{"product_id":"dungeons-dragons-greater-strix-miniature","title":"Dungeons \u0026 Dragons Greater Strix Miniature","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a highly detailed miniature of a Greater Strix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Greater Strix in Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons is a rare and formidable creature often associated with ancient forests, cursed skies, or eerie mountain ranges. Unlike its lesser kin, which may appear as large, owl-like beasts, the Greater Strix is an apex predator of the night sky, blending supernatural cunning with powerful physical might. Towering over most humanoids with a wingspan that can blot out the moonlight, the Greater Strix is covered in charcoal-black feathers that seem to drink in light, rendering it nearly invisible in darkness. Its eyes burn with an eerie, crimson gleam, and its cry is said to drive mortals to madness or despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there is no official Greater Strix in standard D\u0026amp;D 5e bestiaries, homebrew content and third-party materials often depict it as an extraplanar or fey creature, an embodiment of nocturnal dread. Some interpretations place it in service to shadowy deities or forgotten nature spirits, serving as a guardian of sacred wilds or a herald of death. Others frame it as an ancient curse given form, born from the twisted remnants of a murdered dryad or the soul of a betrayed forest guardian. In these versions, it haunts the woods where the betrayal occurred, its scream echoing in the dreams of those who dwell nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically, the Greater Strix is often portrayed as a flying terror with high Dexterity and Wisdom, capable of silent flight, shadowstep-style teleportation, and psychic screeches that stun or confuse enemies. It might possess lair actions tied to moonlight, dreams, or fear, and resist mundane weapons unless they’re silvered or blessed. Players who face a Greater Strix are not just confronting a predator, but a dark myth with claws, often tied to regional legends and superstitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn roleplay, encountering a Greater Strix is an event layered in folklore. Villagers may speak of children vanishing on moonless nights, or of hunters driven mad after hearing “the scream from the trees.” These encounters often begin not with a fight, but with an oppressive atmosphere and signs of unnatural stillness. The Strix tests the party not only in combat, but in their ability to uncover and perhaps resolve the ancient wrongs that gave rise to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37.35mm tall at 32mm scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borishotch Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303243219287,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1050\/4791\/files\/GreaterStricConstructVault.jpg?v=1753623089","url":"https:\/\/borishotch-industries.co.uk\/products\/dungeons-dragons-greater-strix-miniature","provider":"Borishotch Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}