1: Character Creation Draconic Races Creating Your Character Chromatic Dragonborn Gem Dragonborn Metallic Dragonborn Discover everything there is to know about dragons-the most iconic of D&D monsters-in this quintessential reference guide. -FizbanThe dragonborn race in the Players Handbook is the most direct way to reflect a character with dragons somewhere far back in their ancestry. In other cases, a dragon at the brink of death investspower into another creatureusually a dragon, but sometimes a sovereign, a sage, or an adventurer. See its game statistics in the accompanying Drake Companion statblock, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in several places. You can then use the other tables in this chapter (including the Dragon Appearance, Dragon Mannerisms, Dragon Bonds, and DragonFlaws and Secrets tables), as well as the tables of personality traits and ideals in chapter 5, to help you elaborate the differences between one dragonand the dragons echo.Dragon Echo Characteristics d8 Echo Characteristics 1 Same dragon kind and age, differing only in physical appearance 2 Same dragon kind and age, differing only in a peculiar mannerism 3 Same dragon kind and age, but significantly different in personality, ideals, or alignment 4 Same dragon kind and generally alike, but older or younger by one category 5 Same age, different kind within the same family (chromatic, gem, or metallic), and similar in appearance and personality Same age, different kind in a different family (with a similar breath weapon or habitat), with similar appearance but very different ideals or 6 alignmentd8 Echo Characteristics 7 Radically different in almost every way imaginable but still bound by fate across the worlds 8 Roll again, and in addition the echo is Undead (a dracolich, hollow dragon, ghost dragon, or draconic shard) or a shadow dragon.Gods and Religion Most dragons arent what youd call pious. Yesterday at 7:17 PM. Peck. Longing for Tiamats freedom, grieving her loss from the face of creation.Breathe, dragons; sing of the outsiders,war-bringer gods with their mortal adherents; Breathe, dragons; sing of her freedomTeeming, they came to the First World, Tiamat loosed from her prison of torment!seeking a home for their legions of followers. The dracolichs connection to its echoes on other worlds is keeping its soul intact, like a 6 phylactery, and the connection must be severed before the creatures threat can be ended.THE BLACK DRACOLICH EBONDEATH IS VENERATED BY A SECT OF THE CULT OF THE DRAGONEchoes across the Worlds It takes no additional work to be infinite. Reveals the story of the First World and the role the dragon gods Tiamat and Bahamut and played in its creation and destruction. Using a dragons corpse this way might be a trial in itself, as the lingering energies in thebody can cause serious injury even after the dragons death.Automatic Transfer. When eaten by a creature able to bear children, the fruit causes 2 the creature to bear a half-dragon. Some of those echoes are very similar to each other, but others are more radically different.You can use the Dragon Echo Characteristics table to help you decide what aspects of a dragons echo are similar to the dragon you know and whichare different. On Krynn, they are the greatest among the gods, though they are known there asPaladine and Takhisis and are not always pictured as dragons. The most iconic of D&D monsters, encountering a dragon should be the stuff of legend. First. They can be patrons, allies, and benefactors; they can scheme in the shadows; and they can dramatically shape adventurerslives.The following sections present a variety of options for creating characters with a tie to dragons:Draconic Races presents variant dragonborn race options to give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families.Subclass Options allows monk and ranger characters to explore deeper ties with dragonkind.Heroes of the Dragon includes inspiration for characters of any class to portray their training or magic as derived from a connection to dragons.Draconic Feats provides feats to forge connections to the chromatic, gem, and metallic dragon families. Whenthe dragon dies, those effects typically end immediately or fade away over the course of several days. Many result fromancient dragons ritually combining multiple echoes of themselves into a single corporeal form, as Ashardalon and Chronepsis are said to have done.Most greatwyrms are at least twelve centuries old and have hoards worth millions of gold pieces, but they are otherwise similar to other ancientdragons in their goals and perspectives.Ancient Dragon Goals d6 Goal 1 Avoid decline by becoming Undead or seeking magical alternatives to aging Transcend the limits of physical existence on a single world by uniting echoes across multiple worlds or establishing a lair on another plane of 2 existence 3 Acquire a particular artifact, perhaps to complete a set (all three parts of the Regalia of Evil, the Eye of Vecna and Hand of Vecna, and so forth) Collect a complete set of artistic treasures, such as all the paintings of a great master, manuscripts for a famed authors entire body of writings, 4 or every piece of jewelry made by a master artisan Transform an entire world into an extreme environment suitable as a laira volcanic hellscape, a frozen wonderland, an arid wasteland, or the 5 like 6 Destroy one or more gods as an act of vengeance or to ascend to godhoodReproduction Dragons are like lizards. 