Adarna Songbird

The Adarna Songbird is a majestic creature with vibrant, iridescent feathers that radiate with otherworldly colors. It possesses a slender, agile body similar to that of a peacock, adorned with feathers that shift in hue from shimmering blues and greens to fiery oranges and purples. Its wingspan is impressive, allowing it to soar gracefully through the skies.

Lair and Lore: The Adarna Songbird is said to dwell in hidden, idyllic groves or celestial gardens filled with exotic flowers and vibrant flora. Its lair is a place of tranquility and harmony, where the natural elements resonate with its magical presence. The bird’s song echoes throughout its domain, attracting those in need of healing or seeking enlightenment.

Legends speak of noble knights and wise sages embarking on quests to find the Adarna Songbird, as its healing powers can cure the gravest of afflictions. However, it is said that only those pure of heart and true of intention can locate the hidden sanctuary and earn the bird’s aid.

Encountering the Adarna Songbird is a rare and precious occurrence, as it offers guidance, hope, and restoration to those it deems worthy. Its presence symbolizes the beauty of healing, the transformative power of music, and the blessings of fortune bestowed upon those who are deserving.

Special Abilities

Enchanting Melody: The Adarna Songbird’s melodic song carries magical properties. When it sings, its enchanting voice can heal wounds, cure ailments, and offer respite from fatigue to those who listen. It can restore vitality and provide temporary boosts to the physical and mental attributes of allies. All those within range (60 feet) and able to hear, magically regain up to 40 hit points. In addition, the song removes all diseases and neutralizes all poisons afflicting the target. The Adarna Songbird will not sing if in captivity.

Blessing of Fortune: The Adarna Songbird carries a blessing of good fortune. It can bestow temporary luck upon allies, enhancing their chances of success in various endeavors, whether it be combat, skill checks, or saving throws. Once blessed, and for the next 30 days, you can call on its luck (no action required) to reroll one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you dislike. You must use the second roll. This property can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Actions

Evasive Agility: With its agile wings and swift movements, the Adarna Songbird can gracefully evade attacks and dart across the battlefield. It can perform intricate aerial maneuvers, making it challenging for opponents to land accurate strikes.

Stone Song: When attacked, the Adarna Songbird can sing a melody that will petrify its target. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw against being magically petrified. On a failed save, the creature begins to turn to stone and is restrained. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified for 24 hours.

Legendary Actions

Shimmering Plumage: The bird’s radiant feathers possess a mystical aura, granting it the ability to refract and manipulate light. It can create blinding flashes, blurring its presence, or conjure mesmerizing illusions to confuse and distract opponents. It gains a +2 bonus to AC until the end of it’s next turn.

Harmonic Resonance: The Adarna Songbird can emit resonating frequencies that disrupt magical energies and suppress enemy spellcasting. It can nullify or weaken ongoing spells, dampen magical effects, and disrupt the concentration of spellcasters. Spellcasters must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw to maintain concentration on a spell. On a successful save, any damage the Adarna Songbird takes is reduced by half, any affect’s duration is also reduced by half.

Proficiencies

• Saving Throw: DEX +8
• Saving Throw: INT +6
• Saving Throw: WIS +7
• Skill: Perception +6