{"id":265,"date":"2024-04-03T01:05:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T01:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2025-07-09T20:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T20:09:05","slug":"arachnis-raptor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/arachnis-raptor\/","title":{"rendered":"Arachnis Raptor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Medium monstrosity, neutral<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-739 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-384x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-384x1024.jpg 384w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-113x300.jpg 113w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-768x2048.jpg 768w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-576x1536.jpg 576w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-300x799.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-850x2265.jpg 850w, http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Arachnis_Raptor2-scaled.jpg 961w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Armor Class:<\/strong> 15 (natural armor)<br \/>\n<strong>Hit Points:<\/strong> 72 (8d8 + 32)<br \/>\n<strong>Speed:<\/strong> 40 ft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Armor Class:<\/strong> 15 (natural armor)<br \/>\n<strong>Hit Points:<\/strong> 56 (8d8 + 16)<br \/>\n<strong>Speed:<\/strong> 60 ft., fly 60 ft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STR:<\/strong> 14 (+2)<br \/>\n<strong>DEX:<\/strong> 18 (+4)<br \/>\n<strong>CON:<\/strong> 14 (+2)<br \/>\n<strong>INT:<\/strong> 15 (+2)<br \/>\n<strong>WIS:<\/strong> 12 (+1)<br \/>\n<strong>CHA:<\/strong> 10 (+0)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saving Throws:<\/strong> DEX +8, CON +6, INT +6<br \/>\n<strong>Skills:<\/strong> Stealth +12, Perception +5<br \/>\n<strong>Senses:<\/strong> Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15<br \/>\n<strong>Languages:<\/strong> Understands Barsalyhn and one other language but cannot speak<br \/>\n<strong>Challenge:<\/strong> 7 (2,900 XP)<br \/>\n<strong>Proficiency Bonus:<\/strong> +3<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SPECIAL ABILITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Headdress Feathers: The Arachnis Raptor has advantage on Intimidation checks against creatures that see it.<\/li>\n<li>Razor-sharp Talons: The Arachnis Raptor has a +8 to hit with its talon attacks. On a hit, it deals 9 (2d8) slashing damage.<\/li>\n<li>Sharp Beak: The Arachnis Raptor can attack with its beak. It has a +8 to hit and deals 11 (2d10) piercing damage.<\/li>\n<li>Problem-solving Intelligence: When it makes an Intelligence (Investigation) check to find hidden foes or determine the best tactical maneuver, the Arachnis Raptor has advantage on the roll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>ACTION:<br \/>\nMulti-attack: The Arachnis Raptor makes three attacks: two with its talons and one with its beak.<\/li>\n<li>Talon Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) slashing damage.<\/li>\n<li>Beak Attack: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) piercing damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DESCRIPTION:<br \/>\nThe Arachnis Raptor is a majestic and fearsome aerial predator, boasting a wingspan of up to 20 feet that exceeds the size of most eagles and hawks. Its feathers, a mix of brown and tan hues, provide effective camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings while soaring through the air with grace and power. The raptor\u2019s most striking feature is its headdress-like feathers adorning its head, reminiscent of a Native American headdress, adding to its awe-inspiring appearance.<br \/>\nEquipped with razor-sharp talons\u2014six on each foot\u2014the Arachnis Raptor is a formidable hunter, capable of snatching up prey with ease and precision. Its diet primarily consists of rodents, small mammals, and birds, although it is not averse to attacking larger creatures when necessary. Despite its size and strength, the Arachnis Raptor faces a formidable adversary in the Giant Death Mask Spider, a predator whose venom poses a significant threat to this formidable avian.<br \/>\nPowered by a high intelligence score, the Arachnis Raptor is a strategic creature capable of problem-solving and tactical thinking in combat. It may outwit opponents, employ cunning maneuvers, and leverage the terrain to gain the upper hand in battles. Its neutral alignment reflects its instinctual drive for survival and dominance in its natural environment, devoid of moral inclinations but guided by primal instincts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medium monstrosity, neutral Armor Class: 15 (natural armor) Hit Points: 72 (8d8 + 32) Speed: 40 ft. Armor Class: 15 (natural armor) Hit Points: 56 (8d8 + 16) Speed: 60 ft., fly 60 ft. STR: 14 (+2) DEX: 18 (+4) CON: 14 (+2) INT: 15 (+2) WIS: 12 (+1) CHA: 10 (+0) Saving Throws: DEX&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-265","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":740,"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions\/740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ac0.org\/Barsalyhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}