Post by Maelthras on Mar 15, 2017 23:06:24 GMT -8
BATTLE DRAGON
PLANAR DRAGONS
In addition to the many dragon species native to the Material Plane, a number of dragons hail from other planes, particularly the Outer Planes. Collectively referred to as planar dragons, these creatures hail from planes as diverse as Limbo, Acheron, Ysgard, and even the Ethereal Plane.
Unlike most other true dragons, planar dragons are not innate spellcasters; though they have a variety of spell-like powers, they don’t have the natural affinity for sorcery that their Material Plane relatives have. A planar dragon uses its age category as its caster level for all spell-like abilities.
Though native to planes other than the Material, these creatures are nonetheless of the dragon type and are not out- siders. Instead, they all possess the extraplanar subtype.
BATTLE DRAGON
Dragon (Extraplanar)
Environment: Heroic Domains of Ysgard
Organization: Solitary (1 dragon, any age), clutch (1d4+1 wyrmlings, very young, young, or juveniles or young adults), family (pair of mature adults and 1d4+1 offspring)
Challenge Rating: Wyrmling 3; very young 4; young 6; juvenile 8; young adult 10; adult 12; mature adult 14; old 17; very old 18; ancient 19; wyrm 20; great wyrm 22
Treasure: Triple standard
Alignment: Always neutral good
Advancement: Wyrmling 6–7 HD; very young 9–10 HD; young 12–13 HD; juvenile 15–16 HD; young adult 18–19 HD; adult 21–22 HD; mature adult 24–25 HD; old 27–28 HD; very old 30–31 HD; ancient 33–34 HD; wyrm 36–37 HD; great wyrm 39+ HD
Level Adjustment: Wyrmling +2; very young +3; young +4; juvenile +4; others —
Battle dragons are glorious creature that exult in valorous combat. They often serve as steeds for powerful warriors. A battle dragon at rest has a dull brown sheen to its scales. However, as soon as it takes wing, allowing the sun to strike its armored skin, it gleams like the finest gold. Battle dragons are notorious optimists, and always seem to find the silver lining to any cloud. This emotion is often contagious, as they inspire others to bravery and valor in battle.
By juvenile age, battle dragons may find use as steeds for Small riders. Young adult and older dragons can serve Medium riders. Some cities or knightly orders have reached mutual protection and assistance accords with nearby battle dragon families, as generation after generation of rider finds an ally within the same line of dragons.
Battle dragons speak Common, Draconic, and Celestial.
Combat
A battle dragon is a fearless combatant, raised from birth to take joy in the simple act of conflict. It uses its special abilities to fortify the prowess of its allies, while striking fear into foes with its breath weapon, frightful presence, and battle fury. Young and older battle dragons’ natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Battle Fury (Ex): Once per day, an ancient or older battle dragon may enter a battle fury, which grants it a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +1 morale bonus on Will saves, but a –2 penalty to AC. This battle fury lasts for a number of rounds equal to the dragon’s (new) Constitution modifier +3, at the end of which the dragon loses the indicated bonuses but suffers no fatigue or other ill effects. This ability is otherwise identical to the barbarian’s rage class feature.
Breath Weapon (Su): A battle dragon has two types of breath weapon, a cone of sonic energy and a cone of fear gas. Creatures within the cone of fear gas must succeed on a Will save or become shaken for 4d6 rounds. Multiple exposures are not cumulative, but if an affected creature is already shaken (for instance, from the dragon’s frightful presence), it becomes frightened instead.
Inspire Courage (Su): Once per day, an adult or older battle dragon can inspire courage in itself and its allies, granting them a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm or fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and weapon damage rolls. This is identical with the bardic ability of the same name, and requires the dragon to speak, sing, or roar for 1 full round.
Spell-Like Abilities:
3/day— aid, protection from evil;
1/day— heroes’ feast, shield other.
Skills: Perform is a class skill for battle dragons. Their preferred modes of performance include oratory and singing.
