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| Size/Type: | Large Magical Beast |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice: | 4d10+4 (26 hp) |
| Initiative: | +3 |
| Speed: | 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 70 ft. (average) |
| Armor Class: | 15 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 |
| Base Attack/Grapple: | +4/+12 |
| Attack: | Claw +7 melee (1d6+4) |
| Full Attack: | 2 claws +7 melee (1d6+4) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2) |
| Space/Reach: | 10 ft./5 ft. |
| Special Attacks: | — |
| Special Qualities: | Superior low-light vision |
| Saves: | Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +3 |
| Abilities: | Str 18, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 10 |
| Skills: | Knowledge (nature) +2, Listen +17, Move Silently +8*, Spot +10 |
| Feats: | Alertness, Wingover |
| Environment: | Temperate forests |
| Organization: | Solitary, pair, or company (3-5) |
| Challenge Rating: | 3 |
| Treasure: | None |
| Alignment: | Usually neutral good |
| Advancement: | 5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge) |
| Level Adjustment: | +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.
A giant owl attacks by gliding silently just a few feet above its prey and plunging to strike when directly overhead.
A giant owl can see five times as far as a human can in dim light.
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.
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.
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.
