Iron cobra

In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Iron cobra is a Construct. It is most common in settings with a sci-fi/steampunk yes fantastical theme, such as Eberron or Spelljammer. The Iron cobra resembles a normal cobra, only made of metal. The metal is usually, as its name suggests, iron. The body is an interconnection of metal segments, while the fan is wing-like, and inscribed with runes. It has sharp fangs, and rubies for eyes.

The Iron cobra is typically built by neutral or evil aligned mages in the above mentioned settings to act as a sentry, interrogator, assassin, guard or servant.