All Monsters in "Dragon, Empyreal"

Name	Level
Adult Empyreal Dragon	14
Ancient Empyreal Dragon	19
Empyreal Archdragon	23
Young Empyreal Dragon	10

Dragon, Empyreal

Source Monster Core pg. 114
The three major celestial planes—Heaven, Nirvana, and Elysium—each have their own respective dragons. Empyreal dragons have a direct connection to Heaven. Using the blessings of Heaven, empyreal dragons protect others and intercede against wickedness. Empyreal dragons are wise, considerate, and compassionate. When speaking with others, empyreal dragons are patient and understanding.

Dragon

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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.

Alternate Abilities

Empyreal dragons found on the celestial planes might have their own unique abilities. You can apply the following adjustments to empyreal dragons of any age.

Empyreal dragons understand that they sometimes need to make a sacrifice to protect others. To make a dragon with this ability, replace Divine Deflection with the following.

Sacrificial Shield [reaction] (divine) Trigger An ally within 60 feet of the dragon would take damage; Effect The dragon’s halo imposes itself in front of the creature like a shield, transferring the damage to the dragon. If the damage is void, the dragon gains resistance to that damage equal to half its level.

Empyreal dragons who fight alongside mortals when the forces of evil are on the march can empower their allies. To make a dragon with either of these abilities, replace Draconic Frenzy with one of the following.

Restorative Halo [two-actions] (concentrate, divine) The dragon’s halo divides into smaller halos, hovering over up to six creatures of the dragon’s choice within its inspiring presence aura. Creatures wearing a halo gain fast healing equal to half the dragon’s level for 1 minute. The dragon cannot use other abilities of its halo while other creatures wear it, and they can Dismiss the effect for any or all affected creatures.

Wreath of Holy Light [two-actions] (concentrate, divine, holy) The dragon imbues its allies with heavenly fire. Creatures within 60 feet of the dragon gain the holy trait and their Strikes do an additional 1d10 fire damage for 1 minute. If the creature critically Strikes an enemy, the enemy is also set on fire and takes 1d6 persistent fire damage.

Empyreal Dragon Lairs

Although most empyreal dragons keep homes among the environs of heaven, many dragons also choose to keep lairs across the mortal Universe. These lairs are generally in less remote places, with the expectation being that a person would be more likely to stumble upon one and find assistance in times of need. In addition to the traditional riches of a dragon's hoard, an empyreal dragon's hoard contains a multitude of armaments, typically sized to fit the people of the region should they need equipment to face off against evil.

Empyreal Dragon Spellcasters

Empyreal dragon spellcasters tend to cast the following spells.

Young Empyreal Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 29, attack +22; 4th dispel magic, unfettered movement, vital beacon; 3rd bind undead, ring of truth, sound body; 2nd clear mind, everlight, share life; 1st bless, mending, sanctuary; Cantrips (4th) detect magic, divine lance, guidance, shield, stabilize

Adult Empyreal Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 34, attack +28; As young empyreal dragon, plus 6th field of life, dispel magic, spirit blast; 5th breath of life, clear mind, sending; Cantrips (6th) detect magic, divine lance, guidance, shield, stabilize

Ancient Empyreal Dragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 41, attack +35; As adult empyreal dragon, plus 9th divine decree, overwhelming presence, sunburst; 8th dispel magic, divine inspiration, moment of renewal; 7th energy aegis, planar seal, regenerate; Cantrips (9th) detect magic, divine lance, guidance, shield, stabilize

Empyreal Archdragon

Divine Prepared Spells DC 46, attack +38; As ancient empyreal dragon plus 10th gate, revival; Cantrips (10th) detect magic, divine lance, guidance, shield, stabilize

Yssendri

Originally hailing from the ranks of heaven's greatest armies, the great empyreal archdragon Yssendri eventually retired from direct combat, choosing to focus on more philanthropic ventures. They travel to smaller settlements across the Universe to aid in defending innocents. Recently, they traveled to the desert nation of Thuvia to defend a caravan of merchants from afar.