Cockatrice

A Cockatrice is a small, reptilian creature that possesses a combination of features from a rooster and a lizard. It has the body of a chicken with feathered wings, a reptilian tail, and a beak that resembles that of a rooster.

The Cockatrice is known for its petrifying gaze, which can turn its unfortunate victims into stone statues. It is a creature of magical origin and is often encountered in remote or wild areas, such as forests, swamps, or abandoned ruins.

Cockatrices are territorial creatures and can be quite aggressive when provoked. They use their sharp beaks and claws to attack their foes, and their petrifying gaze serves as both a defense mechanism and a means to immobilize their prey.

Due to their magical nature, Cockatrices are sometimes sought after for their unique abilities or as exotic pets. However, their aggressive nature and the danger of their petrifying gaze make them a challenging creature to tame or control.

Encountering a Cockatrice in the wild can be perilous, as a direct gaze into its eyes can lead to petrification. Heroes must exercise caution and employ strategies that involve avoiding eye contact or finding ways to shield themselves from its gaze to overcome this dangerous creature.

Actions

• Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage, and 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.