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This is our first Creature Feature article, a writeup of the Barbegazi. Barbegazi are mythical Swiss creatures who live on mountain peaks and burrow through the snow.

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Before we get to the creature, I would also like to send a huge thank you to Tyler Hill (General Theory of Creativity) for allowing us to use his excellent Barbegazi illustration!

BARBEGAZI

Barbegazi are a race of small gnome-like creatures that live near mountain peaks and work to preserve the natural state of the environment. Generally friendly toward other humanoids, they are shy, and fiercely protective of nature and natural environments.

Barbegazi appear as child-sized wizened humans, although they have the feet of a fully grown adult. They typically wear furs that help them hide easily in the winter, and are not affected by natural cold.

BARBEGAZI PEAKWALKER TACTICS

A barbegazi peakwalker will usually attempt to flee, while groups will work together to keep dangerous foes prone and subject to additional attacks.

BARBEGAZI SNOWCALLER TACTICS

A barbegazi snowcaller and its barbegazi allies will usually burrow until they are in position to use Avalanche Song, and then they will work together to eliminate foes, one at a time.

BARBEGAZI LORE

A character knows the following information about Barbegazi with a successful Arcana check.
DC 15: Barbegazi inhabit tunnel and burrows they have carved in arctic tundra and mountain peaks. They hibernate during the summer, and can move quickly over and through snow and ice. They are usually friendly and only attack if provoked.
DC 20: Barbegazi Snowcallers are the heads of Barbegazi clans that have the ability to cause small avalanches.

ENCOUNTER GROUPS

Barbegazi are usually encountered in small groups near mountain peaks or underground in cold areas.
Level 4 Encounter (XP 850)

• 1 Berbegazi Snowcaller (level 5 elite lurker)
• 3 Berbegazi Peakwalkers (level 3 lurker)

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