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Archives of Nethys

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Young Bog Dragon

Bog dragons haunt the parables of old, their primal characteristics a raw expression of a primeval world that rebukes the tyranny of time's progression. Their bodies are those of a belly-dragging thing, corpulent and richly shielded by a scabrous hide of spurs and spines. Their claws, much like their wings, are feeble things, vestiges of a more graceful draconic concept that only the eldest bog archdragon might attain. Their faces are masks of terror; their lips curl back in a snarl to expose brutish grins of dagger-like fangs, pock-marked by vicious stomach acids that give their latent breath the malodorous turpitude that stings the senses almost unto dizziness. They're every inch a night-going monstrosity, a harrowing horror that would drive terror into any who behold them, the pinnacle of marsh-born predators.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 23
Unspecific Lore: DC 21
Specific Lore: DC 18

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Young Bog DragonCreature 7

Large Amphibious Dragon Primal 
Source Draconic Codex pg. 110
Perception +9; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, tremorsense (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Draconic, Necril
Skills Arcana +8, Athletics +10, Intimidation +10, Nature +8, Society +8, Stealth +10, Survival +8
Str +6, Dex +2, Con +4, Int +2, Wis +4, Cha +2
AC 17; Fort +9, Ref +6, Will +10; +2 status to all saves vs. primal
HP 115; Immunities acid, paralyzed, sleep
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 90 feet, DC 18Tail Lash [reaction] Trigger A creature within reach of the dragon's tail makes a Strike or attempts a skill check as part of an attack action; Effect The dragon Strikes with their tail at the triggering creature with a –2 penalty. If the Strike hits, the creature takes a –2 circumstance penalty to the triggering roll.
Speed 25 feet, burrow 20 feet, fly 60 feet, swim 30 feet; swamp passage
Melee [one-action] jaws +11 [+6/+1] (magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d10+8 piercing plus bog rot and GrabMelee [one-action] claw +11 [+7/+3] (agile, magical), Damage 2d4+8 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +9 [+4/-1] (magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 2d8+8 bludgeoning plus KnockdownBog Rot (acid, disease, primal) Saving Throw DC 15 Fortitude; Stage 1 carrier with no ill effect (1 minute); Stage 2 3d6 acid damage and clumsy 1 (1 day); Stage 3 4d6 acid damage, clumsy 1, and a –5-foot status penalty to Speed (1 day); Stage 4 5d6 acid damage, clumsy 2, and a –10-foot status penalty to Speed (1 day); Stage 5 deathDraconic Frenzy [two-actions] The dragon makes two claw Strikes and one tail Strike in any order.Draconic Momentum The dragon recharges their Nidorous Breath whenever they score a critical hit with a Strike.Nidorous Breath [two-actions] (primal) The dragon belches a boiling spray of fermenting stomach acid that deals 6d8 acid damage in a 30-foot cone (DC 18 basic Reflex save). They can't use Nidorous Breath again for 1d4 rounds.Swallow Whole [one-action] (attack) Medium, 2d10+6 acid plus bog rot, Rupture 20Swamp Passage The bog dragon ignores difficult terrain caused by swamp terrain features.

All Monsters in "Dragon, Bog"

NameLevel
Adult Bog Dragon11
Ancient Bog Dragon16
Bog Archdragon19
Young Bog Dragon7

Dragon, Bog

Source Draconic Codex pg. 109
Bog dragons haunt the parables of old, their primal characteristics a raw expression of a primeval world that rebukes the tyranny of time’s progression. Their bodies are those of a belly-dragging thing, corpulent and richly shielded by a scabrous hide of spurs and spines. Their claws, much like their wings, are feeble things, vestiges of a more graceful draconic concept that only the eldest bog archdragon might attain. Their faces are masks of terror; their lips curl back in a snarl to expose brutish grins of dagger-like fangs, pock-marked by vicious stomach acids that give their latent breath the malodorous turpitude that stings the senses almost unto dizziness. They’re every inch a night-going monstrosity, a harrowing horror that would drive terror into any who behold them, the pinnacle of marsh-born predators.

Dragon

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Dragons come in myriad forms, with many having magical abilities or connections to magic. Some dragons draw greater power from magic than others, allowing them to manifest abilities or alter their physiques with prolonged exposure to magic. These dragons become more powerful as they age and strengthen their connections with their magical origins. Scholars debate the classification of these dragons, with some preferring the name magical dragons and others using traditional dragons due to their connection to specific magical traditions. Regardless of their names, these dragons share a number of characteristics: their ability to tap into magical energies, intensified might and cunning as they grow older, and an inclination to hoard vast amounts of treasure and wealth.

Draconic Spellcasters

Each dragon features a sidebar on spellcasting dragons of that type. To make a dragon spellcaster, remove the dragon's Draconic Frenzy and Draconic Momentum abilities, and give them the spells outlined in their sidebar. You can swap out any number of these with other spells, provided you keep the same number of spells for each rank. You might also want to increase the dragon's Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier by 1 or 2 to reflect their mastery of magic.

No Icon Bog Dragon Spellcasters

Bog dragon spellcasters tend to cast the following spells.

Young Bog Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 25, attack +17; 4th hydraulic torrent, misty memory, vapor form; 3rd aqueous orb, earthbind, wall of thorns; 2nd mist, sudden blight, vomit swarm; 1st fear, mud pit, vanishing tracks; Cantrips (4th) caustic blast, detect magic, know the way, tangle vine, tremor signs

Adult Bog Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 30, attack +22; As young bog dragon, plus 6th blinding fury, tangling creepers, tree of seasons; 5th control water, corrosive muck, toxic cloud; Cantrips (6th) caustic blast, detect magic, know the way, tangle vine, tremor signs

Ancient Bog Dragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 37, attack +29; As adult bog dragon, plus 8th acid grip, desiccate, earthquake; 7th execute, mask of terror, regenerate; Cantrips (8th) caustic blast, detect magic, know the way, tangle vine, tremor signs

Bog Archdragon

Primal Prepared Spells DC 41, attack +33; As ancient bog dragon, plus 9th harm, massacre, wrathful storm; Cantrips (9th) caustic blast, detect magic, know the way, tangle vine, tremor signs