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RADIANT DRAGON
CHAPTER 4:
Illus. by R. Spencer
Radiant dragons are simultaneously wonderful and terrible, awesome in their righteousness and fearsome in their dedication to destroying evil.
Combat A radiant dragon relies on its blinding breath weapon primarily in situations when it wishes to defuse a difficult situation without causing unnecessary injury. Against true enemies it unleashes its
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A radiant dragon seems to shine with a heavenly glow, though it can douse this brightness as desired. If you can bear to look upon its grandeur, you can make out that its perfectly shaped scales glisten like molten white gold. Its proud, regal bearing is unmistakable, and its voice rings like heavenly thunder. Radiant dragons prefer lairs that allow plenty of sunlight, and often place gems and other bright valuables in places where they catch and refract the light, creating marvelous displays of color and radiance. To creatures that display nobility and justice, they are the staunchest of allies, offering succor and healing to any in need. But when faced by those who foster chaos or evil, a radiant dragon becomes a furious whirl of color and light, destroying all who oppose it. Radiant dragons speak Common, Celestial, and Draconic.
Dragon (Extraplanar) Environment: Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia Organization: Solitary (1 dragon, any age), clutch (1d4+1 wyrmlings, very young, young, or juveniles or young adults), family (pair of mature adults and 1d4+1 offspring) Challenge Rating: Wyrmling 5; very young 6; young 8; juvenile 10; young adult 13; adult 14; mature adult 17; old 19; very old 20; ancient 21; wyrm 22; great wyrm 23 Treasure: Triple standard Radiant dragon Alignment: Always lawful good Advancement: Wyrmling 10–11 HD; very young 13–14 HD; young 16–17 HD; juvenile 19–20 HD; young adult 22–23 HD; adult 25–26 HD; mature adult 28–29 HD; old 31–32 HD; very old 34–35 HD; ancient 37–38 HD; wyrm 40–41 HD; great wyrm 43+ HD Level Adjustment: Wyrmling +4; very young +5; others —
Radiant Dragon Abilities by Age Age Wyrmling
Speed 60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
Initiative +2
Very young
60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Young
60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Juvenile
60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Young adult
60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Adult
60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Mature adult 60 ft., fly 150 ft. (poor)
+1
Old
60 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy)
+1
Very old
60 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy)
+1
Ancient
60 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy)
+0
Wyrm
60 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy)
+0
Great wyrm
60 ft., fly 200 ft. (clumsy)
+0
AC 19 (+5 natural, +1 deflection, +2 Dex) 20 (–1 size, +8 natural) +2 deflection, +1 Dex) 24 (–1 size, +11 natural) +3 deflection, +1 Dex) 28 (–1 size, +14 natural) +4 deflection, +1 Dex) 31 (–2 size, +17 natural) +5 deflection, +1 Dex) 35 (–2 size, +20 natural) +6 deflection, +1 Dex) 39 (–2 size, +23 natural) +7 deflection, +1 Dex) 41 (–4 size, +26 natural) +8 deflection, +1 Dex) 45 (–4 size, +29 natural) +9 deflection, +1 Dex) 49 (–4 size, +32 natural) +10 deflection, +1 Dex) 49 (–8 size, +35 natural) +11 deflection, +1 Dex) 53 (–8 size, +38 natural) +12 deflection, +1 Dex)
Special Abilities Immunity to light effects
SR —
Daylight
—
Damage reduction 5/magic
—
Dispel darkness
—
Damage reduction 10/magic
25
Searing light
28
Damage reduction 15/magic
29
Healing touch
32
Damage reduction 20/magic and 5/evil
34
Sunburst
37
Damage reduction 20/magic and 10/evil
39
Prismatic sphere
42
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