Amphibious. Akarros can breath both air and water.
Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness, Akarros has resistance to damage that isn't force, psychic or radiant,
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, Akarros can take the hide action as a bonus action.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, Akarros has disadvantage on attack rolls, aswell as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Spellcasting. Akarros is an 8th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17; +9 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): confounding shadows, eldritch blast, [Tooltip Not Found]. sword burst
1st level (4 slots): absorb elements, arms of hadar, black ribbons, captivate undead, chromatic orb (Acid or Poison only), shield
2nd level (3 slots): chorus of the lost, clutch of darkness, darkness
3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, gaseous form. hunger of hadar
4th level (2 slots): shadow step, summon greater demon
Multiattack. Akarros makes a use of his spellcasting. Akarros then makes three attacks: One with it's bite and two with it's claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) acid damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage.
Fel Breath (Recharge 5-6). Akarros exhales a mass of necromantic miasma and acid in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in the cone other than creatures he chooses must succeed on a DC 17 dexterity saving throw, taking 26 (5d8) acid damage plus 29 (6d8) necrotic damage, or half as much on a success. A humanoid, beast or monstrosity reduced to zero hitpoints by this damage dies, and a shadow rises from the corpse, it's size category the same as when it was alive. The shadow shares an inititative count with Akarros but moves immediately after him.
Song of the Night (While in Sunlight Only; 1/Day). Akarros begins his horrific and off-tune song, calling upon the night itself. For 1d4+1 Hours in a 1 mile radius originating from Akarros is covered in a magically induced nightfall, causing bright light in the radius to be considered dim light and dim light to be considered darkness.
Akarros can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. Akarros makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Bite Attack. Akarros makes one bite attack.
Shrill Shriek (Costs 2 Actions). Akarros throws his head back and screams a portion of his Shadowed Tune. Each creature within 60 feet of him must succeed on a DC 17 wisdom saving throw or take 4 (1d8) thunder damage plus 4 (1d8) psychic damage and be deafened until the end of it's next turn.
Description
"I am Rot and Death on Resplendent Wings" —Akarros the Shadowsong
Akarros like all black dragons is a sadist, obsessed with ownership, power, and the want to watch all things fall from upon a throne of gold, but seemingly... moreso. Akarros is far larger than any dragon of his age, faster and far more adept with magic than most.
Akarros craved his mother's position as the Guardian of Waeldstone, not for the honor of the role but for the offerings and status it brought. So to achieve it, the young dragon turned to shadow magic, sacrificing a part of his mind and soul to the brothers Heinzman... he certainly achieved that status. With the help of their men, and the corrupted form and magics he gained, he felled his mother and is now freshly nestled in the old broken fort she once called home.
As both a sign of mockery and respect, he adorns himself in her bones strapped together with her own skin as leather and copper rivets like armor. The Bones themselves scrimshawed wth draconic letters, to call upon his mother's song, though he is no bard and that is.... Apparent.
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