Barren Dragon

In the time before mortals walked the earth, when the world was still raw and unfinished, a convergence of malevolent spirits gathered atop the highest peaks of the desolate mountains, their collective hatred and despair coalescing into flesh and scale. From this dark amalgamation emerged the Barren Dragon, a creature of apocalyptic proportions whose very existence is antithetical to life itself—where it treads, vitality withers and fades, transforming verdant valleys into wastelands and pure waters into rivers of pestilence. Across millennia, the dragon's consciousness expanded through countless epochs of solitude, absorbing the weight of ages and developing an intelligence that rivals the oldest civilizations, granting it the ability to speak in the tongues of ancient peoples long forgotten by time. Recognizing the catastrophic nature of its curse, the Barren Dragon chose self-imprisonment deep within an icy cavern, a voluntary exile born not of weakness but of a terrible, hard-won wisdom that understands the price of freedom. The creature has learned to find solace in its isolation, contemplating existence with the philosophical depth that only an immortal being can achieve, yet it remains eternally bound by the fundamental truth of its creation: should it ever abandon its mountain sanctuary, the world would watch helplessly as life itself retreats before its inexorable advance.

Strength

30, modifier +10

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

30, modifier +10

Intelligence

20, modifier +5

Wisdom

18, modifier +4

Charisma

25, modifier +7

Ashen Breath

Exhale a 90-foot cone of ash. Each creature must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw, taking 70 (20d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Tail Swipe

Make a melee attack against one target within 15 feet. On a hit, it deals 40 (6d10) bludgeoning damage and knocks the target prone.

Wing Buffet

Each creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or take 30 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and be pushed 15 feet away.

Mind of Ages

The Barren Dragon can cast 'Legend Lore' once per day without expending a spell slot, drawing upon its vast knowledge.

Apocalyptic Presence

Creatures within 60 feet must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

Toxic Aura

Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet takes 10 (3d6) poison damage.

strength

+10

dexterity

+2

constitution

+10

intelligence

+5

wisdom

+4

charisma

+7

Poison

Fire