Horned dragon

Horned dragon

(Creature)

Common

Amphibious

Dragon

Primal

Level

Varies

Images of horned dragons

Source: Monster Core, pg(s). 119-121

See also: Green dragon

Horned dragons are primal dragons known for their pair of horns. While their robust physique, natural hues, and prominent ridged scales are noteworthy, it's their horns that command immediate attention with their striking appearance. These imposing paired horns that are the manifestation of the more animalistic nature of the primal magic that flows through them. Horned dragons utilize these horns to swiftly and brutally impale their prey, showcasing their formidable strength.

Despite their savage appearance, horned dragons are often introspective, valuing knowledge and self-discipline. This intellectual inclination contrasts with their bestial features, making them surprisingly approachable and willing to engage with outsiders.

Habitat

Horned dragons establish their lairs in various environments, commonly within forests and swamps, although their choice of location can be diverse. Some prefer caverns, while others opt for hollowed trees or the intricate root systems beneath large trees. Sometimes they even nest among the canopies of forested areas. Within their lairs, horned dragons maintain meticulously organized hoards, comprising volumes of knowledge and magical scrolls, alongside an assortment of antiquities collected for reasons known only to them. Many of these treasures originate from distant lands, and adventurers have often managed to negotiate encounters with horned dragons by flattering their egos and offering rare artifacts or ancient lore from exotic cultures.

On Golarion

• Athervox maintains an observatory near Senara in the Whisper Woods of Cheliax.