An Owl Example...

This is something I've been toying with when it comes to some of the owls. Have a look-see and let me know what you think. There's still a few things that have to be corrected before it goes into my Creatures and Critters book.

Owl, Great Horned
Frequency:  Uncommon
NO. ENCOUNTERED:  1
SIZE:  Medium
HD:  5 (d8)
MOVE:  18ft
AC:  15
ATTACK:  3 (2 claws (1d6)/1 bite (1d8))
SPECIAL:  Wing Sweep/Stealth/Spell Use
SAVES:  P
INT:  High
ALIGNMENT:  Neutral
TYPE:  Bird
TREASURE:  8
XP:  240 + 5/hp

Probably the wisest of the owls, they are also one of the most adaptable and most commonly seen owls around. They can be found in just about any environment, though they prefer wooded areas for nesting and roosting. Their brownish-gray bodies, large yellow eyes, and the large brown ear tufts are their most recognizable characteristics. They will eat just about any small to medium sized animal, but preferred to pursue rabbits and squirrels.  They will make their homes in larger, open stick nests, tree cavities, or small houses that are built in the branches of large oak or conifer trees (think of a particular owl that is visited by rather plump bear). They have the same flying stealth as other owls.

Like their larger cousin the Great Grey, they are able to use their large wings to knock smaller and medium sized animals off their feet (roll versus dexterity), but prefer the use of magic spells (wizard) instead. Because of their higher intelligence, they are able to use up to third level spells (i.e. 12-14, 1^st level spells; 15-16, 2^nd level spells; 17-18, 3^rd level spells) –  to determine their intelligence, roll 4d6, drop lowest die roll. They will receive one spell per point of intelligence from 12 on up (i.e. 12, 1 first level spell, 13, 2 first level spells, etc).  The maximum at 18 is 3 first level spells, 2 second level spells, and 2 third level spells.  On occasion, a Great-Horned owl will decide to follow the clerical route. For this, roll for the wisdom score and use the same rules for priest spell acquisition.

Thanks and enjoy!!

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