3e SRD:Sphinx, Gyno

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Gynosphinx

Size/Type:	Large Magical Beast
Hit Dice:	8d10+8 (52 hp)
Initiative:	+5 (+1 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
Speed:	40 ft., fly 60 ft. (poor)
AC:	21 (-1 size, +1 Dex, +11 natural)
Attacks:	2 claws +11 melee
Damage:	Claw 1d6+4
Face/Reach:	5 ft. by 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Pounce, rake 1d6+2, spell-like abilities
Special Qualities:
Saves:	Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +8
Abilities:	Str 19, Dex 12, Con 13, Int 18, Wis 19, Cha 19
Skills:	Concentration +12, Intimidate +13, Listen +17, Spot +17
Feats:	Alertness, Blind-Fight, Combat Casting, Flyby Attack, Improved Initiative, Iron Will
Climate/Terrain:	Any warm land
Organization:	Solitary or covey (2-4)
Challenge Rating:	8
Treasure:	Double standard
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	9-12 HD (Large); 13-24 HD (Huge)

Combat

Pounce (Ex): If a sphinx leaps upon a foe during the first round of combat, it can make a full attack even if it has already taken a move action.

Rake (Ex): A sphinx that pounces onto a creature can make two rake attacks with its hind legs. The individual description lists the attack bonus and damage.

Attack bonus +11 melee, damage 1d6+2.

Spell-Like Abilities: 3/day- clairaudience/clairvoyance, detect magic, read magic, and see invisibility; 1/day- comprehend languages, locate object, dispel magic, remove curse, and legend lore. These abilities are as the spells cast by a 14th-level sorcerer (save DC 14 + spell level).

Once per week a gynosphinx can create a symbol of death, discord, insanity, pain, persuasion, sleep, and stunning (one of each) as the spell cast by an 18th-level sorcerer (save DC 22).

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