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Chapter 1: Lesser Dragons 3 Chapter 3: Dragonkin 10

Dragonling ......................................................................................... 3 Varghest ........................................................................................... 10
Drake ...................................................................................................3 Wyvern ..............................................................................................10
Chapter 2: True Dragons 4 Chapter 4: Dragon Colors 12
Dragon ................................................................................................4 Named Variants ..............................................................................12
High Dragon ......................................................................................6
Lair ..................................................................................................7 Credits 13
Great Dragon .....................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Lesser Dragons
H
atchlings and matured male dragons are
considered the lesser kind of the true
dragons. They have no wings and are
therefore incapable of flight, but their
aggressive and territorial nature makes them
no less frightening to come across.
Dragonling
Newly hatched dragons are roughly the size of a deer and
voraciously hungry. They live for a short time in their
mother's lair before venturing out on their own. The slender,
wingless creatures are born in vast numbers, as only a few
survive to adulthood. It is nigh impossible to determine the
sex of a dragonling.
Dragonlings that have left their mother's lair hunt in small
packs to take down larger prey. Although they fight together,
they care little for each others well being. If a member of a
pack is mortally wounded or no longer able to hunt, it is left
behind to fend for itself.
All dragonlings are born with dull gray colored scales that
rarely vary from one another.
Drake
Drakes are intelligent, almost sly, yet ferocious beasts. Once
they have fully matured, male dragons seek out the lairs of
adult females. When they find one, they move into her lair
and spend the rest of their lives there, hunting for her and
defending her young. Drakes never develop wings, unlike
female dragons; at most, their forelegs grow vestigial spurs
where wing membranes might have been. A high dragon will
have a dozen or more drakes guarding her young, constantly
fighting among themselves for the right to mate.
Drakes aggressively defend a high dragons nest, fighting
with sharp claws and crushing bites. They can spit gouts of
flame and strike pulverizing blows with their tails.
Drake
Large dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
19 (+4) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +6, Wis +4, Cha +5
Skills Survival +4, Perception +7, Stealth +4
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages ―
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Dragonling
Medium dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
15 (+2) 10 (+0) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) 11 (+0) 13 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Con +3, Wis +2, Cha +3
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages ―
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The dragonling
exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that
area must make a DC 11 Dexterity saving throw,
taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half
as much damage on a successful one.
The dark gray scales of all drakes varies slightly from one
another in regard to their saturation, but it is not uncommon
for these scales to have a purple hue. On rare occassions the
scales have a blue or red hue instead. Drake scales form a
tough natural armor and their hides are prized for making
suits of highly effective armor. Colored scales are highly
sought after, often used by nobles to have unique armors or
clothing crafted as a symbol of their prestige.
Actions
Multiattack. The drake makes three attacks: one with its
bite or tail and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The drake exhales fire in
a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a
DC 13 Dexterity saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) fire
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
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 Chapter 2: True Dragons
A
dragon that takes to the skies is considered to
be a true dragon. At the dawn of the mankind
the dragons were considered godlike creatures,
with the strongest among them revered as
pantheons. After the Magisters of Tevinter
supposedly entered the Golden City, corrupting
it with their sins, the great dragons of old
disappeared. For nearly a thousand years after the
disappearance of the Old Gods, dragons lived as dangerous
beasts in the wilds. In the Steel Age, dragons were hunted to
near-extinction thanks to methods pioneered by the
Pentaghast family of Nevarra. Most people thought that
dragons had been extinct for centuries, but a notable
rampage by a high dragon during the end of the Blessed Age
caused Divine Faustine II to name the next Age as the
Dragon Age.
Dragon
Dragons are maturing female dragons. They traverse vast
distances, devouring most of the wildlife they come by in
order to grow. During the same period, they search for a
suitable lair to build their nest in, preferring ruins and caves.
Dragon
Huge dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 207 (18d12 + 90)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
23 (+6) 12 (+1) 21 (+5) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +10, Wis +7, Cha +8
Skills Insight +7, Intimidation +7, Survival +7,
Perception +12, Stealth +6
Damage Immunities fire, and any damage type of its
additional breath weapon
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages ―
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)
Hold Breath. The dragon can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The drake makes three attacks: one with its
bite or tail and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage.
