Sample file Table of Contents Table Of Contents 1 Gem Dragons 1.1 Greater Gem Dragon Lore 1.2 Sardior 1.3 Lesser Gem Dragons 1.4 Why Should They Exist In Fifth Edition? 1.5 Imperfect Representations 1.6 Psionics in Fifth Edition 2 Amethyst Dragons 2.1 Amethyst Dragon Lore 2.2 Tactics 2.3 Livelihood 3 Crystal Dragons 3.1 Crystal Dragon Lore 3.2 Tactics 3.3 Livelihood 4 Emerald Dragons 4.1 Emerald Dragon Lore 4.2 Tactics 4.3 Livelihood 5 Sapphire Dragons 5.1 Sapphire Dragon Lore 5.2 Tactics 5.3 Livelihood 6 Topaz Dragons 6.1 Topaz Dragon Lore 6.2 Tactics 6.3 Livelihood 7 Obsidian Dragons 7.1 Obsidian Dragon Lore 7.2 Tactics 7.3 Livelihood 7.4 Who Is Seradess Sample file Gem Dragons | Lenmos 1 Gem Dragons Greater Gem Dragon Lore Why Should They Exist In Gem Dragons are the thirs largest family of dragons following behind the chromatic and metallic dragons. Sadly, Fifth Edition? mostly every gem dragon does not exist in fifth edition (5e), Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition is the most popular other than the Adult Sapphire Dragon which was released roleplaying game of all time as is currently set as the stand-alone. definitive edition of Dungeons & Dragons. Considering the As their name suggests they are based off of gems rather massive surge of players the game has recently gained the than a color or metal like the chromatic, metallic, and ferrous game should not be pulling any punches and releasing all the dragons are. Additionally, gem dragons tend to stay neutral in content they can to keep relevancy and attention of players, their allignment where chromatic dragons tend toward evil instead of throwing the same ten dragons at them over and and metallic tend toward good, where ferrous dragons are the over. exception. The gem dragons are also a small family that consist of five main gem dragons and an outcast. The main gem dragons Imperfect Representations are the amethyst, crystal, emerald, sapphire, and topaz These dragons were intially created four decades, or fourty dragons where the obsidian dragon is the outcast. The main years, ago in 1980. Since, then they have undergone multiple dragons look up to Sardior as their diety, yet obsidian changes as do gods and monsters do in any mythology and dragons do not and are generally opposed to Sardior and with that the information on them differs from source to other gem dragons. source. Between certain editions with certain changes these Almost all gem dragons also wield psionic powers which is dragons had to be changed to just fit the mechanics and another thing that all gem dragons are bound together by. therefore some of these dragons aren't a perfect representation of themselves from a certain edition. They are more of a kitchen sink combination of the skills and Sardior attributes of the dragon between editions and then Sardior was the master of gem dragons and a lesser diety, materialized as a manifestation of them all, using the existing additionally he is also the dragon god of night, psionics, and sapphire dragon statblock as a guide. secrets. Unlike Bahamut and Tiamat, Sardior does not have much control over the longevity and general goals of dragon kind, nor would he want that as he tries to remain impartial Psionics in Fifth Edition and fair to both views. Psionics and fitth edition are a tough subject, alot of people Furthermore, Sardior was said to be a unique Ruby think they should be a thing and alot think they should not. Dragon of which he is the only one to exist. He had a scaly Sadly, these dragons are heavily influenced by psionics, if you body covered in the deepest ruby red scales which often had are not a fan of psionics, I would advise that you reflavor their him mistaken for an ancient red dragon. psionic abilities as innate spellcasting. Sardior was a witty diety that lived in a giant floating castle This fiasco is only perpetuated by the whole Mystic/Psion named the ruby palace that could planeshift, but generally debacle and the fact that fifth edition is in all essence a stayed in the shadow of the sun. On a rare night you could "kitchen-sink fantasy". But do not allow that to deter your see a small glimpse of it and it would easily be mistaken for a creativity, modify these dragons however you need to to fit small red moon. your game! These dragons are slated to release in Fifth Edition at some point, but many are tired of waiting, all it all comes to Lesser Gem Dragons when psionics will be sorted out and honestly that may never It is notable that there are also a set of five lesser gem happen with the mystic being shelved for what may be dragons. These dragons are not "greater" or "true gem potentially years. The dragons are supposed to release when dragons" which also