Bombardier Pelican
Incubation Time:
39 days - Female pelicans lay up to 3 large, matte-white eggs in coastal cliffside nests fortified with scavenged war relics (metal bits, helmet straps, even spent shell casings). Newly hatched chicks already show uncanny formation-flying instincts, sometimes peeking out of the nest to mimic passing gulls in tight little flocks.
Monster Type:
Creature
Alignment:
Neutral
Ingredients
1 barrel-chested pelican with a six-foot wingspan
1 vintage bomber pilot helmet (goggles mandatory)
A dash of ghostly airman energy from the 1940s
3 liters of salt air
A murmuration-style flight pattern
A haunting low-frequency drone-hum that precedes their arrival
Preparation
Habitat:
Coastal cliffs, abandoned airbases, WWII memorial sites
Appearance:
These pelicans don’t just soar—they strategize. Each has mottled feathers that mimic old warplane camo, and their eyes glow faintly amber when they’re in formation. Their beaks have sharp, rivet-like markings, and a few wear scavenged leather bits from old pilot gear, seemingly for style or status.
Behavioral Notes:
Often seen flying in V formations over coastal skies, then peeling off like fighter jets.
They dive-bomb fish with terrifying accuracy. Sailors swear they’ve seen them knock drones out of the sky.
They’re drawn to old war memorabilia and may leave polished sea glass “medals” where they roost.
If befriended, they can deliver messages or small items via air-mail... assuming they don't decide it’s better as a trophy.
Aggressively territorial.
Warnings:
During mating season, they become extra territorial and will engage in aerial dogfights with anything that gets too close—including ultralight aircraft. Yes. Really.
Story Sparks
Patrols forgotten coastlines, circling war relics no one remembers placing.
Drops coded sea glass messages at the feet of chosen humans.
Leads a mysterious aerial migration that never lands—and never ends.
Dive-bombs anything flying too close to a sealed cliffside bunker.
Appears in paintings before the painter ever saw them.