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During the maturing period dragons evolve their innate
capability to breath fire, developing at least a second set of
glands that produce a different elemental effect. It is
extremely rare for a dragon to develop more than one
additional set of glands, though not unheard of.
Dragons are intelligent and cunning creatures. They have
been observed fighting dangerous monstrosities, such as
giants and darkspawn warbands, in order to study the
behaviours of potential threats to their territory for when they
claim a nest. They have also on occassion attacked major
villages or smaller towns if one is near a potential lair, either
to route the townsfolk or gage their respond to its presence.
They take full advantage of their natural talents and evolving
bodies, often deploying fly-bys against larger groups of
creatures, while bombarding them with the various breath
weapons at their disposal.
As a dragon begins to mature, the dull gray color scheme of
its scales rapidly change. Vibrant and beautiful colors set in,
often intermingling with each other. The base color scheme
for dragons have well-known names, descriped in detail in
chapter 4. Stripes and spots unique to each dragon causes
them to be identifiable when sighted, making it easy for
dragon hunters to track their prey.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one
target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of
the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The drake exhales fire in a 30-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must make a DC 16
Dexterity saving throw, taking 49 (14d6) fire
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one.
Secondary Breath. Choose or randomly determine an
additional breath from the Dragon Breath Attack
table.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of
another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception)
check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Buffet (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its
wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon
must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking
13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage, be pushed 10
feet away from the dragon, and are knocked prone
on a failed save, or take half as much damage and be
pushed 5 feet away from the dragon on a success.
The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
Dragon Breath Attacks
1 Acid The dragon exhales acid in an 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 14
Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
2 Cold The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution
saving throw, taking 58 (13d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
3 Lightning The dragon exhales lightning in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC
14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 66 (12d10) lightning damageo na failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
4 Paralyzing The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18
Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
5 Poison The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14
Constitution saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
6 Repulsion The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18
Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon.
7 Shadow The dragon exhales shadowy fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity
saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
one.
8 Sleep The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18
Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature
takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
9 Slowing The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution
saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more
than one attack on each of its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its
turn, but not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.
10 Weakening The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 18 Strength
saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving
throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect
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High Dragon
High dragons are venerable, and fully mature, female
dragons. They are the monsters of legend and one of the
most powerful of all dragonkind. They hollow out massive
lairs for themselves, for they need the space to house their
harem of drakes as well as their eggs and the dragonlings.
Living for more than a thousand years, they are seldom seen
and spend most of their time sleeping and mating, living off
the prey their drakes bring back.
High dragons are extremely territorial and will typically
attack almost anything that trespasses near its lair. Even
creatures as large and powerful as giants (and other dragons)
must be cautious when a high dragon's lair is nearby.
High Dragon
Gargantuan dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 444 (24d20 + 192)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
29 (+9) 12 (+1) 27 (+8) 18 (+4) 17 (+3) 21 (+5)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +15, Wis +10, Cha +12
Skills Insight +10, Intimidation +12, Survival +10,
Perception +17, Stealth +8
Damage Immunities fire, and any damage type of its
additional breath weapon
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned,
prone
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 27
Languages ―
Challenge 22 (30,000 XP)
Hold Breath. The dragon can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The drake makes three attacks: one with its
bite or tail and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 9) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 9) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 15 ft., one
target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage.
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of
the following breath weapons.
Fire Breath. The drake exhales fire in a 60-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must make a DC 20
Dexterity saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) fire
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one.
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Once every hundred years or so, the high dragon prepares
for clutching by emerging from her lair and taking wing. She
will fly far and wide, eating hundreds of animals, most often
livestock, over the course of a few weeks and leaving
smoldering devastation in her wake. During this time entire
villages and forests can be reduced to ash, leaving hundreds
dead or displaced. She then returns to her lair to lay her eggs.
"Be cautious. A dragon such as this is better to
avoid than engage." ―Morrigan
Secondary Breath. Choose or randomly determine an
additional breath from the High Dragon Breath
Attack table.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of
another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception)
check.
