Black dragons are abusive, quick to anger, and resent intrusions of any kind. They like dismal surroundings, heavy vegetation, and prefer darkness to daylight. Although not as intelligent as other dragons, black dragons are instinctively cunning and malevolent.
At birth, black dragon's scales are thin, small, and glossy. But as the dragon ages, its scales become larger, thicker and duller, which helps it camouflage itself in swamps and marshes. [...]
Black dragons prefer to ambush their targets, using their surroundings as cover. Their favorite targets are men, who they will sometimes stalk for several minutes in an attempt to gauge their strength and wealth before attacking. Against a band of men or a formidable creature, older black dragons will use their special abilities first, so the very forces of the marsh can weaken the targets before the dragon joins the fight. Black dragons will also use their breath weapon before closing in a melee. When fighting in heavily vegetated swamps and marshes, black dragons attemt to stay in the water or along the ground; the numerous trees and leafy canopies can limit their flying maneuverability. When faced with an opponent which poses a too much of a threat, a black dragon will attempt to fly out of sight, so it will not leave tracks, and hide in a pond or bog. [...]
Black dragons can eat almost anything, although, they prefer to dine primarily on fish, mollusks, and other aquatic creatures. They are fond of eels, especially the giant varieties. They also hunt for red meat, but they like to "pickle" it by letting it lie in ponds within their lair for days before eating it."
AD&D 2nd ed. Monstrous Manual
D&D © Wizards of the Coast
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