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Young Whisper Dragon
Whisper dragons are keen collectors of rumors and secrets who spend centuries honing their information networks and relationships. They generally do so not out of an intent to hold the information over others or to use for their own machinations, but simply because the process of learning and gathering information is fulfilling. Their hoards are sparse compared to those of other dragons, as they hold their true treasures—secrets—in their minds.Recall Knowledge - Dragon (Arcana): DC 23
Unspecific Lore: DC 21
Specific Lore: DC 18
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Changes from being Weak are marked in red below.NOTE: The -2 damage penalty to non-strike offensive abilities (-4 if the ability is limited, such as spells) is NOT factored in.
Weak Young Whisper DragonCreature 6
Large Dragon Occult Source Monster Core 2 pg. 133
Perception +13; (17 to Sense Motive) darkvision, scent (imprecise) 60 feet
Languages Common, Draconic, Empyrean, Fey; telepathy 100 feet
Skills Acrobatics +10, Athletics +12, Deception +11, Diplomacy +13, Intimidation +11, Occultism +13, Society +15, Stealth +12, Underworld Lore +15
Str +4, Dex +2, Con +3, Int +3, Wis +2, Cha +3
Information Network The dragon can attempt a Society check to Recall Knowledge in place of a check to Gather Information, recalling intelligence from prior informants.
AC 23; Fort +13, Ref +11, Will +16; +2 status to all saves vs. occult
HP 90; Immunities confused, paralyzed, sleep
Diplomatic Solution [free-action] (emotion, incapacitation, mental, occult) Trigger The dragon rolls initiative; Effect The dragon targets all enemies it can see within 60 feet with calm heightened to a rank equal to half the dragon's level rounded up (DC 21 Will save). The dragon doesn't need to Sustain this effect, but if the dragon takes any hostile action against those affected, it breaks the effect for all creatures.Distracting Whisper [reaction] (mental, occult) Trigger The dragon is targeted with an attack; Effect A mysterious voice whispers something disconcerting in the triggering creature's ear, inflicting a –2 circumstance penalty to the triggering attack.
Speed 40 feet, fly 140 feet
Melee [one-action] jaws +16 [+11/+6] (magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d10-2+6 piercingMelee [one-action] claw +16 [+12/+8] (agile, magical), Damage 2d8-2+6 slashingMelee [one-action] tail +14 [+9/+4] (magical, reach 15 feet), Damage 2d8-2+6 bludgeoningOccult Innate Spells DC 23 (-4 dmg); 4th charm, clairvoyance (at will), suggestion; 3rd clairaudience (at will); 2nd embed message; Cantrips (4th) daze, message
Cogitation Breath [two-actions] (mental, occult) The dragon unleashes a befuddling miasma, dealing 6d6 mental damage in a 30-foot cone (DC 23 basic Will save). A creature that fails its save is stupefied 1 (stupefied 2 on a critical failure) for 1 minute. The dragon can't use Cogitation Breath again for 1d4 rounds.Draconic Frenzy [two-actions] The dragon makes two claw Strikes and one tail Strike in any order.Steal Knowledge [one-action] (concentrate, mental, occult) The dragon plucks a fragment of knowledge from the mind of a creature within 60 feet, choosing a skill to affect. The creature must attempt a DC 21 Will save. Success The creature is unaffected. Failure For the next minute, the creature takes a –1 status penalty to checks using that skill, and the dragon gets a +1 status bonus to using that skill. Critical Failure As failure, but the penalty is –2 and the bonus is +2.
All Monsters in "Dragon, Whisper"
| Name | Level |
| Adult Whisper Dragon | 11 |
| Ancient Whisper Dragon | 16 |
| Whisper Archdragon | 20 |
| Young Whisper Dragon | 7 |
Dragon, Whisper
Source Monster Core 2 pg. 133Whisper dragons are keen collectors of rumors and secrets who spend centuries honing their information networks and relationships. They generally do so not out of an intent to hold the information over others or to use for their own machinations, but simply because the process of learning and gathering information is fulfilling. Their hoards are sparse compared to those of other dragons, as they hold their true treasures—secrets—in their minds.
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, Wish, Dragonet, 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.
Alternate Abilities
Whisper dragons can develop different skills and abilities than are typical. You can apply the following adjustments to whisper dragons of any age.Some whisper dragons bind an informant’s secrets into contracts, obtaining their information in exchange for granting them a boon. To make a dragon with this ability, replace Steal Knowledge with the following.
Draft Contract [three-actions] (occult, manipulate) The dragon produces a contract for a single living mortal. This contract can grant a single boon or ability, the extent of which is dependent on the power of the dragon, in exchange for one piece of knowledge the mortal possesses. The mortal must willingly sign their true name to the contract, as well as the knowledge they wish to surrender. Upon signing, the mortal forgets the bartered information, which cannot be restored by any means short of a wish ritual; if they restore this knowledge, they lose the boon granted by the contract.
A whisper dragon can develop strong bonds with their informants that allow them to view the world through their informants’ senses. To make a dragon with this ability, replace Information Network with the following ability.
Share Sight [two-actions] (concentrate, occult, scrying) The dragon states the name of an allied informant within 100 miles, giving them a mental alert. The informant can choose whether to accept the contact. If they consent, the dragon projects their senses into the informant’s, allowing them to perceive through their informant. When they do, they lose all sensory information from their own body. The dragon can Sustain this effect for up to 1 hour and Dismiss it as a free action. A whisper dragon might take on a humanoid guise to gather information without attracting notice. To make a dragon with this ability, give them the following ability.
Change Shape [one-action] (concentrate, occult, polymorph) The dragon takes on the appearance of a Small or Medium humanoid. Their humanoid shape has a specific, persistent appearance. In humanoid shape, the dragon loses their jaws, claws, and tail Strikes, but retains their attack bonuses with any weapons they wield. Their Speed is reduced to 25 feet.
Naizraa
The whisper dragon Naizraa resides in a sumptuous palace high on the bluffs of northern Qadira’s Saray Coast. She keeps a close eye on the intrigues of Qadira’s nobility and sometimes offers her patronage to talented individuals seeking information or influence, in exchange for a secret of their own.
Whisper Dragon Spellcasting
Whisper dragon spellcasters tend to cast the following spells.Young Whisper Dragon
Occult Prepared Spells DC 25, attack +17; 3rd hypercognition, ring of truth; 2nd clear mind, humanoid form, see the unseen; 1st command, disguise magic, mindlink; Cantrips (3rd) daze, detect magic, forbidding ward, message, telekinetic handAdult Whisper Dragon
Occult Prepared Spells DC 30, attack +22; As young whisper dragon, plus 5th sending, synaptic pulse; 4th confusion, detect scrying, rewrite memory; 3rd dream message; Cantrips (5th) daze, detect magic, forbidding ward, message, telekinetic handAncient Whisper Dragon
Occult Prepared Spells DC 37, attack +29; As adult whisper dragon, plus 7th interplanar teleport, project image, retrocognition; 6th scrying, teleport, zealous conviction; 5th scouting eye; Cantrips (7th) daze, detect magic, forbidding ward, message, telekinetic handoWhisper Archdragon
Occult Prepared Spells DC 42, attack +34; As ancient whisper dragon plus 9th overwhelming presence, telepathic demand; 8th disappearance, hidden mind, unrelenting observation; Cantrips (9th) daze, detect magic, forbidding ward, message, telekinetic handShelyn's Corner
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