Move. The dragon moves up to half its speed.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Buffet (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its
wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon
must make a DC 19 Dexterity saving throw, taking
30 (6d6 + 9) bludgeoning damage, be pushed 10
feet away from the dragon, and are knocked prone
on a failed save, or take half as much damage and be
pushed 5 feet away from the dragon on a success.
The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.
Changing Winds (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its
wings continuously. Each creature within 30 feet of
the dragon must succeed on a DC 19 Strength
saving throw or be pulled 15 feet towards the
dragon. The area around the dragon becomes
difficult terrain until the beginning of the dragons
next turn, and any creature that ends its turn in the
area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving
throw or be pulled 15 feet towards the dragon,
ignoring difficult terrain. If they end up being within
5 feet of the dragon after being pulled, they take 23
(4d6 + 9) bludgeoning damage as they slam into
the dragons body. Arrows, bolts, and other ordinary
projectiles launched at the dragon or targets within
the area are deflected upward and automatically
miss (boulders hurled by giants or siege engines,
and similar projectiles, are unaffected). If the dragon
moves or performs a legendary action before the
beginning of its next turn, the effects of Changing
Winds immediately end.
Overwhelming Roar (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon
bellows threateningly. Each non-dragon creature
within 120 feet of the dragon that can hear it must
succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or
be stunned until the end of their next turn.
High Dragon Breath Attacks
1 Acid The dragon exhales acid in an 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16
Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (14d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
2 Cold The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution
saving throw, taking 72 (16d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
3 Lightning The dragon exhales lightning in a 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC
16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) lightning damageo na failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
4 Paralyzing The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20
Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
5 Poison The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16
Constitution saving throw, taking 77 (22d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
6 Repulsion The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20
Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon.
7 Shadow The dragon exhales shadowy fire in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity
saving throw, taking 77 (22d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
one.
8 Sleep The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20
Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature
takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
9 Slowing The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution
saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more
than one attack on each of its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its
turn, but not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.
10 Weakening The dragon exhales gas in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 20 Strength
saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving
throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect
on itself on a success.

High Dragon Lair Regional Effects

A dragon prefers to live in old ruins and cave complexes.
They hollow out massive lairs for themselves, for they need
the space to house their harem of drakes as well as their eggs
and the dragonlings.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes
a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The dragon releases an echoing roar. 1d3 - 1 drakes and
1d6 dragonlings appear from the walls and floors of the
dragons lair on initiative count 20 on the next round. Roll
initiative for the drakes and dragonlings when they appear.
A tremor shakes the lair. Each non-dragon creature on the
ground in the lair must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity
saving throw or be knocked prone.
Part of the ceiling collapses above one creature that the
dragon can see within 120 feet of it. The creature must
succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10
(3d6) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone and
buried. The buried target is restrained and unable to
breathe or stand up. A creature can take an action to make
a DC 10 Strength check, ending the buried state on a
success.
The region containing a dragon's lair is changed by the
dragon's presence, causing the following effects.
Trees, boulders and other large natural objects near the
the entrance to the dragon's lair are destroyed. The large
tree splints and jagged trunks, as well as heavily grained
stone dust is left as a warning to those who come upon it.
The population of deer and other large game within 6
miles of the lair is heavily reduced. Additionally, rodents
and fowl are strangely absent.
Lesser dragons are prevelant within 6 miles of the lair.
While dragonlings permanently leave the dragon's lair to
mature, drakes only leave to hunt and bring back feed to
the dragon and her newly hatched dragonlings. Due to the
increased amount of dragons in the area, footprints and
claw marks are nigh impossible to miss. Any Wisdom
(Survival) checks made to track flightless dragons are
made with advantage.

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 Great Dragon
Great dragons are a powerful and ancient form of dragon,
distinct from high dragons, in terms of their abilities and
intelligence. They are thought to be extinct, as the last time
they roamed the skies were before the disappearance of the
Old Gods. The vast majority of academic works found
throughout Thedas are purely theoretical.
