Sea jays are flightless aquatic birds commonly found in coastal regions, kelp forests, and coral reefs. These birds are larger than average and exhibit exceptional swimming abilities, often seen playing and hunting in groups.
Their amphibious nature makes them a favored tool of aboleths, who employ them to expand their perception of the areas surrounding their lairs. Aboleths easily dominate sea jays, bestowing upon them some of their psychic powers and protection. However, this charming bond on a simple mind can lead to a psychic break, causing the sea jays to become deranged. These psycho sea jays are eventually released from the aboleth’s control, left to wander in madness. Encountering a psycho sea jay is a clear sign of something truly terrifying hidden beneath the waves.
Psycho Sea Jay
Small Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 27 (5d6 + 10)
Speed 25 ft., swim 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (+0) | 16 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 3 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 8 (-1) |
Skills Insight +3, Perception +3
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Amphibious. The sea jay can breathe air and water.
Actions
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, the sea jay uses one of the following options at random:
- 1. Terrifying Scream. The target must succeed on DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of the sea jay until the end of its next turn.
- 2. Manic Laughter. If the target has an Intelligence score of 5 or higher, it must succeed on a DC 11 Wisdom saving throw or on its next turn it spends its action laughing.
- 3. Submerged. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Intelligence saving throw or fall prone and remain prone until the end of its next turn.
- 4. Chaotic Charge. The sea jay moves up to 15 feet toward another creature and makes a Claw attack against it.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) slashing damage.
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Further Reading
Have a campaign taking place in an aquatic environment? Take a look at these aquatic hazards.
Players in an aquatic campaign could benefit from the Aquatic Adept feat.
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