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bfrpg| Number appearing | 1d4, Wild 1d8, Lair 1d8 |
|---|---|
| Armor class | 14 |
| Move | 30' Fly 60' (10') |
| Hit dice | 5** |
| Treasure type | D |
| Damage per attack | 1 beak + special (1d6 + petrification) |
| Morale | 7 |
A cockatrice is a strange creature, appearing to be a chicken (hen or rooster) with a long serpentine neck and tail; the neck is topped by a more or less normal looking chicken head.
A male cockatrice has wattles and a comb, just like a rooster. Females, much rarer than males, differ only in that they have no wattles or comb. A cockatrice weighs about 25 pounds. A cockatrice is no more intelligent than any animal, but they are bad-tempered and prone to attack if disturbed.
Special Abilities
Petrification — Anyone touched by a cockatrice, or who touches one (even if gloved), must save vs. Petrification or be turned to stone.
osric
osric| Frequency | Uncommon |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 1d6 |
| Armor class | 6 |
| Move | 60-ft; 180-ft flying (AA:IV) |
| Hit dice | 5 |
| % in lair | 40% |
| Treasure type | 1d10×1,000 cp (5%), 1d12×1,000 sp (25%), 1d6×1,000 ep (25%), 1d8×1,000 gp (25%), 1d12 gems (15%), 1d8 jewellery (10%) and 3 magic items and 1 magic scroll (35%) |
| Damage per attack | 1d3 |
| Special attacks | Touch petrifies |
| Special defenses | Nil |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Animal |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Size | Small |
A cockatrice possesses the physical attributes of both a serpent and a cock. These creatures will have the head, legs and wings of a cock, while the body will be of a serpent. Its wings are functional and allow it to fly. The creature is believed to be from a cock's egg hatched by a serpent.
Although the beast is capable of inflicting light wounds with its beak and talons, the mere touch of the cockatrice is capable of turning any creature to stone. The touched creature must roll a successful saving throw vs petrifaction or be instantly turned to stone. The power of this touch is capable of affecting astral and æthereal beings.
Special Abilities
Petrifying Touch — The mere touch of the cockatrice is capable of turning any creature to stone. The touched creature must roll a successful saving throw vs petrifaction or be instantly turned to stone. The power of this touch is capable of affecting astral and æthereal beings.