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<blockquote data-quote="Devon" data-source="post: 86138" data-attributes="member: 1446">how can constructs fly...Well, there's already precedent to support the Skullwing: the bonebat (Monsters of Faerun) is an undead bat, usually a familiar for necromancers.&nbsp; It flies, even without membraneous wings.As far as the hawksaw, I was thinking of Modrons when I built it, and they can fly, despite being heavier and less aerodynamic.&nbsp; I was picturing a metallic modron sail wing, or perhaps something with metallic feathers.&nbsp; Plus, there was the mechanical owl in &quot;Clash of the Titans&quot; (although that was undoubtedly a magical construct).In addition, one oher thing which qualifies as a 'construct' is the Homunculus, which definitely can fly.When it comes down to it, it's magic!&nbsp; If we need to, we can make the fly spell a requirement for creation.&nbsp; Throw in the bladder of a beholder or something.So, to conclude, some logical solutions:- 'fly' spell as a binding spell- exotic animal parts in creation ritual (beholder's bladder, dragon wingbone, etc.)- alchemical gases akin to heliumIf we're worried about Challenge Rating we can easily factor the power of flight into the CR equation (which wouldn't make a dent in these two--they are in the lower rung of their CR).-&nbsp; Devon</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Devon, post: 86138, member: 1446"] [b]how can constructs fly...[/b] Well, there's already precedent to support the Skullwing: the bonebat (Monsters of Faerun) is an undead bat, usually a familiar for necromancers. It flies, even without membraneous wings. As far as the hawksaw, I was thinking of Modrons when I built it, and they can fly, despite being heavier and less aerodynamic. I was picturing a metallic modron sail wing, or perhaps something with metallic feathers. Plus, there was the mechanical owl in "Clash of the Titans" (although that was undoubtedly a magical construct). In addition, one oher thing which qualifies as a 'construct' is the Homunculus, which definitely can fly. When it comes down to it, it's magic! If we need to, we can make the fly spell a requirement for creation. Throw in the bladder of a beholder or something. So, to conclude, some logical solutions: - 'fly' spell as a binding spell - exotic animal parts in creation ritual (beholder's bladder, dragon wingbone, etc.) - alchemical gases akin to helium If we're worried about Challenge Rating we can easily factor the power of flight into the CR equation (which wouldn't make a dent in these two--they are in the lower rung of their CR). - Devon [/QUOTE]

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