Great Dragon
Gargantuan dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 22 (natural armor)
Hit Points 676 (33d20 + 330)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
30 (+10) 12 (+1) 30 (+10) 27 (+8) 17 (+3) 24 (+7)
Saving Throws Dex +10, Con +19, Wis +13, Cha +17
Skills Insight +13, Intimidation +17, Survival +13,
Perception +23, Stealth +11
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison,
necrotic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned,
prone
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 33
Languages Tevinter
Challenge 30 (155,000 XP)
Hold Breath. The dragon can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Innate Spellcasting. The dragon's innate spellcasting
ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 25, +17 to hit with
spell attacks). It can cast the following spells, requiring
no material components.
At will: sending, telepathy, wall of fire, wall of ice, wall
of stone, wind wall
3/Day: chain lightning, earthquake, fire storm,
whirlwind
1/Day: meteor swarm
Actions
Multiattack. The drake makes three attacks: one with its
bite or tail and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 10) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 10) slashing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 15 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.
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"There was a time before the Veil, before the
mysteries were forgotten, when dragons ruled the
skies." ―Yavana
Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses a
breath weapon from the Great Dragon Breath Attack
table.
Legendary Actions
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of
another creature's turn. The dragon regains spent
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception)
check.
Move. The dragon moves up to half its speed.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Buffet (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its
wings. Each creature within 15 feet of the dragon
must make a DC 23 Dexterity saving throw, taking
45 (10d6 + 10) bludgeoning damage, be pushed
15 feet away from the dragon, and are knocked
prone on a failed save, or take half as much damage
and be pushed 5 feet away from the dragon on a
success. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying
speed.
Changing Winds (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its
wings continuously. Each creature within 60 feet of
the dragon must succeed on a DC 23 Strength
saving throw or be pulled 20 feet towards the
dragon. The area around the dragon becomes
difficult terrain until the beginning of the dragons
next turn, and any creature that ends its turn in the
area must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving
throw or be pulled 20 feet towards the dragon,
ignoring difficult terrain. If they end up being within
5 feet of the dragon after being pulled, they take 39
(8d6 + 10) bludgeoning damage as they slam into
the dragons body. Arrows, bolts, and other ordinary
projectiles launched at the dragon or targets within
the area are deflected upward and automatically
miss (boulders hurled by giants or siege engines,
and similar projectiles, are unaffected). If the dragon
moves or performs a legendary action before the
beginning of its next turn, the effects of Changing
Winds immediately end.
Overwhelming Roar (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon
bellows threateningly. Each non-dragon creature
within 120 feet of the dragon that can hear it must
succeed on a DC 23 Constitution saving throw or
be stunned until the end of their next turn.
Great Dragon Breath Attacks
Acid The dragon exhales acid in an 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 22
Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (15d8) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
one.
Cold The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution
saving throw, taking 72 (16d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
Fire The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw,
taking 91 (26d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.
Lightning The dragon exhales lightning in a 120-foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC
22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 88 (16d10) lightning damageo na failed save, or half as much damage on a
successful one.
Paralyzing The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22
Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Poison The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Constitution
saving throw, taking 77 (22d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Repulsion The dragon exhales repulsion energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22
Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon.
Shadow The dragon exhales shadowy fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity
saving throw, taking 77 (22d6) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Sleep The dragon exhales sleep gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22
Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes
damage or someone uses an action to wake it.
Slowing The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Constitution
saving throw. On a failed save, the creature can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more than
one attack on each of its turn. In addition, the creature can use either an action or a bonus action on its turn, but
not both. These effects last for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
turns, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.
Weakening The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 22 Strength saving
throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1
minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a
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Varghest
The varghest is now known to be a distant relative of wyverns
and dragons, but in ancient times, it was believed to be a
spirit manifest in the world. Ciriane legend says that the
varghest hunts those who have committed great wrongs
against their own kin, and when the creature finds its quarry,
it drags the guilty party to the gods for judgment. This is
perhaps due to the beast's hunting habits: varghest prefer to
bring prey still living to their nests to feed their young.
Varghest
Large dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 40 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
19 (+4) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 7 (-2) 13 (+1) 4 (-3)
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages ―
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Actions
Multiattack. The drake makes three attacks: one
with its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 15 (2d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Wyvern
An adult wyvern is nearly the size of a full-grown dragon, but
where a dragon is saurian and lithe, a wyvern has thicker
musculature and a more sinewy bulk. A wyvern’s head is
stout and squarish with a split-mandible mouth and
protruding fins. These are colorful creatures, garish and
fierce.
