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PFS StandardQuetz Coatl

These sacred feathered serpents tirelessly serve the powers of knowledge and justice. Some operate directly as messengers and intermediaries of the deities, while others operate independently in aiding the cause of righteousness. Either way, they watch over mortals and try to influence and aid them from the shadows, shifting from plane to plane to spread wisdom and healing where they are needed. Some quetz coatls are worshipped as divinities in remote or isolated societies, and while they do not encourage such veneration, they use the trust placed in them to foster peace and cooperation with others.

Quetz coatls are typically 10 to 20 feet long and weigh nearly a ton, with iridescent blue and green scales. Their glorious wings of rainbow-hued feathers span 15 feet. They are carnivorous, feeding on birds, mammals, and even the occasional malicious humanoid.

Recall Knowledge - Beast (Arcana, Nature): DC 29
Unspecific Lore: DC 27
Specific Lore: DC 24

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Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Weak are marked in red below.
NOTE: The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Weak Quetz CoatlCreature 9

Uncommon Large Beast Coatl Holy 
Source Monster Core pg. 65
Perception +21; darkvision
Languages Common, Empyrean, Sussuran, Utopian; telepathy 100 feet
Skills Acrobatics +14, Arcana +17, Athletics +17, Diplomacy +20, Nature +20, Occultism +17, Religion +20, Survival +14
Str +7, Dex +3, Con +5, Int +6, Wis +5, Cha +5
AC 28; Fort +17, Ref +17, Will +19
HP 155
Speed 15 feet, fly 50 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +21 [+16/+11] (holy, magical), Damage 2d10-2+13 piercing plus quetz coatl venom and GrabDivine Innate Spells DC 27 (-4 dmg); 7th interplanar teleport (self only); 5th breath of life, cleanse affliction, divine wrath; 4th charm, vapor form; 3rd mind reading (at will); Cantrips (5th) light, telekinetic hand, vitality lash
Greater Constrict [one-action] 2d10+7 bludgeoning, DC 27Quetz Coatl Venom (holy, poison) To unholy creatures, this is a curse instead of a poison and deals spirit damage instead of poison damage; Saving Throw DC 27 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 6 rounds; Stage 1 2d6 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round); Stage 2 2d8 poison damage, enfeebled 1, and off-guard (1 round); Stage 3 2d10 poison damage, enfeebled 2, and off-guard (1 round)Radiant Wings [two-actions] (divine, incapacitation, light, mental, visual) The quetz coatl spreads their multicolored wings and radiant plumage. Each enemy in a 30-foot emanation must attempt a DC 27 Will save.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected and is temporarily immune to Radiant Wings for 24 hours.
Success The creature is dazzled for 1 round.
Failure The creature is dazzled for 1 minute.
Critical Failure As failure, plus if the creature is unholy, it is also stunned 3.Wrap in Coils [one-action] Requirements The quetz coatl has a Medium or smaller creature grabbed or restrained in its jaws; Effect The quetz coatl moves the creature into its coils, freeing its fangs to make attacks, then uses Greater Constrict against the creature. The quetz coatl can hold as many creatures in its coils as will fit in its space.

All Monsters in "Coatl"

NameLevel
Mix Couatl8
Quetz Coatl10
Scalliwing3
Xiuh Couatl12

Coatl

Source Monster Core pg. 65
These sacred feathered serpents tirelessly serve the powers of knowledge and justice. Some operate directly as messengers and intermediaries of the deities, while others operate independently in aiding the cause of righteousness. Either way, they watch over mortals and try to influence and aid them from the shadows, shifting from plane to plane to spread wisdom and healing where they are needed. Some quetz coatls are worshipped as divinities in remote or isolated societies, and while they do not encourage such veneration, they use the trust placed in them to foster peace and cooperation with others.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Other Coatls

The quetz coatl presented here is the most common of its kind, and while most adventurers and scholars refer to them simply as “coatls,” other kinds exist as well, such as the fierce xiuh coatl, the nomadic auwaz coatl, the wise mix coatl, the nurturing chicome coatl, and the furious tletli coatl.