
Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

Pathfinder RPG (1st Edition) Pathfinder RPG (2nd Edition) Starfinder RPG

All Creatures
Abilities | Monsters | NPCs
All | Families | Templates
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

There is a Legacy version here.

PFS StandardTor Linnorm

Tor linnorms dwell in the tallest volcanic mountains, either within naturally formed caverns or molten craters. A tor linnorm's temper can be as hot and destructive as the magma the creature resembles.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 44
Unspecific Lore: DC 42
Specific Lore: DC 39

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 Tor LinnormCreature 22

Uncommon Gargantuan Dragon Fire 
Source Monster Core pg. 222
Perception +39; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, truesight
Languages Aklo, Draconic, Fey
Skills Acrobatics +37, Athletics +42, Stealth +39
Str +11, Dex +8, Con +9, Int -1, Wis +8, Cha +9
AC 49; Fort +40, Ref +37, Will +35; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 470, regeneration 20 (deactivated by cold iron); Immunities curse, fire, paralyzed, sleep; Weaknesses cold iron 15
Curse of Boiling Blood (curse, fire, primal) When a creature slays the linnorm, it must succeed at a DC 50 Will save or gain weakness to fire 20 and slowed 1 from the agonizing pain it now endures at all times, with an unlimited duration. As long as a character continues to suffer this curse, its slowed condition can never be reduced below slowed 1.Lava Affinity The linnorm can breathe and swim freely while submerged in lava and magma.Reactive Strike [reaction] Tail only.
Speed 35 feet, climb 35 feet, fly 100 feet, swim 60 feet; unfettered movement
Melee [one-action] jaws +42 [+37/+32] (reach 30 feet, magical), Damage 4d12+2+19 piercing plus tor linnorm venomMelee [one-action] claw +42 [+38/+34] (reach 30 feet, agile, magical), Damage 4d8+2+19 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +42 [+38/+34] (reach 30 feet, agile, magical), Damage 4d6+2+19 bludgeoning plus Improved GrabPrimal Innate Spells DC 46 (+4 dmg); 8th truesight; Constant (9th) unfettered movement
Constrict [one-action] 3d6+21 bludgeoning, DC 48Pyroclastic Breath [two-actions] (fire, primal) The tor linnorm expels a 60-foot cone of flame and ash dealing 20d6 fire damage to creatures within the area (DC 48 basic Reflex save). The linnorm can't use Pyroclastic Breath again for 1d4 rounds. At the start of the tor linnorm's next turn, the area of the Pyroclastic Breath is covered in thick, scorching smoke that burns both the lungs and eyes, dealing an additional 10d6 fire damage to all creatures in the area (DC 48 basic Reflex save). A creature that spends an entire round in the smoke with open eyes must succeed at a DC 46 Fortitude save or be blinded for 1 minute. The smoke dissipates after 1 minute; in strong winds, the smoke dissipates in 5 rounds, and in more powerful winds, it may clear even more quickly.Slashing Claws [one-action] The tor linnorm makes four Strikes with their claws, each against a different target. These attacks count toward the tor linnorm's multiple attack penalty, but the multiple attack penalty doesn't increase until after the tor linnorm makes all their attacks.Tor Linnorm Venom (fire, poison) Saving Throw DC 46 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 10 rounds; Stage 1 8d6 fire damage and drained 1 (1 round); Stage 2 12d6 fire damage and drained 2 (1 round)

All Monsters in "Linnorm"

NameLevel
Cairn Linnorm18
Crag Linnorm14
Fjord Linnorm16
Ice Linnorm17
Shoal Linnorm15
Taiga Linnorm19
Tarn Linnorm20
Tor Linnorm21
Young Linnorm7

Linnorm

Source Monster Core pg. 220
Immense, primeval dragons of the northern reaches of the world, linnorms hate those they deem to be lesser creatures and seek to inflict as much suffering as possible upon their unfortunate victims. While these serpentine monstrosities might not be the powerful winged dragons most imagine, they nonetheless possess incredible strength and deadly powers that often rival more notorious dragons' brutality.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Death Curses

The death curses of the linnorms are often the subjects of tragic sagas, and those who would think themselves vanquishing heroes for slaying a linnorm often meet their dooms soon thereafter, succumbing to these curses well after the passing of the linnorm responsible for bestowing it.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards Linnorm Hoards

As with true dragons, linnorms tend to amass immense piles of treasure in their lairs. These hoards consist of the weapons, gear, and belongings of would-be vanquishers more often than minted coins or works of art.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Linnorm Kings

In the storied Lands of the Linnorm Kings, the slaying of a linnorm is traditionally required for those who would claim a nation's crown. Recently, though, the Linnorm King White Estrid claimed her crown not by slaying a linnorm, but by beating him into submission, gaining a powerful and dangerous ally to help secure her rule.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Other Linnorms

Linnorms exist in a variety of forms beyond the four detailed here. The gaunt cairn linnorm, the spiny taiga linnorm, and the aquatic fjord linnorm each terrorize their own specific regions of the Universe.