Onyx Dragon

A crystalline dragon that dwells deep underground and in the astral plane.

Hit Dice 6** (27hp)
Armor Class 16
Attacks +5: 2 @ 1d4 (claw) & 1 @ 2d6 (bite), or breath
Movement 30โ€™ / 80โ€™ flying / 300โ€™ astral
Saving Throws D10 W11 P12 B13 S14 (6)
Morale 8
Alignment Chaotic
XP 725
  • Always leads with breath weapon for attack.

  • Will surrender if subdued (reduced to 0 hp by nonlethal attacks).

  • Based on age, size could vary by up to 3 HD.

  • 20% chance can speak and cast 1d3 1st level spells.

  • 50% chance of sleeping (-2 AC while asleep).

Breath Weapons

Spews multiple breath weapons from mouth.

  • Cloud of fear gas.
    • 50โ€™ long, 40โ€™ wide, 20โ€™ high.
    • All caught in area must Save vs Blasts or flee for 1d4 turns.
  • Cloud of chlorine gas.
    • 50โ€™ long, 40โ€™ wide, 20โ€™ high.
    • All caught in area take damage equal to dragonโ€™s current hit points, Save vs Blasts for half.
  • Can be used up to 3x per day total.
  • Immune to own breath weapons, automatically saves vs related attacks.

Astral Gliding

While on astral plane, can use currents to move at travel speed.

Planar Roar

Can roar to opens a 10โ€™ diameter portal to the astral plane 1d6 x 10โ€™ away.

  • Portal remains open for up to 1d6 turns, closing 1 turn after the dragon passes through.
  • 30% chance to reach specific place in the astral plane (if desired), otherwise the portal opens at a random point.
  • Can be used up to once per week.
  • Canโ€™t be used while on the astral plane.