Tiny Beast (Dinosaur, Theropod)
Armor Class 3 (Thin Feathers)
Hit Points 2 (2d4 - 6)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 30 ft.
STR
2 (-4)
DEX
22 (+6)
CON
4 (-3)
INT
8 (-1)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws DEX +8, WIS +6
Damage Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning, Fire
Damage Resistances Slashing
Senses Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands languages of its master but cannot speak.
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Traits

Glider. Archaeopteryx does not take fall damage.

Shoulder Pet. Archaeopteryx can ride upon and be commanded from its master's shoulder. Taming a shoulder pet does not require a tame slot. Archaeopteryx cannot be ridden.

Omnivorous InsectivoreArchaeopteryx consumes fruit and insects. It must consume 0.25 Kg (0.5 lbs) of food daily.

Actions

Distracting Chatter. Any opponent within a 15 foot sphere of the Archaeopteryx must succeed in a DC 13 CON saving throw or be forced to attack it on their next turn.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 1 (1d4 - 3) Piercing damage.

Frenzy. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, range 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage. This attack can only be used during a surprise round.

Bonus Actions

Flee. Archaeopteryx may make a DC 10 DEX saving throw. If successful, the Archaeopteryx may escape combat. If failed, the Archaeopteryx is not vulnerable to an attack of opportunity.

Reactions

Evasive Maneuvers. The Archaeopteryx may make a DC 14 DEX saving throw. If successful, it avoids an oncoming nonmagical attack.

Description

A small theropod dinosaur from Jurassic Europe, known for its unique flight feathers and ability to glide. Generally very skittish, it does not interact with adventurers often. However, due to their friendly nature and bright colors once tamed, many people have them as pets.

*Note: This depiction is intended to be accurate. However, some liberties have been taken for the sake of gameplay and/or comedy.

Monster Tags: DinosaurTemperate Forest/Conifer Forest

Habitat: Forest

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