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PFS StandardCrag Linnorm

Despite being among the weakest linnorms, the crag linnorm is a devastating predator, capable of quickly cooking their foes with their magma breath.

Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 34
Unspecific Lore: DC 32
Specific Lore: DC 29

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Crag LinnormCreature 14

Uncommon Gargantuan Dragon Fire 
Source Monster Core pg. 220
Perception +12; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet, truesight
Languages Aklo, Draconic, Fey
Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +14
Str +8, Dex +4, Con +6, Int -3, Wis +4, Cha +5
AC 23; Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +8; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 270, regeneration 10 (deactivated by cold iron); Immunities curse, fire, paralyzed, sleep; Weaknesses cold iron 10
Curse of Fire (curse, fire, primal) When a creature slays the crag linnorm, it must succeed at a DC 21 Will save or gain weakness to fire 15 with an unlimited duration.Reactive Strike [reaction] Tail only.
Speed 35 feet, fly 100 feet, swim 60 feet; unfettered movement
Melee [one-action] jaws +16 [+11/+6] (reach 20 feet, magical), Damage 3d12+14 piercing plus crag linnorm venomMelee [one-action] claw +16 [+12/+8] (reach 20 feet, agile, magical), Damage 3d8+14 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +16 [+12/+8] (reach 20 feet, agile, magical), Damage 3d6+14 bludgeoning plus Improved GrabPrimal Innate Spells DC 19; 6th truesight; Constant (6th) unfettered movement
Constrict [one-action] 2d6+14 bludgeoning, DC 20Crag Linnorm Venom (fire, poison) Saving Throw DC 20 Fortitude; Maximum Duration 10 rounds; Stage 1 4d6 fire damage and drained 1 (1 round); Stage 2 6d6 fire damage and drained 2 (1 round)Magma Breath [two-actions] (fire, primal) The crag linnorm breathes out a stream of magma in a 120-foot line that deals 12d6 fire damage to creatures within the area (DC 20 basic Reflex save). Any creature that fails its save also takes 4d6 persistent fire damage. The linnorm can't use Magma Breath again for 1d4 rounds. The magma remains until the start of the linnorm's next turn. If the linnorm was on the ground, the magma remains as a burning line on the ground directly under the line of the Magma Breath; if the linnorm was airborne, the magma rains down in a sheet 60 feet high. Any creature that moves across or through the magma takes 6d6 fire damage (DC 20 basic Reflex save). At the start of the linnorm's next turn, the magma cools to a thin layer of brittle stone, or the magma rain finishes falling and turns to harmless pebbles. The cooled magma quickly degrades to powder and sand over the course of several hours.

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.