Sphinx, Criosphinx
- Armor Class
- 0 [19]
- Hit Dice
- 10 to 12
- Attacks
- Claw (1d6+2)
- Special
- spells, rake (2d4)
- Move
- 18, Fly 36
- HDE/XP
- 12-14/2,000-2,600
Description
Sphinxes are mysterious beings, characterized by their large, feathered wings and lion-like bodies. While they are naturally protective of their territory, the more perceptive among them can discern between intentional intrusion and accidental or brief encroachment. On average, a sphinx measures around 10 feet in length and weighs approximately 800 pounds. Sphinxes have their own language, and generally also speak Common and Dragon.
The Criosphinx has the head of a goat. They are not very intelligent, do not cast spells, and employ only the most simple of battle tactics. They are very avaricious and will try to find some way to convince those they meet to give them treasure.
On a roll of 20 on a d20 with a claw attack, a criosphinx may attempt an additional rake attack with its hind claws for 2d4 points of damage. The rake may be attempted only after such a roll.
See Also
Other creatures grouped under Sphinx: Sphinx, Androsphinx, Sphinx, Gynosphinx, Sphinx, Hieracosphinx.
Source note: This creature is converted from The Basic Fantasy Field Guide of Creatures Malevolent and Benign – Omnibus Edition, 1st Edition Release 4, © 2010–2025 Chris Gonnerman, R. Kevin Smoot, James Lemon, Matt Sluis, and Contributors. The Basic Fantasy Field Guide textual material is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International; this page adapts that creature to White Box.