Swan Maiden

Swan Maiden by Stone Gargoyle

Contrary to the name, Swan Maidens can be male or female. They appear as elves wearing feathered cloaks, but in truth the "cloaks" are plumage and wings which allow them to fly even when they are not transformed into swans. These shapechangers are akin to faerie folk, being very graceful, tall and slender, and having pointed ears. They are very calm and regal most of the time. They do not typically wear clothing, as the feathers and wings cover them when not in flight, and their magical nature causes the air and light around their bodies to have a shimmering effect, obscuring their bodies from view, but they can wear clothing if they so choose.br> Until recent years, they were believed to have become extinct, yet over the last two decades they have been popping up in the land of the South Winds.

Alignment: Any, but most are of good alignments

Attributes: I.Q. 3d6, M.E. 3d6+2, M.A. 3d6+2, P.S. 3d6, P.P. 3d6+2, P.E. 4d6, P.B. 4d6, Spd 4d6 (X2 for flight)

Hit Points: P.E. +1d6 per level of experience

S.D.C.: 3d6+5 plus and bonuses gained by O.C.C. and physical skills

Natural A.R.: None; needs armor to protect itself

Horror Factor: 8

P.P.E.: 2d4X10 plus P.E. attribute number. These P.P.E. points are added to those available if an occupation as a practitioner of magic is pursued.

O.C.C.s Available to Swan Maidens: Any

Natural Abilities; Fly, swim 95%, dive and swim up to four feet underwater, and has insulated, water repellant feathers in her "cloak". Their own shapechanging ability enables them to recognize or sense a Changeling 40% +4% per level of experience (they are -30% to recognize other shapechangers).

Limited Metamorphosis (special): Swan Maidens can transform at will into swans; swimming speed is doubled and flying speed is triple normal. Duration of the metamorphosis is indefinite- will change to her natural form when slain, unconscious, sleeping or too drunk to concentrate.

Attacks Per Melee: Three or by hand to hand combat training, whichever is greater, or two by magic.

Bonuses: +1 to save vs. magic

Magic: ALL Swan Maidens have the following natural magic abilities: Change wind direction, create mild wind, wind rush, call lightning, dissipate gases, calm storms, levitate. Equal to a 4th level warlock. Note: These magical abilities are in addition to any possible magic powers derived from a magic O.C.C.

Psionics: Standard

Average Life Span: 300 years; some have lived to 500

Habitat: Land of the South Winds

Languages: Elven and two of choice (+20%)

Enemies: None per se

Allies: Elves and Faerie Folk

Physical Appearance: They look like elves with feathered cloaks which are actually plumage and wings.

Size: 5-6 feet tall, wingspan 4-5 feet

Weight: 120-180 pounds