Neutral Evil Man-sized Monsters (avian)
Surprise normal; Senses infravision 60 ft.
Armor Class 6
Hit Points 9 (HD 2; 2d8)
Move 12”
Poison 14, Petrify 15, Wand 16, Breath 17, Spell 17
Special Defenses none
Magic Resistance standard
To Hit AC 0: 16
Melee 2 claws (1d6/1d6)
Special Attacks none; Hits As normal
Base Morale n/a (always fights to the death)
Intelligence low (5-7)
Languages Dire Corby (rudimentary)
Level I
This subterranean race of huge black bipedal birds contains ferocious fighters which need never check morale. Long ago the dire corbies lost the power of flight; however they make up for this with their great strength and ferocity, always attacking and fighting to the death.
What were once wings have now developed as two powerful arms which end in sharp, rock-hard claws.
They hunt in flocks, running down their hapless victims, at the same time emitting horrifying shrieks. They have rudimentary language (their attack cry can be recognized as "Doom! Doom!" by those familiar with it).
Dire corbies live in large underground caverns; at one time there was open warfare between them and giant bats, but this has now become an uneasy truce.
Level I.
Frequency. Rare; In Lair 20%
Number Appearing. 1-12 (Level I. 1d4+1)
Environment. Underground
Treasure Type. Q (x5; mainly rubies)
Experience. XP 38 (or 20+3 per h.p.)