4 You ingested a few drops of dragon blood, forever infusing your nature magic with draconic power. As a result, the death of any dragon is an event oftremendous significanceand those who bring about a dragons death are often changed forever.Some sages describe dragons as being akin to knots in the fabric of magicconcentrations of power in material form. Scattered throughout are maps of dragon lairs you can plunder for your adventures. As your powers grow, your drake grows as well, blossoming from a small four-legged companion to a majestic winged creature large and strong enough for you to ride. The ideas and tables herein can help inspire you as you prepare to use dragons in your D&D game,whether youre building a single climactic encounter or planning a whole campaign around these marvelous creatures. When you cast this spell, choose a family of dragon: chromatic, gem, or metallic. When it steeps in a dragons hoard, it absorbs the energy ofthe dragons breath weapon and deals damage of that type with its special properties.A MAGIC WEAPON RECOVERED FROM A DRAGONS HOARD CARRIES SOME OF THE DRAGONS MAGICSlumbering (Uncommon). Forbidden Fruit. In the Dawn War pantheon described in the Dungeon Masters Guide, Bahamut isrevered as a god of justice and nobility, favored by paladins, while Tiamat is known as a god of greed, wealth, and vengeance.Dragons view the primordial dragons differently. Or a fragment of power might enter every creature that has dealt damage to the dragon over the course of the dragonslife.Undeath Ive never met a creature I didnt love. A creature reduced to dust can be restored to life only by atrue resurrection or wish spell.While the weapon is on your person, you can use an action to cast the disintegrate spell (save DC 18). Fizban's Treasury of Dragons is a comprehensive guide to the dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragonsa family of five dragon kindsas well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. Your walking speed is 30 feet.Metallic Ancestry. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison damage(your choice doesnt have to match your drakes Draconic Essence). You can move the cube up to 10 feet before you roll.Mischievous Surge d4 Effect The smell of apple pie fills the air, and each creature in the cube must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by you until the 1 start of your next turn. 6 The items bearer has advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks made against non-Dragons. But on some worlds, the investiture of draconic power is accompanied by some kind of physical manifestation, especially if itsderived from slaying a dragon. Incorporeal wings sprout from your back, giving you a flying speed of 60 feet.Fizbans Platinum Shield6th-Level AbjurationCasting Time: 1 bonus actionRange: 60 feetComponents: V, S, M (a platinum-plated dragon scale, worth at least 500 gp)Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minuteYou create a field of silvery light that surrounds a creature of your choice within range (you can choose yourself). A dragon 4 might voluntarily offer some blood to bring this about, or it could happen accidentally when a would-be dragonslayer is splashed with dragon blood. The magic of the Material Plane flows through them. You can use this reaction a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain allexpended uses when you finish a long rest.Heroes of the DragonSorcerers whose magic comes from a draconic origin, rangers with a drake companion, and monks who learn the ways of dragon masters are not theonly adventurers whose skills, spells, and class features can have their source in the power of dragons. This corporeal form uses the Draconic Spirit statblock. You might decide that a red or gold dragon is not only unharmed by fire damage, but actually healed by it. For Dungeon Masters, this book is full of tables, tips, and ideas for crafting climactic battles, unforgettable adventures, and epic campaigns involving dragons. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Once you use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, you cant use it again until you finish a long rest.Psionic ReachDraconic Gift, Very RareThe psionic energy of a gem dragon empowers your mind. Reactive Resistance. It also introduces the myth of the First World, created by the dragon gods Bahamut and Tiamat, giving readers a peek into the role dragons play in the myths of many Material Plane worlds-all with notes and anecdotes from doddering archmage (and avid baker) Fizban the Fabulous, divine avatar of Bahamut himself. -FizbanElegy for the First World is an ancient Draconic poem of unknown origin, found with minor variations in the collections and traditions of dragonsacross many worlds of the Material Plane. For the