From 7626d2818423d33c9052b9cd615e6913e54deaaf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brad Laney Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:48:22 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] fix adult black dragon properties --- data/yaml/monsters.yaml | 96 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 81 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/yaml/monsters.yaml b/data/yaml/monsters.yaml index ccab834..b979844 100644 --- a/data/yaml/monsters.yaml +++ b/data/yaml/monsters.yaml @@ -11535,7 +11535,20 @@ monsters: wis_mod: 3 ac: 31 ac_special: null - automatic_abilities: null + automatic_abilities: + - name: Frightful Presence + description: 90 feet, DC 28 + traits: + - aura + - emotion + - fear + - mental + - name: Tail Lash + action_cost: Reaction + trigger: A creature within reach of the dragon's tail takes an action to Strike or + attempt a skill check + effect: The dragon Strikes with its tail at the triggering creature at a –2 penalty. + If it hits, the creature takes a –2 circumstance penalty to the triggering roll. description: Murderous tyrants of marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens, black dragons terrorize their domains with intense fervor. Gleefully sadistic, they rule their fetid principalities from a deep cave or otherwise isolated part of the swamp @@ -11543,12 +11556,63 @@ monsters: is as acidic as their breath weapons, and they rarely tolerate even other dragons of their kind—except perhaps to mate or temporarily collaborate to take down a mutual enemy. + + Black dragons are amphibious—although they breathe air, their gills also allow them + to breathe water. Their frills and fins make them accomplished swimmers, well suited + to their wetland environments and submerged lairs. They're immune to the fetid water + that comes as a result of their magical ability to corrupt water. + + Black dragon lairs are as foul as their souls. The floors are littered with rotting + meat, and plundered treasures line the muck and slime of their dank caves amid + twisted roots and creepers. Such places are often crawling with pests, snakes, and + slimes. Though they claim natural caverns when they can, they make do with areas of + dense, twisted vegetation within a swamp. Black dragon treasure hoards primarily + consist of gems and expensive glass work, as valuables of softer substance can't + survive the dragon's acidic presence. hp: 215 immunities: - acid - paralyzed - sleep - innate_spells: [] + innate_spells: + - level: 5 + name: black tentacles + - level: 5 + name: mariner's curse + - level: 4 + name: clairvoyance + - level: 4 + name: dimension door + - level: 4 + name: suggestion + - level: 3 + name: paralyze + - level: 3 + name: slow + - level: 3 + name: stinking cloud + - level: 2 + name: blur + - level: 2 + name: glitterdust + - level: 2 + name: invisibility + - level: 1 + name: alarm + - level: 1 + name: ray of enfeeblement + - level: 1 + name: true strike + - level: 0 + name: dancing lights + - level: 0 + name: detect magic + - level: 0 + name: prestidigitation + - level: 0 + name: read aura + - level: 0 + name: tanglefoot languages: - Common - Draconic @@ -11599,18 +11663,19 @@ monsters: description: The dragon breathes a spray of acid that deals 12d6 acid damage in an 80-foot line (DC 30 basic Reflex save). It can't use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds. - name: 'Breath Weapon ' + name: Breath Weapon traits: - acid - arcane - evocation - action_cost: One Action - description: '**Frequency** Once per day; **Effect** The dragon permanently befouls - 10 cubic feet of liquid within 90 feet. The liquid becomes undrinkable and unable - to support water-breathing life. This destroys liquid magic or alchemical items - if they''re of a lower level than the dragon (a creature can attempt a DC 28 - Will save to protect liquids in its possession). This doesn''t affect liquids - in a creature''s body.' + description: null + frequency: Once per day + effect: The dragon permanently befouls 10 cubic feet of liquid within 90 feet. + The liquid becomes undrinkable and unable to support water-breathing life. + This destroys liquid magic or alchemical items if they're of a lower level than + the dragon (a creature can attempt a DC 28 Will save to protect liquids in its + possession). This doesn't affect liquids in a creature's body. name: Corrupt Water traits: - arcane @@ -11634,7 +11699,8 @@ monsters: saves_special: fort: null ref: null - will: +1 status to all saves vs. magic + will: null + misc: +1 status to all saves vs. magic senses: - darkvision - scent (imprecise) 60 feet @@ -11646,14 +11712,14 @@ monsters: Intimidation: 20 Stealth: 20 speed: - - amount: 40 + - amount: 50 type: Land - - amount: 100 + - amount: 120 type: Fly - - amount: 40 + - amount: 50 type: Swim - spell_attack_to_hit: null - spell_dc: null + spell_attack_to_hit: 24 + spell_dc: 30 traits: - CE - Large