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Bennettj at 16:17, 30 April 2026

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Bennettj: /* Breath Weapon */

2026-04-30T16:12:18Z

Breath Weapon

Tao alexis: /* Spell Use */

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Spell Use

Tao alexis: /* Breath Weapon */

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Breath Weapon

Tao alexis: /* Advantages */

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Advantages

Tao alexis: /* Raking */

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Raking

Tao alexis: /* Buffeting */

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Buffeting

Tao alexis: /* Buffeting */

2022-06-18T22:49:35Z

Buffeting

Tao alexis at 22:40, 18 June 2022

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Tao alexis at 03:21, 6 June 2022

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 This damage is halved for those within the area of effect, if a saving throw against breath weapon is made.  Because this still causing considerable damage, while at the same time the dragon can buffet and strike with its tail, any fight with a dragon is fraught with peril.
-The effusion of breath differs from dragon to dragon.  Apart from fire, dragons are known to breathe [[Acid (substance)|acid]], lightning, blasts of ice, sleeping gases, poisonous gases and more.  When subjected to some forms of dragon's breath, recipients must make [[Saving Throws for Items|saving throws for items]] they're carrying, which might be burned, shattered or melted by the attack.  Because the dragon's gland from which this spew emerges can produce a finite amount of breath per day, there's only a '''50% chance the dragon will breathe''' instead of taking some other action, while the dragon can only '''breathe three times per day'''.  Note, however, that if a dragon is truly hard-pressed, it will make one last breath weapon attack before fleeing.
+The effusion of breath differs from dragon to dragon.  Apart from fire, dragons are known to breathe [[Acid-based Attacks|acid]], lightning, blasts of ice, sleeping gases, poisonous gases and more.  When subjected to some forms of dragon's breath, recipients must make [[Saving Throws for Items|saving throws for items]] they're carrying, which might be burned, shattered or melted by the attack.  Because the dragon's gland from which this spew emerges can produce a finite amount of breath per day, there's only a '''50% chance the dragon will breathe''' instead of taking some other action, while the dragon can only '''breathe three times per day'''.  Note, however, that if a dragon is truly hard-pressed, it will make one last breath weapon attack before fleeing.
 ==== Flying & Hovering ====

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 This damage is halved for those within the area of effect, if a saving throw against breath weapon is made.  Because this still causing considerable damage, while at the same time the dragon can buffet and strike with its tail, any fight with a dragon is fraught with peril.
-The effusion of breath differs from dragon to dragon.  Apart from fire, dragons are known to breathe acid, lightning, blasts of ice, sleeping gases, poisonous gases and more.  When subjected to some forms of dragon's breath, recipients must make [[Saving Throws for Items|saving throws for items]] they're carrying, which might be burned, shattered or melted by the attack.  Because the dragon's gland from which this spew emerges can produce a finite amount of breath per day, there's only a '''50% chance the dragon will breathe''' instead of taking some other action, while the dragon can only '''breathe three times per day'''.  Note, however, that if a dragon is truly hard-pressed, it will make one last breath weapon attack before fleeing.
+The effusion of breath differs from dragon to dragon.  Apart from fire, dragons are known to breathe [[Acid (substance)|acid]], lightning, blasts of ice, sleeping gases, poisonous gases and more.  When subjected to some forms of dragon's breath, recipients must make [[Saving Throws for Items|saving throws for items]] they're carrying, which might be burned, shattered or melted by the attack.  Because the dragon's gland from which this spew emerges can produce a finite amount of breath per day, there's only a '''50% chance the dragon will breathe''' instead of taking some other action, while the dragon can only '''breathe three times per day'''.  Note, however, that if a dragon is truly hard-pressed, it will make one last breath weapon attack before fleeing.
 ==== Flying & Hovering ====

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 ==== Spell Use ====
-All dragons of a certain age possess spells.  They prefer investigatory spells, followed by spells that promote restraint, charm, stunning or otherwise non-lethal spells.  All spells can be [[Natural Abilities|used at will]], without a casting time, but each requires 2 AP to discharge.
+Dragons do not possess spells.
 == List of Dragons ==

