Compsognathus Swarm
Level 3Abilities
Trigger An adjacent enemy targets the swarm with a Strike
Effect With quick movements, the swarm gains a +1 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the attack misses, the swarm can Stride up to 10 feet after the Strike.
Saving Throw DC 20 fortitude
Maximum Duration 6 rounds
Stage 1 1d6 poison damage and Enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Stage 2 1d8 poison damage and enfeebled 1 (1 round)
Each enemy in the swarm's space takes 2d4 piercing damage (DC 20 reflex save). A creature who fails the save is also exposed to compsognathus venom.
Though a curious lone compsognathus is occasionally known to sneak into an adventurer's camp, they're often scouting from a nearby pack potentially containing dozens of the tiny bipedal dinosaurs. If the pack is threatened—especially near a nesting site—they'll scurry about in self-defense. Despite their large numbers, the swarm can dart away from danger quickly, and their gnashing teeth carry the threat of venom to anyone who comes too close.