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PFS StandardTarn Linnorm

Although more powerful linnorms exist, the multi-headed tarn linnorm can wreak an awe-inspiring amount of devastation.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 42
Unspecific Lore: DC 40
Specific Lore: DC 37

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Tarn LinnormCreature 20

Uncommon Gargantuan Acid Amphibious Dragon 
Source Monster Core pg. 221
Perception +35; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, truesight
Languages Aklo, Draconic, Fey
Skills Acrobatics +32, Athletics +38, Stealth +34
Str +10, Dex +6, Con +8, Int -1, Wis +7, Cha +8
AC 46; Fort +36, Ref +32, Will +31; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 400, regeneration 15 (deactivated by cold iron); Immunities acid, curse, paralyzed, sleep; Weaknesses cold iron 15
Curse of Death (curse, death, primal) When a creature slays the tarn linnorm, it must succeed at a DC 46 Will save or it can no longer recover Hit Points via any means, such as healing spells, the Medicine skill, or natural healing from rest. This has an unlimited duration.Reactive Strike [reaction] Tail only.
Speed 35 feet, fly 100 feet, swim 80 feet; unfettered movement
Melee [one-action] jaws +38 [+33/+28] (reach 30 feet, magical), Damage 4d12+18 piercing plus tarn linnorm venomMelee [one-action] claw +38 [+34/+30] (reach 30 feet, agile, magical), Damage 4d8+18 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +38 [+34/+30] (reach 30 feet, agile, magical), Damage 4d6+18 bludgeoning plus Improved GrabPrimal Innate Spells DC 42; 8th truesight; Constant (9th) unfettered movement
Constrict [one-action] 3d6+18 bludgeoning, DC 44Corrosive Breath [two-actions] (acid, poison, primal) The tarn linnorm can expel either a 120-foot line or a 60-foot cone of acid, dealing 20d6 acid damage to creatures within the area (DC 44 basic Reflex save). The linnorm can't use Corrosive Breath or Double Breath again for 1d4 rounds.
The acid creates toxic fumes. At the beginning of the linnorm's next turn, those who failed the breath weapon's Reflex save must succeed at a DC 42 Fortitude save or gain sickened 4 from the poisonous fumes.Double Bite [one-action] The tarn linnorm Strides and then makes a jaws Strike with each of their heads, each against a different target. Both attacks count toward the tarn linnorm's multiple attack penalty, but the multiple attack penalty doesn't increase until after the tarn linnorm makes all of these attacks.Double Breath [three-actions] The tarn linnorm uses Corrosive Breath twice. A creature attempts only one save and can take damage only once. The linnorm can't use Corrosive Breath or Double Breath again for 2d4 rounds.Tarn Linnorm Venom (acid, poison) Saving Throw DC 44 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 10 rounds; Stage 1 7d6 acid damage and drained 1 (1 round); Stage 2 11d6 acid damage and drained 2 (1 round)

All Monsters in "Linnorm"

NameLevel
Crag Linnorm14
Ice Linnorm17
Tarn Linnorm20
Tor Linnorm21

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.