Flee Response. When the Bawkatrice takes damage exceeding half its hit points in a single hit or if it finds itself within 5 feet of an aggressive creature larger than it, it must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or use its reaction to move up to its speed away from the source of stress.
Peck. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Spike Tongue Lash. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d2 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 1d4 poison damage.
Description
The Bawkatrice is a colorful and eye-catching avian species, treasured more for its vibrant appearance than its aptitude in battle. Their white, brown, and striking green-to-red gradient feathers provide a dazzling display in parades and ceremonies among the nobility. Despite their sharp beak and spiked tongue — a natural defense mechanism — Bawkatrices are primarily flightless and quite peaceful, making them ill-suited to the chaos of combat.
Their demeanor tends to be calm and composed, provided they aren’t subjected to too much excitement or danger. Their ability to charm onlookers with a fanning of their radiant tail feathers is highly prized as a spectacle, and while they serve as steadfast mounts in non-strenuous situations, they are quick to flee at the first sign of real peril. Bawkatrices are, therefore, often selected by those who value style and status over practicality — a living testament to their riders' sophistication and class.
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