Battle Dragons by Age
Age Hit Dice (hp) Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha Base Attack/Grapple
Wyrmling 5d12+10 (43) 13 10 15 10 11 12 +5/-2
Very young 8d12+16 (68 ) 15 10 15 10 11 12 +8/+6
Young 11d12+33 (105) 17 10 17 12 13 14 +11/+14
Juvenile 14d12+42 (133) 19 10 17 12 13 14 +14/+18
Young adult 17d12+68 (169) 21 10 19 14 15 16 +17/+26
Adult 20d12+100 (230) 25 10 21 14 15 16 +20/+31
Mature adult 23d12+138 (288 ) 29 10 23 16 17 18 +23/+40
Old 26d12+156 (325) 31 10 23 16 17 18 +26/+44
Very old 29d12+203 (392) 33 10 25 18 19 20 +29/+48
Ancient 32d12+224 (432) 35 10 25 18 19 20 +32/+52
Wyrm 35d12+280 (508 ) 37 10 27 20 21 22 +35/+60
Great wyrm 38d12+342 (589) 39 10 29 20 21 22 +38/+64
Age Attack Fort Ref Will BW FP
Wyrmling +8 +6 +4 +4 2d6 (14) —
Very young +11 +8 +6 +6 4d6 (16) —
Young +14 +10 +7 +8 6d6 (18 ) —
Juvenile +18 +12 +9 +10 8d6 (20) —
Young adult +21 +14 +10 +12 10d6 (22) 21
Adult +26 +17 +12 +14 12d6 (25) 23
Mature adult +30 +19 +13 +16 14d6 (28 ) 25
Old +34 +21 +15 +18 16d6 (29) 27
Very old +38 +23 +16 +20 18d6 (31) 29
Ancient +42 +25 +18 +22 20d6 (33) 31
Wyrm +44 +27 +19 +24 22d6 (35) 33
Great wyrm +48 +30 +21 +26 24d6 (38 ) 35
Battle Dragon Abilities by Age
Age Speed AC
Wyrmling 40 ft., fly 100 ft. 17 (+2 size, +5 natural)
Very young 40 ft., fly 100 ft. 19 (+1 size, +8 natural)
Young 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 21 (+11 natural)
Juvenile 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 24 (+14 natural)
Young adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 26 (–1 size, +17 natural)
Adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 29 (–1 size, +20 natural)
Mature adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 31 (–2 size, +23 natural)
Old 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 34 (–2 size, +26 natural)
Very old 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 37 (–2 size, +29 natural)
Ancient 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 40 (–2 size, +32 natural)
Wyrm 40 ft., fly 200 ft. 41 (–4 size, +35 natural)
Great wyrm 40 ft., fly 200 ft. 44 (–4 size, +38 natural)
Age Special Abilities SR
Wyrmling Immunity to sonic —
Very young Protection from evil —
Young Damage reduction 5/magic —
Juvenile Aid, shield other —
Young adult Damage reduction 10/magic 21
Adult Inspire courage 24
Mature adult Damage reduction 15/magic 26
Old Fast healing 2 29
Very old Damage reduction 20/magic and 5/evil 30
Ancient Battle fury 32
Wyrm Damage reduction 20/magic and 10/evil 33
Great wyrm Heroes’ feast 35
PLANAR DRAGONS
In addition to the many dragon species native to the Material Plane, a number of dragons hail from other planes, particularly the Outer Planes. Collectively referred to as planar dragons, these creatures hail from planes as diverse as Limbo, Acheron, Ysgard, and even the Ethereal Plane.
Unlike most other true dragons, planar dragons are not innate spellcasters; though they have a variety of spell-like powers, they don’t have the natural affinity for sorcery that their Material Plane relatives have. A planar dragon uses its age category as its caster level for all spell-like abilities.
Though native to planes other than the Material, these creatures are nonetheless of the dragon type and are not out- siders. Instead, they all possess the extraplanar subtype.
BATTLE DRAGON
Dragon (Extraplanar)
Environment: Heroic Domains of Ysgard
Organization: Solitary (1 dragon, any age), clutch (1d4+1 wyrmlings, very young, young, or juveniles or young adults), family (pair of mature adults and 1d4+1 offspring)
Challenge Rating: Wyrmling 3; very young 4; young 6; juvenile 8; young adult 10; adult 12; mature adult 14; old 17; very old 18; ancient 19; wyrm 20; great wyrm 22
Treasure: Triple standard
Alignment: Always neutral good
Advancement: Wyrmling 6–7 HD; very young 9–10 HD; young 12–13 HD; juvenile 15–16 HD; young adult 18–19 HD; adult 21–22 HD; mature adult 24–25 HD; old 27–28 HD; very old 30–31 HD; ancient 33–34 HD; wyrm 36–37 HD; great wyrm 39+ HD
Level Adjustment: Wyrmling +2; very young +3; young +4; juvenile +4; others —
Battle dragons are glorious creature that exult in valorous combat. They often serve as steeds for powerful warriors. A battle dragon at rest has a dull brown sheen to its scales. However, as soon as it takes wing, allowing the sun to strike its armored skin, it gleams like the finest gold. Battle dragons are notorious optimists, and always seem to find the silver lining to any cloud. This emotion is often contagious, as they inspire others to bravery and valor in battle.
By juvenile age, battle dragons may find use as steeds for Small riders. Young adult and older dragons can serve Medium riders. Some cities or knightly orders have reached mutual protection and assistance accords with nearby battle dragon families, as generation after generation of rider finds an ally within the same line of dragons.
Battle dragons speak Common, Draconic, and Celestial.
