This creature is an immense four-legged, four-winged flying green snake, fringed with bright orange feathers. – Imban
Archaeoaevis (CR 8)
XP 4,800
TN Huge Magical Beast (Mini-Boss, Reptilian)
Init +6; Senses Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +13
DEFENSE
AC 20, touch 10, flat-footed 18 (+2 Dex, +10 natural, -2 size)
hp 145 [190] (10d10+90)
Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +8
DR 10/magic
Immune blind, confuse, poison, sap; Resist fire 10, ice 10, lightning 10, wind 10
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., climb 20 ft., fly 40 ft. (good)
Melee bite +18 (2d8+9/19-20 plus confusion), 4 claws +17 (1d4+9 plus grab), 4 wings +12 (1d4+4 plus poison), tail slap +12 (2d6+4 plus blind)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks Breath Wing, constrict (2d8+9), Cold Wave, Gates of Hades, Maelstrom, Sap, Umbral Storm
STATISTICS
Str 29, Dex 14, Con 26, Int 3, Wis 21, Cha 4
Base Atk +10; CMB +21 (+25 grapple); CMD 33 (cannot be tripped)
Feats Improved Critical (Bite), Improved Initiative, Lightning Reflexes, Toughness, Weapon Focus (Bite)
Skills Climb +17, Fly +14, Perception +13; Racial Modifiers +4 Perception
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Blind (Ex)
An archaeoaevis’s tail slap can cause temporary blindness. If it hits, the target must make a Fortitude save (DC 23) or be blind for 1d4 rounds.
Breath Wing (Su)
Once every 1d4+1 rounds, an archaeoaevis can use its wings to cause a breath-like attack to slice the air in front of it in a 30-ft. cone. Creatures within the area of effect take 8d6 points of wind damage, Reflex save (DC 20) for half damage. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 4th level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 23).
Cold Wave (Su)
Once every 1d4+1 rounds as a standard action, an archaeoaevis may create an area of extreme cold extending outward within a 45 ft.-cone burst. It drains heat, dealing 10d4 points of ice damage, then 1d2 points of Dexterity damage for 5 rounds unless they make a Reflex save (DC 20) for half damage and no stat damage. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 4th level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 23).
Confusion (Su)
An archaeoaevis’s bite can cause temporary confusion. If it hits, the target must make a Will save (DC 20) or be confused for 1d4 rounds.
Gates of Hades (Su)
Once every 1d4+1 rounds, an archaeoaevis can launch an explosive fireball within 100 ft. which explodes in a 20-ft.-radius. Creatures within the area of effect take 8d6 points of fire damage and suffer the Burning status effect for 1d6+2 rounds. A successful Reflex save (DC 20) reduces the damage by half and negates the status effect. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 4th level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 23).
Maelstrom (Su)
Once per day, an archaeoaevis can unleash a black, draining wind upon its enemies. All enemies in a 20-ft.-radius burst, with a range of 30 feet, must make a Fortitude save (DC 20) or be reduced to a number of hit points equal to their HD. Those who are already at such a level of hit points or lower are reduced to 1 hit point instead. A successful saving throw reduces the enemy’s current hit points by one quarter instead. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 9th level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 33).
Poison (Ex)
An archaeoaevis’s wings are covered in poisonous dust. If they hit, the target must make a Fortitude save (DC 23) or be poisoned (1d6+8 damage) for 1 minute.
Sap (Su)
As a standard action, an archaeoaevis can deliver a powerful bite that begins rapidly draining its target’s health. If it hits, the target must make a Fortitude save (DC 20) or be sapped (2d4+5 damage) for 1 minute.
Umbral Storm (Su)
Once every 1d4+1 rounds, an archaeoaevis can unleash a blinding lightning burst against a group of targets within 50 feet in a 20-ft.-radius burst. Creatures within the area of effect take 8d6 points of lightning damage and are inflicted with the Blind status for 1d4+1 rounds. A successful Reflex save (DC 20) halves the damage and negates the status effect. Blue mages may learn this ability as a 4th level spell (Knowledge: Arcana DC 23).
ECOLOGY
Environment ruins
Organization solitary
Treasure standard