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 ==== Breath Weapon ====
-The dragon's breath weapon is among the most dangerous attacks in all of D&D.  The dragon is able to turn its head will spewing forth its gullet, so that all persons in a 120° arc, within the reach of the dragon's breath, are engulfed.  Dragons always direct their breath weapon against whatever creatures seem the most dangerous — noting that dragons are very observant and experienced, and can easily measure up the strongest fighter or spellcaster in a gang of attackers.  The breath '''causes 1 damage per hit die of the dragon, per age of maturity'''.  For example, an old ''dragonis oxychalkos'', or copper dragon, with 8 hit dice, causes 6x8 damage, or 48 total.
+The dragon's breath weapon is among the most dangerous attacks in all of D&D.  The dragon is able to turn its head will spewing forth its gullet, so that all persons in a 120° arc, within the reach of the dragon's breath, are engulfed.  Dragons always direct their breath weapon against whatever creatures seem the most dangerous — noting that dragons are very observant and experienced, and can easily measure up the strongest fighter or spellcaster in a gang of attackers.  The breath '''causes 1 damage per hit die of the dragon multiplied by its age of maturity'''.  For example, an old ''dragonis oxychalkos'', or copper dragon, with 8 hit dice, causes 6x8 damage, or 48 total.
 This damage is halved for those within the area of effect, if a saving throw against breath weapon is made.  Because this still causing considerable damage, while at the same time the dragon can buffet and strike with its tail, any fight with a dragon is fraught with peril.

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 ==== Melee ====
-Dragons receive four [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] when fighting enemies in [[Melee|melee]] [[Combat|combat]], using their claws, their enormous jaws and their whip-like tail.  These four attacks can land on four possible victims.  The neck allows the dragon to snap its '''head''' forward as much as 15 ft., or three [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], when striking at an enemy; therefore, it's best to keep well back as a spellcaster.  Moreover, the head can attack anyone in a 300° arc — except directly behind the dragon.
+Dragons receive four [[Attacking in Combat|attacks]] when fighting enemies in [[Melee|melee]] [[Combat|combat]], using their talons, their enormous fangs and their whip-like tail.  These four attacks can land on four possible victims.  The neck allows the dragon to snap its '''head''' forward as much as 15 ft., or three [[Combat Hex|combat hexes]], when striking at an enemy; therefore, it's best to keep well back as a spellcaster.  Moreover, the head can attack anyone in a 300° arc — except directly behind the dragon.
-The '''tail''', covered with spikes and ridges, can cause nearly as much damage as the dragon's jaws.  Dragons usually use it to sweep the side away from the head's attack, particularly using it to attack the rear.  Dragon's possess 180° peripheral vision with each eye, and will have time in a fight to glimpse targets anywhere.  Because of the tail's weight and size, creatures that are [[Stun Lock|stunned]] by it are knocked to the left or right a distance of 2 hexes from their location before the hit.
+The '''tail''', covered with spikes and ridges, can cause nearly as much damage as the dragon's fangs.  Dragons usually use it to sweep the side away from the head's attack, particularly using it to attack the rear.  Dragon's possess 180° peripheral vision with each eye, and will have time in a fight to glimpse targets anywhere.  Because of the tail's weight and size, creatures that are [[Stun Lock|stunned]] by it are knocked to the left or right a distance of 2 hexes from their location before the hit.
 ==== Raking ====
-In addition to its head and tail, the dragon attacks with both claws; it uses these against targets at the fore of its body.  Each claw does a comparatively small amount of damage; but if the dragon attacks strikes with both claws, it gets two additional '''[[Raking|raking]] hits''' with its rear claws, reflexively causing damage equal to its forward claws.  This damage automatically lands on whichever target or targets were hit by one or both claws.
+In addition to its head and tail, the dragon attacks with both talons; it uses these against targets at the fore of its body.  Each claw does a comparatively small amount of damage; but if the dragon attacks strikes with both talons, it gets two additional '''[[Raking|raking]] hits''' with its rear talons, reflexively causing damage equal to its forward talons.  This damage automatically lands on whichever target or targets were hit by one or both talons.
 ==== Buffeting ====
 Dragons with wings, who have achieved an age of being near-grown, are able to beat these with sufficient force to create a strong, [[Buffeting (attack)|buffeting]] wind.  Due to the gusting nature of this wind, it's able to cause damage and stun opponents.  Younger dragons cannot buffet with their wings.
-Dragons buffet only when they're readying themselves to take flight or deliver their [[Breath Weapon|breath weapon]].  They forego any attack with their jaws or claws, beginning to beat their wings rapidly.  All creatures in front of the dragon must [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] — a successful roll indicates the character has been able to lay flat, take hold of something or just by chance is located in the shadow between conflicting gusts of wind.  Others suffer 1 h.p. of damage per hit die of the dragon, having been blown off their feet or being struck with light items within the dragon's lair (like scattered bones, branches, small stones or slashing spray if water covers the floor).
+Dragons buffet only when they're readying themselves to take flight or deliver their [[Breath Weapon|breath weapon]].  They forego any attack with their fangs or talons, beginning to beat their wings rapidly.  All creatures in front of the dragon must [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] — a successful roll indicates the character has been able to lay flat, take hold of something or just by chance is located in the shadow between conflicting gusts of wind.  Others suffer 1 h.p. of damage per hit die of the dragon, having been blown off their feet or being struck with light items within the dragon's lair (like scattered bones, branches, small stones or slashing spray if water covers the floor).
 All creatures in the path of the buffet must fall back one hex; creatures smaller than 80 lbs. must fall back two.  This could blow creatures off ledges or into the path of something worse.  Buffeting will extinguish torches and open lanterns.  It forces flying things to land.  Clouds, fog and precipitation caused by spells will be torn asunder, as will [[Dust Devil (spell)|dust devils]]; a [[Dust Elemental|dust elemental]] can endure.
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 ==== Flying & Hovering ====
-Dragons may take advantage of their lair's high roof to fight while hovering, especially if they're in jeopardy.  By taking a position 20 ft. above the ground, they're able to attack with their head and tail, but not with their claws.  They also lose the benefit of causing incidental damage.  However, they're impervious to melee attacks and, if stunned, are counted as rising to 25 ft. above the ground while continuing to hover.
+Dragons may take advantage of their lair's high roof to fight while hovering, especially if they're in jeopardy.  By taking a position 20 ft. above the ground, they're able to attack with their head and tail, but not with their talons.  They also lose the benefit of causing incidental damage.  However, they're impervious to melee attacks and, if stunned, are counted as rising to 25 ft. above the ground while continuing to hover.
 By flying from one end of the lair to the other, they're capable of targeting any visible target from the air with their breath weapon.  When it comes time to retreat, the dragon has a large accessible tunnel which it can escape through — unless this tunnel is blocked.

