34 - Legendary Bird

As the party travels through the underbrush, a beautiful bird with golden and purple plumage flies off. All characters should make a save versus level 3, with elves and barbarians getting a +1, and wizards adding +L. If at least one character makes the save, the bird is recognized as a rare, legendary forest phoenix. All characters with a ranged weapon have a chance to shoot down the bird by hitting him (treat him as a level 6 minion). If all characters miss, the bird will fly away. If at least one attack hits the phoenix, it will be possible to sell its feathers for 50+4d6 gold pieces at the end of the adventure. In addition, you may use the bird’s body to bribe any animal or monster which can be bribed with food in this adventure. This encounter is unique. If the bird is met again, the party just hears its call through the woods but has no chance to shoot it down.