Virtuosic Lyrebird
Bred as a spellcasting aid and now feral, this mimicking bird disrupts any spellcaster within earshot with a jarring counter-melody.
Virtuosic lyrebirds present an excellent case study in how specialty-bred animals can escape captivity and become pests. A small team of apprentice mages established the original virtuosic lyrebirds as part of their graduation thesis, in an attempt to create a familiar that could better aid in spellcasting. Now wild, the birds disrupt any spellcaster within earshot.
Counter-Melody [Reaction] (auditory, magic) Trigger An opponent within 60 feet Casts a Spell; Effect The virtuosic lyrebird makes a counteract check against the triggering spell (+14 counteract modifier).
Level 6
Perception +14 · Skills Acrobatics +15, Arcana +14, Performance +16, Stealth +12
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | +5 | +2 | +3 | +2 | +4 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | +9 | +17 | +14 |
HP 65
Speed 15 feet, fly 60 feet
Actions
- Melee Beak [Single Action] +12 (Finesse), Damage 2d8+4 piercing
- Melee Talon [Single Action] +12 (Agile, Finesse), Damage 2d6+4 piercing