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Giant flightless birds hidden deep in the rainforests of Assam, Malaya and the East Indies, moa stand up to 12 feet tall and weigh about 510 lbs. Unlike other flightless birds, they do not have even vestigial wings, and are a peaceful herbivorous species, but extraordinarily little else is known of them.
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{{Bestiarychart
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| name = Giant Moa
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| species = [[Flightless Birds|flightless bird]]
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| noapp = 4–16
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| behaviour = herd
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| range = [[Rainforest (range)|rainforest]], [[Savanna (range)|savanna]]
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| size = 12 ft. tall
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| weight = 510 lbs.
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| int = 1
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| AC = 7
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| HD = 6
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| AP = 6
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| stride = 23
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| THAC0 = 17
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| hpdie = 2d4
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| attack = kick & peck
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| dmg = 2-8 & 2-16
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| special = none
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}}
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'''Giant moa''' are large beasts, spending most of their day feeding from trees and shrugs.  Traditionally, they move with their heads bent over, so that while they can stand at an impressive height, they're able to move through brush and trees with some concealment.  They only stand erect when watching for predators; usually one member of a herd will watch while others move and eat.
  
 
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Being such large beasts, moa spend most of their day feeding from trees and shrubs. Like other flightless birds, they swallow rocks to assist in grinding their food. They possess very large claws to protect themselves if cornered, but are otherwise relatively defenseless. Moa's eggs are between 5 and 9 inches in length and quite fragile: the birds lay few eggs and take about ten years to mature.
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When approached, they will give ground at first while gathering together. The largest male will then stand its ground as the herd's females slip away, running in single file through the bush. This male will fight and hold his ground until the last of his herd has moved off, before falling in line behind them.
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The mating season begins in April; usually the primary and secondary males are the only ones who mate.  A herd almost always consists of 3 females for every male. Eggs are laid in August and will be defended by the moa female to the death.  The eggs are 7 in. long and weigh about 4½ lbs.  They're wholly edible and are prized by some [[Tribe|tribal groups]].  Typically 4-5 eggs are laid, with three surviving to become young birds.
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Beyond cursory accounts of native hunters, however, the moa's abilities and behavior are unconfirmed.
 
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Latest revision as of 23:06, 22 June 2022

Giant Moa
Species flightless bird
No. Appearing 4–16
Behaviour herd
Range rainforest, savanna
Size 12 ft. tall
Weight 510 lbs.
Intelligence 1
Armour Class 7
Hit Dice 6
Action Points 6
Max. Stride 23
THAC0 17
Hp/Die 2d4
Attack Forms kick & peck
Damage 2-8 & 2-16
Special Attacks none

Giant moa are large beasts, spending most of their day feeding from trees and shrugs. Traditionally, they move with their heads bent over, so that while they can stand at an impressive height, they're able to move through brush and trees with some concealment. They only stand erect when watching for predators; usually one member of a herd will watch while others move and eat.

Moa (giant).jpg

When approached, they will give ground at first while gathering together. The largest male will then stand its ground as the herd's females slip away, running in single file through the bush. This male will fight and hold his ground until the last of his herd has moved off, before falling in line behind them.

The mating season begins in April; usually the primary and secondary males are the only ones who mate. A herd almost always consists of 3 females for every male. Eggs are laid in August and will be defended by the moa female to the death. The eggs are 7 in. long and weigh about 4½ lbs. They're wholly edible and are prized by some tribal groups. Typically 4-5 eggs are laid, with three surviving to become young birds.


See Bestiary