Ancient Sage Dragon
A knowledge-hoarding dragon whose lair warps the flow of magic, making spells cast nearby unpredictable to study how they unravel.
Sage dragons hoard knowledge the way other dragons hoard gold — ancient, contemplative, and endlessly curious, they warp the very flow of magic around their lairs to study how spells unravel.
In play
Eldritch Interference (aura, occult) 90 feet, DC 40. Overlapping fields near the dragon make spellcasting unpredictable. A creature that enters or begins its turn in the area must attempt a Will save. Regardless of the result of the saving throw, the creature is temporarily immune to this dragon's eldritch interference for 1 minute.
- Critical Success For 1 round, when the creature Casts a Spell that either deals damage or restores Hit Points, they gain a status bonus to the spell's damage or healing equal to the spell's rank.
- Success The creature is unaffected.
- Failure For 1 round, when the creature Casts a Spell that either deals damage or restores
Level 18
Perception +33 · Senses darkvision, _detect magic_ · Languages Common, Draconic · Skills Acrobatics +29, Arcana +35, Intimidation +31, Nature +31, Occultism +35, Religion +31, Scribing Lore +33
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +10 | +6 | +4 | +9 | +5 | +4 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | +27 | +31 | +33 |
HP 330 · Immunities paralyzed, sleep
Speed 25 feet, fly 90 feet
Actions
- Melee Jaws [Single Action] +35 (reach 15 ft, Magical), Damage 3d10+18 piercing
- Melee Claw [Single Action] +35 (reach 10 ft, Agile, magical), Damage 3d8+18 slashing
- Melee Tail [Single Action] +33 (reach 20 ft, Magical), Damage 3d12+18 bludgeoning
- Ranged Thoughtbarb [Single Action] +33 (range 90 ft, Magical, mental), Damage 3d6+10 mental