Mythic Beast • Odyssey of the Dragonlords

Habitat: Treasure: Coastal, Forest, Mountain; Any

Mythic beasts are animals that carry a divine spark. These celestial creatures are neither good nor evil and, while they are not unique, mortals rarely catch a glimpse of even one mythic beast in their lifetimes. The elusive creatures make their homes in the great forests and plains of both the fey and mortal realms. They are highly intelligent creatures that have the ability to speak. There are three mythic beasts spoken of in legends: the Golden

Lion, the White Stag, and the Golden Ram.

White Stag#

Running through forests on its bronze hooves is the white stag. Although not as physically imposing as the other mythic beasts, the unparalleled speed of the white stag make it a challenge to hunters. Despite its pure white fur, the stag can blend in perfectly with any shadows to evade even the most observant mortals. Hunting the white stag often represents a spiritual quest, and legends say that those who can catch the beast without killing it will be granted their greatest desire.

Golden Lion#

The golden lion is an enormous hunter that often leads a pride of its more mundane kin. Its golden fur is as strong as steel, providing the lion with tough natural armor.

Some report that only the golden lion’s own teeth and claws, which are sharper than any mortal weapon, can cut through its hide. Because of this legendary resilience, a golden lion’s pelt is highly prized as a material for forging powerful magic items.

Golden Ram#

The most obviously “celestial” of the mythic beasts, the golden ram can traverse any terrain and can even run through the sky itself. They also possess innate healing magic and are said to be able to raise the dead. Like the golden lion’s fur, the ram’s brilliant golden fleece is a much sought-after component for magic items. Unlike the lion, however, the ram can be shorn, so it is not necessary to kill a golden ram to obtain its fleece. Instead, adventurers may choose to bargain with a golden ram or convince it of their great and worthy need for its fleece.

illustrated quote — A lion with a hide no blade can breach. When I tear off its pelt, the bards, or at least my little sister, will sing my triumph! —Pythor, God of Battle

White Stag

Huge Celestial, Unaligned AC 15 Initiative HP 84 (8d12 + 32) Speed 60 ft. MOD SAVE MOD Str 20 +5 +5 Dex 16 +3 Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 16 +3 Skills Perception +5 Senses Passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 4 (1,100 XP; PB +2) Traits Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the stag fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The stag has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Hooves. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage.

Ram. +3 (13) Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 5) Bludgeoning damage plus 7 (2d6) Radiant damage. If the target is a Huge or smaller creature and the stag moved at least 20 feet straight toward it immediately before the attack SAVE MOD SAVE roll, the target takes an extra 11 (3d6) Bludgeoning damage +3 Con 18 +4 +4 and has the Prone condition. +3 Cha 14 +2 +2 Spellcasting. The stag casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At Will: Blur 1/Year Each: Wish (The stag can only benefit others with this spell. It will only do this if captured or reduced below 20 HP.) Bonus Actions Teleport (Recharge 4–6). The stag teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. Reactions Shield (2/Day). The stag casts Shield in response to that spell’s Hit: 23 (4d8 + 5) trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Golden Lion

Huge Celestial, Unaligned AC 20 HP 126 (12d12 + 48) Speed Str Int Skills Senses Languages Challenge Traits Legendary Resistance (3/Day). throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Pack Tactics. against a creature if at least one of the lion’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn’t Incapacitated. Running Leap. Long Jump up to 50 ft. Actions Multiattack. Rend. Slashing damage. The lion’s Rend always does maximum damage.

Initiative +3 (13) 50 ft. MOD SAVE MOD SAVE MOD SAVE 26 +8 +8 Dex 16 +3 +3 Con 18 +4 +4 12 +1 +1 16 +3 +3 14 +2 +2 Wis Cha Perception +6, Stealth +9 Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Common, Sylvan 7 (2,900 XP; PB +3) If the lion fails a saving The lion has Advantage on an attack roll With a 10-foot running start, the lion can The lion makes two Rend attacks. Melee Attack Roll: +11, reach 5 ft. Hit: 24 (2d8 + 8)

Golden Ram

Huge Celestial, Unaligned AC 13 Initiative HP 57 (6d10 + 24) Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft. MOD SAVE MOD Str 20 +5 +5 Dex 14 +2 Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 14 +2 Skills Perception +4 Senses Passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 3 (700 XP; PB +2) Traits Blinding Fleece. Attack rolls against the ram have Disadvantage while it is in Bright Light that is sunlight. A creature with Truesight is immune to this effect. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the ram fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions +2 (12) Horns. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Large or smaller SAVE MOD SAVE creature and the ram moved at least 20 feet straight toward +2 Con 18 +4 +4 it immediately before the hit, the target takes an extra 9 +2 Cha 14 +2 +2 (2d8) Bludgeoning damage and has the Prone condition. Spellcasting. The ram casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12) and requiring no components: 3/Day Each: Mass Cure Wounds, Greater Restoration, Resurrection Reactions Blinding Radiance. Trigger: The ram is hit by an attack roll. Response—Constitution Saving Throw: DC 12, the triggering enemy. Failure: The target has the Blinded condition for one hour.