Snow Drake Undertale (3.5e Creature)

Snowdrake

Snowdrake

CR 5

	Dragon, 6
	CN Medium Dragon
Init/Senses	+2/Listen +7, Spot +7
AC	18, touch 12, flat-footed 16
hp	40 (6d12 HD)
Immune	Cold
Fort/Ref/Will	+6/+5/+4
Speed	40 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 60 ft. (poor)
Melee	Bite +10 (1d8+3)
Space/Reach	5 ft./5 ft.
Base Atk/Grp	+6/+9
Abilities	Str 16, Dex 14, Con 15, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10
SQ	Darkvision 60 ft., Low-light vision, Snow Camouflage
Feats	Weapon Focus (Bite), Power Attack, Flyby Attack
Skills	Hide +9, Move Silently +9, Listen +7, Spot +7
Advancement	by character class (Dragon)
Possessions	Snowflake-like Scales
Frost Breath	Once per encounter, Snowdrake can exhale a blast of freezing cold air in a 15-foot cone. Creatures in the area take 4d6 cold damage (Reflex DC 15 half).
Frostbite Claws	Snowdrake's claws are coated in frost, dealing an additional 1d6 cold damage with each successful claw attack.

Strategies and Tactics

Snowdrake prefers to ambush its prey from above, using its burrow and fly speeds to surprise unsuspecting victims. It utilizes its Frost Breath to weaken enemies from a distance before closing in for the kill with its powerful bite and frostbite claws.

Sample Encounters

Snowdrakes are often encountered in wintry environments, where they hunt for prey and protect their territory. They may be found lurking in snow-covered caves or patrolling the skies in search of food.

Ecology

Environment: Snowy mountains, icy caverns Typical Physical Characteristics: Snowdrakes resemble dragons with a snowflake-like design, featuring feathers arranged symmetrically around their faces and a scaly belly. They have teeth in their beaks and possess a cold aura. Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Lore

Snowdrakes are elusive creatures, often mistaken for myth due to their rarity and elusive nature. They are skilled hunters and fiercely defend their territory against intruders.

Society

Snowdrakes are solitary creatures, rarely interacting with others of their kind except during mating season. They mark their territory with icy landmarks and fiercely defend it from any threats.

Sample Lair

A Snowdrake's lair is typically located in a remote, snow-covered cave high in the mountains. The entrance may be hidden or guarded by traps to deter intruders.

Typical Treasure

Snowdrakes do not hoard treasure in the traditional sense, but their lairs may contain valuable gems and artifacts frozen in ice.

For Player Characters

Encountering a Snowdrake can be a challenging and dangerous experience for low to mid-level adventurers, requiring careful planning and tactics to overcome its frosty powers.

Creatures As Characters

While Snowdrakes are typically encountered as adversaries, a particularly skilled or charismatic individual might be persuaded to ally with the party in exchange for food or treasure.

Creatures With Class Levels

Advanced Snowdrakes may possess levels in Dragon or Sorcerer, enhancing their magical abilities and combat prowess.

Advanced Creatures

Powerful Snowdrakes might have developed unique abilities or mutations, making them even more formidable opponents for adventurers to face.

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