duration,you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed and can hover. It also includes additional creatures of the Dragon type and creatures often associated with dragons or found in their lairs. The exhalation of draconicenergy becomes either a 60-foot cone or a 90-foot line that is 5 feet wide (your choice), and each creature in that area takes damage equal to fourrolls of your Martial Arts die on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Blindsight. Thedragons magical connection to a lair can transform the surrounding region, as represented by regional effects.ADULT BLUE DRAGONAdult Dragon Goalsd6 Goal1 Find a good location for an additional lair2 Acquire an artifact or a powerful magic item for the hoard3 Establish a dynastic bloodline by producing young4 Eliminate younger dragons who could become rivals or threats if they are allowed to grow older5 Transform a large region into an environment suitable for the dragons preferred sort of lair6 Develop dragonsight to pursue goals across multiple worlds ANCIENT BLUE DRAGONAncient DragonsDragons are considered ancient once they reach eight hundred years of life, and many live for centuries more. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons is sourcebook that focuses on dragons in the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game and was published October 26, 2021. DOWNLOAD PDF. Meet Fizban the Fabulous: doddering archmage, unlikely hero of the War of the Lance . I can never get a good nights sleep while theyre there,though. First, it portrays the ten varieties of metallicand chromatic dragons as the first inhabitants of the Material Plane. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons: C2975 : Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (Limited Edition) n/a : Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (Silver Edition) D0147 : Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos: . D&D Beyond offers two resources for finding groups: Looking for Players & Groups board in the D&D Beyond forums. In addition to the options for a Slumbering vessel, you can fill a Stirring vessel with mead, a potion of fire breath, or a potion ofhealing (greater).Wakened (Very Rare). For 1 hour or until you dismiss it (no action required), the scale becomes a magic light hammer, which you or another creature canuse. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons is now available for preorder on D&D Beyond! Once Armor Class 12 Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.the figurine has become an adult gold dragon, it cant be used this way STR DEX CONagain until 1 year has passed. The book's Lead Designer James Wyatt tells Inverse that Fizban's book is essentially a "neat-and-tidy unified theory of dragonkind in myth form.". Draconic Feats & spells, and a revamped take on Kobolds, from the same UA. Within that range, you can effectively see anything that isnt behind total cover, even if youreblinded or in darkness. Less widely understood, though, is thefact that as one Ashardalon developed his dragonsight, he concocted a scheme to preserve his existence by consuming his echoes on other worlds.All these different Ashardalons thus became a single, immensely powerful greatwyrm that fed on soul energyand that prevented souls fromincarnating into newly born creatures across the worlds.Given most peoples limited understanding of dragons beliefs and philosophies, let alone dragonsight, many mortals are quick to describe dragonswith heightened dragonsight as dragon godswhich they are not. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw against your ki save DC, takingdamage of the chosen type equal to two rolls of your Martial Arts die on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.At 11th level, the damage of this feature increases to three rolls of your Martial Arts die.You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. If nocreature is attuned to a hoard item and that item isnt in a dragons hoard, the item decreases in power by one state every 30 days until it isSlumbering.Hoard Item QuirksHoard items often manifest strange qualities beyond their intended function, regardless of the state theyre in. 6 The body is drawn through a portal to the lair of one of the dragons echoes on another world, increasing that echos power.Regional ReversalAs described in the Monster Manual and discussed in more detail in chapter 4, a dragons presence alters the region around the dragons lair. These greatwyrms, described in chapter 6, arenearly perfect avatars of draconic nature and are so suffused with the magic of the Material Plane that they are all but immortal. It introduces the gem dragonsa family of five dragonkindsas well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations.This introduction sets the scene for whats to come in the rest of the book. (Cleric, druid, paladin, ranger, sorcerer, warlock, wizard) 7 A dragon ancestor, or a dragons gift to my ancestor, fuels my might. You can use the Dragon Death Throes table to help you decide what happens when adragon dies. -FizbanThe draconic gifts detailed in this section have rarities like magic