Strykes

Strix
These are also known as Stirges
Natural Habitat: Caverns, Woods, Rough, Waste, Desert
Frequency: Common
Number: 1-200 (50)
Description: A crow-like bird with a long, sharp Proboscis (beak), large eyes and short hooked legs that end in sharp pincers. The Strix attack as a flock to overwhelm their victims.
Talents, Skills, and Magic: None.
Movement Rates: Flying: 600
Statistics:
PS: 2-5 MD: 15-19 AG: 15-19
MA: None EN: 4-5 FT: 7-9
WP: 7-10 PC: 18-21 PB: 7-9
TMR: 12 NA: Feathers absorb 2 DP.
Weapons: A Strix can peck in Close Combat (SC: 70%, D10+2 damage) with their sharp proboscis. Once having done damage they stay in the wound and suck 1 DP/pulse of blood until they absorb 3pts and then they pull out of the victim and cause more damage to the victim. If the victim attempts to pull the Strix out, then the victim suffers D10-2 damage due to the barbs on its beak. Only a capable healer, high ranked ranger or physicker can safely remove the proboscis
Comments: When in combat Strix tend to head for unprotected areas, so the armour protection rating for the strix’ victim is reduced by 3.
The Strix 'flock' is usually led by a dominant female leader who will have powerful statistics. The bleeding of the victim by Strix is mystically linked to stealing more than just blood from the victims but this is unsubstantiated!