[With six bestiaries and 120+ AP entries, I’m very surprised that Pathfinder RPG doesn’t have a caladrius yet.]
Caladrius This beautiful white bird bears a serene expression on
its face.
A caladrius,
sometimes called a “doctor bird” or a “martyr bird”, is a holy creature devoted
to healing the sick and wounded. Although they are native to goodly planes such
as Heaven and Nirvana, they are commonly found on the Material Plane, where
they treat the sick and wounded who have suffered in the line of duty to
righteous causes. Although they are bestial in appearance and cannot speak,
caladriuses are as intelligent as people. Those that treat them as mere animals
are likely to be treated coldly, and the caladrius may refuse to heal even
good-aligned creatures unless they apologize for the slight.
Although caladriuses
cannot cure diseases and poisons directly, they can draw the affliction into
their own bodies, transferring the illness from the afflicted to themselves. A
caladrius does not use this ability lightly, as many caladriuses do perish from
especially pernicious poisons and diseases they bring upon themselves. Even
though caladriuses have no need for money, they do accept payment for their
healing services—these are typically donated to goodly churches or holy causes,
but a caladrius may wear a particularly eye-catching (and lightweight) piece of
jewelry.
A caladrius stands
no more than a foot high, with a wingspan approaching three feet. They do not
require food, but do enjoy eating, particularly seafood dishes. A good-aligned
spellcaster of at least 7th level can take a caladrius as a familiar
with the Improved Familiar feat.
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