Cockatrice

A cockatrice is a small, omnivorous, magical creature resembling a bizarre chicken. Notable features are its wild white eyes, wagging tongue, and long, scaly tail, all of which mark them as something darker than their barnyard cousins, for which they manifest a rather odd fear. They are believed to have been created by some twisted mage long ago, but to what end? Perhaps an experiment gone wrong? Who knows? Avoid them if you can, and whatever you do, do not attempt to eat them!

—Etahn

Cockatrice

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CV: 3
Class: Monster
Type: Magical Beast
Speed: 20 (Fly 60, Poor)
HP: 27
Damage Modifier: -1
Armor Value: 0
Attack: Bite 65% 1d4-1 + Petrification
Skills: Acrobatics 55%, Awareness 60%, Endurance 45%, Spellcraft 50%, Stealth 55%, Thievery 55%
Special: Petrification (Stamina save vs POT 12 or turned to stone), Fear of chickens, Flight (poor)
Weaknesses: Easily frightened by chickens
Horror: 1/1d8
Treasure: None

Petrification Effect
Cockatrice Bite — Stamina save; if failed, the target is slowly turned to stone. In the first round, the affected moves at 1/2 speed, and all skills are difficult. After six rounds, they have another Stamina save, that, if failed, encases them in stone. The effect is permanent unless dispelled with a cockatrice’s saliva gland or cured magically.

Ecology
Environment: Temperate Plains
Organization: Solitary, pair, flight (3–5), or flock (6–12)

Reagents and Remnants

Petrifying Saliva Gland (Reagent)
 Rare component for transmutation brews or anti-petrification draughts. Enough saliva to remove petrification on two Medium creatures.
Value: 200 gp
Harvesting Difficulty: Average

Cockatrice Feathers(Remnant)
 Used in ritual focuses, especially for fear or transformation magic.
Value: 20 gp per bundle (1d3 bundles)
Harvesting Difficulty: Easy