Black Drake
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| Class | Draconomicon |
| Rarity | Epic |
| Size | Large |
| Stats |
20 HP 16 Strength 18 Defense 10 Agility 14 Intelligence |
Black Dragons, also called Cave dragons are cunning, wingless dragons that live in the underground network of caves and caverns, underneath the surface of Eden. They hunt unsuspecting prey who dare to enter their subterranean domain. They have very sturdy scales, making them a formidable force, however unlike other dragons, Black dragons are wingless, and thus cannot fly. But they don't need that in the caves. The Black Dragon is the apex predator of the underground world.
Description
Their obsidian scales glisten with an eerie glow, reflecting dark gray and black hues, and they encase their entire form from the sinuous tail to the elongated snout. These dragons typically measure around 5 meters in length, although larger individuals have been recorded.
Characteristic to them are their piercing dark red reptilian eyes and the lengthy tendrils that adorn their faces, extending down to their necks as they mature.
Enveloping their body is a shroud of swirling, hot, magical black smoke, akin to a dark cloak. When it unleashes its breath attack, the smoke changes color to a more red color, and its tendrils emit a luminous crimson glow.
When in the pursuit of love and mating, the Black Dragon's smokey cloak expands even further, enshrouding its entire body in fumes. This cloak smells of soot, ash, and fire, almost as if they can never lose the scent of the power inside of them.
The exact age of these creatures remains a mystery, with no studies conducted on their lifespan.
Behavior
The Black Dragons have a very stoic behavior. They sleep a lot because of their dark environment, only being awake to hunt creatures that roam underground, and dared to enter his large domain.
They will stay very silent when maneuvering their caves and tunnels, having excellent hearing to track down unknowing trespassers. When the Black Dragon can finally see it with his superior darkvision, the prey is done for. A quick charge and a strong bite with its giant teeth, and the prey is devoured.
Even if they aren’t smart enough to talk, they have a great magic sensitivity, and they are immune and naturally able to control pyromancy. They are able to breathe hot magma, and are immune to fire and lava.
In Combat
When in combat, the cave dragon will always charge at its prey and try to bite it, before it tries to devour it. If his prey isn't dead then, he'll use his claws. If he gets weak or the fight takes too long, he has no interest in eating it anymore, and he uses his magma breath to incinerate it.
Actions & Abilities
Bite and Claws: The Cave Dragon’s bite is his most powerful weapon, his sharpened teeth pierce like spears. His claws are also sharp and lethal. The Dragon swipes or bites thrice, rolling a d20 strength for each. Every hit deals 1d3 damage.
Magma Breath: The Black Dragon can breathe magma at will, spreading a hot puddle of magma in a 10m circle (might be more, depending on its size and GM) Everyone in the circle receives 2d3 damage from this attack per round they are standing in it. It also sets all targets on fire for 3 rounds.
Darkvision: The cave dragon can naturally see in the dark and through smoke.
Draconic Immunities: This dragon is immune to every pyromancy spell.
Silent Charge: The Cave dragon, when initiating combat, can charge up to 30m towards his prey silently, immediately following that up with a bite attack.
Drops
Almost any part of the Dragon is useful and can be retrieved by a skilled hunter.