Bestiary: Giant Swan

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Giant Swan

The white wings of this great bird beat slowly through the air while it soars high in the sky towards a distant destination.

Giant Swan CR 2

XP 600
N Large animal
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +9

Defense

AC 14, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+3 Dex, +2 natural, –1 size)
hp 16 (3d8+3)
Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +2

Offense

Speed 10 ft., fly 100 ft. (average)
Melee bite +4 (1d8+3), 2 wings -1 (1d6+1)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Statistics

Str 18, Dex 17, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 10
Base Atk +2; CMB +6; CMD 19
Feats Flyby Attack, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Fly +5, Perception +9

Ecology

Environment temperate lakes or swamps
Organization solitary, pair, or flock (2–8)
Treasure none

Giant swans are more peaceful than their smaller cousins, but can defend themselves fiercely if attacked. They often become animal companions for rangers or flying mounts for knights or valkyries.

Giant Swan Animal Companions

Starting Statistics: Size Medium; Speed 10 ft., fly 100 ft. (average); Attack bite (1d6), 2 wings (secondary) (1d4); Ability Scores Str 10, Dex 19, Con 8, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 10; Special Qualities low-light vision.

7th-Level Advancement: Size Large; AC +2 natural armor; Attack bite (1d8), 2 wings (secondary) (1d6); Ability Scores Str +8, Dex –2, Con +4.