Amethyst Dragon

A crystalline dragon that lairs at the top of glacial ridges and snowy peaks, or in the astral plane.

Hit Dice 8** (36hp)
Armor Class 18
Attacks +7: 2 @ 1d6 (claw) & 1 @ 2d10 (bite), or breath
Movement 30’ / 80’ flying / 300’ astral
Saving Throws D8 W9 P10 B10 S12 (8)
Morale 9
Alignment Neutral
XP 1750
  • Always leads with breath weapon for attack.

  • Will surrender if subdued (reduced to 0 hp by nonlethal attacks).

  • Based on age, size could vary by up to 3 HD.

  • 40% chance can speak and use arcane magic, knowing 1d3 1st level spells and 1d3 2nd level spells.

  • 30% chance of sleeping (-2 AC while asleep).

Breath Weapons

Spews multiple breath weapons from mouth.

  • Cloud of charming gas
    • 50’ long, 40’ wide, 20’ high.
    • All caught in area must Save vs Blasts or be charmed for 1d6 turns.
  • 90’ long line of cold
    • 5’ wide along whole length.
    • All caught in area take damage equal to dragon’s current hit points, Save vs Blasts for half.
  • Can be used up to 3x per day total.
  • Immune to own breath weapons, automatically saves vs related attacks.

Astral Gliding

While on astral plane, can use currents to move at travel speed.

Planar Roar

Can roar to opens a 10’ diameter portal to the astral plane 1d6 x 10’ away.

  • Portal remains open for up to 1d6 turns, closing 1 turn after the dragon passes through.
  • 30% chance to reach specific place in the astral plane (if desired), otherwise the portal opens at a random point.
  • Can be used up to once per week.
  • Can’t be used while on the astral plane.