Blood Hawk

A Blood Hawk is a medium-sized avian predator often found in wooded areas or mountainous regions. It has a sleek and streamlined body covered in dark red feathers, giving it a distinct and menacing appearance. The hawk’s beak and talons are sharp, designed for tearing into flesh.

Blood Hawks possess exceptional eyesight and agility, making them skilled hunters in both the air and on the ground. They are known for their ability to track their prey with precision and swiftly dive down from the skies to strike. Their crimson plumage serves as a warning to potential adversaries, indicating their aggressive nature and willingness to defend their territory.

These creatures primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles, but they are opportunistic and will scavenge for food when necessary. Their piercing shrieks can be heard echoing through the forest as they communicate with other hawks or issue territorial warnings.

Although Blood Hawks are not particularly intelligent, they make up for it with their natural predatory instincts and relentless hunting tactics. Crossing paths with a Blood Hawk can be dangerous, especially when they are nesting or protecting their young. Adventurers should approach these creatures with caution and be prepared to defend themselves against their sharp beak and talons.

Special Abilities

Keen Sight

The hawk has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Pack Tactics

The hawk has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the hawk’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

• Beak: Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Proficiencies

• Skill: Perception +4