OWL, GIANT
{{Monster Table
| creature=
| style=
| size=Large | type= Magical Beast
| hd= 4d10+4 | hp=26
| init= +3
| speed= 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 70 ft. (average)
| ac= 15 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural) | touch= 12 | flat= 12
| bab= +4 | grapple=+12
| at= Claw +7 melee (1d6+4)
| full_at= 2 claws +7 melee (1d6+4) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2)
| space= 10 ft. | reach=5 ft.
| sa= —
| sq= Superior low-light vision
| fort= +5 | ref= +7 | will= +3
| | str=18| dex=17| con=12| int=10| wis=14 | cha=10
| skills= Knowledge (nature) +2, Listen +17, Move Silently +8*, Spot +10
| env= Temperate forests
| org= Solitary, pair, or company (3–5)
| cr= 3
| treas= None
| align= Usually neutral good
| adv= 5–8 HD (Large); 9–12 HD (Huge)
| la= +2 (cohort)
}}
Giant owls are nocturnal birds of prey, feared for their ability to hunt and attack in near silence. They are intelligent, and though naturally suspicious, sometimes associate with good creatures. A typical giant owl stands about 9 feet tall, has a wingspan of up to 20 feet, and resembles its smaller cousins in nearly every way except size.
Giant owls speak Common and Sylvan.
COMBAT
A giant owl attacks by gliding silently just a few feet above its prey and plunging to strike when directly overhead.
Superior Low-Light Vision (Ex): A giant owl can see five times as far as a human can in dim light. Skills: Giant owls have a +8 racial bonus on Listen checks and a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks.- When in flight, giant owls gain a +8 bonus on Move Silently checks.
TRAINING A GIANT OWL
Although intelligent, a giant owl requires training before it can bear a rider in combat. To be trained, a giant owl must have a friendly attitude toward the trainer (this can be achieved through a successful Diplomacy check). Training a friendly giant owl requires six weeks of work and a DC 25 Handle Animal check. Riding a giant owl requires an exotic saddle. A giant owl can fight while carrying a rider, but the rider cannot also attack unless he or she succeeds on a Ride check.
Giant owl eggs are worth 2,500 gp apiece on the open market, while chicks are worth 4,000 gp each. Professional trainers charge 1,000 gp to rear or train a giant owl.
Carrying Capacity: A light load for a giant owl is up to 300 pounds; a medium load, 301–600 pounds; and a heavy load, 601–900 pounds. SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: Owl- System Reference Document -> List of Creatures (SRD)
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