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Behold the "Eclipse Serpent", known to a few learned sages and feared by those who have witnessed its ethereal beauty. This dragon is a denizen of the Astral Plane, weaving through the stars and cosmic energies, a creature not bound by the physical realms. Its home is the vast and enigmatic expanse between worlds, where it glides on the currents of magic and thought.

Habitat and Ecology: The Eclipse Serpent is a being of the Astral Sea, preferring the solitude of the cosmos to the cluttered landscapes of the Material Plane. It feeds on astral debris and the magic inherent in the space between stars, drawing sustenance from the raw energies of creation and destruction that pervade the multiverse.
Type: This magnificent beast is classified as a Dragon (Astral). However, unlike its terrestrial kin, it does not hoard gold or material wealth; instead, it gathers stardust and comets, nebulae and the echoes of ancient spells cast by forgotten civilizations.
Backstory: The Eclipse Serpent was born from a celestial event, the rare alignment of planes that caused a surge of arcane energy, birthing a creature that embodies the twilight between day and night. It is said that witnessing the serpent is an omen of great change, as it heralds the end of an era and the dawn of another.
Features:
Nebula Breath: The Eclipse Serpent exhales a breath of swirling astral fire, a radiant damage that not only burns but twists the fabric of reality around its target.
Gravity Well: As a creature of the Astral Plane, it can create localized gravity wells, bending space to hinder foes or protect allies.
Starlight Cloak: The serpent's scales

reflect the void of space, making it naturally camouflaged against spellcasters and archers. It has advantage on saving throws against spells that require the caster to see the target.
Astral Shift: The Eclipse Serpent can phase in and out of the Material Plane as a bonus action, making it a formidable and elusive opponent.
Comet Tail: Its tail can streak across the battlefield like a comet, dealing bludgeoning damage and leaving a trail of freezing astral energy that can slow down enemies caught in its path.
Curses and Legends: As a creature of prophecy, the Eclipse Serpent is surrounded by myths. It is said that those who harm it will be cursed with "Eternal Twilight," a state where the victim exists half in the Material Plane and half in the Astral Plane, never fully present in either. Another legend tells of the "Serpent's Gaze," where looking into its eyes can trap a soul in the stars for eternity, becoming a new star in the night sky.
Role in Adventures: The Eclipse Serpent can serve as a guardian of astral gateways, a harbinger of cosmically significant events, or a target for high-level adventurers seeking to prove their might or harness some of its astral power. It may also seek aid from adventurers for a threat to its plane of existence, providing an otherworldly ally or a source of astral quests.

Description

Behold the "Eclipse Serpent", known to a few learned sages and feared by those who have witnessed its ethereal beauty. This dragon is a denizen of the Astral Plane, weaving through the stars and cosmic energies, a creature not bound by the physical realms. Its home is the vast and enigmatic expanse between worlds, where it glides on the currents of magic and thought.

Habitat and Ecology: The Eclipse Serpent is a being of the Astral Sea, preferring the solitude of the cosmos to the cluttered landscapes of the Material Plane. It feeds on astral debris and the magic inherent in the space between stars, drawing sustenance from the raw energies of creation and destruction that pervade the multiverse.
Type: This magnificent beast is classified as a Dragon (Astral). However, unlike its terrestrial kin, it does not hoard gold or material wealth; instead, it gathers stardust and comets, nebulae and the echoes of ancient spells cast by forgotten civilizations.
Backstory: The Eclipse Serpent was born from a celestial event, the rare alignment of planes that caused a surge of arcane energy, birthing a creature that embodies the twilight between day and night. It is said that witnessing the serpent is an omen of great change, as it heralds the end of an era and the dawn of another.
Features:
Nebula Breath: The Eclipse Serpent exhales a breath of swirling astral fire, a radiant damage that not only burns but twists the fabric of reality around its target.
Gravity Well: As a creature of the Astral Plane, it can create localized gravity wells, bending space to hinder foes or protect allies.
Starlight Cloak: The serpent's scales

reflect the void of space, making it naturally camouflaged against spellcasters and archers. It has advantage on saving throws against spells that require the caster to see the target.
Astral Shift: The Eclipse Serpent can phase in and out of the Material Plane as a bonus action, making it a formidable and elusive opponent.
Comet Tail: Its tail can streak across the battlefield like a comet, dealing bludgeoning damage and leaving a trail of freezing astral energy that can slow down enemies caught in its path.
Curses and Legends: As a creature of prophecy, the Eclipse Serpent is surrounded by myths. It is said that those who harm it will be cursed with "Eternal Twilight," a state where the victim exists half in the Material Plane and half in the Astral Plane, never fully present in either. Another legend tells of the "Serpent's Gaze," where looking into its eyes can trap a soul in the stars for eternity, becoming a new star in the night sky.
Role in Adventures: The Eclipse Serpent can serve as a guardian of astral gateways, a harbinger of cosmically significant events, or a target for high-level adventurers seeking to prove their might or harness some of its astral power. It may also seek aid from adventurers for a threat to its plane of existence, providing an otherworldly ally or a source of astral quests.