Sea birds that swallow whole. A large beast.

Imagine a cart-sized seabird with a long pouch-beak.

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HD: 4	Armor: none
Hit it: easy	Dodge it: normal
Move: average, fly fast

It can see very well.

Attacks (1/round)

Swallow. The pelican makes an attempt to grapple a target. On success, the target is stuck in its beak pouch. While there, it cannot use any weapon bigger than a dagger.

Subdue. The pelican squishes its beak pouch on its chest to crush whatever is inside (1D4).

Gulp. The pelican skims a water pond and fills its pouch with water. As long as it is filled, creatures inside can’t breathe or speak.

Shake. The pelican violently shakes its head. A creature in its pouch must save or be stunned for a round.

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Random Encounter

1. Monster: 1D8 giant pelican.
2. Lair: A seaside cliff nest full of guano, fishbones, giant eggs and maybe (1/6) a sailor’s trinkets (valuable).
     OR
   Omen: Loud caw.
3. Spoor: A giant splatter of guano, still fresh.
4. Tracks: Bird in the horizon.
5. Trace: Fish bones in impossible places.
6. Trace: A giant splatter of guano, dry.

Salvaging the body

There’s not much to salvage from a pelican beyond the meat. A single giant pelican is worth rations for 2 days.

D6 Symbolism

In local cultures this beast is a symbol of …

1. Boats
2. Food
3. Fishers
4. Stupidity
5. Travel
6. Sacred

Credits

From having run the Sky Blind Spire. — SaltyGoo