Lizards with Fire and Ice Aspects

Habitat: Mountain; Treasure: None

Frostfire lizards are creatures infused with the elemental forces of fire and water, embodying the extremes of both planes. Their skin is pale white or gray, radiating an aura that chills the surrounding air yet feels hot to the touch. They have glowing eyes, either fiery orange or icy blue, and a row of small fins running along their spine, tapering off toward the tail.

These lizards favor environments that reflect the extremes of their dual nature, such as hot springs surrounded by permafrost or frozen volcanic landscapes. Such habitats are rare, so frostfire lizards are fiercely territorial when they find a suitable home.

The elemental influence of a frostfire lizard is most evident in its appearance. Roll once on or choose a result from the Elemental Appearance table to inspire the frostfire lizard’s appearnce.

Elemental Appearance

1d6	The Frostfire Lizard’s Elemental Influence Manifests As …
1	Flames dancing along its spine.
2	Scorched foliage and surfaces where it walks.
3	Sizzling, hot saliva.
4	Snow flakes expelled with every breath.
5	Spine fins encased in ice.
6	Visible condensation flowing off its body.

Giant Frostfire Lizard

A giant frostfire lizard exemplifies the raw power of its kind. These creatures can unleash a devastating breath of fire and ice, making them relentless defenders of their territory and deadly hunters.

Giant Frostfire Lizard

Huge Monstrosity, Unaligned

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 136 (13d12 + 52)

Speed 40 ft.

Initiative +4 (14)

		MOD	SAVE
STR	16	+3	+3
INT	3	-4	-4

		MOD	SAVE
DEX	19	+4	+7
WIS	15	+2	+2

		MOD	SAVE
CON	18	+4	+4
CHA	4	-3	-3

Skills Perception +5, Survival +5

Immunities Cold, Fire

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15

Languages None

CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3)

Traits

Cold Aura. Chilling air surrounds the lizard in a 10-foot Emanation originating from itself. A creature that starts its turn in the area has its Speed reduced by 10 feet until the start of its next turn.

Ice Walk. The lizard can move across and climb icy surfaces without needing to make an ability check. Additionally, Difficult Terrain composed of ice or snow doesn’t cost it extra movement.

Illumination. The lizard sheds Bright Light in a 10-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 10 feet.

Actions

Multiattack. The lizard makes one Bite attack and one Tail attack.

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 10 ft. Hit: 17 (2d12 + 4) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage.

Tail. Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 15 ft. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) Bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6) Fire damage, and the target has the Prone condition.

Frostfire Breath (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 30-foot Cone. Failure: 14 (4d6) Cold damage plus 14 (4d6) Fire damage, and the target starts burning and has the Restrained condition until the end of the lizard’s next turn. Success: Half damage.