Flying Whale

Within the skies of Tempeste, whales fly around freely. These massive whales use gaseous sacs within them to lift them into the skies. Residents of Tempeste pay to use these whales as transports to and from the city, and merchants use these whales as cargo. Massive in size, these whales are usually around 50 feet long when they mature. They are regarded as majestic and are well protected as such, harming them in any form is frowned upon by the vast majority of any society that knows of their existence.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Quite similar to a normal whale, the major differences are flying whales have several whiskers sprouting from the sides of their faces, as well as extra pectoral fins. The whiskers of the whale develops over time, with an older whale's becoming curled and sometimes even barbed.

Growth Rate & Stages

Flying whales in Tempeste take around 100 years to reach maturity, and have a lifespan of 300 years on average.

Ecology and Habitats

Flying whales in Tempeste not only live in the clouds, but often swim about in the sea below. This provides them with plenty of exercised as well as plenty of food to keep them sustained.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The only place they will feed at is under the sea, as there is much more sustenance there as opposed to the skies.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Flying whales are not just native to the areas around tempest, but can also be found in pods around the oceans of Sathis.

Lifespan

300 years

Conservation Status

Flying whales are very rarely seen outside the areas near Tempeste, therefore these whales are taken care of to extremity by their owners. Since these beasts only reproduce every several hundred years and are used as general beasts of burden, the residents of Tempeste pay their respects to the whales with minerals and jewels that are then put onto the beasts. Owners will take the beasts down to the waters below Tempeste to feed on fish every other day, ensuring their health as well as keeping the whales happy.

Average Weight

79,000 lbs

Average Length

50 ft

Flying Whale

Gargantuan beast, unaligned

Armor Class 16

Hit Points 240 (15d20 + 90)

Speed 60ft Fly: 60ft Swim: 60ft

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STR

25 +7

DEX

12 +1

CON

22 +6

INT

4 -3

WIS

17 +3

CHA

10 0

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Saving Throws STR +11, WIS +7

Skills Nature +8, Perception +8

Damage Vulnerabilities Fire

Damage Resistances Cold, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Magic Weapons

Damage Immunities Lightning

Condition Immunities Charmed, Grappled, Paralyzed, Prone

Senses Darkvision: 120 ft. Passive Perception: 17

Languages None

Challenge 10

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Actions

Barrel Roll. The Flying Whale expends a large amount of gas from one side, causing it to do a barrel roll, allowing it to nimbly dodge out of attacks that make it make a dexterity saving throw.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft, 1 target, Hit: 15(2d8 + 7) [Bludgeoning] damage.
Tail flick. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft, 1 target, Hit: 15(2d8+7) [Bludgeoning] damage. The target must also make a Strength saving throw, if failed they are thrown 30 ft in the direction of the whales choosing.
Gas shot. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/120 ft, 1 target Hit: (4d6 + 7) [Force] damage. The whale fires a shot of compressed hydrogen in a direction from one of the many holes on its body.

Reactions

Fall. The Flying Whale spends up to its movement to move directly downwards by expelling a large amount of gas, allowing it to quickly drop.

Legendary Actions

The Flying Whale has access to legendary actions that it can use at the end of another creatures turn. All expended legendary actions are returned at the start of the Flying Whales turn.
Fall (1/3 Legendary actions). The Flying Whale uses it fall action
Tail Flick (1/3 Legendary Actions). The Flying Whale uses its Tail Flick attack
Gas shot (1/3 Legendary Actions). The Flying Whale uses its Gas Shot attack.

Giant beasts of burden used by the people of Tempeste for travel and cargo.

Aquatic, Air