Ysgardian Vulture

Large Outsider (Air, Extraplanar, Fire)
Hit Dice:	3d8+9 (22 hp)
Initiative:	+3
Speed:	10ft., fly 40ft. (good)
Armor Class:	15 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-f
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+10
Attack:	Bite +5 melee (2d6+4)
Full Attack:	Bite +5 melee (2d6+4)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Fiery charge +3d6, spell-like ability
Special Qualities:	Damage reduction 5/magic, immunity to fire, spell resistance 6, vulnerability to cold
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +6, Will +4
Abilities:	Str 17, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Skills:	Intimidate +7, Listen +9, Move Silently +9, Search +4, Spot +13, Survival +7
Feats:	Alertness, Flyby Attack
Environment:	Ysgard (Ysgard)
Organization:	Solitary, clutch (2-4) or squadron (5-12)
Challenge Rating:	3
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Chaotic Neutral
Advancement:	4-6 HD (Large), 7-9 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment:	-

This oversized vulture has a nine-foot wingspan. Streaks of orange, red, and yellow can be seen beneath its wings. The ysgardian vulture, also known as "fire-urubu", is a being that has existed on the plane for a long time, and they are commonly associated with the M'Be power Urubu or the Asgardian realms. Their flight over a battlefield creates a beautiful effect that the ysgardian petitioners call The Cleansing, as if the sky was on fire. Their beaks are crooked like a scythe and capable of destroying the armor of the local warriors.CombatThe creature is known to be ferocious and protective of its food, always fighting to death. They attack with the sharp beak while circling their enemies. Fiery Charge (Su): If a vulture charges, it covers its body in flame and deals an additional 3d6 points of fire damage.Spell-Like Ability: 3/day - gust of wind (DC 13). Caster level 9th. The save DC is Charisma-based. Skills: The vulture has a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks.Habitat/SocietyYsgardian vultures have a rudimentary concept of society and co-exist somewhat peacefully, as long as there is enough food. Younger vultures are expected to survive on their own from the moment of birth, which leads to a low number of vultures. The petitioners regard the creature as sacred, and killing one is taboo. One that does so is usually expected to join the first battle and die with utmost honor and glory to save face and as a sign of repenting. There is a reason to this: the vultures are a portent of greater glory to those that are eaten by them. It is said that they only eat from the brave and mightiest warriors. To the ysgardian bariaur, the vultures are sign of fertility and flocks occasionally follow them to fertile lands or to sites of great battles. They also serve as steeds to the weaponless M'Be followers of Urubu, who can ride them without being burnt by their fiery feathers.EcologyYsgardian vultures are the embodiment of the cycle of death and rebirth in Ysgard. While vultures exist in other Upper Planes, the fire-feathered variety of the plane is unique. In fact, they are not capable of living elsewhere, dying in a few weeks of being away from the plane. One of their feathers may be used as a spell key to wind and fire magic on some chaotic planes at times and enhance their power if combined with the respective rune in Ysgard.Author: Leonardo Wilhelm.