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Xelerian | CR 16 #MonsterMondays

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XELERIAN

Xelerians are magnificent and powerful creatures who dwell in the icy planes of the north. They stand over twenty feet tall, have a wingspan of forty feet, and a thick layer of feathers and fur covers their bodies. Their wings are made of wispy, frozen air, allowing them to soar through the skies silently. Their razor-sharp claws can penetrate even the toughest armor, and their frosty aura carries winter everywhere.

Xelerians are solitary creatures, rarely seen in groups, and prefer to stay in their icy domains. They lair in the highest mountains and caves in conditions too frigid for most to survive. They’re fiercely territorial creatures and natural enemies with white dragons, having fought for dominance in the icy realms for centuries. Some Xelerians are known to have allies with the winter fey, as the two share similar interests.

Scions of Winter. Wherever a xelerian lairs, the land is covered in ice and snow. Legends say the gods created them for this singular purpose.

Ancient Protectors. While rare, xelerian’s have been known to occaisonally take local settlements under their protection, the locals often looking to the majestic beings as divine creatures.