Small enough to perch comfortably on a shoulder, the [[Glintscale]] is a sleek, serpentine creature with delicate, shimmering scales that sparkle faintly in dim light. Its body is long and slender, with four webbed feet for traversing swampy terrain and a thin, whip-like tail. Its large, expressive eyes are a bright golden hue, and its forked tongue flicks out curiously as it observes the world. Along its spine, tiny gem-like protrusions grow, matching the nodules on its egg. They are intelligent, curious, and surprisingly affectionate. It bonds strongly with whoever it first sees upon hatching, following them around and mimicking their movements. It is a playful creature, often chasing after insects or small objects, and it enjoys basking in sunlight or curling up around a warm object. # Abilities ## Bioluminescence It can dim its shimmering scales, granting advantage on Stealth checks in fog or smoke. Alternatively, it can brighten its glow, emitting dim light in a 10-foot radius for 1 hour. ## Gem Growth Once per month, the lizard sheds one of its gem-like protrusions. These gems are worth 5-10 gp each and are highly sought after by jewelers and enchanters. # Mimicry The lizard can imitate simple sounds it hears, such as birdsong, dripping water, or a short phrase spoken by its owner (up to six words). # Combat ## Flash It can emit a brief, blinding flash of light, causing creatures within 5 feet to succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the end of their next turn. # Bite A harmless bite as a hatchling becomes slightly venomous, dealing 1d4 poison damage. --- # Updates - 2025-01-10 - Created