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CHAPTER 4
DRACONIC
BEASTS
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research. But the damage had already been done. The red
dragon princes possessed a frighteningly strong array of
mental powers and, as promised, soon dominated the rest
of the dragons, ruling them with tyrannical force. Eventually,
their grip on the land was broken, but the enhanced
lineage remained, a dire reminder of the power of draconic
sorcerers.
Detect Thoughts (Sp): Three times per day, a juvenile or
older red dragon can use detect thoughts as a spell-like ability.
This replaces the dragon’s normal locate object spell-like
ability.
Mass Suggestion (Sp): Once per day, an ancient or older
red dragon can use mass suggestion as a spell-like ability. This
replaces the dragon’s normal find the path spell-like ability.
Mass Charm Monster (Sp): Once per day, a great wyrm
red dragon can use mass charm monster as a spell-like ability.
This replaces the dragon’s normal discern location spell-like
ability.
Red Dragon Variant Special Abilities
Age
Ability
Juvenile Detect thoughts
Ancient Mass suggestion
Great wyrm Mass charm monster
Silver Dragon
Known for their friendliness and compatibility with
humanoid societies, silver dragons are often the drakes most
commonly seen by the average person. Unlike many other
dragons, they seem to relish human form and often live
disguised among humans for long periods of time. Unfortunately,
some just cannot shed the draconic mindset and see
themselves as natural rulers and leaders of men. Despite their
love of humanity, or perhaps because of it, these silver dragons
forge themselves into perfect public figures: charismatic,
intelligent, quick witted, and well liked. After all, who better
to lead the chaotic and violent masses than supremely wise,
long-lived rulers? Even some humans would agree that these
silver dragons make better leaders than they do themselves.
The dragons spend less time aloft and more time dealing
with the humanoid societies in their world, gaining special
powers to control the populations of their domains.
Eagle’s Splendor (Sp): Adult and older silver dragons
of this group have the ability to project a strong sense of
willpower and confidence, giving all those around them the
impression that they are destined to rule. Three times per day,
the dragon can use eagle’s splendor as a spell-like ability. This
replaces the dragon’s normal fog cloud spell-like ability.
Mind Fog (Sp): Old and older silver dragons of this mindset
know that humans and other races can be unruly and
violent, rejecting the obvious wisdom of dragonkind and
mistaking benevolence for tyranny—all because they cling
to trivial concepts such as free will. Luckily, these dragons
can help calm the poor souls. Once per day, the dragon can
use mind fog as a spell-like ability. This replaces the dragon’s
normal control winds spell-like ability.
Mass Suggestion (Sp): Ancient and older silver dragons of
this belief recognize the dangers of a mob, even to a creature
as powerful as a dragon, and they develop abilities to handle
such trouble. Once per day, the dragon can use mass suggestion
as a spell-like ability. This replaces the dragon’s normal
control weather spell-like ability.
Silver Dragon Variant Special Abilities
Age
Ability
Adult Eagle’s splendor
Old
Mind fog
Ancient Mass suggestion
White Dragon
Mostly known as feral beasts that barely retain the presence of
mind necessary to be considered true dragons, white dragons
make their homes in frigid climates around the world. Like
many other creatures native to the frostfell environment, they
possess an inherent magical connection to cold and ice, but
few exemplify this better than the white dragons that live
on glaciers in the polar regions. Hailing from the farthest
reaches of the world and seen by only the most widely traveled
adventurers, these dragons learn to manipulate their
abilities for maximum effect. Prey is scarce, so the dragons
cannot afford to let even one potential meal escape; as such,
they can slow a fleeing creature or stop it dead in its tracks.
White dragons of this lineage tend to be more savage than
their more common cousins, leading many to believe that
they have regressed into a purely bestial state.
Chilling Mist (Sp): Once per day, a juvenile or older
white dragon can use chilling mist as a spell-like ability. This
functions as an obscuring mist spell, but any creature within
the area of the mist at the end of its turn also takes 1 point
of cold damage per caster level of the dragon. This replaces
the dragon’s normal fog cloud spell-like ability, and is the
equivalent of a 2nd-level spell.
Freezing Breath (Su): Adult and older white dragons of
this bloodline are exceptionally adept at hindering their
quarry with their breath weapon, making it difficult for prey
to escape through a hail of ice and snow. Once per day, the
dragon can choose to apply this effect to its normal breath
weapon. Any creature that takes damage from that use of the
breath weapon must succeed on a Fortitude save (using the
normal save DC for the dragon’s breath weapon) or be slowed
(as per the slow spell) for 1 round. This replaces the dragon’s
normal gust of wind spell-like ability.
Waves of Exhaustion (Sp): Once per day, a great wyrm
white dragon can use waves of exhaustion as a spell-like ability.
This replaces the dragon’s normal control weather spell-like
ability.
White Dragon Variant Special Abilities
Age
Ability
Juvenile Chilling mist
Adult Freezing breath
Great wyrm Waves of exhaustion