Young Black Dragon (Spellcaster)Creature 7
Source Pathfinder Bestiary
Perception +15 (darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet)
Languages Draconic
Skills Acrobatics +14, Arcana +12, Athletics +17, Deception +15, Intimidation +15, Stealth +16
Str +6, Dex +3, Con +4, Int +1, Wis +2, Cha +2
AC 25; Fort +17; Reflex +12; Will +15;
HP 125
Speed 40 feet (fly 100 feet, swim 40 feet)
Immunities acid, paralyzed, sleep
Jaws
+19 (+14, +9) to hit (acid, reach 10) 1d6 Acid + 2d10+9 PiercingClaw
+19 (+15, +11) to hit (agile) 2d6+9 SlashingTail
+17 (+12, +7) to hit (reach 15) 2d8+7 BludgeoningHorns
+17 (+12, +7) to hit (reach 10) 1d8+7 PiercingDarkvision
A monster with darkvision can see perfectly well in areas of darkness and dim light, though such vision is in black and white only. Some forms of magical darkness, such as a 4th-level Darkness spell, block normal darkvision. A monster with Greater Darkvision, however, can see through even these forms of magical darkness.
Scent (Imprecise) 60 feetScent involves sensing creatures or objects by smell, and is usually a vague sense. The range is listed in the ability, and it functions only if the creature or object being detected emits an aroma (for instance, incorporeal creatures usually do not exude an aroma).
If a creature emits a heavy aroma or is upwind, the GM can double or even triple the range of scent abilities used to detect that creature, and the GM can reduce the range if a creature is downwind.
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental)90 feet Aura DC 23 will
A creature that first enters the area must attempt a Will save.
Regardless of the result of the saving throw, the creature is temporarily immune to this monster's Frightful Presence for 1 minute.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected by the presence.
Success The creature is Frightened 1.
Failure The creature is Frightened 2.
Critical Failure The creature is Frightened 4.
Tail Lash
Trigger A creature within reach of the dragon's tail takes an action to Strike or attempt a skill check
Effect The dragon Strikes with its tail at the triggering creature at a -2 penalty. If it hits, the creature takes a -2 circumstance penalty to the triggering roll.
Effect: Tail Lash (Attack Roll)
Effect: Tail Lash (Skill Check)
Breath Weapon
(acid, arcane, evocation)The dragon breathes a spray of acid that deals 8d6 acid damage in a 60-foot line (DC 25 basic reflex save).
It can't use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds.
Arcane Prepared Spells (DC 25, +18 to hit)
Cantrips (4th Level): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation, Read Aura, Tanglefoot
1st Level: Alarm, Ray of Enfeeblement, True Strike
2nd Level: Blur, Glitterdust, Invisibility
3rd Level: Slow, Stinking Cloud
Murderous tyrants of marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens, black dragons terrorize their domains with intense fervor. Gleefully sadistic, they rule their fetid principalities from a deep cave or otherwise isolated part of the swamp with a mix of lightning-quick raids and subterfuge. Their hatred for other creatures is as acidic as their breath weapons, and they rarely tolerate even other dragons of their kind-except perhaps to mate or temporarily collaborate to take down a mutual enemy.
Black dragons are amphibious-although they breathe air, their gills also allow them to breathe water. Their frills and fins make them accomplished swimmers, well suited to their wetland environments and submerged lairs. They're immune to the fetid water that comes as a result of their magical ability to corrupt water.
Black dragon lairs are as foul as their souls. The floors are littered with rotting meat, and plundered treasures line the muck and slime of their dank caves amid twisted roots and creepers. Such places are often crawling with pests, snakes, and slimes. Though they claim natural caverns when they can, they make do with areas of dense, twisted vegetation within a swamp. Black dragon treasure hoards primarily consist of gems and expensive glass work, as valuables of softer substance can't survive the dragon's acidic presence.
While there are many types of dragons, from the powerful planar dragons to the strange esoteric dragons, few dragon varieties are as well-known and as rightly feared as the chromatic dragons. Differentiated by the hue of their scales, each color of dragon unleashes its own flavor of murderous cruelty-be it by claw, tooth, or breath-and unlike most creatures, dragons only become more powerful as they age. Their lust for treasure, food, bloodshed, and control are legendary. Physically powerful with egos to match, these dragons are often morally depraved and act as criminal masterminds, vicious tyrants, or voracious raiders.
Traits
Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.
AcidEffects with this trait deal acid damage. Creatures with this trait have a magical connection to acid.
AmphibiousAn amphibious creature can breathe in water and in air, even outside of its preferred environment, usually indefinitely but at least for hours. These creatures often have a swim Speed. Their bludgeoning and slashing unarmed Strikes don't take the usual -2 penalty for being underwater.