Guardian Archaeopteryx
Small Beast (Dinosaur) · Unaligned · CR 2
- Beast (Dinosaur)
- Small
- Tier 1
Guardian Archaeopteryx is a small beast (dinosaur) of unaligned alignment, CR 2. Found in forest and grassland. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Beast (Dinosaur)
- Size
- Small
- Alignment
- Unaligned
- Speed
- 15, fly 50
- Habitats
- Forest, Grassland
- Sources
- Tome of Beasts 3
Ecology
Guardian Archaeopteryx is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in forest regions. It is small-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Guardian Archaeopteryx is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.
Origin
Guardian Archaeopteryx is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guardian Archaeopteryx
- What is the challenge rating of Guardian Archaeopteryx?
- The CR on Guardian Archaeopteryx is 2. That CR fits levels 1-5.
- What type of creature is Guardian Archaeopteryx?
- By creature type, Guardian Archaeopteryx is a beast (dinosaur), small size, unaligned alignment.
- Where does Guardian Archaeopteryx live?
- Habitats for Guardian Archaeopteryx: Forest, Grassland.