Roc

Rocs are huge predatory birds, similar to eagles but on a giant scale.

Appearance
The Roc bird is a gigantic eagle. A bird of prey that can carry away a fully grown moorbounder or even an udaak.

Characteristics
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 * Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
 * Hit Points 248 (16d20 + 80)
 * Speed 20 ft., fly 120 ft.


 * Saving Throws: DEX +4, CON +9, WIS +4, CHA +3


 * Skills: Perception +4


 * Senses: Passive Perception 14


 * Languages: N/A


 * Challenge: 11 (7,200 XP)

Abilities

 * Keen Sight: The roc has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

 * Multiattack: The roc makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons.


 * Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 27 (4d8 + 9) piercing damage.


 * Talons: Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 23 (4d6 + 9) slashing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 19). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the roc can't use its talons on another target.

Known Rocs

 * While travelling through the wastes of Xhorhas, the Mighty Nein saw a Roc attack a group of Bugbears. The only survivor was Gluzo, who they then employed as a guide to get to Asarius.


 * Jester was on watch during the group's journey through the Barbed Fields and watched a Roc hunting about 150 feet from their camp at the base of a giant tree. The next day, they encountered the Roc in its nest after Beauregard, Fjord and Jester climbed the tree, whilst Caleb transformed into a giant eagle and carried Nott into the canopy.