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friendships outside their own kin arise in the company
SILVER DRAGON
of humanoids, and many silver dragons spend as much
The friendliest and most social of the metallic dragons, time in humanoid form as they do in draconic form. A
silver dragons cheerfully assist good creatures in need. silver dragon adopts a benign humanoid persona such
A silver dragon shimmers as if sculpted from pure as a kindly old sage or a young wanderer, and it often
metal, its face given a noble cast by its high eyes and has mortal companions with whom it develops strong
sweeping beard-like chin spikes. A spiny frill rises high frieqdships. ,
over its head, tracing down its neck to the tip of its tail. Silver dragons must step away from their humanoid
A silver wyrmling's scales are blue-gray with silver lives on a regular basis, returning to their'true forms
highlights. As the dragon approaches adulthood, its to mate and rear offspring, or to tend to their hoards
color gradually brightens until its individual scales are and personal affairs. Because many lose track of· time
barely visible. As a silver dragon grows older, its pupils while away, they sometimes return to find that their
fade until its eyes resemble orbs of mercury. companions have grown old or died. Silver dragons
Dragons of Virtue. Silver dragons believe that living often end up befriending several generations of · ·
a moral life involves doing good deeds and ensuring humanoids within a single family as a result.
that one's actions cause no undeserved harm to other Respect for Humanity. Silver dragons befriend
sentient beings. They don't take it upon themselves to humanoids of all races, but shorter-lived races such as
root out evil, as gold and bronze dragons do, but they humans spark their curiosity in a way the longer-lived
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will gladly oppose creatures that dare to commit evil elves and dwarves don't. Humans have a drive and zest
acts or harm the innocent. for life that silver dragons find fascinating.
Friends of the Small Races. Silver dragons enjoy Hoarding History. Silver dragons love to possess
the company of other silver dragons. Their only true relics of humanoid history. This includes the great

ADULT SILVER DRAGON the creature is immune to the clragon's Frightful Presence for
Huge dragon, lawful good the next 24 hours.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the
Armor Class 19 (natural armor) following breath weapons.
Hit Points 243 (18d12 + 126)
Speed 40ft., fly 80ft. Cold Breath. The dragon exhales an icy blast in a 60-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must make a DC 20 Constitution
saving throw, taking 58 (13d8) cold damage on a failed save,
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
or half as much damage on a successful one.
27 (+8) 10 (+0) 25 (+7) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 21 (+5)
Paralyzing Breath. The dragon exhales paralyzing gas in a 60-
foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC
Saving Throws Dex +S, Con +12, Wis +6, Cha +10
20 Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute. A
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Perception +11, Stealth +5
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its
Damage Immunities cold
turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Senses blindsight 60ft., darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 21
Languages Common, Draconic Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than
its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if
it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or
Legendary Resistance (3fDay). If the dragon fails a saving
borne by the new form (the dragon's choice).
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points,
ACTIONS Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance,
lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as
Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise
makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.
replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. legendary actions of that form.
Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage.
LEGENDARY ACTIONS
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.
options below. Only one legendary action option can be used
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15ft., one target. at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The
Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage. dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings.
minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon must succeed
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8)
bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. The dragon can
creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it,
then fly up to half its flying speed.

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