CREATURE 20
Perception +36; darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Abyssal, Auran, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Ignan, Infernal, Terran
Skills Acrobatics +31, Athletics +38, Deception +37, Diplomacy +41, Intimidation +37, Occultism +31, Society +31, Stealth +31, Survival +34
Str +10 Dex +5 Con +7 Int +5 Wis +8 Cha +9
AC 46; Fort +35, Ref +31, Will +36
HP 410; Immunities paralyzed, sleep; Resistances mental 20
Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 90 feet, DC 41 (page 305)
Maekuth Counterspell (abjuration, occult) Trigger The dragon is targeted by a mental effect it's aware of; Effect The dragon immediately attempts to counteract the triggering effect (counteract modifier +32).
Violent Retort Trigger A creature within the sovereign dragon's reach critically hits the dragon; Effect The sovereign dragon makes a claw or tail Strike against the creature, after applying all the effects of the critical hit to the dragon.
Speed 60 feet, fly 180 feet
Melee jaws +38 (magical, reach 20 feet), Damage 4d8+18 piercing plus 3d6 mental
Melee claw +38 (agile, magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 4d8+18 slashing plus Grab
Melee tail +38 (magical, reach 30 feet), Damage 4d8+18 bludgeoning plus Grab
Occult Innate Spells DC 43; 9th shape stone, suggestion, wall of stone; 7th suggestion (at will); 2nd detect alignment (at will, good or evil only)
Breath Weapon (evocation, mental, occult) The dragon unleashes a roar charged with psychic energy, dealing 21d6 mental damage in a 50-foot cone (DC 43 basic Will save). The dragon can't use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds.
Coiling Frenzy The dragon makes one claw Strike and one tail Strike in either order, each against the same target. If either Strike hits, the dragon automatically Grabs the target.
Draconic Momentum The dragon recharges their Breath Weapon whenever they score a critical hit with a Strike.
Gleaming Armor (evocation, light, occult) Frequency once per hour; Effect The dragon's golden armor glows with a protective golden light. The dragon gains a +2 status bonus to AC and resistance 20 to energy damage. Each enemy in a 20-foot emanation must succeed at a DC 43 Fortitude save or be dazzled. All these effects last until the end of the dragon's next turn.
Greater Constrict 4d8+11 bludgeoning, DC 43 (page 305)
Inspire Envoy (enchantment, mental, occult) Frequency once per day; Effect The dragon chooses a mortal they've observed performing an exceptional act and offers their august blessing in exchange for the creature carrying out a specific directive, such as defeating a tyrant or protecting a sacred site. If the creature agrees, until its next daily preparations, it gains a +2 status bonus to the dragon's choice of attack rolls, AC, or all of the following: Perception, Will saves, and Charisma-based skill checks. The dragon can Dismiss this benefit by spending a single action (that has the concentrate trait), which they're swift to do if the mortal dares to defy the dragon's directive.
Bestiary 3, page 83.
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