While there are creatures like these found all over Europe, it is the Welsh Gwragedd Annwn that remains my favorite. Though not 100% the same as the Swanmay, it is close enough for my liking.
Here she is for Old-School Essentials.
swan maiden by liga-marta |
Human maidens capable of turning into a swan. They only have this power while they remain unmarried.
Armor Class 7 [12]
Hit Dice 2 or more (9 hp)
Attacks 1 weapon (by weapon type)
THAC0 19 [+1]
Movement Rate 120’ (40’) or 150’ (50’) swim or 180’ (60’) flying
Saves D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (2)
Morale 10
Alignment Lawful
XP for Defeating 25
Number Appearing 1 (1d4+1)
Treasure Type U (A)
- Enemy of Evil. Gwragedd Annwn are fierce enemies of evil and chaos and fight it wherever they can.
- Rangers. All Gwragedd Annwn are rangers of level equal to their HD. They will be equipped accordingly.
- Swan Transformation. By means of a feather token they can transform into a large swan. It is believed that once they take a husband they must give this token to him. Many are loathe to do that.
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