Garuda
This winged creature has clawed hands and bird's talons. Large, glinting eyes and a serrated beak dominate its avian face.
Garuda (CR 9)
Medium Outsider (Native)Alignment: Chaotic Good
Initiative: +5
Senses: Darkvision 60 feet, Low-Light Vision; Perception +20
Speed: 30 feet, Fly 80 feet (good)
Space: 5 feet
Defense
Armor Class: 19, touch 15, flat-footed 14 (+5 Dex, +4 natural)Hit Points: 115 (11d10+55)
Saving Throws: Fort +8, Ref +12, Will +9
Damage Reduction: 10/evil or magic
Spell Resistance: 21
Offense
Melee: bite +16 (1d6+3), 2 claws +16 (1d4+3), 2 talons +16 (1d4+3), 2 wings +11 (1d4+1)Reach: 5 feet
Ranged: +1 shock longbow +17/+12/+7 (1d8+4/x3 plus 1d6 electricity)
Special Attacks: hatred, swooping Pounce, talon or wing
Spells Known (CL 7th; Concentration +10):
- 3rd (5/day) - Displacement, Haste
- 2nd (7/day) - Alter Self, Protection From Arrows, See Invisibility
- 1st (7/day) - Grease (DC 14), Mage Armor, Shield, Shocking Grasp, True Strike
- 0 (at will) - Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Mage Hand, Mending, Message, Prestidigitation
Statistics
| Str | Dex | Con | Int | Wis | Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 21 (+5) | 20 (+5) | 15 (+2) | 14 (+2) | 17 (+3) |
CMB +14
CMD 29
Feats: , Manyshot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Weapon Finesse
Skills: Acrobatics +19, Fly +23, Intimidate +21, Perception +20, Sense Motive +20, Spellcraft +13, Stealth +19, Survival +13
- Racial Modifiers: +4 Intimidate, +4 Perception, +4 Sense Motive
Special Abilities
Hatred (Ex)
Garudas receive a +1 racial bonus on attack and damage rolls against nagas and other serpentine monsters of the aberration type.Spells
Garudas cast spells as 7th-level sorcerers.Swooping Pounce (Ex)
When a garuda makes a diving aerial charge, it can make a full attack with its natural weapons.Talon or Wing (Ex)
A garuda cannot use its wing attacks while flying, and cannot use its talon attacks while not flying.Ecology
Environment: Warm Hills or MountainsOrganization: solitary, pair, or aerie (3-6)
Treasure: double (+1 shock composite longbow [+3 Str], other treasure)
Garudas are noble, birdlike creatures that inhabit rugged hills. While they remain detached from humanoid societies, they are impetuous and gallant, often serving as protectors of nearby communities. Most garudas stand around 6 feet tall with a wingspan of 15 feet and weigh approximately 150 pounds.