Virtuosic LyrebirdCreature 6

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Source Pathfinder Howl of the Wild
Perception +14
Languages none
Skills Acrobatics +15, Arcana +14, Performance +16, Stealth +12
Str +4, Dex +5, Con +2, Int +3, Wis +2, Cha +4

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AC 24; Fort +9; Reflex +17; Will +14;
HP 65
Speed 15 feet (fly 60 feet)

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Beak +12 (+7, +2) to hit (finesse, unarmed) 2d8+4 Piercing
Talon +12 (+8, +4) to hit (agile, finesse, unarmed) 2d6+4 Piercing

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Counter-Melody

Trigger An opponent within 60 feet Casts a Spell

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Effect The virtuosic lyrebird makes a counteract check against the triggering spell (+14 counteract modifier).

Arcane Harmony (arcane, auditory)

Effect The virtuosic lyrebird sings a subtle trill that others can use to embellish their magic. The next virtuosic lyrebird to Cast a Spell within 60 feet of the first lyrebird that used Arcane Harmony chooses one of the following two benefits, after which the Arcane Harmony ends.

• The spell gains a +2 status bonus to damage per spell rank.
• One target of the spell takes a –2 status penalty to saves against the spell.

Spell Mimicry

Frequency once per day

Requirements A creature Casts a Spell of 3rd rank or lower since the end of the virtuosic lyrebird' s last turn, and the virtuosic lyrebird heard the incantation for the spell

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Effect The virtuosic lyrebird learns the spell enough to mimic and cast it this turn, using as many actions as the original spell took.

Spellsong Casting

The virtuosic lyrebird's exquisite vocal control lets it cast spells purely through its song. While it must be able to vocalize to Cast a Spell, it doesn't need to gesture, removing the manipulate trait from any spell that it casts. If it Casts a Spell with the linguistic trait (usually with its Spell Mimicry), it can Cast that Spell in Common, even though the bird doesn't truly understand the language.

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Arcane Spontaneous Spells (DC 24, +16 to hit)

Cantrips (3rd Level): Bullhorn, Daze, Figment, Ignition, Telekinetic Projectile
1st Level (3 slots): Breathe Fire, Command, Fear, Force Barrage, Gust of Wind
2nd Level (2 slots): Shatter
3rd Level (2 slots): Hypnotize

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Virtuosic lyrebirds present an excellent case study in how specialty-bred animals can escape captivity and become pests. A small team of apprentice mages established the original virtuosic lyrebirds as part of their graduation thesis, in an attempt to create a familiar that could better aid in spellcasting. The vocal mimicry of these birds did indeed allow them to harmonize with their bonded spellcaster; however, initial progress was slow, and the impatient students chose to hastily elevate the birds' abilities before their thesis deadline using experimental magic. Unfortunately, the specimens' newfound vocal mimicry was so supreme that they could mimic spell incantations as easily as any other sound they heard. The virtuosic lyrebirds soon vaporized, teleported out of, or befuddled their keepers into opening their cages, escaping into the wild and flourishing.

Virtuosic lyrebirds use their spellcasting abilities mostly to play pranks and alleviate boredom. They tend to travel in pairs, but when these pairs congregate into larger flocks, their mischief and fun can quickly turn dangerous.

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Traits