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Ancient Sky Dragon

When the imperial dragons first arrived in the Universe, each was well-attuned to the elemental planes they hailed from. As the war between the Elemental Lords raged on and the benevolent lords fell one by one, the Planes of Metal and Wood sealed themselves away. For the dragons who originated from the Corroded Core, their very existence was now at stake. These dragons flew from mountaintop to mountaintop, seeking refuge from the then-perilous Tian Xia overrun by warring yaoguai. Finally, upon the mountain peaks of Chenlun, Gossamer, Kelsang, Kimu, Kullan, Kyojin, and the Wall of Heaven, celestial beings answered the dragons' cries for help. What the dragons no longer had in elemental metal, these celestials provided through divine blessings and essence. With their nature changed, the dragons as a species survived. In time, their proximity to the sky and the deities they serve became their namesake. Their past as elemental metal dragons became but a faded memory and creation myth for all but the sky dragons themselves to remember.

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Ancient Sky DragonCreature 18

Uncommon Gargantuan Divine Dragon Electricity Metal 
Source Draconic Codex pg. 164
Recall Knowledge DC 40 (includes +2 from Uncommon) • Dragon (Arcana)
Perception +32; darkvision, mist vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Diabolic, Draconic, Empyrean, Sussuran, Talican
Skills Acrobatics +28, Athletics +34, Deception +28, Intimidation +32, Religion +35, Society +26, Stealth +28, Survival +28
Str +8, Dex +4, Con +5, Int +4, Wis +6, Cha +6
Mist Vision Fog and mist don't impair a sky dragon's vision; they ignore the concealed condition from fog and mist.
AC 42; Fort +31, Ref +28, Will +32; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 335; Immunities electricity, paralyzed, sleep
Countered by Fire If the sky dragon takes fire damage, the elemental magic of metal within them is tempered. Until the end of their next turn, they take a –1 circumstance penalty to attack rolls and AC, and their jaws Strikes don't deal electricity damage. This limitation ends if the dragon uses Steel Lightning Breath.Fed by Earth (divine) When a sky dragon is targeted by an earth spell or effect, they crystallize the minerals in their scales to create a light-bending or light-scattering layer for camouflage. For 1 minute, the dragon is concealed while flying.Frightful Presence (aura, emotion, fear, mental) 90 feet, DC 38
Speed 60 feet, fly 160 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +35 [+30/+25] (magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 3d10+16 piercing plus 3d12 electricityMelee [one-action] claw +35 [+31/+27] (agile, magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 3d8+16 slashing plus GrabMelee [one-action] tail +33 [+28/+23] (magical, reach 25 feet), Damage 3d12+16 bludgeoning plus GrabDivine Innate Spells DC 40; 4th invisibility, vapor form; 1st gentle landing, gust of wind
Coiling Frenzy [two-actions] The dragon makes one claw Strike and one tail Strike in either order, each against the same target. If either Strike hits, the dragon can attempt to Grab the target with that limb as a free action. The dragon can have up to three creatures grabbed or restrained at a time; one in each of its front claws, and a last with their tail.Draconic Momentum The dragon recharges Steel Lightning Breath whenever they score a critical hit with a Strike.Divine Lightning (divine, holy) Requirements The dragon worships a deity whose sanctification entry lists “holy”; Effect The sky dragon channels divine power through its attacks, making them more effective against the unholy. Any electricity damage it deals becomes spirit damage against unholy creatures.Greater Constrict [one-action] 3d10+8 bludgeoning, DC 40Perfected Flight A sky dragon can hover in place without spending an action, and they automatically succeed at all Acrobatics checks to Maneuver in Flight.Steel Lightning Breath [two-actions] (divine, electricity) The dragon shoots a ball of electricity that deals 10d12 electricity damage in a 30-foot burst within 60 feet (DC 40 basic Reflex save). They can't use Steel Lightning Breath again for 1d4 rounds.Stunning Electricity [two-actions] (divine, electricity, incapacitation) The dragon rapidly coils, then unleashes crackling lightning that deals 5d12 electricity damage in a 60-foot emanation. Each creature in the area must attempt a DC 40 Fortitude save; regardless of the outcome, the creature then becomes temporarily immune for 10 minutes.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature takes half damage and is stunned 1.
Failure The creature takes full damage, is stunned for 1 round, and can't fly for 4 rounds.
Critical Failure The creature takes double damage, is stunned for 2 rounds, and can't fly for 1 minute.

