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CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS he knew nothing of his heritage until Tranchaminax showed him how to reach his ancestor spirits. Now he performs assassinations on behalf of his master and sometimes leads small groups of the dragon’s minions. Lauthus Thulcher CR 10 Male human monk 5/dragon descendant 5 LE Medium humanoid (dragonblood) Init +4; Senses Listen +2, Spot +2 Languages Common AC 21, touch 18, flat-footed 17; Dodge, Mobility (+4 Dex, +1 Wis, +2 class, +3 bracers, +1 amulet) hp 57 (10 HD) Immune normal disease Resist evasion, slippery mind (second Will save against enchantments) Fort +10, Ref +9, Will +9 (+11 against enchantments); +1 against paralysis and sleep Speed 60 ft. (12 squares) Melee unarmed +11/+6 (1d10+2) or unarmed +10/+10/+5 (1d10+2) with flurry of blows or Ranged shuriken +10 (1d2+2) or shuriken +9/+9/+4 (1d2+2) with flurry of blows Base Atk +6; Grp +8 Atk Options Combat Reflexes, Stunning Fist, ki strike (magic), rampaging ancestor, subtle ancestor, eldritch ancestor Combat Gear potion of heroism, potion of cure serious wounds Abilities Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 11 SQ purity of body, slow fall 20 ft., ancestral lore Feats Combat Reflexes B , Dodge, Dragontouched, Mobility, Improved Unarmed Strike B , Spring Attack, Stunning Fist B , Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (unarmed strike) Skills Balance +11, Concentration +15, Hide +17, Jump +20, Listen +2, Move Silently +17, Search +1, Spot +2, Tumble +21 Possessions combat gear plus 10 shuriken, gloves of Dexterity +2, bracers of armor +3, amulet of natural armor +1 Rampaging Ancestor (Ex) immune to fear, +2 on attack rolls and damage rolls Subtle Ancestor (Ex) +5 on Hide and Move Silently checks, sneak attack +2d6 Eldritch Ancestor (Sp) 60-ft. ray, ranged touch attack, 2d6 damage Ancestral Lore see prestige class description Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft. (10 ft. with bite) Base Atk +17; Grp +27 Special Actions breath weapon Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 3rd): 1st (6/day)—magic missile, shield, mage armor 0 (6/day)—arcane mark, detect magic, ghost sound, mage hand, resistance Abilities Str 23, Dex 10, Con 19, Int 14, Wis 15, Cha 14 SQ water breathing Feats Cleave, Flyby Attack, Improved Critical (bite), Improved Critical, (claw), Power Attack, Weapon Focus (claw) Skills Bluff +12, Concentration +14, Diplomacy +6, Hide +16, Intimidate +19, Knowledge (arcana) +7, Knowledge (history) +7, Listen +19, Move Silently +15, Search +17, Sense Motive +17, Spellcraft +10, Spot +17, Swim +21 Frightful Presence (Ex) Tranchaminax can inspire terror by charging, attacking, or flying overhead. Creatures within 150 feet of the dragon that have 16 HD or fewer must attempt a DC 20 Will save. Success indicates that the target is immune to Tranchaminax’s frightful presence for 24 hours. On a failure, creatures with 4 or fewer HD become panicked for 4d6 rounds. Those with 5 or more HD become shaken for 4d6 rounds. Breath Weapon (Su) Once every 1d4 rounds, 40 ft. cone, 10d6 acid, Reflex DC 22 half. DRAGON LORD “The earth trembles where dragons tread. Let the land shudder at my very steps, and let all who dare my gaze fall under my shadow.” —Master Ghorkel, half-orc dragon lord A dragon lord is the general at the head of an army, the emperor at the helm of an empire, or the warleader who dominates a battlefield. He learns much from dragons, modeling his philosophy and strategies after the powerful creatures with great success. Dragon lords strike fear into the hearts of all who cross their path and use brilliant combat tactics that mirror those of the true dragons. In many legends, a dragon lord is the spirit of a dead dragon reborn into a different body, slowly awakening over time and coming to realize the power of its former self. 38 Tranchaminax CR 11 LE Large young adult green dragon (air) Init +0; Senses blindsense 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., low-light vision (4 × human); Listen +19, Spot +17 Aura frightful presence (150 ft., DC 25) Languages Common, Draconic, Infernal, Sylvan AC 25, touch 9, flat-footed 25 (–1 size, +16 natural) hp 178 (17 HD); DR 5/magic Immune acid, magic sleep effects, paralysis SR 19 Fort +14, Ref +10, Will +12 Speed 40 ft. (8 squares), fly 150 ft. (poor), swim 40 ft. Melee bite +22 (2d6+6/19–20) and 2 claws +18 (1d8+3/19–20) and 2 wings +17 (1d6+3) and tail slap +17 (1d8+9) BECOMING A DRAGON LORD For the most part, only characters with a dominating presence on the battlefield become dragon lords. Fighters and marshals (see Miniatures Handbook) are the most common characters who take this prestige class, though clerics and paladins dedicated to deities of war or dragon gods sometimes become dragon lords due to exceptional circumstances. Similarly, some especially ferocious or savage barbarians become dragon lords, modeling their combat tactics after the instinctive brutality of true dragons. On rare occasions, hexblades and samurai (see Complete Warrior) take this prestige class, too, but their philosophies often conflict with those of the typical dragon lord.