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 Dragons buffet only when they're readying themselves to take flight or deliver their [[Breath Weapon|breath weapon]].  They forego any attack with their jaws or claws, beginning to beat their wings rapidly.  All creatures in front of the dragon must [[Saving Throws|save vs. magic]] — a successful roll indicates the character has been able to lay flat, take hold of something or just by chance is located in the shadow between conflicting gusts of wind.  Others suffer 1 h.p. of damage per hit die of the dragon, having been blown off their feet or being struck with light items within the dragon's lair (like scattered bones, branches, small stones or slashing spray if water covers the floor).
-All creatures in the path of the buffet must fall back one [[Combat Hex|hex]]; creatures smaller than 80 lbs. must fall back two.  This could blow creatures off ledges or into the path of something worse.  Buffeting will extinguish torches and open lanterns.  It forces flying things to land.  Clouds, fog and precipitation caused by spells will be torn asunder, as will [[Dust Devil (spell)|dust devils]]; a [[Dust Elemental|dust elemental]] can endure.
+All creatures in the path of the buffet must fall back one hex; creatures smaller than 80 lbs. must fall back two.  This could blow creatures off ledges or into the path of something worse.  Buffeting will extinguish torches and open lanterns.  It forces flying things to land.  Clouds, fog and precipitation caused by spells will be torn asunder, as will [[Dust Devil (spell)|dust devils]]; a [[Dust Elemental|dust elemental]] can endure.
 Buffeting can take place simultaneously with a dragon using it's breath weapon.

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 While tales abound to the contrary, dragons are not fools.  They don't seek beds of cold metal coins, nor do they sleep more soundly than any other being in a dangerous world.  Dragons take steps to ensure they're not caught off guard, settling in difficult to reach lairs, with hazards and other protective arrangements.
-Though dragons are very large in size, they're extraordinarily nimble — this being part of the magic that enables them to [[Flying|fly]].  Thus, dragons don't flop around clumsily, enabling attackers to easily seek their [[Rear & Flank Attacks|rear or flank]].  Since a dragon's body is covered in spines and sharpened ridges, they cannot be [[Grappling (hand-to-hand)|grappled]], even by giant creatures, without [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] resulting from the dragon's writhing body, while the dragon's able to rip them to pieces with [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]] and [[Claw (attack)|claws]].
+Though dragons are very large in size, they're extraordinarily nimble — this being part of the magic that enables them to [[Fly (ability)|fly]].  Thus, dragons don't flop around clumsily, enabling attackers to easily seek their [[Rear & Flank Attacks|rear or flank]].  Since a dragon's body is covered in spines and sharpened ridges, they cannot be [[Grappling (hand-to-hand)|grappled]], even by giant creatures, without [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] resulting from the dragon's writhing body, while the dragon's able to rip them to pieces with [[Fangs (attack)|fangs]] and [[Claw (attack)|claws]].
 There are some who believe dragons are cowardly or easily deceived, or capable of thickheaded actions.  Notions like these arise from humanoid myths invented for the sake of drama and not reality.  Those encountering dragons would be wise to remember that even the youngest have lived for scores of years, and are likely much older than the humanoid seeking to outwit them.  Nor are dragons born with soft, Achilles' heel-like places, in which they might be killed with a single blow.  They require much great deal of effort to kill, always giving as good as they get.