items. You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. Any number of supernatural effects can linger in and around items from a legendary dragons hoards-whether haunted by a restless spirit, inscribed to curse any who dare plunder it, or imbued with a magical quick that shifts a characters personality as they wield it. As a bonus action, you can create anaura of draconic power that radiates 10 feet from you for 1 minute. Elemental Evil Player's Companion - POD/PDF only: C3686 : Character Sheets: C3689 : Adventure Grid: C6303 : Tactical Maps: Reincarnated: GF9-73706 : Curse of . You can alsogive a dragon tool proficiencies, particularly if the dragon spends time in Humanoid form.Spells. When you hit with an attack roll using this sword, the target takesan extra 1d8 radiant damage.The sword has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 plus PB to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. You gain thefollowing benefits:Draconic Presence. The book adds a variety of draconic themed options for both players and Dungeon Masters . COMMONLY KNOWN AS OLD GNAWBONE, CLAUGIYLIAMATAR IS OFTEN SEEN WITH A MANGLED CORPSE HANGING FROM HER MOUTHMany dragons are better known by nicknames and epithets. Five adult or older dragons of different kinds come together to create a clutch of eggs, with each giving up a bit of life energy 9 as part of the process. Enlightened non-dragons (most often Humanoids) are transformed into dragon eggs when they die, when they 5 experience profound enlightenment, or when they undergo a ritual that might involve bathing in dragon blood or being devoured by a dragon. You have blindsight to a range of 10 feet. The result of this investiture can vary widely in power and impact, from a minor charm to a complete transformation.Sometimes, a draconic gift has an obvious visual manifestation, such as when a character is transformed into a dragonborn. When another creature within 30 feet of the drake that it can see hits a target with a weapon attack, the drake infuses the strike with its essence,causing the target to take an extra 1d6 damage of the type determined by its Draconic Essence.Bond of Fang and Scale7th-Level Drakewarden FeatureThe bond you share with your drake intensifies, protecting you and stoking the drakes fury. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Once this property is used, it cant be used againuntil the next dawn.Dragon VesselWondrous Item, Rarity Varies (Requires Attunement)This vessel can be a potion bottle, drinking horn, or other container meant to hold a liquid.Slumbering (Uncommon). The drakes Bite attack deals an extra 1d6 damage of the type chosen for its Draconic Essence (for a total of 2d6 extra damage).Large Drake. Gain a gem dragons telepathic abilities or a special metallic dragons breath weapon-this book presents three variant dragonborn race options to give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families: chromatic, metallic, and gem. You can determine the cosmetic characteristics of the drake, such as its color, its scale texture, or any visible effect of its DraconicEssence; your choice has no effect on its game statistics.In combat, the drake shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. The book was written by Bruce Heard and published by TSR in 1992. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. To your surprise, the drake hatched from that stone. Most dragons prefer to speak Draconic but learn Common for dealing with allies and minions. The target mustsucceed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed up to 20 feet in a direction of your choice.Reverse Gravity. Previous Page. Whenever you use a spell slot to cast a spell, you can immediately teleport to an unoccupied space you can see within 15 feet of you.Metallic. For dragons arenot always adversaries. The Wakened ornament has the Stirring property. Following is a sampling of the dragons you'll find Videos If any Aberrations are within 1 mile of you, theshield emits a low humming tone for a moment, and you know the direction of all Aberrations within that range. 2 The characters hair (or a streak of it) changes color to match the color of the dragons scales. 6 Divine Origin. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons introduces the family of gem dragons, cousins to the chromatic and metallic dragons presented in the Monster Manual. These can include instantaneous effects as well as lingering magic that persists for 1d10 days, as in thefollowing examples:Fouled Water. