Viper

Viper

(Creature)

Common

N

Tiny

Animal

Level

-1

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Adjective

Viperine; viperous

Source: Bestiary, pg(s). 302

Vipers are a type of snake distinguished by the presence of a pair of hinged fangs that can inject venom when the viper bites another creature.

Species of viper

Multiple kinds of viper exist, whose venom often causes different effects. Different species' toxins may induce paralysis, pain and swelling, blood clotting, or lethal heart failure.

Giant vipers

Giant vipers are a particularly large type, and consequently produce more poison than smaller specimens do. The larger quantity of venom injected by their bites can cause more severe symptoms than a smaller viper's would.

In magic

The skull of a viper can be strengthened with resin and imbued with magical energy to create a viper's fang talisman. A weapon affixed with this magic item can inflict viper fang venom and disrupt enemy actions.

In religion

Vipers are the sacred animals of the demon lord Areshkagal and of the infernal duke Titivilus.