Lunar phoenix

A phoenix that has decended from the moon, and carries a peice of the moon with it. Most lunar phoenixes are either blue or white, occasionally sporting both colors. They have a massive wingspan of 20 feet across, sometimes bigger. They like to make their homes in fields, away from buildings and trees. Often, their nests are on the ground, gaurded fiercely by their creators.

Timid, but powerful. Lunar phoenixes do their best to avoid fights, but should one arise, they will fight to their last breath. Stories of these fights usually involve fast hit and run tactics from the phoenix, which seemed pretty good at keeping its enemies at range. Lunar phoenixes have a concept of mercy, and some are known to understand speech.

The rebirth of the lunar phoenix is one of the brightest events anyone can witness. People who stare directly at the light have been rendered blind, most of the time this is temporary. However, people who witness this spectacle up close, have either been killed, or rendered blind, permenantly. Covering or closing ones eyes is good enough to prevent these effects from happening.

Flock tactics. Lunar phoenixes avoid traveling alone, and tend to travel with flocks. These flocks usually aren't with other lunar phoenixes, but the ones that are, are more or less permanent. Wars between flocks of lunar phoenixes have been recorded, and could still be going on. These wars probably had less than 5 lunar phoenixes involved, they would instead recruit other, less intelligent birds to assist them in their cause.

In some instances, these birds have been known to stage rescue missions. These missions usually result in someone losing a lunar phoenix they probably should have left alone, and some destroyed buildings. Never have they spilled blood to save one of their own.

While they do stick together, actual mating is rare. A baby lunar phoenix is a once in a lifetime sight, and almost never leave their parents, at least until it grows to adulthood.

Moonlit bonuses In the case of a world with no moon, use the new moon values. Daytime doesn't necessarily mean the moon isn't visible, bonuses can still apply after morning. Moon phase Bonuses New moon/moon not visible No bonuses Cresent moon +1 to AC and saving throws Half moon +2 to AC and saving throws Gibbous moon +3 to AC and saving throws Full moon +5 to AC and saving throws

Lunar phoenix Medium celestial, neutral Armor Class 16

16 Hit Points 66 (12d8+12)

66 (12d8+12) Speed 20 ft., fly 120 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 15 (+2) 22 (+6) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) 7 (-2) 9 (-1) Saving Throws Dex +9, Str +5

Dex +9, Str +5 Condition Immunities blinded

blinded Senses passive Perception 8

passive Perception 8 Languages understands Common and Celestial, but can't speak

understands Common and Celestial, but can't speak Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Bright Shining. The phoenix sheds dim light in a 10-foot radius. This light counts as moonlight. Celestial Power. A creature hit by the phoenix must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have its hit point maximum reduced by an amount equal to half the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a short rest in moonlight. Dive. If the phoenix flies at least 60 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a talon attack on the same turn, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw, or be knocked prone. Immortality. When the phoenix dies, it instead reverts to its egg state to be reborn in 10d10 minutes. This egg acts like an item, and can't be destroyed. Innate Spellcasting(1/day). The phoenix's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). It can innately cast moonbeam, requiring no material components. During a full moon, the phoenix can cast moonbeam twice as often. Moonlit. The phoenix has a bonus to AC and saving throws based on the phase of the moon, as shown in the Moonlit Bonuses table. Wing Flare. When the phoenix uses its wings, for any reason, its size changes to large. It reverts back to medium as soon as it stops using its wings. Actions Multiattack. The phoenix makes two attacks, one with its beak, and one with its talons.