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Trash Dragon
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December 26, 2023
Adult Trash Dragon
Huge Dragon, Chaotic Neutral
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (+5) |
10 (0) |
26 (+8) |
14 (+3) |
16 (+2) |
20 (+5) |
Actions
Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks: one bite and two punches.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) piercing damage.
Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. Creatures large or smaller that are hit by a punch are knocked back 5 ft.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Trash Breath. The dragon exhales trash in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 53 (15d6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Burp Bubble. The dragon spews a giant bubble filled with noxious fumes, aimed at a creature within 30 ft. The bubble bursts creating a 15 foot radius cloud of noxious fumes centered on the creature. Each creature in the cloud must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that ends its turn within the cloud has to repeat the save or suffer the damage (again). The cloud lasts for 1 hour unless dispersed by a strong wind.
Legendary Actions
The dragon 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.
Guzzle. The dragon rakes its mouth across the ground, consuming any items within 5 feet of it. If there are enough items or trash around it, its breath weapon attack is recharged.
Dumpster Dive. If inside its layer, the dragon can dive into the trash hoard. While under the trash hoard there is a low rumble as the dragon tunnels around, but its location isn't visibly obvious and the dragon has complete cover. After 2 adventurers have taken their turns, the dragon will resurface within 30 ft. of the place it went under. When surfacing, each creature within 5 feet of the dragon must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 20 (4d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Improvised Large Trash Slam. The dragon grabs one large piece of trash (for example, a small boat, tree trunk, or lamp post) and attacks an area on the ground within 10 feet. Each creature within 5 feet of the target must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked back 5 feet from the target.
Background
Dwelling deep under the sewers of Hemadal, Trash Dragons rest atop the piles of discarded waste rather than piles of traditional wealth. They find value in the mundane garbage discarded indiscriminately, and sometimes, accidentally, by mortals. While the value of a Trash Dragon’s hoard may pale in comparison to that of a typical dragon, they’re often a source of arcane, cryptic, and long-forgotten magical sundries.
In adulthood they generally prefer solitude, but younger dragons live in a perpetual commune until big enough to amass their own disgusting hoard.
Motivations
Like other dragons, Trash Dragons aim to increase their hoard, and generally act in their self-interest. They generally want quantity over quality, but may search out specific magic items to augment the hoard.
| Roll | Motivation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wants to increase its trash hoard by disrupting society. |
| 2 | Wants to increase its trash hoard through trading. |
| 3 | Wants the adventurers to retrieve some magic items. |
| 4 | Wants the adventurers to find a way to increase the trash hoard. |
| 5 | Wants to ally with the nearby city to increase the trash hoard. |
| 6 | Is content with its trash hoard and wants to be left alone. |
| 7 | Wants to lure the adventurers in through deception to steal their items. |
| 8 | Wants to add the adventurers’ bodies to their trash horde. |
Related Magic Item Ideas
Here are some magic items that the Trash Dragon might be interested in finding.
| Roll | Magic Items |
|---|---|
| 1 | Housewarming Prank - A cracked jug that slowly and continually leaks wine, but contains no wine. |
| 2 | Sharding Bowl - A glass bowl that reconstitutes itself when smashed, leaving behind extra shards. |
| 3 | Stank Powder - A special alchemical powder that will react with the offgassing around the trash hoard. |
| 4 | Trash Chute - A metal pipe that expands and bores through surfaces when activated. |
| 5 | Heinous Hairball - A hairball from a magical creature that reacts to magical energy and grows. |
| 6 | Francis the Pig - Francis the Pig had a portal to another plane opened within its bowels. It will produce an unnatural amount of poop. |
Lair and Lair Actions
The Trash Dragon isn’t the only inhabitant of its lair. Worms and rats of various sizes occupy the trash hoard and have a symbiotic relationship with the dragon. Worms and other smaller insects break down some of the rotting food, and rats act like pets to the dragon. The rats may also fetch valuable items for the dragon as they venture out of the lair. Sometimes the dragon keeps with less desirable mimics as pets to help guard their hoard.
Swarm of Rats. A Swarm of Rats appears around the most isolated creature. The swarm has 32 hit points, has resistance to piercing damage, and is vulnerable to area of effect attacks. Swarm Attack. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage. If the rat swarm takes damage to reduce its hp below 25% (8 hp), the swarm uses its reaction to disperse into the trash pile.
Rat Swarm
Swarm, Beast
Actions
Nibble. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d6 + 6) piercing damage.
Mimic Surprise. A nearby large item springs to life. Use the basic Mimic stat block.
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