Senate Courier

From MTG: Ravnica allegiances

These Trained owls carry the mail of the Azorius senate. Despite their size, they are highly adept at fighiting off mail thieves. The little helmets are less armour and more a badge of office.

Basic Information

Anatomy

similar to owls, but slightly taller. two wings, taloned legs, small beak, ect.

Genetics and Reproduction

Egg laying: eggs take roughly 1 month to hatch

Growth Rate & Stages

From chick to adult takes about 10-12 weeks.

Dietary Needs and Habits

They eat nuts, seeds, fruit, and small rodents.

Additional Information

Domestication

Not found in the wild. Domesticated by the Ravnican people many years ago by unknown means.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

They are used as mail couriers and spies by the Azorius Senate, and rarely by guildless individuals.

Average Intelligence

High for birds in general; they are capable of understanding and undertaking complex commands.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

normal average sight. 60ft darkvision.

Tiny Beast (Ravnican) ; Lawful good AC: 12, MOV: 5 (60 flying), HP: 10
STR: 6, DEX: 17, CON: 8, INT: 5, WIS: 14, CHR: 7
Passive perception: +4 Skills: acrobatics (+5), perception (+4), Insight (+4)

Resistant to water, radiant, and nature damage
Aversion to cold/ice, lighting/thunder, and force damage. Flyby. The Senate Courier doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Keen Hearing and Sight. The Senate Courier has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight.

Scientific Name

litterae noctua

Lifespan

6 years

Average Height

20 inches

Average Weight

470 grams

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

grey bodies, with white wings and faces.

Attacks

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Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4) slashing damage.

Loot:

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parchment (70%), Random letter (50%), Common Azorius Item (20%)