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons offers a trove of dragon lore, new dragons and their minions, Dungeon Master tools, and new player options. The drakes Bite attack deals an extra 1d6 damage of the type chosen for the drakes Draconic Essence.Resistance. This allows a hoard item to steep more quickly in the hoard. Thus, wyrmlings often rely on adult dragons or other companion creatures for safety.Wyrmlings most often think on a local scalean area no larger than might be covered by a few farmsteads or villages. Last. Also, when you take damage from a creature that is within 5 feet of you, youcan use your reaction to deal 2d6 thunder damage to that creature.As an action, you can use the shield to help you locate Aberrations until the end of your next turn. The rarity of a draconic gift corresponds roughly to the age category of thedragon that bestowed it, as shown in the Draconic Gift Rarity table.You can use a more common draconic gift for an older dragon, but exercise caution going in the other direction. On afailed save, it takes 14d6 damage of one of the following damage types (your choice): acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. What is dragonsight? As an action, you can expend 1 charge to focus gravity around a creature you can see within 60 feet of you. These godlike beings are said to have created a microcosm of the multiverse in the depths of theEthereal Plane, sequestered away from the Outer Planes and all the influence of the gods and other cosmic powers. It introduces the gem dragonsa family of five dragons kinds-as well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, characters options, and inspirations. 5 A gem dragon from another world is searching for the dragons echo, which has become a draconic shard. You can also cast this spell using spell slots you have of the appropriate level. Parthenogenesis. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isnt incapacitated.At Higher Levels. You have a chromatic dragon ancestor, granting you a special magical affinity. The kind of dragonborn you become matches the family of the dragon that is the source of this gift. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, use the higher level wherever the spells level appears in the statblock.DRACONIC SPIRITLarge Dragon, NeutralArmor Class 14 + the level of the spell (natural armor)Hit Points 50 + 10 for each spell level above 5th (the dragon has a number of Hit Dice [d10s] equal to the level of the spell)Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft., swim 30 ft. STR DEX CON19 (+4) 14 (+2) 17 (+3) INT WIS CHA10 (+0) 14 (+2) 14 (+2)Damage Resistances (Chromatic and Metallic Only) acid, cold, fire, lightning, poisonDamage Resistances (Gem Only) force, necrotic, psychic, radiant, thunderCondition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Draconic, understands the languages you speak Challenge Proficiency Bonus equals your bonus Shared Resistances. Of course, a dragons goals are shaped bymany additional factors, including alignment, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Choose a damage type when you activate this aura: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. View Cover Art Contents Elegy for the First World A Treasury of Dragons The First World Ch. Dragons are deeply connected to the worlds in which they dwell. PREV CHAPTER CHARACTER CREATIONElegy for the First WorldBreathe, dragons; sing of the First World, Breathe, dragons; sing of the conquest,forged out of chaos and painted with beauty. Rend. (Any) 10 I have an apparently mundane item that was stolen from a dragons hoard, and inexplicable things happen when I carry it with me. Theirs arethe wonders of the mind, the force of will, the brilliant light of insight, and the resounding echo of discoverybut also the desiccation of despair.Gem Dragonborn TraitsYou have the following racial traits.Creature Type. When you cast a spell while holding this gem, you can expend up to 3charges to ignore the spells material components with a gold piece cost, up to 500 gp per charge expended.When you finish a long rest, choose a spell from any class list. NewbieDM. It INT WIS CHAunderstands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. Some dragons create half-dragons to secure reliable minions. Choose one kind of dragon from the Gem Ancestry table.This determines the damage type for your other traits, as shown in the table.Breath Weapon. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons Monsters of the Multiverse Mythic Odysseys of Theros Spelljammer: Adventures in Space . On a successful save, it takes half as much damage. This book insists on sorting dragons into little, understandable boxes as if the readers had only 100 years or so to live and their tiny baby-brains could hold only so much knowledge.Fizban. And because dragons are sotightly linked to the essence of the Material Plane, they are thought to be the only creatures that appear on every world formed from the shattering ofthe First World, even when they take on different forms.Forgotten RealmsThe most comprehensive histories suggest Toril (the world of the Forgotten Realms setting) has not always known dragons, at least not in theircurrent forms. The drake grows to Medium size. According to the creation myths of Krynn, Paladine and Takhisis worked together to create five dragons to rule the world, butTakhisis secretly corrupted them, creating the first five chromatic dragons. Someancient dragons with well-developed dragonsight begin to weave grand plans that involve coordinating activities across multiple worlds, culminatingin cosmos-shaking events.As one example, tales are told on multiple worlds of the Material Plane regarding the red dragon Ashardalon.
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