| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STR | 23 | +6 | +6 |
| DEX | 12 | +1 | +6 |
| CON | 23 | +6 | +11 |
| Mod | Save | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INT | 16 | +3 | +3 |
| WIS | 17 | +3 | +8 |
| CHA | 20 | +5 | +10 |
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Aura of Serenity. Friendly creatures of the dragon’s choice within 30 feet gain advantage on saving throws and resistance to psychic damage.
Luminous Majesty. The dragon sheds dim light in a 30-foot radius. Enemies that start their turn within the light must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw or have disadvantage on their next attack roll before the end of their turn.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target.
Hit: 19 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) radiant damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Pearl Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon exhales radiant tidal energy in a 60-foot cone.
- Enemies must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
- Allies in the cone instead regain 27 (6d8) hit points.
Tidal Surge (Recharge 4–6). The dragon conjures a crashing wave in a 30-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Creatures in the area must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or take 27 (6d8) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. Allies instead may choose to be moved up to 15 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
Tide Step. While in water, the dragon moves up to 40 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
Soothing Command. The dragon targets one creature it can see within 60 feet. The target gains 10 temporary hit points and can immediately end one effect causing it to be charmed or frightened.
Protective Pulse. When a creature the dragon can see within 30 feet takes damage, the dragon reduces that damage by 3d8 + 5.
Radiant Reversal (Recharge 6). When the dragon takes damage from an attack, it can reflect radiant energy. The attacker takes 10 (3d6) radiant damage.
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. It can take only one legendary action at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains all spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
- Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check, adding its Perception bonus to the roll to spot hidden creatures, notice subtle details, or otherwise observe its surroundings.
- Tail Attack. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target.
Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage. - Calm Pulse (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon emits a wave of healing light. Creatures of its choice within 30 feet regain 13 (3d8) hit points.
- Shimmering Shift (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon moves up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Description
A master of tranquil power, the Adult Pearl Dragon embodies balance between mercy and overwhelming force. It dominates the battlefield through radiant tides, protective auras, and precise legendary actions, sustaining allies while dismantling threats.
An Adult Pearl Dragon is wise, composed, and deliberate. It prefers diplomacy and guidance but becomes an unstoppable force when defending what it protects. Its presence alone can calm conflict—or foreshadow overwhelming resistance.
Lair and Lair Actions
A serene coastal grotto or submerged ruin infused with soft, pearlescent light, the Adult Pearl Dragon’s lair is a place of quiet protection. Pools of clear water reflect shifting colors, and smooth stone surfaces are inlaid with natural nacre. Gentle currents flow even in still air, and echoes of emotion linger faintly in the environment.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the Adult Pearl Dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the Adult Pearl Dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
- Soothing Tide. Calming currents wash through the lair. Creatures of the dragon’s choice regain 14 (4d6) hit points.
- Dazzling Reflection. Light refracts sharply across the lair. Creatures of the dragon’s choice within 60 feet must succeed on a DC 17 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn.
- Shifting Current. Water or spectral currents surge in a 15-foot-radius area the dragon can see within 120 feet. Each enemy in the area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone and pushed up to 15 feet.
- Veil of Serenity. Illusory light distorts the dragon’s form. Until initiative count 20 on the next round, attack rolls against the dragon have disadvantage.
Regional Effects
The region containing a legendary Adult Pearl Dragon’s lair is suffused with calming, radiant energy, which creates one or more of the following effects:
- Calm Waters. Within 3 miles of the lair, bodies of water are unusually still, and rough weather is slightly diminished.
- Soft Radiance. Reflective surfaces shimmer faintly within 3 miles, providing dim light in darkness.
- Lingering Peace. Creatures within 3 miles have advantage on saving throws against being frightened while within natural bodies of water.
If the Adult Pearl Dragon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d6 days.
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