Although historically categorized as smaller cousins of
drakes and dragons, wyverns differ distinctly from other
dragon-kind in both physical form and demeanor. Wyverns
lead solitary existences, stubbornly defending their territory
against trespass by other creatures, including other wyverns.
Bullish wyverns even defend their turf against dragons that
might well be able to best them in battle.
The wyvern’s natural habitat lies within only a few
mountain ranges of Thedas, although wyverns are most
numerous in the lands of Orlais; they prefer rocky lands, in
some places barren, in others verdant, where they can dwell
as an apex predator. Wyverns typically do not discern
between intelligent and unintelligent prey. They are as likely
to eat ranging cattle, feral wolves, family pets, and civilized
folk if given the need and the opportunity. Often, wyverns
inflict their venom on prey and then leave them to wander
and die, perhaps as some base animal sense of sport or
perhaps out of simple ease. Left untreated, this poison is fatal.
Wyvern venom slows prey and kills gradually. Once afflicted,
a target is in mortal danger.
Wyvern wings are hardy but imprecise things. A wyvern
does not truly fly but glides. With a suitable perch and
favorable winds, a wyvern can glide over many miles, stalking
prey and surveying its territory. With their strong claws, they
can grip and climb even vertical stone to achieve good
perches and altitude. A wyvern can also leap many times its
own body length, not unlike a dragon. They are quick,
powerful skirmishers, seldom staying put during a contest of
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Wyvern
Huge dragon, unaligned
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 184 (16d12 + 80)
Speed 40 ft., hover 60 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
21 (+5) 12 (+1) 21 (+5) 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 7 (-2)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +10, Wis +7
Skills Intimidation +7, Survival +7, Perception +12
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages ―
Challenge 13 (10,000 XP)
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the wyvern fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Gliding Flight. If the wyvern leaps from high ground, it
can hover as long as it moves on each of its turns or
until it lands. The wyvern can stay leveled with the
point it leapt from and descend at a rate it chooses, but
is unable to ascend.
Lethal Poison. Any creature that is poisoned by the
wyvern is in mortal danger. Until the poisoned
condition ends, the creature must succeed a DC 15
Constitution saving throw at the end of each hour, or
gain one level of exhaustion. Any time the wyvern
forces a creature it has already poisoned to make a
Constitution saving throw against its poisonous
attacks, they gain a level of exhaustion on a failure
instead of the poisoned condition.
Standing Leap. The wyvern's long jump is up to 30 feet
and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a
running start.
Spider Climb. The wyvern can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.
Actions
Multiattack. The wyvern makes three attacks: one with
its bite and two with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 14
(4d6) poison damage, and the target must succeed on
a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned
until cured.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
Launch Glob. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach
20 feet. Hit: 28 (8d6) poison damage, and the target
must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or
be poisoned until cured.
Deadly Leap. If the wyvern jumps at least 15 feet as part
of its movement, it can then use this action to land on
its feet in a space that contains one or more other
creatures. Each of those creatures must succeed on a
DC 15 Strength or Dexterity savint throw (target's
choice) or be knocked prone and take 15 (3d6 + 5)
bludgeoning damage plus 15 (3d6 + 5) slashing
damage. On a successful save, the creatures takes only
half the damage, isn't knocked prone, and is pushed 5
feet out of the wyvern's space into an unoccupied
space of the creature's choice. If no unoccupied space
is within range, the creature instead falls prone in the
wyvern's space.
Legendary Actions
The wyvern can take 3 legendary actions, choosing
from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of
another creature's turn. The wyvern regains spent
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Move. The wyvern moves up to half its speed without
provoking attacks of opportunity.
Rake. The wyvern makes one claw attack.
Spew (Costs 2 Actions). The wyvern makes one launch
glob attack.
Pounce (Costs 3 Actions). The wyvern jumps 15 feet
and takes the deadly leap action.
