Bird of Tyaa

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Birds of Tyaa resemble ravens. They are the special servitors of the goddess Tyaa and her evil followers. Priests of Tyaa can summon and command 2d6 such birds, while Tyaa's high priestess or avatar can summon and command 3d10 birds.
==Combat==
Birds of Tyaa are far more intelligent and cunning than ordinary birds, instinctively attacking their target's eyes and penetrating gaps in armor with a +1 attack bonus.
There is a 20% chance that a bird's claws are treated with poison. Victims of poison attacks must successfully save vs. poison or die in 2d10 rounds.
Trained for theft and assassination, birds of Tyaa are skilled at striking out of the darkness, stealing a valuable object, or inflicting deadly wounds.
==Habitat/Society==
Birds of Tyaa are found in most major cities, where they are indistinguishable from common crows and ravens. They servse priests and priestesses of Tyaa, and they will flock to any newly established temple of their goddess. They are often accompanied by other evil-aligned birds and flying creatures.
==Ecology==
These creatures are not natural. They are created by the evil will of Tyaa, and as such they do not nest or reproduce as do other birds. Birds of Tyaa exist only to carry out the will of their goddess and to serve the evil ends of her worshippers.
==Legends & Lore==
Although this avian closely resembles a large raven, the Bird of Tyaa is much more powerful. Its wings, talons, and beak have strength far beyond that of normal birds of the same size.
The wild version of this creature will often fly to poisoned berry patches and coat their talons with the juices of these berries.
These birds have a language of their own that the priests of Tyaa understand. Because of this, the birds are used as scouts and thieves. Birds of Tyaa can be trained to tell the difference between simple shiny objects and highly valuable diamonds and jewels.
Special Att/Def: There is a 50% chance that any given Bird of Tyaa will have poisoned claws (as described above). In addition, they often dive toward their targets at great speed, gaining a +4 on their attack rolls.
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Category:Legends & Lore Creatures
Category:Lankhmar: City of Adventure Creatures
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