Sand Dragon

Sand Dragons live in caves far out in the desert. They can grow up to 35 ft tall 100 ft long and speak sand dragonic. They have no wings, arms and legs like a worm with scales. Their head appears to be like one of a blue dragon but yellow and much larger. Their head can grow up to 40 ft tall. Their scales are yellowish brown and covered in sand. Sand dragonic is a language that only Sand Dragons speak. It is a harder to understand and learn version of draconic. Sand Dragons live alone and are quite rare. Only about 15 are known to exist and they can live for up to 200 years. They venture out for food in the desert but will only go 500 ft away from their lair. Their diet consists of animals and anything that dare come at least 60 ft within their territory. They are greedy and evil. they think for themselves and have hard scales. Their scales give them a lot of protection making them a enormous threat. They do have a weak spot on their stomach. They try to hide it as their flesh is incredibly weak. Their hunting tactics are to hide under sand and move towards the strongest vibration on the ground and jump out on it. Thus, huge vibrations can distract them from footsteps. They can only burrow through sand and very soft dirt. Their scales can be made into shields.

# Sand Dragon

Gargantuan monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class: 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points: 75 (7d10 + 36)

Speed: 40 ft., burrow 70 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

29 (+9) 22 (+6) 25 (+7) 22 (+6) 10(+0) 8(-1)

Skills: Athletics +13, Intimidation +6, Survival +8

Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, fire, piercing, slashing

Senses: darkvision 80 ft., tremorsense 80 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages: Sand Draconic

Challenge: 9 (5,000 XP)

## Abilities

Sand Dragon Scales.

It has a weak spot on it's belly what is 10ft in width and height. When hit on this weak spot all damage does triple. When hit not on it's normal spots from the outside it reduces damage by all except 1. When hit on inside it does normal damage. injury poison effect do not work unless hit from inside or weak spot. all resistances do not apply to weak spot.

Magic Resistance.

The sand dragon has an advantage on saving throws against spells and other magic effects

## Actions

Bite.

The target must make a DC18 saving throw and on a fail take 2d6 of piercing damage. On a successful save they take half as much damage The Sand Dragon must be above the ground and the target must be at least 8ft close.

Jump.

If the sand dragon is underground it can jump out up to double its length. When it does this any target in the area must make a DC 15 dexterity saving throw or take the actions of a bite attack

Swallow (Recharge 11 -12).

The Sand Dragon makes a bite attack following the rules of the bite attack. then the target must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw and on a fail be swallowed. at the start of the Sand Dragon's turn the target must make a DC18 Constitution saving throw and on a fail take 3d6 of acid damage. If the sand dragon takes at least 20 damage from the inside from now on every time it takes damage from the inside it rolls a DC14 Con save or regurgitate all things that are in it's stomach.

Burrow.

The sand dragon may burrow into sand. They cannot be attacked and will follow the strongest vibration they hear. if an earthquake happens they will temporarily be paralyzed until the start of their next turn. while in this state they cannot sense vibrations.

## Legendary Actions

The monster can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The monster regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Move.

The Sand Dragon may move up to half its speed.

Attack.

The sand dragon may make a bite attack

Sandstorm (costs 2 actions).

The Sand Dragon makes a sandstorm 50 ft in length,width,and height which lasts for 1d6 minutes. on the start of every creature except the sand dragon's turn they must make a DC16 Constitution check. on a failed save the creature takes 2d4 of piercing damage and on a successful save no damage at all. the sandstorm limits vision to 6ft. those with blindsight can see as far as they can see with it. the sand dragon while above ground can see 6ft ahead.