Monster Trove: Old Fears and Hungry Things
Balaur
Gargantuan
About
A Balaur is a many-headed Romanian dragon associated with storms, guarded treasures, stolen royalty, and destructive demands. Its serpentine body carries several speaking heads, each able to argue, threaten, or breathe a different ruin. Unlike an animal, the Balaur understands ransom and reputation. Unlike a lawful ruler, it considers terror sufficient proof of ownership.
Stats
HP
326
AC
18
DR
5
Attacks
3
Attack:
2d8+5, 2d8+5, 2d8+5
Save Rolls
Quick
0
Tough
8
Mind
4
Default Save TN (based on HP): 5
Traits
Alignment:
Orderly Vile (Tyrant)
Intelligence:
High (13-14)
Magic Resistance:
Special Attack
Many-Headed Tempest: choose three different targets within 60 ft. Each makes a Quick save or takes 4d8 fire, lightning, or poison damage, chosen separately.
Special Defense
Heads in Dispute: presenting two incompatible claims to its treasure forces a Mind save. On a failure, two heads argue and Many-Headed Tempest targets only one creature next round.