

Some say she will have a woman's head on an owl's body. She is said to be a woman during the day and turns into an owl-like creature during the night. Just click one of the buttons below.Īnd be sure to sign up to the mailing list to get regular updates (link on the right column and down in the footer).La Lechuza is said to be a woman who sold her soul for powers.

Every time you share one of our posts, you help us get the word out. We’re still a pretty new blog looking for fans. Attack and damage rolls for the talons are based on Strength.The character gains a Dexterity of 16 if his or her score isn’t already higher.His or her alignment becomes chaotic evil.The following information applies specifically to lechuzas:
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Reference page 207 of the Monster Manual for details on how players as lycanthropes function in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be cursed with lechuza lycanthropy. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target.

In hybrid form, it can attack like a humanoid or make two talon attacks.Ĭlub (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). In humanoid form, the lechuza makes two club attacks or two shortbow attacks. Multiattack (Humanoid or Hybrid Form Only). The lechuza has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. The lechuza doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy’s reach. It reverts to its true form if it dies.įlyby (Giant Owl or Hybrid Form Only). Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. Its statistics, other than its size, are the same in each form. The lechuza can use its action to polymorph into an owl-humanoid hybrid or into a giant owl, or back into its true form, which is humanoid. Languages Common (can’t speak in giant owl form) Skills Deception +2, Perception +5, Stealth +4ĭamage Immunities bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks not made with silvered weapons Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger), chaotic evil If you go outside to investigate, it will swoop down on you and carry you away. If the lechuza fixates on you, it will sit outside your door at night, making crying sounds like a baby. Many people in Mexico have spotted lechuzas flying high over the tops of houses or have seen it outlined against the moon at night. They usually only come out at dusk or after nightfall. It can also appear as a creature with the body of a bird but the head of a hideous old woman. Usually, the lechuza will appear as a large bird, the size of a human being. Some say that the lechuza has sold her soul to the devil in order to gain her powers. They will prey on people who they think have done them wrong or they will steal children to use in their occult rituals.

DM Dave 1 Comment on La Lechuza (Wereowl) for Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition Posted in MonstersĪccording to Mexican folklore, a lechuza is an old witch (or Bruja) who can turn herself into a monstrous black bird.
