Winged Lion

Large Celestial, Unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)

Speed 60 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-3

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages understands Celestial but can't speak

Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)

Traits

Pounce. If the lion moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Lore

Archons always ride into battle on fearsome winged mounts. Some legends suggest that the mount is actually a physical manifestation of the archon's will, allowing the pair to act with a single mind. The two most common archon mounts are winged bulls and winged lions.