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Adult Silver Dragon
Silver dragons are among the most chivalrous of all dragonkind; they wield frost and cold as weapons, can walk on clouds, and dwell high upon snowy mountain peaks or deep in steep, misty valleys. Although they typically make their lairs among the highlands, the pursuit of justice leads silver dragons to travel far and wide—often into the very heart of realms overrun by evil. These exemplars of righteousness are ceaseless in their determination to help the weak, spread honor, and stamp out evil.
Silver dragons are sleek and sinuous. Their hides resemble nothing so much as a suit of gleaming armor, lending further credence to the popular myth that silver dragons are the paladins of dragonkind. The zeal with which they seek out, confront, and defeat evil is unsurpassed even among their metallic cousins, and they adhere to strict codes of honor usually passed down from parent to hatchling. On occasion, they instead learn these codes from trusted mentors, usually other silver dragons or gold dragons. As they age, they become even more dedicated to their codes, often adding new and even more restrictive clauses to the systems that guide their behavior.
Silver dragons are incredibly altruistic and regularly consort with the citizens of goodly societies, of which they consider themselves protectors and guides. In addition to responding to evil threats, silver dragons work to prevent evil from taking root in the first place, and they ensure mortals under their care are well fed, educated, and treated with dignity. Although silver dragons can seem overzealous or even eager to join the fight against evil, they know that the best way to rid the world of corruption is to stamp out strife and disillusionment at their source, not to passively sit back and watch it grow into an unsolvable problem. Silver dragons can be vindictive, but they can also be forgiving; for evildoers who seek to atone for their sins and turn over a new leaf, the support of a silver dragon is both unwavering and invaluable.
Many silver dragons are also drawn to religious endeavors, venerating deities such as Iomedae, Sarenrae, and other deities concerned with justice, virtue, and redemption.
Recall Knowledge - Dragon
(
Arcana
)
: DC 32
Adult Silver Dragon
Creature 14
LG
Huge
Cold
Dragon
Source
Bestiary pg. 126
Perception
+26; darkvision, fog vision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages
Aquan
,
Common
,
Draconic
,
Dwarven
Skills
Acrobatics
+21,
Athletics
+27,
Diplomacy
+25,
Intimidation
+27,
Medicine
+24,
Religion
+24,
Society
+20
Str
+7,
Dex
+3,
Con
+4,
Int
+3,
Wis
+4,
Cha
+5
Fog Vision
The silver dragon ignores the concealed condition from fog and clouds.
AC
37;
Fort
+26,
Ref
+23,
Will
+28; +1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP
295;
Immunities
cold, paralyzed, sleep;
Weaknesses
fire 10
Frightful Presence
(
aura
,
emotion
,
fear
,
mental
) 90 feet, DC 33
Wing Deflection
Trigger
The silver dragon is targeted with an attack.
Effect
The dragon raises its wing, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the dragon is flying, it descends 10 feet after the attack is complete.
Speed
50 feet, fly 140 feet; cloud walk
Melee
jaws +29 [
+24/+19
] (
cold
,
magical
,
reach 15 feet
),
Damage
3d10+13 piercing plus 3d6 cold
Melee
claw +29 [
+25/+21
] (
agile
,
magical
,
reach 10 feet
),
Damage
3d8+13 slashing
Melee
tail +27 [
+22/+17
] (
magical
,
reach 20 feet
),
Damage
2d10+11 bludgeoning
Arcane Innate Spells
DC 33;
1st
detect alignment
(evil only)
Breath Weapon
The silver dragon breathes in one of two ways. The dragon can’t use Breath Weapon again for 1d4 rounds.
Frost
(
arcane
,
cold
,
evocation
); The dragon breathes a cloud of frost in a 40-foot cone that deals 15d6 cold damage (DC 35 basic Reflex save).
Paralyzing Gas
(
arcane
,
enchantment
,
incapacitation
); The dragon breathes a blast of paralyzing gas. Each creature within a 40-foot cone must succeed at a DC 35 Fortitude save or be
slowed
2 for 1 round (or
paralyzed
for two rounds on a critical failure).
Cloud Walk
The silver dragon can tread on clouds or fog as though on solid ground.
Draconic Frenzy
The silver dragon makes two claw Strikes and one tail Strike in any order.
Draconic Momentum
When the silver dragon scores a critical hit with a Strike, it recharges its Breath Weapon.
Silver Dragon Spellcasters
Silver dragon spellcasters tend to cast the following spells. Unlike most dragons, they cast divine spells instead of arcane.
Young Silver Dragon
Divine Prepared Spells
DC 28, attack +23;
4th
freedom of movement
,
read omens
,
restoration
;
3rd
heal
,
paralyze
,
wall of wind
;
2nd
augury
,
calm emotions
,
restoration
,
see invisibility
;
1st
alarm
,
bless
,
protection
,
true strike
;
Cantrips (4th)
detect magic
,
light
,
message
,
read aura
,
stabilize
Adult Silver Dragon
Divine Prepared Spells
DC 33, attack +29; As young silver dragon, plus
6th
repulsion
,
true seeing
,
zealous conviction
;
5th
banishment
,
heal
,
sending
;
Cantrips (6th)
detect magic
,
light
,
message
,
read aura
,
stabilize
All Monsters in "
Dragon, Silver
"
Name
Level
Adult Silver Dragon
14
Ancient Silver Dragon
19
Young Silver Dragon
10
Dragon, Silver
Source
Bestiary pg. 125
Silver dragons are among the most chivalrous of all dragonkind; they wield frost and cold as weapons, can walk on clouds, and dwell high upon snowy mountain peaks or deep in steep, misty valleys. Although they typically make their lairs among the highlands, the pursuit of justice leads silver dragons to travel far and wide—often into the very heart of realms overrun by evil. These exemplars of righteousness are ceaseless in their determination to help the weak, spread honor, and stamp out evil.
