a \ Muckmaw DRAKE Lge dragon, unaligned ‘Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 123 (13410 + 52) Speed 30, swim 40 f, STR DEX CON INT. WIS. CHA 19(+4) 14(42) 184) 62) 12641) 1040) Saving Throws Dex +5, Con +7, Wis 4 Skills Perception +4, Stealth «5 Damage Resistances acid Senses darkvision 60 f., passive Perception 14 Languages understands Draconic but cannot speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Amphibious. The Muckmaw Drake can breathe air and wate, Hold Breath, The Muckmaw Drake can hold its breath for 30 ‘minutes. ACTIONS ‘Multiattack. The drake makes two attacks: one with its bite and cone with its tll. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack +7 to hit, teach 5 ft, one target. Hit 15 (2410 + 4) piercing damage. Tail Melee Weapon Attack +7 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. Hi: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage. ifthe target is Medium cor smaller, it must sueceed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone, Suction Breath (Recharge 5:9. The drake inhales a 30oot cone of violent suction. Each creature in the area must make a DC 15 Strength saving thraw or be pulled 20 feet toward the drake and knocked prone. On a successful save, the creature is not ‘moved or knocked prone Ifa creature ends its movement adjacent to the drake due to this effec, the drake may use its Bite as a reaction, Bonus Actions Bog Dive. Ifthe drake i standing in water or mud, it may submerge itself or fully conceal it body in dificult terrain until, the start ofits next turn. While submerged, ithas advantage on Stealth checks and attacks against it have disadvantage unless the attacker has tremorsense or blindsight. REACTIONS Reflexive Snap. When a creature enters a space within 5 feet of| the drake, itcan make a Bite attack against that creature.UCKMAW DRAKE IS A MOSS-CRUSTED, SEMI- aquatic draconic beast with a yawning. circular maw and a body built for both lurking and lunging. Thick scales run down its flanks, blending into the silt and mire. Its back is covered in swamp muck, reeds, and bits of detritus—making it nearly indistinguishable from the marsh when at rest. Though it lacks wings, the Muckmaw Drake is no less deadly than its aerial cousins, using ambush tactics, brute strength, and suction breath to dominate its territory. Muckmaw Drake Comsat Tactics ‘The Muckmaw Drake is a deadly ambusher that leverages waterlogged terrain to control positioning. It waits submerged or in muddy reeds, using Bog Dive to stay hidden until prey is close. It begins combat by unleashing its Suction Breath to drag enemies into melee range, often pulling vulnerable backline characters directly to its maw. Once in melee, it uses Multiattack to bite and tailwhip, knocking enemies prone to prevent escape. Its Reflexive ‘Snap keeps mobile melee characters wary, punishing reckless approach. If wounded or targeted by ranged attacks, it re-submerges with Bog Dive to reposition and ‘wait to strike again ‘Smart players will quickly learn not to fight it near ‘water—too bad they're already waistdeep. MuckMaw DraKE LORE ‘Nature DC 10: Muckmaw Drakes are aquatic cousins of true dragons. They use suction breath to drag prey into their grasp. Nature DC 15: Their moss-covered backs help them remain undetected for hours. Some swampfolk. confuse them for sunken logs until it's far too late. ‘Arcana DC 15: Muckmaw Drakes are thought to descend from black dragons who interbred with amphibious horrors. They possess limited magical instincts. Religion DC 10: Some swamp cults venerate Muckmaw Drakes as avatars of hunger or rebirth—especially those who practice sacrificial drowning. Survival DC 15: Tracks from a Muckmaw Drake often appear as churned bog water and missing wildlife. Their kills vanish with barely a ripple. Muckmaw Drake STORYHOOKS ‘THe MIssING FERRYMEN River traffic has stopped after multiple ferrymen went missing while crossing the murky stretch known as “The Long Gut.” All that's left are half-sunk boats and. ddrag marks in the silt. Locals whisper of something ancient, hungry, and listening. Hunter's Fouty A brash big-game hunter brags of capturing a "swamp dragon’ and is offering tours through the marshlands to prove it. But the drake wasn't killed—just injured and furious. Now it stalks the village outskirts at night, waiting for the perfect time to strike back. A Mawrur Herrtoom ‘Alocal heirloom ring, thought lost during a swamp ambush, turns up partially digested in a heap of bile and ‘moss near the riverbank. The family begs the adventurers to retrieve the rest of the missing jeweley— possibly from the drake’s stomach, Mucxmaw Drak ITEM SuCTIONFANG JAVELIN Weapon (javelin), rare This javelin is fashioned from one of the Muckmaw Drake's fang/ike throat spikes and wrapped in water- soaked leather. It hums faintly with pressure before release. ‘When you throw this javelin, you can choose to activate its suction property. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pulled 10 feet directly toward you. Once per long rest, you can unleash a cone of suction (30 ft.) as an action, Each creature in the cone must make a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be pulled 20 feet toward you and knocked prone.Art CREDITS ‘+ Muckmaw Drake by Toes Srednalf ‘+ Swamp Inn by Bane Jovic CANDID CREATIONS PATREON ons brings new life to your tabletop with jonsters, magical items, and unforgettable encounters. 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