Cockatrice

The cockatrice is frequently referred to by peasants as a chicken-hawk, due to its resemblance to both species -- though it is not actually directly related to either. It stands just over waist-high on the average human and has a very unpleasant demeanor. The cockatrice is a hunter who feeds primarily on small mammals such as mice or rabbits. It has wings, but cannot fly and thus must rely on its speed while catching prey. It has a strong tail, but its primary means of attack are its razor-like beak and claws. Cockatrices are mean spirited creatures, and have been known to attack animals much larger than themselves seemingly at random.1

Habitat

Plains

Body Type

Avian

Intelligence

Animal

Undead

N

1

Submitted by

Nocte

Date

5/1/05

Source

Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Web Lore

Notes

From the "Bestiary" section of the site.