All Monsters in "Dragon, Sky"

NameLevel
Adult Sky Dragon13
Ancient Sky Dragon18
Sky Archdragon21
Young Sky Dragon9

Dragon, Sky

Source Draconic Codex pg. 163
When the imperial dragons first arrived in the Universe, each was well-attuned to the elemental planes they hailed from. As the war between the Elemental Lords raged on and the benevolent lords fell one by one, the Planes of Metal and Wood sealed themselves away. For the dragons who originated from the Corroded Core, their very existence was now at stake. These dragons flew from mountaintop to mountaintop, seeking refuge from the then-perilous Tian Xia overrun by warring yaoguai. Finally, upon the mountain peaks of Chenlun, Gossamer, Kelsang, Kimu, Kullan, Kyojin, and the Wall of Heaven, celestial beings answered the dragons’ cries for help. What the dragons no longer had in elemental metal, these celestials provided through divine blessings and essence. With their nature changed, the dragons as a species survived. In time, their proximity to the sky and the deities they serve became their namesake. Their past as elemental metal dragons became but a faded memory and creation myth for all but the sky dragons themselves to remember.

Dragon

Related Groups Dragon, Adamantine, Dragon, Barrage, Dragon, Bog, Dragon, Brine, Dragon, Cinder, Dragon, Cloud, Dragon, Conspirator, Dragon, Coral, Dragon, Crystal, Dragon, Delight, Dragon, Despair, Dragon, Diabolic, Dragon, Empyreal, Dragon, Executor, Dragon, Forest, Dragon, Fortune, Dragon, Horned, Dragon, Magma, Dragon, Mirage, Dragon, Mocking, Dragon, Oath, Dragon, Omen, Dragon, Phase, Dragon, Requiem, Dragon, Resurrection, Dragon, Rime, Dragon, Rune, Dragon, Sage, Dragon, Sea, Dragon, Sovereign, Dragon, Stormcrown, Dragon, Time, Dragon, Umbral, Dragon, Underworld, Dragon, Vizier, Dragon, Vorpal, Dragon, Wailing, Dragon, Whisper, Dragon, Wish, Dragonet, Wyrmwraith
Dragons come in myriad forms, with many having magical abilities or connections to magic. Some dragons draw greater power from magic than others, allowing them to manifest abilities or alter their physiques with prolonged exposure to magic. These dragons become more powerful as they age and strengthen their connections with their magical origins. Scholars debate the classification of these dragons, with some preferring the name magical dragons and others using traditional dragons due to their connection to specific magical traditions. Regardless of their names, these dragons share a number of characteristics: their ability to tap into magical energies, intensified might and cunning as they grow older, and an inclination to hoard vast amounts of treasure and wealth.

Draconic Spellcasters

Each dragon features a sidebar on spellcasting dragons of that type. To make a dragon spellcaster, remove the dragon's Draconic Frenzy and Draconic Momentum abilities, and give them the spells outlined in their sidebar. You can swap out any number of these with other spells, provided you keep the same number of spells for each rank. You might also want to increase the dragon's Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier by 1 or 2 to reflect their mastery of magic.

No Icon Sky Dragon Spellcasters

Sky dragon spellcasters tend to cast the following spells.

Young Sky Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 28, attack +20; 4th dispel magic, divine wrath, read omens; 3rd dream message, heroism, locate; 2nd augury, translate, create food; 1st alarm, bless, sanctuary; Cantrips (4th) detect magic, divine lance, read aura, shield, stabilize; Rituals DC 28; consecrate

Adult Sky Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 33, attack +25; As young sky dragon, plus 6th blessed boundary, spirit blast, truesight; 5th banishment, scouting eye, truespeech; Cantrips (6th) detect magic, divine lance, read aura, shield, stabilize; Rituals DC 33; atone

Ancient Sky Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 40, attack +32; As adult sky dragon, plus 8th canticle of everlasting grief, divine decree, pinpoint; 7th energy aegis, interplanar teleport, sunburst; Cantrips (9th) detect magic, divine lance, read aura, shield, stabilize; Rituals DC 42; collective memories

Sky Archdragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 44, attack +36; As ancient sky dragon, plus 10th cataclysm, gate; 9th falling stars, wrathful storm; Cantrips (10th) detect magic, divine lance, read aura, shield, stabilize; Rituals DC 44
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