Explosive Scales. The bazelgeuse scales, when dislodged from its body, act as a time bomb. On initiative count 20 (losing all initiative ties) all scales explode dealing 10 (3d6) fire damage to all creature in a 5-foot radius of them.
Shed. Whenever the bazelgeuse makes a melee weapon attack it dislodges an explosive scale which lands in an unoccupied space with 5 feet of its location.
Carpet Bomb. For every 20 feet the bazelgeuse flies, it dislodges an explosive scale which lands in an unoccupied space directly below it.
Wounded Fury. While it has 56 hit points or fewer, the bazelgeuse enters a "superheated" state gaining advantage on attack rolls. In addition, Explosive Scales detonate at the end of the bazelgeuse's turn.
Dive Attack. If the bazelgeuse is flying and dives at least 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with a headbutt attack, the attack deals an extra 4 (1d8) damage to the target.
Multiattack. The bazelgeuse makes three attacks: one headbutt attack, one tail attack, and wing attack.
Headbutt. Melee Weapon Attack. +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Wing. Melee Weapon Attack. +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack. +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Fire Breath (Recharge 5-6). The bazelgeuse exhales fire in a 45-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 46 (7d12) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Description
Bazelgeuse is a large Flying Wyvern covered in thick, heavy scales with a bronzy sheen. It has a bulky upper body and a large wingspan. Its underside is lined with protruding scales which are easily shed. The monster occasionally enters a "superheated" state, causing the gaps between its scales to glow red hot.
The Bazelgeuse's most distinctive trait is its ability to shed explosive scales. These special scales are created by solidifying its body fluids. Once dislodged, these scales explode after a time, acting as a sort of timed mine. However, when the monster enters its "superheated" state, the scales detonate almost immediately. It uses its enormous body to overwhelm other monsters and the power of its scales to soften them up. Bazelgeuse will shed their explosive scales over a wide area in a sort of carpet bombing so they can prey on whatever gets caught in the blast.
They are nomadic predators and can be found all across the continent. Bazelgeuse easily assert themselves as apex monsters in whatever environment they pass through, disrupting the local food chain, it will readily fight other large monsters. They will even dive into fights that doesn't even involve them and can be seen as having a lust for combat. They will attack monsters regardless of their standing but seem to gravitate more towards other apex monsters.
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