Ancient Despair Dragon
A master of terror and hopelessness, compelled to strike fear into everything it meets and feed on the dread it leaves behind.
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions, and despair dragons are masters of channeling those feelings of terror and hopelessness for their own benefit. As with other occult dragons, despair dragons are driven by an innate compulsion, in their case, the desire to strike terror in others.
In play
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 60 feet, DC 40
Consume Fear [Reaction] (occult) Trigger A creature within 60 feet loses the frightened condition; Effect The dragon feasts upon the fear that leaves the triggering creature's body, gaining 7d8 temporary Hit Points that last for 1 minute.
Unbidden Thoughts [Reaction] (emotion, fear, men
Level 18
Perception +31 · Senses darkvision, fearsense (precise) 60 feet, scent (imprecise) 60 feet · Languages Common, Draconic; telepathy 90 feet, _truespeech_ · Skills Acrobatics +31, Athletics +33, Deception +32, Diplomacy +32, Intimidation +35, Occultism +29, Society +29, Stealth +33
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9 | +5 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +8 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | +28 | +30 | +32 |
HP 325 · Immunities fear, paralyzed, sleep
Speed 60 feet, fly 180 feet
Actions
- Melee Jaws [Single Action] +33 (reach 20 ft, Magical), Damage 3d12+20 piercing
- Melee Claws [Single Action] +33 (reach 15 ft, Agile, magical), Damage 3d10+20 slashing
- Melee Tail [Single Action] +31 (reach 25 ft, Magical), Damage 3d8+18 bludgeoning