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|author_name=Ganteka Future
|contributors=Leziad
|date_created=21 April 2018
|status=Complete
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{{3.5e Monster Classic
|size=Tiny |type=Magical Beast
|hd=1d10  |hp=5 
|init=+2
|speed=10 ft. (2 squares), fly 40 ft. (average)
|ac=14 (+2 size, +2 [[SRD:Dexterity|Dex]]) |touch=14  |flat=12 
|bab=+1 |grapple=–12
|at=Claws +5 melee (1d2–4)
|full_at=Claws +5 melee (1d2–4)
|space=2-1/2 ft. |reach=0 ft.
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|Darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|Low-light vision]]
|fort=+2 |ref=+4 |will=+2
|str=1|dex=15|con=10|int=5|wis=14|cha=6
|skills=[[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +5, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +7
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[Goad (3.5e Feat)|Goad]]{{B}} (DC 12), [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|Weapon Finesse]]{{B}}
|env=Temperate forests
|org=Solitary, Sass (2-8)
|align=[[SRD:Neutral|Always neutral]]
|cr=1/3
}}

Ranting ravens are talkative birds capable of speaking Common, and do so regularly and often. They tend to bargain for treats in exchange for information or services.

A ranting raven is about 2 feet long with a 4 foot wingspan. Most sport pure black plumage, though some have tufts of white. Occasional exotic specimens have deep red or evening blue feathers.

=== Combat ===

They combine their claws as a single attack when defending themselves or providing a distraction. They prefer to annoy and pester targets first.

'''Raven's Sass {{Ex}}:''' The ranting raven's [[Goad (3.5e Feat)|Goad]] feat's DC is based on its [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] instead of [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]]. If a creature fails a save against a ranting raven's [[Goad (3.5e Feat)|Goad]], it also takes 1 [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|Daunt]] level which lasts for 1 hour. The [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|Daunt]] from a particular ranting raven does not stack with itself, however the [[Daunt (3.5e Creature Ability)|Daunt]] level from another ranting raven does.

===Familiar===

Ranting ravens can be used as familiars for spellcasters with the [[SRD:Improved Familiar|Improved Familiar]] feat and at least caster level 3rd.

{{#set:Prerequisite=[[SRD:Improved Familiar|Improved Familiar]], caster level 3rd.
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Alignment	Always neutral +
Author	Ganteka Future +
Benefit	- +
Challenge Rating	1/3 +
Environment	Temperate forests +
Identifier	3.5e Monster +
Level Adjustment	— +
Prerequisite	Improved Familiar, caster level 3rd. +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Size	Tiny +
Title	Ranting Raven +
Type	Magical Beast +