This Terror Bird miniature captures the lethal speed of a prehistoric apex predator in a dynamic running pose. With its massive hooked beak and powerful taloned legs, it is the perfect centerpiece for a jungle encounter or a unique mount for your most savage heroes.
An apex avian predator charging through tall grass to strike its prey.
A fast-moving mid-tier predator or an elite mount for a tribal warlord.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: MONSTER, MOUNT
Pose: The bird is in a full running stride. Its neck is extended forward and upward, and its small, vestigial wings are held close to its sides.
Action: Running
Mood: fierce
Action Category: Moving/Walking
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Genre-Neutral
Suitable Locations: sun-drenched savannah, prehistoric jungle, ancient grassy plains, tribal hunting grounds, lost valley, arena of a beast-master, mountain plateau, tropical island
Encounter Scenarios: A wild predator attacking the party during travel (Enemy), A stampeding herd triggered by a larger threat (Hazard), A wild specimen that can be calmed or tamed by a Druid or Ranger (Potential Ally/Mount)
Power Level: Medium (score 40/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Dungeons & Dragons (perfect): Matches the 'Axe Beak' or 'Phorusrhacos' stat blocks perfectly.; Pathfinder (perfect): Commonly used as a megafauna encounter or a companion for cavaliers/rangers.; Frostgrave (good): Excellent as a wild beast encounter in the frozen city.; Savage Worlds (perfect): Fits any prehistoric or high-fantasy setting.; Paleo Diet (perfect): Fits the prehistoric hunting theme of the game.
Race: Not applicable, Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Athletic, Size: Huge, Age: Adult, Style: Realistic
Distinguishing Features: Feathers, Hooked beak, Taloned feet
Creature: Terror Bird (Beast), Size: Huge
Body: A bipedal avian with vestigial wings, a long muscular neck, a massive hooked beak, and a plumed tail.
Also known as: Axe Beak, Phorusrhacos, Giant Flightless Bird
Related creatures: Deinonychus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Roc
Distinctive Features: Elongated head crest feathers, Large fanned tail plumes
Monster Weapons & Attacks: type: Beak, description: Massive hooked beak for pecking and crushing, position: Head, type_ja: くちばし, description_ja: ついばんだり砕いたりするための巨大な鉤状のくちばし, position_ja: 頭部, type: Talons, description: Sharp claws on the feet for slashing while running, position: Feet, type_ja: 足の爪, description_ja: 走行中に切り裂くための鋭い足の爪, position_ja: 足
Defensive Features: Thick layers of feathers
Mount: Terror Bird, Size: Huge
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Savage / Feral, Intimidating / Imposing, Classic Fantasy, Gritty / Realistic
Cultural Aesthetic: Generic Western Fantasy, Mesoamerican / Aztec / Mayan
Hairstyle: None (non-humanoid)
Similar to characters: Chocobo (Final Fantasy), Kulu-Ya-Ku (Monster Hunter), Phorusrhacid (Prehistoric), Axe Beak (D&D), Gastornis
Miniature Dimensions: 53.5mm H x 31.1mm W x 55.7mm D (base: 75.0mm)
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