Brass Dragon, Adult

The adult brass dragon exudes an aura of warmth and wisdom. Its gleaming scales shimmer like polished bronze, reflecting the sunlight that dances upon them. With a regal bearing and an air of benevolence, it holds its head high, adorned with elegant horns and frills. Its eyes twinkle with curiosity and a hint of mischief. This dragon’s expansive wings allow it to glide gracefully through the skies, while its sinuous body coils with serpentine grace. Known for its love of conversation and riddles, the adult brass dragon is a skilled orator and a keeper of ancient knowledge. It is a protector of the desert lands, using its fiery breath to deter intruders and its immense strength to defend its domain. With a kind heart and a sharp wit, the adult brass dragon stands as a symbol of wisdom and guardianship.

Special Abilities

Legendary Resistance

If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Usage: 3 per day

Actions

• Multiattack: The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then 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: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
• Claw: Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
• Tail: Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
• Frightful Presence: Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon’s Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours .
• Breath Weapons: The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
  Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (13d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
  Sleep Breath. The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.

Legendary Actions

• Detect: The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
• Tail Attack: The dragon makes a tail attack.
• Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions): The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 ft. of the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Proficiencies

• Saving Throw: DEX +5
• Saving Throw: CON +10
• Saving Throw: WIS +6
• Saving Throw: CHA +8
• Skill: History +7
• Skill: Perception +11
• Skill: Persuasion +8
• Skill: Stealth +5