Basan

Frequency: Rare

No. Appearing: 1-4 (1d4)

Armor Class: 3

Move: 20’, Fly 40’

Hit Dice: 5d8 (23 hp)

% In Lair: 50%

Treasure Type: H

Attacks: 2 (2 claws or 1 claw and 1 beak or 1 Ghost Fire)

Damage: 1d4 Claw / 1d4 Claw / 1d6 Beak / 1d8 Ghost Fire

Special Attacks: Ghost Fire

Special Defenses: Fire Resistance

Magic Resistance: Standard

Intelligence: Average

Alignment: Neutral

Size: M

Psionic Ability: Nil

Level/ X.P. Value: V / 150 + 6 per HP

The Basan is a mystical and wondrous creature resembling a rooster the size of a large turkey. Its vivid and colorful plumage boasts bright yellow chest feathers, contrasting with a body adorned in shades of blue and red. The Basan’s tail feathers shimmer in hues of bright yellow and blue, creating a captivating display of color and beauty. Its comb, adorned in red and blue, and a neck of gold feathers add to its majestic appearance.

Feeding on the ashes of fires, the Basan gains sustenance and strength from its unique diet, granting it resilience to fire and bestowing it with characteristics that set it apart from ordinary avian creatures. As a symbol of good luck, the Basan is revered in folklore and superstition, believed to bring blessings, fortune, and positive energy to those who encounter it.

In combat, the Basan relies on its sharp claws and powerful beak to defend itself, displaying agility and agility both on the ground and in the air. Its ability to breathe out a chilling Ghost Fire inflicts cold damage upon its foes, freezing them with spectral energy and unleashing the elemental power of the beyond upon those who incur its wrath.