8

CE

17

2

1

Drake Distant cousins to dragons, drakes menace and terrorize settlements. Drakes and Dragons Although drakes and dragons are related to one another, little love is lost between them, and even the most territorial drakes know better than to remain in a dragon’s territory longer than they have to. In rare cases, large rampages of drakes band together to attack an encroaching dragon, especially if the dragon is young and inexperienced. Drake Locations While the different species of drakes are adapted to different climates and environments, many drakes share similar preferences regarding nest location, searching out high places that offer cover from above, such as cliffside or mountaintop caverns, jungle canopies, and so on. Shadow Drake Shadow drakes are typically among the smallest and least powerful of their species. Most stand as tall and long as house cats and have charcoal-colored scales and membranous wings just translucent enough to pass for shadows. Attracted to shiny materials, they employ deception, teamwork, and even rudimentary traps to create opportunities to make off with ill-gotten gains. Shadow drakes have a particular fascination and admiration for umbral dragons—a notable exception to the norm for drakes and dragons.

4

28

paralyzed, sleep

-1

Draconic

2

Creature

6

7

10

6

darkvision, scent (imprecise) 30 feet

Tiny

15

fly 60 feet

8

1

8

Dragon, Shadow

fire 5

0