Hippogriff, Awakened
| Hippogriff | HD: d12 |
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Special | | Hippogriff Body, Wings, Slashing Dive, Eagle Eyes, Scent, +2 Str | | Growth, Swift Beast, Affection Bond, +1 Str, +1 Con |
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Skills: 2+Int mod, quadruple at first level, Class Skills are Balance, Climb, Intimidate, Listen, Survival, Spot and Swim.
Proficiencies: its natural weapons only.
Hippogriff Body: The Hippogriff loses all of its previous racial traits and instead gains animal traits (basically low-light vision and Darkvision 60 feet). It is a medium sized magical beast with base speed of 40 feet. It has two Claw primary natural attack dealing 1d3+Str mod damage and one claw secondary natural attack dealing 1d6+1/2 Str damage. It has no limbs capable of fine manipulation.
In addition it gains a bonus to its Natural Armor equal to 1+its Con mod.
Wings: The Hippogriff can fly at its base speed with average maneuverability.
Slashing Dive: The Hippogriff may attack with one of its claws as a swift action as long as the victim is positioned under it.
Eagle Eyes: The Hippogriff gains a racial bonus on Spot checks equal to twice its level.
Scent: A Hippogriff has the Scent extraordinary ability.
Ability Score Increase: The Hippogriff gains +2 Str at first level and +1 Str plus +1 Con at 2nd level for a total of +3 Str and +1 Con at 2nd level.
Growth: At 2nd level the Hippogriff grows one size category.
Swift Beast: At 2nd level the Hippogriff's base speed increases by 10 feet and its fly speed is now equal to twice its base speed.
Affection Bond: As a 1 hour ritual, the Hippogriff may bond with another creature that shows it respect. From there on they gain a +2 racial bonus on melee attack and melee damage rolls while fighting adjacent to each other. If either was harmed by an enemy, the Hippogriff and its Bond gain a +4 Racial bonus when attacking the one who harmed them until the end of the next turn.
In alternative, the Hippogriff may gain Wingover or Dodge as a bonus feat.
Seems like I'm in the mood for this today.
A pretty popular magical beast in a lot of media since the ancient times, the Hippogriff flies, slashes, and is a prideful creature that can form a powerful bond with others despite not being the smartest in the block.
So if you want to play the classic eagle-horse hybrid, the Hippogriff's for you!
