Cockatrice

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Cockatrice
For some reason, the cockatrice is often mistaken for the basilisk...
Information
Alternate Names/Spellings	Calcatrix
Origins	European Mythology (Greek, Medieval, Roman folklore...)
Alignment	Chaotic Neutral, Neutral Evil, Chaotic Evil
Element	Air/Wind/Sky, Earth, Life/Death/Blood, Poison/Acid/Plague
Species	Chimera
Appearance	Dragon-Chicken Hybrid

Origins

The Cockatrice is a creature with origins in the mythology, legend and folklore of Medieval Europe. In particular, accounts of its existence first arise

Appearance

Behavior

Abilities

Like Medusa, their gaze can turn people into stone, being dragons, they are good at flying and they can breathe poison.

Weaknesses

The weasel is immune to its gaze and breath and so can kill it. Looking into a mirror rebounds its power and results in the cockatrice turning to stone.