Cockatrice

rather comedic looking creature, the cockatrice is found to have the body and wings of a drake, with the head and legs of the common rooster. The creature is noted to stand as tall as a small hut, with the body length to match. Strangely enough, the beast maintains an uncomedic deep roar over the expected high-pitched squawk. Further inspection and interaction with the cockatrice has revealed a small pouch beneath the beak of the cockatrice. When enraged, the cockatrice inhales deeply, the pouch expanding and pulsating momentarily, before exhaling an ash-like smog. Should the smog come in contact with an individual, he/she will be cursed with a strange spell. This curse, now referred to as, “Stoning,” has been noted to thoroughly turn a victim to stone, with no known method of returning flesh to their cursed body. The beast has talons roughly as sharp as the common fighting blade, the strength expected of a massive beast, and the bodily scales maintain the quality of common iron.

The creature is found to reside within vast cave systems, and dense forests. Typically near civilization hubs, but remaining out of sight. Perhaps to feed on unsuspecting cattle, or lone travelers. Typically the Den, or nest, of a cockatrice is lined with various straw-like plants, or fibers and is dotted with the bones of victims.

Author: Freema5