Combat
A battle dragon is a fearless combatant, raised from birth to take joy in the simple act of conflict. It uses its special abilities to fortify the prowess of its allies, while striking fear into foes with its breath weapon, frightful presence, and battle fury. Young and older battle dragons’ natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.
Battle Fury (Ex): Once per day, an ancient or older battle dragon may enter a battle fury, which grants it a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +1 morale bonus on Will saves, but a –2 penalty to AC. This battle fury lasts for a number of rounds equal to the dragon’s (new) Constitution modifier +3, at the end of which the dragon loses the indicated bonuses but suffers no fatigue or other ill effects. This ability is otherwise identical to the barbarian’s rage class feature.
Breath Weapon (Su): A battle dragon has two types of breath weapon, a cone of sonic energy and a cone of fear gas. Creatures within the cone of fear gas must succeed on a Will save or become shaken for 4d6 rounds. Multiple exposures are not cumulative, but if an affected creature is already shaken (for instance, from the dragon’s frightful presence), it becomes frightened instead.
Inspire Courage (Su): Once per day, an adult or older battle dragon can inspire courage in itself and its allies, granting them a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm or fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and weapon damage rolls. This is identical with the bardic ability of the same name, and requires the dragon to speak, sing, or roar for 1 full round.
Spell-Like Abilities:
3/day— aid, protection from evil;
1/day— heroes’ feast, shield other.
Skills: Perform is a class skill for battle dragons. Their preferred modes of performance include oratory and singing.
Battle Dragons by Age
Age Hit Dice (hp) Str Dex Con Int Wis Cha Base Attack/Grapple
Wyrmling 5d12+10 (43) 13 10 15 10 11 12 +5/-2
Very young 8d12+16 (68 ) 15 10 15 10 11 12 +8/+6
Young 11d12+33 (105) 17 10 17 12 13 14 +11/+14
Juvenile 14d12+42 (133) 19 10 17 12 13 14 +14/+18
Young adult 17d12+68 (169) 21 10 19 14 15 16 +17/+26
Adult 20d12+100 (230) 25 10 21 14 15 16 +20/+31
Mature adult 23d12+138 (288 ) 29 10 23 16 17 18 +23/+40
Old 26d12+156 (325) 31 10 23 16 17 18 +26/+44
Very old 29d12+203 (392) 33 10 25 18 19 20 +29/+48
Ancient 32d12+224 (432) 35 10 25 18 19 20 +32/+52
Wyrm 35d12+280 (508 ) 37 10 27 20 21 22 +35/+60
Great wyrm 38d12+342 (589) 39 10 29 20 21 22 +38/+64
Age Attack Fort Ref Will BW FP
Wyrmling +8 +6 +4 +4 2d6 (14) —
Very young +11 +8 +6 +6 4d6 (16) —
Young +14 +10 +7 +8 6d6 (18 ) —
Juvenile +18 +12 +9 +10 8d6 (20) —
Young adult +21 +14 +10 +12 10d6 (22) 21
Adult +26 +17 +12 +14 12d6 (25) 23
Mature adult +30 +19 +13 +16 14d6 (28 ) 25
Old +34 +21 +15 +18 16d6 (29) 27
Very old +38 +23 +16 +20 18d6 (31) 29
Ancient +42 +25 +18 +22 20d6 (33) 31
Wyrm +44 +27 +19 +24 22d6 (35) 33
Great wyrm +48 +30 +21 +26 24d6 (38 ) 35
Battle Dragon Abilities by Age
Age Speed AC
Wyrmling 40 ft., fly 100 ft. 17 (+2 size, +5 natural)
Very young 40 ft., fly 100 ft. 19 (+1 size, +8 natural)
Young 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 21 (+11 natural)
Juvenile 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 24 (+14 natural)
Young adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 26 (–1 size, +17 natural)
Adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 29 (–1 size, +20 natural)
Mature adult 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 31 (–2 size, +23 natural)
Old 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 34 (–2 size, +26 natural)
Very old 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 37 (–2 size, +29 natural)
Ancient 40 ft., fly 150 ft. 40 (–2 size, +32 natural)
Wyrm 40 ft., fly 200 ft. 41 (–4 size, +35 natural)
Great wyrm 40 ft., fly 200 ft. 44 (–4 size, +38 natural)
Age Special Abilities SR
Wyrmling Immunity to sonic —
Very young Protection from evil —
Young Damage reduction 5/magic —
Juvenile Aid, shield other —
Young adult Damage reduction 10/magic 21
Adult Inspire courage 24
Mature adult Damage reduction 15/magic 26
Old Fast healing 2 29
Very old Damage reduction 20/magic and 5/evil 30
Ancient Battle fury 32
Wyrm Damage reduction 20/magic and 10/evil 33
Great wyrm Heroes’ feast 35