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CHAPTER 4New Monsters4Dragons are a diverse body of creaturesembodying a host of motivations, perspectives, andattitudes. The five varieties discussed in the MonsterManual are the most common kinds of chromaticdragons found in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS world,but they aren’t the only ones. Brown dragons hauntwastelands and deserts, while gray dragons lay claimto windswept peaks and purple dragons prowl theUnderdark in search of treasure and slaves. Numerousvariations on typical chromatic dragons can alsobe found throughout the world—and beyond.In addition to dragons themselves, countless servitors,minions, and thralls bind themselves to thesemighty beasts. From corrupted dragonborn to cannyand furtive tribes of kobolds, these creatures linktheir own fates to the success or failure of a chromaticdragon. Such followers and associates seek to profitthrough this dark partnership, siphoning off thedragon’s treasure or stealing a measure of its powerfor themselves.This chapter presents dozens of new creatures andother material, including the following sections andmore:✦ Game statistics and additional background materialfor brown, gray, and purple dragons.✦ Wyrmlings for each of the nine varieties of chromaticdragons.✦ Variant dragons hailing from the planes.✦ Undead dragons, even more terrible and morelonger-lived (after a fashion) than their mortalcounterparts.✦ New drakes and other creatures related to dragons,and even parasites unique to dragon hoards.✦ Dragonborn who serve in Tiamat’s name, andko bolds devoted to draconic ideals.✦ Legendary dragons of the D&D world.✦ Templates and alternative powers to customizedragons.166CHAPTER 4 | New MonstersVINCENT PROCE