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Ionik Knight
Learned Scribe
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 Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 11:34:38
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Do all dragon types use the age rules in Draconomicon, or just True Dragons? If the pseudo doesn't use those rules, what are it's age categories? The only other thing I can find is the 2nd edition "Ecology of" article. Since the pseudo has been horrendously nerfed since then I hesitate to use anything out of that article (which also calls them cold-blooded--another thing that changed in 3.X).
Thanks in Advance!
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Kentinal
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Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 12:18:54
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"Pseudodragons have a lifespan of 10-15 years." is I believe from 2nd Edition.
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"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
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Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 15:53:48
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Originally posted by Ionik Knight
Do all dragon types use the age rules in Draconomicon, or just True Dragons? If the pseudo doesn't use those rules, what are it's age categories? The only other thing I can find is the 2nd edition "Ecology of" article. Since the pseudo has been horrendously nerfed since then I hesitate to use anything out of that article (which also calls them cold-blooded--another thing that changed in 3.X).
Thanks in Advance!
Faerie dragons, on the other hand, had multiple age categories, in at least one edition. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 23:24:39
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| You know Eric... I'd love to see some variations on faerie dragons in the realms. In fact, I'd really like to see a breed of "fey" dragon that's actually of comparable size to the smaller true dragons, but definitely more magical. Granted, Song Dragons could conceivably fill this role, but I'd rather one not known for changing into mortal form. |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 30 Nov 2014 : 08:46:34
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Originally posted by sleyvas
You know Eric... I'd love to see some variations on faerie dragons in the realms. In fact, I'd really like to see a breed of "fey" dragon that's actually of comparable size to the smaller true dragons, but definitely more magical. Granted, Song Dragons could conceivably fill this role, but I'd rather one not known for changing into mortal form.
Might be worth checking out the Amber Dragon, Moonstone Dragon, and Prismatic Dragon from 2nd Edition if you're not aware of them. They're very unusual dragons that might fit what you're looking for. They can be found in Monstrous Compendium Annual 3 & 4.
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
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Posted - 30 Nov 2014 : 16:40:51
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The prismatic dragon is kind of interesting, but not a lot, but thank you for pointing me towards the other two.
The amber dragon is very interesting to me with its breath weapon basically being warm sap/resin and its skin being like bark. I'm not sure why it has some ability to magnetize things, especially in a woodland environment, and I'd probably redo that one ability to replace it with say wood shaping/vine controlling abilities or somesuch. I'd definitely like seeing them fleshed out more with some plant controlling powers that increase as they age, as well as a druid's ability to shape change into animals (for spying purposes, not combat). I'd definitely like to see some of these in Rashemen and the High Forest and over in the Moonshaes.
Moonstone dragon ALSO very awesome. Basically, a magic dispersing breath weapon with a sleep effect. Their being hurt by daylight and ties to the Moon could be interesting as well. Having one of these living in a cave within the high forest would be something of interest. If it were also aiding some dark elven followers of Eilistraee and travelling out with them to "dance beneath the moonlight" it could be a good idea. Its ability to manipulate dreams could alos prove useful, and the rumors that its tears are made of mithral just open up special adventure opportunities. |
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AuldDragon
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Dec 2014 : 07:12:53
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Originally posted by sleyvas
The amber dragon is very interesting to me with its breath weapon basically being warm sap/resin and its skin being like bark. I'm not sure why it has some ability to magnetize things, especially in a woodland environment, and I'd probably redo that one ability to replace it with say wood shaping/vine controlling abilities or somesuch. I'd definitely like seeing them fleshed out more with some plant controlling powers that increase as they age, as well as a druid's ability to shape change into animals (for spying purposes, not combat). I'd definitely like to see some of these in Rashemen and the High Forest and over in the Moonshaes.
The amber dragon is mentioned in a couple deity entries in Demihuman Deities and I think Powers & Pantheons, as servitor creatures for some of the nature deities, FYI. I think the magnetism power was designed along the lines of choosing something antithetical to nature and druidism, in D&D terms at least. After all, most creatures that threaten nature tend to use metal tools and weapons.
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
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Posted - 01 Dec 2014 : 12:29:26
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Originally posted by AuldDragon
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Originally posted by sleyvas
The amber dragon is very interesting to me with its breath weapon basically being warm sap/resin and its skin being like bark. I'm not sure why it has some ability to magnetize things, especially in a woodland environment, and I'd probably redo that one ability to replace it with say wood shaping/vine controlling abilities or somesuch. I'd definitely like seeing them fleshed out more with some plant controlling powers that increase as they age, as well as a druid's ability to shape change into animals (for spying purposes, not combat). I'd definitely like to see some of these in Rashemen and the High Forest and over in the Moonshaes.
The amber dragon is mentioned in a couple deity entries in Demihuman Deities and I think Powers & Pantheons, as servitor creatures for some of the nature deities, FYI. I think the magnetism power was designed along the lines of choosing something antithetical to nature and druidism, in D&D terms at least. After all, most creatures that threaten nature tend to use metal tools and weapons.
Jeff
ah, so they are, Rillifane Rallithil, Baervan Wildwanderer, and Sheela Peryroyl are all served by them. Even better then that they are embedded in the lore. I guess I could see controlling magnetism as a later learned ability for them as they age, but with their younger abilities being more "woodsy". |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 01 Dec 2014 : 16:44:31
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Amber and materials like wool or rabbit's fur are known to create static electricity, when put together... And there are connections betwixt electrical and magnetic fields. Perhaps that's why that power was selected...
Of course, it's also possible that the creator(s) found some bit of little-known real world lore of an amber-colored dragon with something like that, and that was the inspiration... |
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Pseudodragon age categories/life cycle?
