Achaierai
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In the Dungeons & Dragons
fantasy
role-playing game
, the achaierai (a-CHY-ur-y) is a large birdlike outsider
that comes from the plane of Acheron.
(1981).
The achaierai appeared in the second edition Fiend Folio
Monstrous Compendium supplement (1992). It later appeared in the Planescape
supplement, Planes of Law (1995).
The achaierai appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
(2000), and the 3.5 edition Monster Manual (2003). It also appears in the Pathfinder Bestiary 2, which was released late 2010 for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
An achaierai is always lawful evil and they hunt together in small flocks. They are evil, clever, and predatory, with a distinct taste for torture. It can release a choking, toxic black cloud that causes temporary insanity. Their forelegs are also powerful weapons, being able to deliver an extremely powerful kick, and to grab and grasp prey. It can also attack with its beak.
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, the achaierai (a-CHY-ur-y) is a large birdlike outsider
Outsider (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, an outsider is a type of creature, or "creature type". Outsiders are at least partially composed of the essence of a plane other than the Prime Material Plane....
that comes from the plane of Acheron.
Publication history
The achaierai originally appeared in the first edition Fiend FolioFiend Folio
Fiend Folio is the title shared by three products published for successive editions of the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons...
(1981).
The achaierai appeared in the second edition Fiend Folio
Fiend Folio
Fiend Folio is the title shared by three products published for successive editions of the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons...
Monstrous Compendium supplement (1992). It later appeared in the Planescape
Planescape
Planescape is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, originally designed by Zeb Cook. The Planescape setting was published in 1994...
supplement, Planes of Law (1995).
The achaierai appeared in the third edition Monster Manual
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual is the primary bestiary sourcebook for monsters in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. It includes monsters derived from mythology, and folklore, as well as creatures created for D&D specifically...
(2000), and the 3.5 edition Monster Manual (2003). It also appears in the Pathfinder Bestiary 2, which was released late 2010 for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
Description
The achaierai resembles an enormous [15 feet (4.6 m)] flightless bird with four slitlike legs, a plump, hulking body, blunt, shaggy stubs for wings, and a parrot-like head. Its plumage is mostly red with orange and yellow highlights, though its sides and stumpy wings are blue and green.An achaierai is always lawful evil and they hunt together in small flocks. They are evil, clever, and predatory, with a distinct taste for torture. It can release a choking, toxic black cloud that causes temporary insanity. Their forelegs are also powerful weapons, being able to deliver an extremely powerful kick, and to grab and grasp prey. It can also attack with its beak.
External links
- Achaierai – d20D20 SystemThe d20 System is a role-playing game system published in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast originally developed for the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons...
System Reference DocumentSystem Reference DocumentThe System Reference Document, or SRD, is a set of reference role playing game mechanics licensed under the Open Game License by Wizards of the Coast and based upon their Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. The SRD forms the basis of WotC's various d20 System role-playing games, including the...
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