Arrowbeak

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Creature Metadata

Reported By
Bob Crichton
Source
MM2
Role
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Base Stock
Bird - Robin
MCC Stat Block
Arrowbeak (2d6 (7)): Init +0; atk beak melee +1 (1d8) and leech melee +1 (1d6); AC 12; HD 2D7 hp 8 each; MV 8' or Fly 23' ; 1d20; SV Fort +1, Ref -1, Will +2
Mutations
Immunity - disease; Poison - Int 14/paralytic; Chameleon Powers; Directional Sense

Combat & Physical Stats

Number Appearing
2d6
Morale
12
Hit Dice
HD 2D7
Armor
2 (AC 12)
Size
Small .75 at shoulder
Movement
MV 8' or Fly 23'
Attack
Beak melee +1 (1d8)
Leech melee +1 (1d6)

Ability Scores

MS:
16
PS:
10
IN:
2
DX:
7
CH:
2
CN:
13

Ecology & Logistics

Frequency
Rare
Organization
Unknown
Activity Cycle
Unknown
Diet
Hemovore
Habitat
Temperate Forests and Hills
Tech Level
0 - 0
Artifacts
Unknown

Description (Initial Observations): Their coloration is normally dark brown, with a light brown patch on their chest (bright red in the case of the non-aggressive males). Arrowbeaks have a primitive organization, with a flock consisting of several mated pairs,with the oldest female as the leader. Chicks are raised communally, maturing after 2 years. They are quite peaceful during summer and autumn, even allowing travellers to camp under their roosts, as long as they are quiet and unobtrusive.

Behavior & Society

Reactions
No known interactions
Behavior
During the spring mating season, these mutated robins are one of the most dangerous avian Life forms known in the Gamma World, due to their requirement to ingest several pints of mammalian blood for each egg produced. Their chameleon power is usually only used in combat. The usual tactics used by arrowbeaks is for the males in a flock to cause a distraction ahead of a group of victims, while the females dive in and attack from behind. As they use their chameleon power and glide silently during their attack, they are very difficult to detect (sonar or infravision usually work). They will attack separate targets, unless there are fewer targets than attackers. After a target has been paralyzed, the attacking arrowbeak will suck blood from the target for 5 rounds, then fly off to roost and deliver an egg. If an attacker fails, she will generally harass the party to protect the successful individuals. Males will not usually participate in combat except when attacked.
Repair & Healing
Behavior not recorded
Society
Anthropological studies incomplete

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