5e:Deep Dragon
[Deep dragons make] their lairs in the depths of the Underdark [which] gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragons' black-and-gray hide is smooth [have] fungi … around the head and neck. Their wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing [them to] maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels.
Deep dragons often hoard secrets … seek out new insights and tricks … they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. [1]
Deep Dragon's Lair
Deep dragons [lair] in well-hidden caves or sunless beaches in the Underdark … covered in … mold and moss, … larger mushrooms and plants…
The challenge rating of a legendary deep dragon increases by 1 when it's encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an deep dragon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
- Deep Torpor.
- Mossy Sludge.
- Toxic Spores.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary deep dragon's lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
- Preservation of Knowledge.
- Restless Sleep.
- Verdant Growth.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. [2]
List of Deep Dragons
5 Deep Dragons
| Monster | Size | Type | Tags | Alignment | HP | CR | Habitat | Marked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Dragon Overview | Overview | Dragon, Deep Dragon | Underdark | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons | ||||
| Adult Deep Dragon | Huge | Dragon | Deep Dragon | Neutral Evil | 147 | 11 | Shadowfell | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Ancient Deep Dragon | Gargantuan | Dragon | Deep Dragon | Neutral Evil | 201 | 18 | Shadowfell | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Deep Dragon Wyrmling | Medium | Dragon | Deep Dragon | Neutral Evil | 27 | 1 | Shadowfell | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Young Deep Dragon | Large | Dragon | Deep Dragon | Neutral Evil | 93 | 5 | Shadowfell | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
Sources and Notes
- James Wyatt, et. al.. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (5e 2014) (2021-10-26). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6730-8. p. 173. © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' claue). ↑
- FToD p.173-174 ↑
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