Lost Company Press
Mythical colossal birds, Rocs rule the skies with their majestic and terrible presence. Their wingspan dwarfs trees and their talons can snatch up whole horses. With feathers as hard as steel and eyes sparkling with intelligence, they are not just predators but forces of nature.
Motive: Dominating the skies, collecting shiny treasures for their nest
Environment: Mountain peaks, high cliffs (Mountains)
Health: 21
Damage: 7 points
Armor: 2
Movement: Long
Modifications: Perception as level 8
Combat: A Roc swoops down from the sky, clutching at its prey with sharp talons. On a successful hit, not only does the victim take damage but must also succeed on a Might defense roll or be snatched up into the air, where the Roc can drop them for additional fall damage. Victims held by the Roc are hindered in all tasks to escape its grasp by two steps.
Interactions: Rocs are intelligent but reclusive. They might be persuaded to communicate or bargain if offered shiny valuables or if their nests or young are in peril.
Uses: Perhaps the Roc has grabbed something or someone important, or its nest is located in a place that the characters need to reach, such as a mountain pass or ancient ruin.
Loot: A Roc's nest is likely to contain valuable objects, from magic items to pieces of pure gold, attracted by their gleam.
GM Intrusion: The Roc, once thought to be retreating, circles back and creates a gust of wind with its mighty wings, knocking the character off their feet or off balance, imposing a disadvantage for their next action.