Tenri Owls
Basic Information
Biological Traits
The maximum group size is typically 3-4 adults, but tend to prefer being solitary
Genetics and Reproduction
Unknown
Ecology and Habitats
These owls, appear and disappear, as the wind blows some scholars suggest the owls breed and can access the Ethereal realm, the realm exists in parallel to our own except action in the ethereal can not affect the real world. This or some planar ability is the only way that the owls could have completely escaped roosts and studies by sages. These studies are now frowned upon as the birds do not appreciate being confined.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Mostly Unknown, however bonded owls seem to prefer consuming magical orbs.
Additional Information
Domestication
Uses, Products & Exploitation
The Owls drop luminous White, and black feathers which are highly sought as expensive quills and accessories.
Average Intelligence
Very intelligent creatures, often cleverer than certain humanoid creatures.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
The Owls have a unnaturally good eyesight, able to see invisible creatures, and magical signatures alike. The Owl process true sight up to 100ft away from them, and a very high passive perception of their local area. They are also known to create an antimagic field (10ft radius sphere) when spooked, angered, or asked by their bonded, they are able to seemingly dispel at will or it disappears after 10 minutes.
Civilization and Culture
Common Taboos
Approaching one, particularly a bonded owl is seen as unwise and asking for death to come early.
Common Myths and Legends
The Owls are seen as the messengers and carriers of souls to the Raven Queens Dominion. Its a commonly spoken threat that the white mask will be the last thing you ever see.
Tenri Owls
Small fey , neutral
Armor Class: 16
Hit Points: 15d8+14
Speed:
20 ft
, fly: 120 ft
, burrow: 0 ft
, swim: 0 ft
, climb: 15 ft
, can hover
STR
7 -2
DEX
16 +3
CON
11 +0
INT
8 -1
WIS
18 +4
CHA
5 -3
Saving Throws: WIS 1d20+8 , DEX 1d20+7
Skills: Perception: 1d20+8
Alert + 8 to their pasive perception, these birds are ever ready to fly.
Damage Immunities: Non-magical Damage
Condition Immunities: Sleep, Charmed
Senses: Passive Perception: 22
True sight 100ft
Languages: Telepathic
Anti Magic Field: 10ft radius Sphere act as an antimagic field. Ethereal: two actions to do, The Owl transports itself to the ethereal plane.
The Tenri Owls are Omens of Death, sacred to the Ravenqueen
Suggested Environments
Graveyards
Scientific Name
Pulsatrix Mortus
Origin/Ancestry
Unknown
Lifespan
500
Conservation Status
The owls are considered to be omens of death, found across Anatari. They are the often associated with death and mythically the carriers of souls to the afterlife. The owls are protected under the Sacred Animal Act and harm or hunting of the creatures is punishable by death, across Anatari.
Average Height
Wingspan: 91-153 cm
Average Weight
1.4 Kg
Average Length
46-64 cm
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
White mask like face with grey to Deep Black plumage
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