Red-Eyes Black Dragon

1. Lore & Background for Red-Eyes Black Dragon (D&D 5e)

Here’s a concept adapted for the D&D universe:

Name: Red-Eyes Black Dragon
Creature Type: Dragon (Chromatic Variant)
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Origin:
The Red-Eyes Black Dragon is said to be born from the ashes of a fallen black dragon whose soul was infused with infernal magic during a cataclysmic ritual. Unlike its chromatic kin, it thrives on ambition and vengeance rather than pure malice. Legends claim that those who tame it gain immense destructive power—but at the cost of their own sanity.

Personality & Behavior:

• Highly aggressive, territorial, and cunning.

• Obsessed with proving superiority over other dragons, especially red dragons.

• Forms temporary alliances with mortals who promise carnage and conquest.

Habitat:
Volcanic wastelands, scorched plains, or ruins of ancient magical civilizations.

Hooks for Campaigns:

• A cult seeks to summon the Red-Eyes Black Dragon to overthrow a kingdom.

• Its scales are rumored to forge weapons that can pierce any armor.

• The dragon guards a portal to a forgotten plane of fire and shadow.

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2. Stat Block (D&D 5e)

Here’s a balanced CR 17 creature stat block:

Red-Eyes Black Dragon
Gargantuan Dragon, Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class: 20 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 315 (18d20 + 126)
Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR 28 (+9) | DEX 14 (+2) | CON 25 (+7) | INT 16 (+3) | WIS 15 (+2) | CHA 21 (+5)
Saving Throws: Dex +8, Con +13, Wis +8, Cha +11
Skills: Perception +14, Intimidation +11
Damage Immunities: Fire
Damage Resistances: Necrotic
Condition Immunities: Frightened
Senses: Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 24
Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal
Challenge: 17 (18,000 XP)

Legendary Actions (3/round):

Wing Attack: The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 15 ft. must succeed on a DC 22 Dex save or take 15 (2d6+9) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.
Tail Sweep: Deals 20 (2d10+9) bludgeoning damage to one target within reach.

Actions:

Multiattack: 1 Bite, 2 Claws.
Bite: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., 36 (4d12+9) piercing damage.
Claw: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft., 20 (2d10+9) slashing damage.
Infernal Flame Breath (Recharge 5–6): 90-ft cone, 22d6 fire damage + 10d6 necrotic damage, DC 22 Dex save for half.

Special Trait – Dark Inferno: Once per day, the dragon can unleash a wave of black flames in a 60-ft radius. All creatures take 12d10 fire damage and must succeed on a DC 20 Wis save or be frightened for 1 minute.