Green Dragon
Dragon (Air)
Environment: Temperate forests
Organization: Wyrmling, very young, young, juvenile, and young adult: solitary or clutch (2-5); adult, mature adult, old, very old, ancient, wyrm, or great wyrm: solitary, pair, or family (1-2 and 2-5 offspring)
Challenge Ratings: Wyrmling 3; very young 4; young 5; juvenile 8; young adult 11; adult 13; mature adult 16; old 18; very old 19; ancient 21; wyrm 22; great wyrm 24
Treasure: Triple standard
Alignment: Always lawful evil
Advancement: Wyrmling 6-7 HD; very young 9-10 HD; young 12-13 HD; juvenile 15-16 HD; young adult 18-19 HD; adult 21-22 HD; mature adult 24-25 HD; old 27-28 HD; very old 30-31 HD; ancient 33-34 HD; wyrm 36-37 HD; great wyrm 39+ HD
Level Adjustment: Wyrmling +5; very young +5; young +5; juvenile +6; others —
The dragon has a toothy, curving jaw line and rows of hornlets over its eyes. There is a cluster of hornlets at the chin. A crest begins just behind the eyes and runs the length of the body, rising to full height just behind the skull. The odor of chlorine clings to the dragon, whose scales radiate with a glowing emerald shine.
|
Age |
Size |
Hit Dice (hp) |
Str |
Dex |
Con |
Int |
Wis |
Cha |
|
Wyrmling |
S |
5d12+5 (37) |
13 |
10 |
13 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
|
Very young |
M |
8d12+16 (68) |
15 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
|
Young |
M |
11d12+22 (93) |
17 |
10 |
15 |
12 |
13 |
12 |
|
Juvenile |
L |
14d12+42 (133) |
19 |
10 |
17 |
14 |
15 |
14 |
|
Young adult |
L |
17d12+68 (178) |
23 |
10 |
19 |
14 |
15 |
14 |
|
Adult |
H |
20d12+100 (230) |
27 |
10 |
21 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
|
Mature adult |
H |
23d12+115 (264) |
29 |
10 |
21 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
|
Old |
H |
26d12+156 (325) |
31 |
10 |
23 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
|
Very old |
H |
29d12+174 (362) |
33 |
10 |
23 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
|
Ancient |
G |
32d12+224 (432) |
35 |
10 |
25 |
20 |
21 |
20 |
|
Wyrm |
G |
35d12+280 (507) |
37 |
10 |
27 |
20 |
21 |
20 |
|
Great wyrm |
G |
38d12+304 (551) |
39 |
10 |
27 |
22 |
23 |
22 |
|
Age |
Base Attack/ Grapple |
Attack |
Fort Save |
Ref Save |
Will Save |
Breath Weapon (DC) |
Frightful Presence DC |
|
Wyrmling |
+5/+2 |
+7 |
+5 |
+4 |
+4 |
2d6 (13) |
-- |
|
Very young |
+8/+10 |
+10 |
+8 |
+6 |
+6 |
4d6 (16) |
-- |
|
Young |
+11/+14 |
+14 |
+9 |
+7 |
+8 |
6d6 (17) |
-- |
|
Juvenile |
+14/+22 |
+17 |
+12 |
+9 |
+11 |
8d6 (20) |
-- |
|
Young adult |
+17/+27 |
+22 |
+14 |
+10 |
+12 |
10d6 (22) |
20 |
|
Adult |
+20/+36 |
+26 |
+17 |
+12 |
+15 |
12d6 (25) |
23 |
|
Mature adult |
+23/+40 |
+30 |
+18 |
+13 |
+16 |
14d6 (26) |
24 |
|
Old |
+26/+44 |
+34 |
+21 |
+15 |
+19 |
16d6 (29) |
27 |
|
Very old |
+29/+48 |
+38 |
+22 |
+16 |
+20 |
18d6 (30) |
28 |
|
Ancient |
+32/+56 |
+40 |
+25 |
+18 |
+23 |
20d6 (33) |
31 |
|
Wyrm |
+35/+60 |
+44 |
+27 |
+19 |
+24 |
22d6 (35) |
32 |
|
Great wyrm |
+38/+64 |
+48 |
+29 |
+21 |
+27 |
24d6 (37) |
35 |
|
Age |
Speed |
Initiative |
AC |
Special Abilities |
Caster Level |
SR |
|
Wyrmling |
40 ft., fly 100 ft (average), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
15 (+1 size, +4 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 15 |
Immunity to acid, water breathing |
-- |
-- |
|
Very young |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
17 (+7 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 17 |
|
-- |
-- |
|
Young |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
20 (+10 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 20 |
|
-- |
-- |
|
Juvenile |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
22 (-1 size, +13 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 22 |
|
1st |
-- |
|
Young adult |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
25 (-1 size, +16 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 25 |
DR 5/magic |
3rd |
19 |
|
Adult |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
27 (-2 size, +19 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 27 |
Suggestion |
5th |
21 |
|
Mature adult |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
30 (-2 size, +22 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 30 |
DR 10/magic |
7th |
22 |
|
Old |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
33 (-2 size, +25 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 33 |
Plant growth |
9th |
24 |
|
Very old |
40 ft., fly 150 ft (poor), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
36 (-2 size, +28 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 36 |
DR 15/magic |
11th |
25 |
|
Ancient |
40 ft., fly 200 ft (clumsy), swim 40 ft. |
+0 |
37 (-4 size, +31 natural), touch 6, flat-footed 37 |
Dominate person |
13th |
27 |
|
Wyrm |
40 ft., fly 200 ft (clumsy), swim 40 ft |
+0 |
40 (-4 size, +34 natural), touch 6, flat-footed 40 |
DR 20/magic |
15th |
28 |
|
Great wyrm |
40 ft., fly 200 ft (clumsy), swim 40 ft |
+0 |
43 (-4 size, +37 natural), touch 6, flat-footed 43 |
Command plants |
17th |
30 |
Green dragons are belligerent and tend to attack without provocation.
A Wyrmling green dragon’s scales are thing, very small, and a deep shade of green that appears nearly black. As the dragon ages, the scales grow larger and lighter, turning shades of forest, emerald, and olive green, which helps it blend in with in with its wooded surroundings.
Green dragons make their lairs in forests; the older the forest and bigger the trees, the better. They prefer caves in cliffs or hillsides and can be detected by the stinging odor of chlorine. Although they have been known to eat practically anything, including shrubs and small trees when they are hungry enough, green dragons especially prize elves and sprites.
Combat
Green dragons initiate fights with little or no provocation, picking on creatures of any size. If the target is intriguing or seems formidable, the dragon stalks the creature to determine the best time to strike and the most appropriate tactics to use. If a target appears weak, the dragon makes its presence known quickly—it enjoys evoking terror. Sometimes the dragon elects to control a humanoid creature through intimidation and suggestion. Green dragons especially like to question adventurers to learn more about their society and abilities, what is going on in the countryside, and if there is treasure nearby.
Breath Weapon (Su): A green dragon has one type of breath weapon, a cone of corrosive (acid) gas.
Water Breathing (Ex): A green dragon can breathe underwater indefinitely and can freely use its breath weapon, spells, and other abilities while submerged.
Spell-Like Abilities: 3/day—suggestion (adult or older), dominate person (ancient or older); 1/day—plant growth (old or older), command plants (great wyrm)
Skills: Bluff, Hide, and Move Silently are considered class skills for green dragons.