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I'iko Dragon

I'iko dragons are greedy bullies with long muscular bodies, stubby legs, small wings, and shimmering glass-like scales. From their treetop nests overhanging well-traveled rivers, i'iko dragons land on passing watercrafts and extort the passengers, threatening to capsize boats if not paid with bright treasure. When faced with a well-armed group guarding their desired trinkets, they instead resort to stealth, stealing them under cover of darkness, using their claws to pick locks and disable traps as needed.

I'iko dragons reside in the jungles of the Mwangi Expanse, particularly in Nantambu where they live under the tall arching bridges that cross the city's many canals, building roosts in the bridge supports. I'iko dragons eat fish and birds, and have a taste for glass, crystals, and gemstones, which they consume to harden and color their scales. Incredibly vain, i'iko dragons collect the most colorful glass they can find to transform their scales into a resplendent rainbow.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 24
Unspecific Lore: DC 22
Specific Lore: DC 19

Elite | Normal | Weak
Proficiency without Level

Changes from being Elite are marked in red below.
NOTE: The +2 damage bonus to non-strike offensive abilities (+4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.

Elite I'iko DragonCreature 7

Legacy Content

Uncommon CN Small Amphibious Dragon 
Source Pathfinder #170: Spoken on the Song Wind pg. 84
Perception +14; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet
Languages Common, Draconic
Skills Acrobatics +15, Athletics +16, Intimidation +16, Stealth +17, Thievery +15
Str +4, Dex +5, Con +2, Int +0, Wis +2, Cha +4
AC 25; Fort +16, Ref +19, Will +12
HP 130; Immunities paralyzed, sleep
Speed 30 feet, climb 30 feet, fly 60 feet, swim 30 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +18 [+13/+8], Damage 2d10+2+6 piercingMelee [one-action] claw +19 [+15/+11] (agile, finesse), Damage 2d6+2+6 slashingBreath Weapon [one-action] (arcane, evocation) The i'iko dragon breathes a spray of jagged glass shards that deals 7d6 piercing damage in a 15-foot cone (DC 25 basic Reflex save). They can't use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds.Cunning Capsize [one-action] (attack) The i'iko dragon attempts to capsize an aquatic vessel of Medium size or smaller that they're on or adjacent to. They must succeed at an Athletics check with a DC of 27 or the pilot's Sailing Lore DC, whichever is higher.Draconic Grandeur [one-action] (emotion, fear, mental) The i'iko dragon spreads their wings, bares their teeth, and threatens their opponent in a terrifying display of draconic majesty. All creatures within 30 feet must attempt a DC 26 Will save. Regardless of the result of the saving throw, the creatures are temporarily immune to Draconic Grandeur for 1 minute.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature is frightened 1.
Failure The creature is frightened 2.
Critical Failure The creature is frightened 4.Tackle [two-actions] (move) The i'iko dragon Flies up to their fly Speed, descending at least 10 feet, and then makes a jaws Strike. If the jaws Strike hits and the target is Medium or smaller, the target is knocked prone.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards I'iko Dragon Hoards

I'iko dragons hoard small, easily transportable baubles in their nests, particularly magical trinkets and any objects incorporating glass, crystals, and gemstones—though these objects rarely remain whole long, as the dragons devour the most colorful components, leaving gemless rings and glassless mirrors.