Poison-Dart Wyvern

A poison-dart wyvern looks similar to its close cousin, the wyvern, in anatomy, but displays various vibrant hues of blues, reds, yellows, and greens. They are smaller than their counterparts and lack in a stinger, but more than make up for that with their venomous bite.

Amphibians. Poison-dart wyverns are amphibians, and can be found inhabiting both the water and skies of dense rainforest jungles. Due to this evolutionary quirk they are no longer solely aerial hunters and don't rely solely on their wings to hunt.

Ambush Predators. Despite the poison-dart wyvern's bright coloration, they blend in surprisingly well with the undergrowth of the jungle. This species' preferred tactic of hunting is to lay in wait, striking at its prey when it ventures close, or, when the wyvern has gotten impatient, diving towards its prey with reckless abandon in hopes of a quick meal.

Venomous and Poisonous. Despite its name, the poison-dart wyvern does not only secrete a poisonous mucus throughout its body, but also has a deadly venom to match. The venom it produces is known for its long-lasting effects, and has the purpose of weakening prey if they attempt to escape from the wyvern. Meanwhile, the posion it secretes is a deadly neurotoxin which is known to cause hallucinations, paralysis, and death. This poison has evolved so as to deter would-be predators and others wyverns, and is sometimes collected by hunters and tribes.

Tribal Protectors. It is not uncommon for these wyverns to create symbiotic relationships with small tribes that live in their territory. In most cases, the poison-dart wyvern is frequently offered live animals or even humanoids in return for its poison and protection. However, if this arrangement ends or is deemed to be unsatisfactory by the wyvern, it will not hesitate to turn on those it once protected.

Poison-Dart Wyvern Items The poison-dart wyvern has two things it is hunted for above all else: its poison, and its venom. Adventurers and assassains have been known to go to great lengths to obtain even a single vial of either item. Poison-Dart Wyvern Venom (Injury). A creature subjected to this venom must succeed a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned and take 5 (2d4) poison damage at the start of each of their turns for 3 (1d6)turns. Poison-Dart Wyvern Poison (Ingested). A creature subjected to the wyvern's poison must succeed a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 12 (4d6) poison damage and become poisoned for 8 hours. The afflicted creature undergoes one of the following effects for the duration of the poisoned affliction:

d4 : Effect (lasts duration) 1 The creature is paralyzed for one hour, and falls unconscious after that. The creature wakes up if someone shakes it awake, or if it is damaged. 2 The creature experiences terrifying hallucinations which cause it to become frightened. At least one object or creature around the poisoned creature must look and sound as something it is not at any given time until this effect wears off. 3 The creature is blinded and experiences auditory hallucinations, giving it disadvantage on all Wisdom (Perception) checks made that rely on sound. 4 Nothing happens.