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Pearl Dragonet
Pearl dragonets are fortune magic incarnate.Nobody takes small, round dragonets seriously, but they're lucky to have around. Social and relatively defenseless, pearl dragonets have thrived by providing good luck in exchange for food and protection. This reputation for bringing fortune—which the dragonets encourage—has led to the popularity of good-luck charms featuring this plump dragonet species and the belief that harming a pearl dragonet can incur a lifetime of ill luck.
Pearl dragonets have pearlescent scales and a round body with stumpy legs. Their minute wings cannot support flight, so they rely on magic to fly. They have long tails that can be up to five times the length of their bodies. This odd build exacerbates their ungainly, waddling gait, which is punctuated by head-over-heel rolls and erratic flight paths.
Pearl dragonets are attentive, with an acute ability to understand the world around them. They are commonly found in the mountains of Tian Xia, living close to remote or insular highland communities that show due respect for their insight.
Communities seeking to attract pearl dragonets often hang up round, red paper lanterns, though both the dragonets and the villagers take minor offense toward anyone who compares the relative shape of the dragonets and the lanterns.
Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 17
Unspecific Lore: DC 15
Specific Lore: DC 12
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Proficiency without Level
Pearl DragonetCreature 1
Uncommon Tiny Arcane DragonSource Draconic Codex pg. 128
Perception +9; darkvision
Languages Common, Draconic
Skills Acrobatics +7, Arcana +6, Fortune-Telling Lore +7, Society +4
Str -2, Dex +3, Con +0, Int +1, Wis +4, Cha +1
AC 16; Fort +5, Ref +10, Will +8
HP 17; Immunities paralyzed, sleep
Bounce Away [reaction] Trigger The dragonet is hit by a melee Strike that deals bludgeoning damage; Effect The dragonet absorbs the blow by rolling into a ball and bouncing away. It gains resistance 3 to bludgeoning damage against the triggering attack and Flies away from the attacker. This movement does not trigger reactions.
Speed 10 feet, fly 25 feet
Melee [one-action] bite +7 [+2/-3] (finesse, magical, reach 0 feet), Damage 1d10 piercingMelee [one-action] claw +7 [+3/-1] (agile, finesse, magical, reach 0 feet), Damage 1d8 slashingArcane Innate Spells DC 19; Cantrips (1st) figment, light, prestidigitation
Fog of Chance [two-actions] (arcane, concentrate) The pearl dragonet breathes a 15-foot cone of golden, fortune-altering mist. The dragonet chooses fortune or misfortune when using this ability, which gains the corresponding trait. If the dragonet chooses fortune, all creatures in the mist gain a bit of luck; the first time in the next round each affected creature attempts an attack roll or skill check, they roll twice and use the better result. If the dragonet chooses misfortune, each creature in the mist must attempt a DC 17 Will save. On a failure, the first time in the next round that creature attempts an attack roll or skill check, it must roll twice and use the worse result. The dragonet can't use Fortune Fog again for 1d4 rounds.
All Monsters in "Dragonet"
| Name | Level |
| Fey Dragonet | 2 |
| House Drake | 1 |
| Pearl Dragonet | 1 |
| Pest Drake Swarm | 9 |
| Tidepool Dragonet | 3 |
Dragonet
Source Draconic Codex pg. 128Though dragonets are smaller and lacking the raw power of great dragons, they are every bit as varied and fascinating as their larger relatives. Like dragons, dragonets have strong ties to magic. These ties influence the contrasting natures exhibited by different dragonet types. For example, fey dragonets and house drakes (Monster Core 2 137) make fascinating pets and companions, and thus are a popular familiar for spellcasters. Tidepool dragonets, on the other hand, are arrogant and untamable.
Assuming dragonets are harmless due to their size, or the fact that they often live near people, is dangerous. Pest drakes, for instance, are weak and shy individually but are inclined to form dangerous swarms when unsettled. By contrast, pearl dragonets are gentle oddities that seem naturally friendly.
Dragonets range in size from little bigger than songbirds to no larger than house cats. Unlike most great dragons, they stop growing after reaching maturity. They vary greatly in intelligence; fey dragonets are known for their tricks and wit, while feral racing drakes have the average problem solving capacity of a pigeon. Each type of dragonet has its own lairing and hoarding habits, and they have unique abilities that reveal their magical nature.
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, Sky, Dragon, Sovereign, Dragon, Stormcrown, Dragon, Time, Dragon, Umbral, Dragon, Underworld, Dragon, Vizier, Dragon, Vorpal, Dragon, Wailing, Dragon, Whisper, Dragon, Wish, WyrmwraithDragons 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.Shelyn's Corner
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