Dire Ostrich
Large Animal
Hit Dice: 6d8+24 (51 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 80 ft. (16 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (-1 Size, +1 Dex, +5 Natural), touch 10, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+15
Attack: Kick +10 melee (1d8+7)
Full Attack: 1 Kick +10 melee (1d8+7) and 1 Peck +5 melee (1d4+3)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: -
Special Qualities: Low Light Vision
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +3
Abilities: Str 24, Dex 12, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10
Skills: Listen +9, Spot +10
Feats: Endurance, Power Attack, Run
Environment: Warm Plains or Desert
Organization: Solitary, Pair or Herd (5-50)
Challenge Rating: 3
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always Neutral
Advancement: 7-12 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: ---

"Maaaan, ah liked the deer huntin'. Howcum we gotta be out here huntin' birds again?"

"Ah never liked me no birds. Nossir."

"Just ain't no sport in it"

"WAAAAAK"

"Abner...thet ain't no pigeon..."


Dire Ostriches are occasionally farmed for food. Mostly they're avoided as too dangerous though. One kick does a serious amount of damage.

Hardy (Ex): Ostriches have a +2 Racial bonus on Fortitude checks to avoid dehydration, or to avoid ill effects from exposure to the elements.

Skills: Ostriches gain a +8 Racial Bonus to Hide checks when lying still in the tall grasses of their native savanna habitat. They also have a +4 Racial Bonus to Listen and Spot checks.

Combat: Ostriches usually kick their opponents till they stop moving, or flee if they seem too troublesome.





Giant Ostrich
"Good evening, and welcome to Mutual of Gnomeahaw's Wild Kingdom! As always, I'm your host Harlan Jergens! Today on Wild Kingdom we've apparently gone back to farm animals."

The Devil's Chickens
"Aren't the regular versions of these dangerous enough?"

"Oh yes, quite. That's why we stopped farming them for Rheas. Couldn't turn the remaining birds loose though. They might breed in the wild and take over."

"Compassion and mercy? From a Wizard?"

"Don't you judge me."

Unusually Fast
"So what do you do with the eggs?"

"We have a lot of critters who aren't picky eaters..."