Shrike Harpy
Source: Theros Bestiary TBVVI
Usage Notes
One or more harpy cultists might be nearby who will pay tribute.
A quest goal might involve securing a harpy egg.
A quest goal might involve protecting something, and being carried off by the harpy would make this goal difficult.
"name": "Shrike Harpy (TBVVI)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "monstrosity"
"alignment": "Chaotic Evil"
"ac": !!int "10"
"hp": !!int "10"
"hit_dice": "2d8 + 2"
"modifier": !!int "1"
"stats":
- !!int "12"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "6"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "14"
"speed": "20 ft., fly 40 ft."
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Intimidation](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#intimidation)"
"desc": "+4"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "0"
"traits":
- "desc": "The harpy has [Advantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb) on saving throws against being [charmed](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#charmed) or [frightened](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#frightened)."
"name": "Dark Devotion"
- "desc": "The harpy roosts in a next 100 feet from the ground in a dead cypress tree. Its 5-foot-radius nest is made of human bones held together with dried mud. Roll a two d4's to determine how many eggs are in the clutch: 2: 1 egg 3-7: 2 eggs 8: 3 eggs If the DM decides to have the eggs hatch, use the **harpy chick** stat block."
"name": "Harpy's Roost"
"actions":
- "desc": "The harpy makes two melee attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage."
"name": "Bite"
- "desc": "Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage."
"name": "Claws"
"reactions":
- "desc": "Immediately after initiative rolls in which the harpy participates, it demands tribute from a creature it can see. That creature may bow, genuflect, salute, or perform a similar gesture as a bonus action. If tribute is paid: Until the end of combat, the harpy gains a +2 bonus to damage rolls and Strength and Dexterity checks, and 9 (2d8) temporary [Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb). If tribute isn't paid: The creature becomes [grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled) by the harpy (escape DC 11 Strength check). The harpy can carry a Medium or smaller creature with both claws of its feet while flying. A creature that successfully escapes while the harpy is flying falls."
"name": "Demand Tribute"
"source":
- "TBVVI"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/monstrosity/token/shrike-harpy-tbvvi.webp"
