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===Combat===

When a harpy engages in battle, it prefers to use [[SRD:Flyby Attack|Flyby Attack]] and strike with a [[SRD:Melee Weapon|melee weapon]].

'''Captivating Song {{Su}}:''' The most insidious ability of the harpy is its song. When a harpy sings, all creatures (other than harpies) within a 300-foot spread must succeed on a [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16 [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]] or become captivated. This is a sonic mind-affecting charm effect. A creature that successfully saves cannot be affected again by the same harpy’s song for 24 hours. The save [[SRD:DC|DC]] is [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]-based.  

A captivated victim walks toward the harpy, taking the most direct route available. If the path leads into a dangerous area (through flame, off a cliff, or the like), that creature gets a second [[SRD:Saving Throw|saving throw]]. Captivated creatures can take no actions other than to defend themselves. (Thus, a [[SRD:Fighter|fighter]] cannot run away or attack but takes no defensive penalties.) A victim within 5 feet of the harpy stands there and offers no resistance to the monster’s attacks. The effect continues for as long as the harpy sings and for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]] thereafter. A [[SRD:Bard|bard]]’s countersong ability allows the captivated creature to attempt a new [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will save]].

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' Harpies have a +4 racial bonus on [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] and [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] checks.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpy Harpy]


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Alignment	Usually chaotic evil +
Challenge Rating	4 +
Environment	Temperate marshes +
Level Adjustment	+3 +
Size	Medium +
Title	Harpy +
Type	Monstrous Humanoid +