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 Chapter 4: Dragon Colors
A
s a dragon begins to mature, the dull gray color
scheme of its scales rapidly change. Vibrant and
beautiful colors set in, often intermingling with
each other. The base color scheme for dragons
have well-known names, descriped in detail in
this chapter. Stripes and spots unique to each
dragon causes them to be identifiable.
Named Variants
Ferelden Frostback
A Ferelden Frostback typically nests in the Frostback
Mountains, often claiming a large swath of territory where
her numerous offspring are allowed to roam under her
protection.
Her scales are a light amber, fading into an earthern brown
along her tail and legs. Her stripes and spots are typically
usually the same hue of brown, forming intricate labyrinths
along the scales.
Her horns petrude from the back of her skull and tilts ever-
so-slighty upwards.
Northern Hunter
A Northern Hunter has no preferred nesting ground, but
typically nests where there are large amounts of food readily
available. She will eat everything from nugs to wyverns to a
settlements foodstocks, like vegetables and cheese.
Her scales are an intermingled mess of vibrant purple and
dull orange, with her head and the most of her neck always
being the former. White stripes and faded spots is scattered
across her body and wingspan.
Her horns petrude from the sides of her skull and bends
forwards, sitting comfortably a few inches behind the end of
her snout.
Abyssal High Dragon
Very little is known of the Abyssal High Dragon, as they were
thought extinct. A single specimen was recently rediscovered
in the desert wastelands of the Western Approach, suggesting
that they nest in the scorching heat of the deserts.
Her scales are entirely crimson red, changing ever so
slightly in saturation along her entire body. Teal, sky colored
spots are clustered along her jaw, throat, belly, and under
wings.
Her horns petrude from the sides of her skull and aimed
towards the heavens. They are much larger than any other
dragons.
Gamordan Stormrider
A Gamordan Stormrider prefers to nest in areas with thick
forests, large bodies of water, and that are prone to stormy
weather. All of these preferences are met in the Dales.
Her scales are equally deep purple and golden yellow, with
no particular commonality as to where these colors set in.
Extensive red, bordering orange, and white stripes is
scattered across her body.
Her horns are very similar to those of the Northern Hunter.
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Greater Mistral
A Greater Mistral almost exclusively nests in the Emerald
Graves, an uncivilized area with flourishing woods and long
lost ruins of the Elvhenan.
Her scales are colored like a precious sapphires, with
impressive patches of honey yellow across her back, tail, and
wingspan. Small spots of honey yellow is also scattered
across her head and belly.
She is one of the few dragon variants that don't have horns.
Hivernal
A Hivernal nests exclusively in cold climates, such as the
dangerous and unforgiving Sunless Lands, located south of
the known world, or atop the various mountain ranges found
across Thedas.
Her scales are deep grey or black, with an almost entirely
snow white wingspan. A plethora of faded spots and streaks
of dull white cover her entire body.
Like the Greater Mistral, she doesn't have horns.
Vinsomer
A Vinsomer usually nests in isolated areas along rocky coast
lines, preferably those bordering an unruly sea.
Her scales are entirely purple, with long and encumbassing
dirty white streaks. Spots and patches of lemon yellow are
predominant along her belly, back, and legs.
Her horns petrude from the sides of her skull, and bend
ever so slightly forwards.
Sandy Howler
A Sandy Howler prefers to nest in the deserts, claiming large
sandy basins as theirs. They are the only type of dragon
which intentionally burns their prey before consumption.
Her scales are light brown, with long thin streaks and
uneven spots of dark brown across her body and wingspan.
The wings themselves are the color of its desert home.
Her horns petrude from the back of her skull and sharply
bends downwards near the tips.
Kaltenzahn
A Kaltenzahn prefers to live in cold climates along the
Hunterhorn Mountains.
Her scales are an uneven and apparently random mixture
of teal, black, white, and red.
She too doesn't have any horns.
Highland Ravager
A Highland Ravager has no preference as to where it nests.
In constrast with other dragons, she can be surprisingly
social, occasionally willing to share her territory with other
dragons or powerful beings.
Her scales are dark gray, with tones of faded brown and
crisp orange, as well as uneven stripes and spots of white.
Her wings are typically a faded orange.
Her horns pertrude from the backside of her skull and
bend upwards in multiple spots.
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