doesn't allow them to be a "true dragon" psionics are all figured out and with fifth edition having a either. Officially these dragons are called "neutral dragons" super slow flow of released official content, psionics may and are based of "impure" gemstones and do not wield the never be completely finished and these dragons may never psionic abilties of their fellow gem dragons. They will recieve get their debut, at this point they may have even been their own supplement sometime in the future, or this will be forgotten. overhauled to include the lesser gem dragons, but they are as follows: Amber Dragons, Jacinth Dragons, Jade Dragons, MoonSamplestone Dragons, and Pearl Dragons. file Gem Dragons | Lenmos 2 Amethyst Dragons Amethyst Dragon Lore Amethyst dragons are the strongest of all gem dragons, other Ancient Amethyst than the Ruby Dragon, Sardior, himself. They had a nice lavender tint to their translucent scales and always thought Dragon Gargantuan dragon, lawful neutral things through very logically. Additionally, they were known to burrow, and even head to Armor Class 22 (Natural Armor) the elemental plane of earth to do so. Addtionally, because Hit Points 476 (28d20 + 182) they are poor flyers it gave them all the more reason to do so. Speed 40 ft., burrow 40 ft., climb 40 ft., fly 80 ft. Furthermore these dragons call themselves the leaders of the gem dragons and all the lesser gem dragons believe them above the other options. The amethyst dragons stay true STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA neutral and do not see the squabbles of good and evil or law 28 (+9) 16 (+3) 27 (+7) 18 (+4) 17 (+3) 22 (+6) and chaos befitting of their time. Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +12, Wis +9, Cha +11 Skills History +10, Perception +14, Persuasion +15, Tactics Stealth +8 Amethyst dragons preffered to start their combat invisible Damage Immunities Blugeoning which they could easily do from an innate psionic trait. They Condition Immunities Frightened would also use their breath weapon if they had to which was Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive a blast of concussive force. Additionally, once per day they Perception 23 could also launch a cystalline lozenge at their enemies which Languages Telepathy 120 ft., Common, Draconic would do quite a bit of damage, furthermore it would explode Challenge 22 on impact being all the more dangerous. Yet they would never ambush or be dishonorable in battle, and knew when to flee if Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon's innate they needed to. spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 19). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: Livelihood 1/day each: control weather, dominate person (or Amethyst dragons could subsist solely off of gems and fish. dominate beast or dominate monster), greater Additionally, they gain vassals to help their needs but usually invisibility, otiluke's resilient sphere leave one underwater secluded cave out of the knowledge of Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the dragon fails a their subjects so they had personal room. Unlike other saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. dragon lords, amethyst dragons gave their subject a degree of freedom which their subjects very much appreciated. Spider Climb. The dragon can climb difficult Amethyst dragons often saw copper and silver dragons as surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, dumb and didn't like red and white dragons at all. They often without needing to make an ability check. got into fights with these dragons but they would also resort Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock to peaceful discussions before escalating it to combat. at half its burrow speed and can choose to leave a Finally, amethyst dragons approach mating in the most 10-foot-diameter tunnel in its wake. logical way possible which is finding the best partner to produce the best offspring, love is almost never involved. Actions Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes two melee attacks, one with its bite and one with its claws. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) blugeoning damage. Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 8) slashing damage. Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 10 ft., Sampleone target. Hit: 16 (2 d8 + 8file) bludgeoning damage. Amethyst Dragons | Lenmos 3 Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +11, Wis +7, Cha choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and +10 aware of it must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom Skills History +8, Perception +12, Persuasion saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute.