Dragon, Adult


 * Dragon
 * Size: Big


 * Str - 24 (+13 damage)
 * Dex - 14
 * Fort - 15
 * M.A. - 14
 * L.S. - 14 (7 CPD)


 * HP - 500
 * AC - 6 (hardening scales)
 * Dodge - 30%
 * Magic Resistance - 20%
 * 3 attacks - 1 bite 3d6+13, 2 claws 2d8+13

Special: Flight at ground speed +30 ft., Tail Sweep: once per round, the dragon can swing its tail in a 180 degree rear arc within 10 ft. of it that counts as an automatic hit unless anyone in the affected area dodges; those who are struck take 1d8+13, Breath Weapon: 20d6 energy damage usable after 3 rounds of "cooldown" as a main action (see templating, below), Special Perception (see templating). A dragon cannot hit the same area with a tail sweep and its breath weapon in the same round.

Caster Level: 20. Spell List: Choose seven Mage spells the dragon could cast within its CPD limit.

Templating: This is a special property that each age category of dragons have; essentially, each color and/or type of dragon is slightly different and has varying properties, which is applied to the base dragon as a template. When a template mentions a type of damage as a breath weapon, that dragon is immune to that damage type (which sometimes requires creative interpretation, such as green dragons being immune to air damage). Read each template carefully, as some templates may even remove existing qualities for specific varieties of dragon. Here are just a few examples to get you started.

Chromatic
 * Black Dragon template: +1 Str, +1 Dex, +3 M.A., +1 L.S., +4 CPD, +60 HP, +1 AC, +15% Magic Resistance, +2 caster level, breath weapon deals fire damage in a 30 ft. cone, black dragons gain aethersight perception, allowing them to see magical auras (including magical creatures, spells and items) within 150 ft. +3 suggested level range.
 * Red Dragon template: +3 Str, +1 Dex, +2 M.A., +2 CPD, +100 HP, +2 AC, upgrade bite to 3d8, claw to 3d6, tail sweep to 1d12, breath weapon deals fire in a 40 ft. cone, red dragons gain infravision within 180 ft. +2 suggested level range.
 * Green Dragon template: +1 Fort, +140 HP, +1 AC, breath weapon does not deal damage. Instead, it creates a cloud of mist in a 40 ft. radius that only green dragons can see through, causing others within the cloud to be blinded until they exit.  The cloud persists for 10 rounds if left undisturbed.  The mist cannot be dispelled, but a stiff wind can disperse it over the course of 2 rounds.  They must wait 7 rounds between uses of their breath weapon instead of 3.  Green dragons possess keen scent, able to sniff out foes within 180 ft.  +1 suggested level range.

Metallic
 * Platinum Dragon template: +3 Str, +1 Dex, +2 M.A., +3 CPD, +80 HP, +2 AC, +10% Magic Resistance, may choose cleric spells as well as mage spells, breath weapon deals light and holy damage in a 50 ft. line and can be used after 2 rounds instead of 3, platinum dragons gain lifesense out to 180 ft. +4 suggested level range.
 * Gold Dragon template: +3 Str, +1 M.A., +60 HP, +1 AC, breath weapon deals acid damage with an extra 6d6 in a 40 ft. cone, gold dragons gain infravision out to 180 ft. +2 suggested level range.
 * Silver Dragon template: +1 Str, +1 Dex, +4 M.A., +2 CPD, +1 AC, breath weapon deals electricity damage in an 80 ft. line, silver dragons gain echolocation out to 180 ft. Silver dragons in this age category can turn into a self-specific humanoid form, usually human or elven, and back to dragon form by using a main action, which gives them -10 Str, -6 AC, no natural attacks, no flight, and no breath weapon.  +1 suggested level range.

Suggested Level Range: 20 to 30 before templating

Dragons are powerful magical entities, which look somewhat like winged lizards with long necks. They are covered in scales, and even the less intelligent varieties have the glint of cunning in their eyes. Adult dragons have started to come into their own, establishing lairs and territories. The lair of an adult dragon is not an inconsiderable treasure, often holding around 1,000 gp and at least one decent magic item, or several very minor ones. There may still be a few holdovers from an earlier horde, such as quartz geodes, brass ornaments and hand mirrors, but an adult dragon gradually loses its attachment to the baubles of childhood and seeks more impressive treasures, including art. Adult dragons are big, with body lengths of around 10 ft., a tail equally long, and a wingspan of 20 ft. or more. In addition to being terrifying flying predators with special breath weapon attacks, dragons are intelligent beings with access to spells innately.

While varieties of dragons are often associated with personality quirks and moral leanings, individual dragons are just that: individuals. To assume a black dragon is evil just by its appearance is narrow-minded, but even the nicest of dragons can be temperamental and caution is always advised in dealing with them, if not outright avoidance.