Bakunawa (Dungeons and Dragons)

==Summary==
The Bakunawa is a species of ancient dragon from the Phillipines-inspired Dayawlongon setting in Dungeons & Dragons. They are massive, serpentine beings with aquatic attributes that are worshipped as "avatars of storm and tide". They possess power over lightning through their scales and thunder which they emit through the beating of their wings. 
They are prevalent in Dayawlongon and have a heavy influence, the first and most powerful of the species (referred to as just Bakunawa or great Bakunawa) having gifted the inhabitants the sky bridges that connect the island archipelago together into one large community. The dragons used to defend the islands against foreign entities, with the islands historically being in conflict with other nations and currently under threat of five of them. These invaders targeted the Bakunawas as part of their efforts to defeat the Dayawlongonians, which eventually led to the extinction of the eldest and more powerful of the dragons. A few smaller and weaker of their descendants remain, however they are rare and don't devote themselves to defending the island archipelago like their ancestors did.
==Power and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely , possibly 
Name: Varies
Origin: Dungeons and Dragons (Journeys to the Radiant Citadel)
Gender: Varies
Age: Varies
Classification. Gargantuan Dragon
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Flight, Natural Weaponry (TeethJourneys to the Radiant Citadel pg.147), Large Size (Type 1), Self-Sustenance (Type 1, Is amphibious), Enhanced Senses (Can see in the dark, Can "see" and accurately attack creatures without the use of sight), Non-Physical Interaction (Monsters significantly below the Bakunawas in power can damage intangible, non-corporeal, conceptual, and nonexistent entities), Probability Manipulation (Via Legendary Resistances), Possibly Magic (Great Bakunawa gifted the inhabitants of Dayawlongon the skybridges of which requires magic to hold together. The bones and magic of Great Bakunawa and others of the species being infused within these structures.Journeys to the Radiant Citadel pg.145 It is unknown how much magical potential the remaining descendants have.), Lightning Manipulation (Is physically charged with lightning and can emit it as a ranged attack), Thunder Manipulation/Vibration Manipulation (Can emit thunder in a physical attack that knocks foes back), Resistance to Lightning Manipulation and Thunder Manipulation (Resistant to lightning and thunder damage)
Attack Potency: At least Large Building level (As a CR 12 creature, it scales to spells such as Freezing Sphere which can emit this much energy), likely City Block level (Scales to the energy output of the Raise Water spell), possibly Multi-City Block level (Scales to the Disintegration spell, which can immediately destroy a 120x120x120 temple building upon casting)
Speed: Relavistic to FTL (Superior to creatures that can dodge light-based attacks)
Lifting Strength: Class M (Scales to a Stone Giant keeping a statue the size of it in place)
Striking Strength: At least Large Building class, likely City Block class, possibly Multi-City Block class
Durability: At least Large Building level, likely City Block level, possibly Multi-City Block level
Stamina: At least Superhuman, scaling to low level adventurers that can take severe wounds in combat and still continue fighting.
Range: Extended melee range through sheer size alone, tens of meters via Lightning Manipulation
Standard Equipment: None, although they are known to possess treasure
Intelligence: Gifted, Bakunawas are claimed to be the best binukots, bards who possess significant cultural knowledge, given their vast memories.Journeys to the Radiant Citadel pg.146
Weaknesses: Reduced movement while on land.
Notable Attacks/Techniques: Bakunawas are known to be merciless fighters who swallow whole any of those who challenge them.
Bite: The Bakunawa bites down on a creature and proceeds to swallow them. The Bakunawa can hold two creatures in it's gullet at a time. While the creature is being digested, it takes lightning damage. Although it is blinded and restrained, a creature who does enough damage to the dragon from the inside of its stomach can force the Bakunawa to spit them out.
Storm Slam: The Bakunawa slams it's body against a foe with thunderous energy. Upon hitting, it does thunder damage in addition to the normal damage from such an attack and knocks foes back from the shockwaves it emits from such an attack.
Lightning Strikes: The Bakunawa emits lighting in an arcing fashion against two creatures within 60 feet of them, the foes taking high amounts of lightning damage.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Species
Category:Dragons
Category:Flight Users
Category:Non-Physical Interaction Users
Category:Large Sized Characters
Category:Bodily Weaponry Users
Category:Electricity Users
Category:Sound Users
Category:Vibration Users
Category:Probability Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users
Category:Magic Users
Category:Self-Sustenance Users
Category:Dungeons and Dragons
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