Silver dragons are sleek and sinuous. Their hides resemble nothing so much as a suit of gleaming armor, lending further credence to the popular myth that silver dragons are the paladins of dragonkind. The zeal with which they seek out, confront, and defeat evil is unsurpassed even among their metallic cousins, and they adhere to strict codes of honor usually passed down from parent to hatchling. On occasion, they instead learn these codes from trusted mentors, usually other silver dragons or gold dragons. As they age, they become even more dedicated to their codes, often adding new and even more restrictive clauses to the systems that guide their behavior.
Silver dragons are incredibly altruistic and regularly consort with the citizens of goodly societies, of which they consider themselves protectors and guides. In addition to responding to evil threats, silver dragons work to prevent evil from taking root in the first place, and they ensure mortals under their care are well fed, educated, and treated with dignity. Although silver dragons can seem overzealous or even eager to join the fight against evil, they know that the best way to rid the world of corruption is to stamp out strife and disillusionment at their source, not to passively sit back and watch it grow into an unsolvable problem. Silver dragons can be vindictive, but they can also be forgiving; for evildoers who seek to atone for their sins and turn over a new leaf, the support of a silver dragon is both unwavering and invaluable.
Many silver dragons are also drawn to religious endeavors, venerating deities such as
Iomedae
,
Sarenrae
, and other deities concerned with justice, virtue, and redemption.
Dragon, Metallic
Related Groups
Dragon, Brass
,
Dragon, Bronze
,
Dragon, Copper
,
Dragon, Gold
Paragons of virtue, nobility, and grace, metallic dragons are benevolent entities revered as mythic beings akin to gods in both their power and majesty. Few have ever seen a metallic dragon firsthand, but tales of their intervention in mortals’ lives—and of their passing—always spread far and wide. Named for the way their scales resemble the shining metals humanoids use in commerce, warfare, and industry, these immense beings are diverse in their interests and abilities, and they don’t seem to mind being associated with such mundane materials. After all, to compare a gold dragon to a gold coin is like comparing an ocean to a glass of water—though they may seem similar at first glance, the raw power, breadth, and grandeur of one simply overwhelms the other.
In addition to metallic dragons and their chromatic counterparts (page 104–115), other types of dragons roam the world and the rest of the multiverse. In the legendary lands of Tian Xia on the other side of the globe are the imperial dragons, serpentine beings who protect the cosmic balance and defend their ancient homeland. Outside the Material Plane, primal dragons such as the domineering brine dragon and reclusive cloud dragon shape the nature and goings-on of the Elemental Planes. Countless other types of dragons are sure to exist, including dragons on far-fiung planes of existence and, it is rumored, primeval dragons who soar between the stars.
Shape-Changing Dragons
Some dragons can take humanoid form, allowing them to infiltrate settlements or influence others without revealing their true nature. They gain the following ability:
Change Shape
(
arcane
,
concentrate
,
polymorph
,
transmutation
); The dragon takes on the appearance of any Small or Medium humanoid. This doesn’t change its Speed or attack and damage modifiers with its Strikes, but might change the damage type its Strikes deal (typically to bludgeoning).
Metallic Dragon Spellcasters
Each type of metallic dragon features a sidebar on spellcasting dragons of that kind. To make a metallic dragon spellcaster, remove the dragon’s Draconic Frenzy and Draconic Momentum abilities, and give it the spells outlined in its sidebar. You can swap out any number of these with other arcane spells, provided you keep the same number of spells for each level. You might also want to increase the dragon’s Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma modifier by 1 or 2 to reflect its mastery of magic.
Metallic Dragons on Golarion
Metallic dragons are found throughout the Inner Sea region, especially in pockets of wilderness where they can carve a hideout and then take action on political and social issues, both in their local area and on a wider scale. Their everlasting war with chromatic dragons keeps them in close proximity to their evil brethren; in regions where metallic and chromatic dragons’ territories intersect, humanoid settlements get caught in the crossfire, and villagers and city-dwellers alike rightfully fear for their own safety.
Silver dragons lair in abundance around the cold wastes west of Mendev, as a consequence of the days when they joined thousands of crusaders who marched headlong into the demon-infested Worldwound. Bronze dragons are abundant in Taldor, and many copper dragons lair in the wilds of Andoran, where they wage war alongside other freedom fighters to overthrow devils in the neighboring empire of Cheliax. Perhaps the most extreme example of a metallic dragon taking part in human affairs is on the island nation of Hermea, where Mengkare—an ancient gold wyrm—has begun a grand social experiment he calls “the Glorious Endeavor.” Ostensibly intended to create a future utopia on Golarion, this highly controversial experiment is instead regarded by many as a cruel and unusual form of eugenics.