Entry Requirements Base Attack Bonus: +6. Skills: Intimidate 9 ranks. Table 2–5: The Dragon Lord Hit Die: d10 Base Draconic Attack Fort Ref Will Auras Level Bonus Save Save Save Special Known 1st +1 +2 +0 +0 Draconic aura +1 1 2nd +2 +3 +0 +0 Reckless devotion 1/day 1 3rd +3 +3 +1 +1 Divide and conquer 1 4th +4 +4 +1 +1 Dragon leadership 2 5th +5 +4 +1 +1 Draconic aura +2 2 6th +6 +5 +2 +2 Reckless devotion 2/day 2 7th +7 +5 +2 +2 — 3 8th +8 +6 +2 +2 Crushing defeat 3 9th +9 +6 +3 +3 Draconic aura +3 3 10th +10 +7 +3 +3 Reckless devotion 3/day 4 Class Skills (2 + Int modifier per level): Climb, Craft, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Jump, Ride, Sense Motive, Swim. CLASS FEATURES Dragon lords are masters of battlefield warfare who have studied the tactics and abilities of dragons and emulate their philosophies. Like other warlords, dragon lords use fear and intimidation to demoralize their enemies, while at the same time inspiring zealous devotion in their followers. Draconic Aura: You know that the image and presence of a dragon can boost or destroy the morale of troops, an effect you study and build into your strategies. At 1st level, you gain the ability to project a single draconic aura chosen from those presented on page 86. At 4th, 7th, and 10th level, you can add another draconic aura to the list of those you can project. When you reach 5th level, the bonus granted by both of your auras increases to +2. At 9th level, the bonus granted by all three of your auras increases to +3. The aura gained at 10th level grants a +3 bonus, just as the other three auras you gained earlier. Reckless Devotion (Su): When soldiers learn that a dragon fights on their side, they have greater incentive to struggle valiantly against the enemy—when victory seems assured, all want a share of the glory. Starting at 2nd level, you learn to inspire this kind of zeal in your followers, granting them a temporary boost in their combat abilities driven by fanatical devotion. Once per day, you can select a number of allies equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1) to gain the benefit of this ability. The chosen allies gain 5 temporary hit points, a +1 morale bonus on melee attack rolls and melee damage rolls, and a +1 morale bonus on saves. Any character who is your cohort or follower (as per the Leadership feat) gains twice the normal benefit (10 temporary hit points and a +2 bonus). All benefits last for a number of rounds equal to your class level. At 6th level, you can use this ability twice per day, and at 10th level, you can use it three times per day. Divide and Conquer (Ex): Beginning at 3rd level, you gain the ability to fight even when assaulted from different sides, turning a disadvantage into a cunning strategy. Just as dragons can fight off foes when swarmed by lashing out in all directions, you learn to use your foes’ distance to your advantage. Whenever you are flanked by two or more creatures, you gain a bonus on melee damage rolls against each flanker Illus. by B. Hagan CHAPTER 2 DRAGON ASPIRANTS In the aftermath of a battle, humanoid and draconic survivors gather to plot their retaliation 39
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