidewing
Unveiling the Guardians of the Sky
High above the jagged pinnacles of the Luminous Peaks, beneath the blanket of twinkling constellations and the waxing Moon, there glides a magnificent specter, its presence whispered through the valleys and reverberating off the mountainsides - the Silverswirl Glidewing.
Barely perceptible through the indigo expanse, its vast wings outstretch, dancing and rippling like a silken banner in the night sky. It soars, a ghostly galleon adrift in the sea of stars, its luminescent tail cascading light across the snow-kissed mountain peaks, the ethereal glow refracted in shimmering ripples and waves, an aurora bound by earthly form.
Its silhouette, a fusion of delicate artistry and primal might, is a testament to Rolara's untamed beauty. The creature's eyes, deep sapphire pools, radiate a hypnotic gaze that has stilled the heart of even the most ferocious predators.
The Glidewing rules the night, a silent sentinel adrift on the lofty zephyrs. Its breath, crisp and cold, carrying the faint scent of magic and an echo of ancient, untold stories. Its hunting call, a resonant melody, threads through the nocturnal stillness, a song of the high peaks that bends the will of mountain trolls to its ethereal command.
In the dawning hours, as the first rays of sunlight pierce the night's veil, the Glidewing vanishes, folding itself into the radiance. Its image, an echo in the light, inspires awe and wonder, a reminder of the mysteries and magic that pervade the world of Rolara.
The Silverswirl Glidewing is a symbol, a beacon, and an enigma, a creature woven from moonlight and ancient magic, forever dancing on the edge of mortal understanding, embodying the wild and untamed grandeur of Rolara.
Physical Description: The Silverswirl Glidewing is a majestic creature of breathtaking complexity, harmoniously adapted to high-altitude environments. It possesses a large and muscular build, underpinned by a robust skeletal system, and is covered in iridescent scales that shimmer with an ethereal silver light. Its body is primarily cloaked in deep cobalt-blue with larger, diamond-shaped scales running along its long neck down to its tail, creating a river of starlight. With a hundred-foot wingspan, its wings resemble the aurora borealis when spread against the night sky. Its tail transitions from cobalt-blue to a radiant white at the tip, flickering with a bio-luminescent glow. The creature's eyes are a vibrant, electric-blue, capable of emitting a powerful and calming gaze.
Behavior: The Silverswirl Glidewing is a creature of the night, ruling the dark skies with its grandeur. It is elusive, with the ability to manipulate light for camouflage. Glidewings are known to interact with and protect other species in their territory, serving as valuable allies in the ecosystem. They can bend mountain trolls to their will using their resonant melody, and have a hunting pattern that helps keep the troll population in check.
Reproduction: Glidewings practice a unique form of reproduction known as Luminary Genesis. Pairs engage in an aerial courtship dance under the new Moon, culminating in the release of magical energy to create a radiant orb. This orb matures into an egg over several months in a high-altitude nest, hatching after about a year to release a new Glidewing into the world.
Diet: Silverswirl Glidewings are primarily carnivorous, hunting mountain trolls with a blend of stealth and magical abilities. They incapacitate their prey with their hypnotic gaze before making the killing strike. In addition to meat, they also consume various fruits, nuts, and flora found in their high-altitude homes. They are believed to draw sustenance from the surrounding magical energies.
Abilities: The Silverswirl Glidewing's unique abilities include light manipulation for near-invisibility, a hypnotic gaze that can incapacitate foes, and bio-luminescence for communication and mating displays. They are also capable of emitting a resonant melody that can bend the will of mountain trolls.
Threat Level: Silverswirl Glidewings are generally non-aggressive towards other species unless provoked. However, their unique abilities and hunting prowess make them formidable opponents when threatened.
Lifespan: These creatures have a long lifespan, potentially living for centuries. This longevity, combined with their radiant appearance, contributes to the aura of mystery that surrounds them.
Hey everyone, I'm excited to share a new creature I've created for my world of Rolara - the Silverswirl Glidewing.
This majestic beast is a marvel of the night sky, ruling over the Luminous Peaks with its breathtaking presence. The Silverswirl Glidewing is a creature woven from moonlight and ancient magic, embodying the wild and untamed grandeur of Rolara. With a hundred-foot wingspan, hypnotic gaze, and the ability to manipulate light, it's an awe-inspiring addition to any campaign.
The Silverswirl Glidewing isn't just a formidable creature, it's also an essential part of Rolara's ecosystem. It hunts mountain trolls, helping to maintain the balance of the environment. Their unique form of reproduction, known as Luminary Genesis, is a spectacle that combines nature and magic in a mesmerizing dance of life.
Feel free to explore more about this fascinating creature on World Anvil and consider integrating it into your own campaigns. I'm sure it'll add a touch of mystery and magic to your adventures!