Dungeons & Dragons 5e Monster / Creature: Peryton
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Peryton
Dive Attack: If the peryton is flying and dives at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a melee weapon attack, the attack deals an extra 9 2d8 piercing damage to the target. Flyby: The peryton doesn't provoke an opportunity attack when it flies out of an enemy's reach. Keen Sight and Smell: The peryton has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight or smell.
Actions
Multiattack: the peryton makes one gore attack and one talon attack. Gore: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 1d8+3 piercing damage. Talons: Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 2d4+3 piercing damage.
Perytons are monstrous, carnivorous hybrids that prefer to prey on mortal flesh. They have the wings and talons of an eagle, the head of a stag, and the jaws of a dragon. They are relentless hunters and their sexual biology even requires them to consume the heart of a mortal in order to reproduce. They fight wing and nail but if somehow driven off, perytons are known to stalk their lost prey from afar and wait until a new opportunity arises.
Perytons are most often found roosting in high mountain ridges or hidden hilltop caves. They prey on creatures living or wandering in the vales below and often are attracted to established settlements where they can find a renewable source of food. As such, they are often targeted by mortal communities and seasoned adventurers seeking to claim a good bounty.
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