Peryton*
Medium Monstrosity · · CR 2
- Monstrosity
- Medium
- Tier 1
Peryton* at CR 2 is logged as a medium monstrosity; alignment chaotic evil. Habitat: hill and mountain. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Monstrosity
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Hill, Mountain
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Peryton* is a magical creature outside the normal ecological taxonomy — too constructed to be a beast, too natural to be an aberration. It is most often found in hill regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Peryton* is territorial and aggressive; rarely capable of negotiation in any meaningful way. 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
Peryton* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. 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 Peryton*
- What is the challenge rating of Peryton*?
- Peryton* is rated CR 2. The rating matches tier-1 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Peryton*?
- Peryton* is classified as a monstrosity in D&D 5e, medium size.
- Where does Peryton* live?
- The published habitats for Peryton*: Hill, Mountain.