You summon the dead dragon Pollux, a remnant of Castorice’s pact with entropy. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. After 2 rounds, or when Pollux uses Ebon Wings Over Scorched Ruins*, it will vanish.
The creature is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. Use the spell slot’s level for the spell’s level in the stat block.
Dead Dragon: Pollux
Large Dragon (Specter), Neutral
AC: 12 + the spell’s level
HP: 9 + 5 for each spell level above 1st
Speed: 30 ft., Fly 60 ft.
STR: 8 (-1)
DEX: 14 (+2)
CON: 14 (+2)
INT: 10 (+0)
WIS: 12 (+1)
CHA: 16 (+3)
Damage Immunities: Necrotic
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Poisoned
Senses: Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11
Languages: Draconic, Understands your languages
Traits
Lost Netherland: When Pollux is summoned, it radiates a 30-foot-radius aura. Enemies inside this aura must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC = your spell save DC) or gain disadvantage on their next saving throw against a spell you cast. This effect refreshes each time they start their turn in the aura.
Fleeting Existence: Pollux self-destructs using Ebon Wings Over Scorched Ruins after 2 rounds have passed. This duration cannot be extended, even if healed. If Pollux is reduced to 0 HP before 2 rounds have passed, Pollux vanishes without exploding.
Unstable Vigor: Pollux can perform the action Dimscorch Breath multiple times while its HP is above 1. If reduced to 1 HP, you must immediately choose to detonate it (Ebon Wings Over Scorched Ruins) or use Soulrend Claw to heal.
Actions
Dimscorch Breath
(Costs 1 Charge) Line 20 ft. x 5 ft. (Dex Save DC = your spell save DC)
Pollux’s jaws crackle with unstable energy as it unleashes a searing beam of violet-black light.
Tier 1 (First Use): 1d4 + PB force damage. Pollux loses 4 HP.
Tier 2 (Subsequent Uses): 2d4 + PB force damage. Pollux loses 4 HP.
Effect: If HP loss as a result of Dimscorch Breath reduces Pollux below 1 HP, set its HP to 1.
Soulrend Claw
Melee Spell Attack: +3 + PB to hit, reach 10 ft.
Hit: 1d4 + PB slashing damage. Pollux regains HP equal to half the damage dealt + 3.
Ebon Wings Over Scorched Ruins
10-ft radius (Dex Save DC = your spell save DC)
Pollux launches skyward, its wings dissolving into dark embers as it compresses entropy into a crackling violet sphere. With a keening roar, the sphere collapses—erupting in an explosion of entropic energy.
Failure: 3d4 + PB force damage. Success: Half damage. Allies and enemies take full damage. Pollux is destroyed.
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