If drakes are related to the dragons of old, they got the short end of the stick when it comes to appearance. With their big bellies, mottled scales, four stumpy legs, and fangs protruding from all directions, the people of the mountains see them more as a nuisance than a great peril, albeit a very big, dangerous nuisance. A drake can eat a cow per day—or the farmer if he gets in the way.
A hunter can make good money by ridding the farmlands of them as they invade down from their mountain perches, searching for easyYour skill is doubled when a task is easier than normal. Eas... More prey. Their fire can leave quite a scar, but if you’re prepared, they can be taken down with relative ease.
—Etahn
I’ve not had the opportunity, yet, to study the drake in its mountain perch, and would very much like to observe its behavioral patterns. As a young student on a visit to the Tower, I did get the chance to study the innards of a young drake on a massive dissection slab. I believe its resemblance to the dragon is more than coincidence, as its gaseous sac is situated between its four lungs, quite similar to a dragon’s, as evidenced in an ancient, battered tome I once saw in the Kowal library. The drake may be a descendent of those powerful beasts, or perhaps it was the dragon that descended from the drake. Either way, against all odds, it is the drake that still survives today.
—Delgon
Drake
| Characteristics | CV | 5 | |||
| Stat | Score | % | Speed | 40 | |
| STR | 18 | 90 | HPA measure of the relative health of your character, represen... More | 36 | |
| CON | 16 | 80 | Dmg Mod | 1d6 | |
| SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More | 20 | 100 | AVThe numeric value representing how much damage armor absorbs... More | 6 | |
| INT | 6 | 30 | Class | Monster | |
| ACU | 11 | 55 | Type | Draconian | |
| DEX | 12 | 60 | Horror An optional system where your character’s mental health ... More | – | |
| SOC | 11 | 55 | Treasure | 360 gp (Harvestables) | |
- Attack: Bite 65% 1d6+5+dm and Claw (x2) 70% 1d86+5+dm
- Skills: Dodge 80%, Grapple 75%, Hide 75%, Listen 75%, Spot 75%, Stealth 75%
- SpecialA special success if the roll is equal to or less than 1/5 t... More: Breath Weapon, Scent, Immune to Fire, Darkvision 60’
- Weaknesses: Tritium (negates AVThe numeric value representing how much damage armor absorbs... More)
- Habitat: Mountains
- Encounter: Solitary, Pair, or Family (1–2 adults and 2–5 young)
Breath Weapon
As a standard action, up to three times per day, the drake can breathe fire in a 30’ cone, dealing 6d6 fire damage (DEX saveRolling a characteristic to resist an effect or spell. More to halve). No saveRolling a characteristic to resist an effect or spell. More if held in the drake’s jaws.
SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More Note
Large (SIZSize defines height, weight, and bulk. There is no SIZ-assoc... More 20) = -10% to Hide/Stealth/Dodge (already applied)
Remnants and Reagents
Drake Heartfire Gland (Reagent)
Used in potent fire-based spells or alchemical brews. Can substitute for fire essence.
Value: 100 gp
Harvesting Difficulty: DifficultYour skill is halved when a task is harder than average, whi... More
Drake Scales (Remnant)
Durable and heat-resistant. Used in crafting armor or clothing.
Value: 40 gp per unit (1d6 units)
Harvesting Difficulty: Average
Drake Claw(Remnant)
Prized for ceremonial or magical weapon crafting. (4 units)
Value: 25 gp
Harvesting Difficulty: EasyYour skill is doubled when a task is easier than normal. Eas... More