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{{ | {{Infobox creature | ||
| name = Harpy | |||
|name = Harpy | | image = <gallery> | ||
|image= | Harpy_Model.png|Model | ||
| | Portrait Harpy.png|Portrait | ||
</gallery> | |||
| | | va = Harriet Kershaw | ||
| | | size = [[Medium]] | ||
| | | type = [[Monstrosity]] | ||
| | | race = Harpy | ||
|level=3 | | level = 3 | ||
| | | e hp = 16 | ||
| hp = 24 | |||
| | | t hp = 31 | ||
| | | ac = 13 | ||
| | | movement m = 32 | ||
| | | weight kg = 50 | ||
|weight= | | xp = 20 | ||
| | | str = 12 | ||
| | | dex = 14 | ||
| | | con = 12 | ||
| | | int = 7 | ||
| | | wis = 10 | ||
| | | cha = 16 | ||
| | | passives = Multiattack: Lured, Opportunity Attack | ||
| | | athletics = 1 | ||
| | | acrobatics = 2 | ||
| | | perception = 0 | ||
| | }} | ||
}}'''Harpies''' are a type of [[ | '''Harpies''' are a [[non-playable race]] and monstrosity type creature located north of the [[Emerald Grove]] in the [[Secluded Cove]]. | ||
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== | == Involvement == | ||
=== Act One === | |||
{{Main|Investigate the Beach}} | |||
A group of harpies can be found singing their alluring song along the Secluded Cove. They have already lured the young [[Tiefling|tiefling]] {{CharLink|Mirkon}} close to the water's edge. | |||
=== | == Combat == | ||
=== Attacks and abilities === | |||
{| | {{Feature box|Claws (Harpy)}} | ||
| | {{Feature box|Fly (class action)}} | ||
{{Feature box|Luring Song}} | |||
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Harpy)}} | |||
{{Feature box|Sharp Rock}} | |||
|} | |||
== | === Tactics === | ||
The harpies utilize a combination of the terrain and their {{SAI|Luring Song}}. One harpy always remains at a distance to perform the song, which can cause the party to waste turns if they fail to resist. Meanwhile, the other harpies fly close to attack the party. Any attempts to approach distant harpies will be slowed because of the cove's [[Difficult Terrain]]. The harpies can ignore distance and terrain using their fly ability, which allows them to easily multiattack party members who are [[Lured (Condition)|lured]]. | |||
It is recommended to use ranged attacks and spells on the singing harpy to break their [[Concentration]]. If successful, it is suggested to fight aggressively before another harpy sings again. | |||
In preparation for combat, it is possible to [[Bless (Condition)|bless]] the party before speaking with Mirkon to improve the party's resistance to Luring Song. Using [[Gnome|gnomes]], [[Elf|elves]], or [[Half-Elf|half-elf]] characters with [[Advantage]] on saves can improve the likelihood of resisting the song. It may also be helpful to utilize the high ground flanking Mirkon. | |||
A viable yet violent strategy to protect Mirkon involves throwing or shoving him away from the shoreline and the harpies. Tossing him provides more distance from the enemies to reduce his likelihood of being killed. | |||
[[Category: Monstrosities]] | If a party member can cast {{SAI|Calm Emotions}}, the fight can be somewhat trivialized. Calm Emotions protects Mirkon and all party members within its casting radius from being affected by Luring Song, which significantly reduces combat difficulty. (The game log will still show a saving throw being rolled, but the characters are unaffected on failures.) Alternatively, the party can use {{SAI|Silence}} and keep their entire party within the silenced area. In both cases, the party should be careful to prevent the caster's Concentration from being broken. If the party member casting Calm Emotions or Silence is a [[Cleric|cleric]], they can cast {{SAI|Sanctuary}} on themselves to prevent broken Concentration. | ||
However, note that casting Silence over Mirkon before speaking with him immediately triggers the fight. If the player character decides on this strategy, it is advised to cast Silence over Mirkon and the entire party. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery heights="250"> | |||
Harpy-thumbnail.jpg|A Harpy ingame. | |||
Maxime-ponslet-harpy.jpg|Concept by Tan Burci | |||
Maxime-ponslet-ab11.jpg|Render by Maxime Ponslet | |||
</gallery> | |||
== External links == | |||
*{{FRWiki|Harpy|long}} | |||
{{Creatures}} | |||
[[Category:Creatures]] | |||
[[Category:Races]] | |||
[[Category:Non-playable races]] | |||
[[Category:Monstrosities]] |
Latest revision as of 11:23, 28 November 2024
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Act One[edit | edit source]
A group of harpies can be found singing their alluring song along the Secluded Cove. They have already lured the young tiefling Mirkon close to the water's edge.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]
Tactics[edit | edit source]
The harpies utilize a combination of the terrain and their Difficult Terrain. The harpies can ignore distance and terrain using their fly ability, which allows them to easily multiattack party members who are lured.
. One harpy always remains at a distance to perform the song, which can cause the party to waste turns if they fail to resist. Meanwhile, the other harpies fly close to attack the party. Any attempts to approach distant harpies will be slowed because of the cove'sIt is recommended to use ranged attacks and spells on the singing harpy to break their Concentration. If successful, it is suggested to fight aggressively before another harpy sings again.
In preparation for combat, it is possible to bless the party before speaking with Mirkon to improve the party's resistance to Luring Song. Using gnomes, elves, or half-elf characters with Advantage on saves can improve the likelihood of resisting the song. It may also be helpful to utilize the high ground flanking Mirkon.
A viable yet violent strategy to protect Mirkon involves throwing or shoving him away from the shoreline and the harpies. Tossing him provides more distance from the enemies to reduce his likelihood of being killed.
If a party member can cast cleric, they can cast on themselves to prevent broken Concentration.
, the fight can be somewhat trivialized. Calm Emotions protects Mirkon and all party members within its casting radius from being affected by Luring Song, which significantly reduces combat difficulty. (The game log will still show a saving throw being rolled, but the characters are unaffected on failures.) Alternatively, the party can use and keep their entire party within the silenced area. In both cases, the party should be careful to prevent the caster's Concentration from being broken. If the party member casting Calm Emotions or Silence is aHowever, note that casting Silence over Mirkon before speaking with him immediately triggers the fight. If the player character decides on this strategy, it is advised to cast Silence over Mirkon and the entire party.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Harpy on the Forgotten Realms Wiki