Innate Spellcasting:
Cryovoltar has innate spellcasting abilities with a focus on cold and lightning themes. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). Cryovoltar can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
- At will: frostbite, shocking grasp
- 3/day each: ice storm, lightning bolt
- 1/day: cone of cold
Multiattack: Cryovoltar can use its Multiattack to make two attacks: one with its bite and one with its claws or tail.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) cold damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.
Tail Swipe. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Storm Surge (Recharge 5–6). Cryovoltar releases a burst of icy wind and crackling lightning in a 30-foot radius. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 22 (4d10) lightning damage and 22 (4d10) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Additionally, the area becomes difficult terrain until the end of Cryovoltar's next turn due to ice.
Description
Cryovoltar, the Stormwing Beast, is a terrifying sight to behold. This large monstrosity has leathery, dark-blue wings that crackle with static electricity. Its body is covered in tough, icy scales that shimmer under the moonlight, giving it a ghostly glow. The beast's eyes are a deep, fiery red, glaring with malevolence at any creature that dares to cross its path. Two large horns, curved and sharp, jut out from its head, and its breath emits a chilling mist.
Behavior and Tactics
Cryovoltar is cunning and ruthless, preferring to ambush its prey from the sky. It uses its flying ability to stay out of reach, striking with its powerful spells before swooping down to finish off weakened foes with its physical attacks. It is particularly fond of stormy weather, which it uses to its advantage, blending in with the dark clouds.
Lore
Legends say that Cryovoltar was created by a mad sorcerer who sought to combine the ferocity of a dragon with the elemental power of a storm. Since its creation, Cryovoltar has roamed mountainous regions and stormy coasts, feared by all who know of its existence.
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