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Dragon, Swamp (Black Dragon)

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Number appearing1, Wild 1, Lair 1d4
Armor class18
Move30' Fly 80' (15')
Hit dice7**
Treasure typeH
Damage per attack2 claws/1 bite or breath/1 tail (1d6/1d6/2d10 or breath/1d6)
Morale8

Swamp dragons have green skin so dark as to appear to be black, especially in uncertain light or while wet. They often choose to hide underwater, leaving only part of the head above the waterline, and leap up suddenly when prey comes within 100' (surprising on a roll of 1-4 on 1d6 in this case).

Though swamp dragons are more cruel than ice dragons, they are still motivated mostly by the urge to live, breed and collect valuable items.

Swamp dragons are immune to all forms of acid. A swamp dragon may hold its breath up to three turns while lying in wait underwater.

Special Abilities

Underwater Ambush — Often hide underwater with only part of head above waterline. Leap up suddenly when prey comes within 100', surprising on a roll of 1-4 on 1d6.

Acid Immunity — Immune to all forms of acid.

Hold Breath — May hold its breath up to three turns while lying in wait underwater.

Source: Basic Fantasy Role-Playing Game. Attribution: Chris Gonnerman / Basic Fantasy Project. License: CC-BY-SA-4.0.