Special Trait Name. Book Wyrms are telepathic with their parents, their librarian/person, or whoever they imprint on at birth. Can generate body heat to rapidly and safely dry books within 5 ft; this ability can also be used to scorch anyone trying to hold them (see Actions). The Book Wyrm is able to read all common languages and may learn others as they grow.
Spellcasting. The Book Wyrm is a 4th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is 16 (spell save DC 16, +4 to hit with spell attacks). When created the adult has following spells Available:
Cantrips (at will): Light, Mending, and 2 more (determined at creation for adult Book Wyrms).
1st level: Alarm, and 2 more (determined at creation for adult Book Wyrms).
Light, Mending and Alarm must be in the spell list as they are part of the Book Wyrms' basic nature.
The spellcasting ability may be of any class and Book Wyrms have different spells depending on the library contents and/or the proclivities of their person.
Action Melee Attack: Bite : +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., 1 target. Hit: 1d6 +3 piercing/ poison damage. Target must make Con save or fall unconscious for 12 hr. 5ft.
Action Melee Attack: Claw: +3 to hit, reach 5ft. 1 target Hit: 1d4 +3 piercing damage
Action Melee Attack: Claw: +3 to hit, reach 5ft. 1 target Hit: 1d4 +3 piercing damage
Action Melee Attack: Can rapidly raise body temperature; causes burns (1d10 heat damage)
Action Ranged Attack. Poison Spray Attack: +3 to hit, range 20 ft., 1target + anyone in 5 ft.. Hit: 1d6 +3 poison damage.
Reactions
If unauthorized person(s) enter the library the Book Wyrm will sound a mental alarm spell to warn of the intrusion.
If unauthorized person(s) try to remove books from the library, the Book Wyrm will attack. If the intruder drops the book & flees, the Book Wyrm will let them go and collect the books for the librarian to examine.
When the Book Wyrm finds new books, they must spend at least 1 hr/book, once he has them safely back to his library.
Description
The Book Wyrm is a small dragon that varies from 8" - 12", and are generally tan & brown in color, although some have been found with greener skin, like old molding leather. Their wings resemble parchment with tattered edges.
They have large eyes & can be very cute, but will viciously defend their lair.
Lair and Lair Actions
Book Wyrms live in libraries, often in private magic libraries or in magic school libraries, but they can be found in private libraries as well. Some Book Wyrms have been found with their own private libraries, generally hidden away (or discovered) in abandoned castles or manor houses.
Lair Actions
The Book Wyrm will defend its lair/library by all means at its disposal. This includes physical & magical attacks, while sending a mental alarm to the owner/head librarian, if they are available.
If unauthorized person(s) enter the library the Book Wyrm will sound a mental alarm spell to warn their human of the intrusion.
If unauthorized person(s) try to remove books from the library, the Book Wyrm will attack. If the intruder drops the book & flees, the Book Wyrm will let them go and collect the books for the librarian to examine.
When the Book Wyrm finds new books, they must spend at least 1 hr/book, once he has them safely back to his library.
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Description
The Book Wyrm is a small dragon that varies from 8" - 12", and are generally tan & brown in color, although some have been found with greener skin. like old molding leather. Their wings resemble parchment with tattered edges.
Book Wyrms have been found with highlights of many with different colors, often resembling some form of writing. It is unknown if these highlights are natural and random, or guided by the conditions of its hatching or childhood.
Lair and Lair Actions
Book Wyrms are always found in or around collections of books, often associated with magic schools, but they have also been known to 'adopt' private collections.
They have large eyes & can be very cute, but they will viciously defend their lair/library by all means at their disposal.
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