D&D Races of the Dragons

Astilabor is revered by dragons of all types and align- Lesser Deity APPENDIX:
ments, but actively worshiped by few. Most at least Symbol: Star above a milky nebula
scratch out her symbol as a protective ward over their Home Plane: Celestia DR AGON
hoards.
Alignment: Lawful good DEITIES
Astilabor’s worshipers are friendly toward Portfolio: Good dragons, wind, wisdom
those of Moradin and Garl Glittergold Worshipers: Good dragons, anyone seek-
(since those gods respect the value ing protection from evil dragons
of a gem or coin as much as any- Cleric Alignments: LG, NG
one), but they distrust followers of Domains: Air, Dragon*, Good, Luck,
Olidammara, whom they believe to Protection [Nobility, Storm]
be thieves at heart. Favored Weapon: Heavy pick (bite)

Quests Holy symbol Bahamut is revered in many locales. Illus. by W. England
Acquiring a specific item of val- of Astilabor Though all good-aligned dragons
ue or a set amount of gold to add pay homage to Bahamut, gold, sil-
to one’s hoard are the most com- ver, and brass dragons hold him
mon pursuits of the followers of in particularly high regard. Other
Astilabor. If a worshiper offends dragons, even evil ones (except per-
her, the treasures gained by the haps his archrival Tiamat), respect
quest are turned over to one of her Bahamut for his wisdom and power.
temples.
In his natural form, Bahamut is
Prayers a long, sinuous dragon covered in silver-
Prayers to Astilabor are often performed white scales that sparkle and gleam even in
while counting one’s hoard. While running the dimmest light. Bahamut’s catlike eyes are
one’s hands or claws through a pile of gold coins, deep blue, as azure as a midsummer sky, some
a worshiper might say, “All this gold belongs say. Others insist that Bahamut’s eyes are a frosty
to me. May I add to my riches tenfold, ten- indigo, like the heart of a glacier. Perhaps the
fold times.” colors merely reflect the Platinum Dragon’s
shifting mood.

Temples Dogma

There is a decided tension between Astilabor’s worship- Bahamut is stern and very disapproving of evil. He

ers’ need to add to their own hoards and their desire to brooks no excuses for evil acts. In spite of this stance, he

honor their deity. Temples to Astilabor are generally is among the most compassionate beings in the multi-

grand structures that are secure and well protected. The verse. He has limitless empathy for the downtrodden,

lavish furnishings and accoutrements are typically ob- the dispossessed, and the helpless. He urges his fol-

jects loaned to the temple by the congregation. lowers to promote the cause of good, but prefers

A temple might have elaborate platinum to let beings fight their own battles when they

candlesticks and wall sconces provided can. To Bahamut, it is better to offer informa-

by one dragon and cloth-of-gold wall tion, healing, or a (temporary) safe refuge

hangings provided by another. The rather than to take others’ burdens upon

ownership of each item is made clear oneself.

by some means, usually a particular An equally important aspect to Ba-

mark engraved on an item or sewn into it. hamut is his constant conflict with Tiamat.

He continually stands in opposition to her

Rites world-dominating schemes. Most recently, she

Most of Astilabor’s rites involve a group of suppli- has begun a campaign to heavily populate the world

cants seeking to gain wealth. Some of these groups with her spawn. Bahamut has answered this outbreak

resemble traditional adventuring parties. of evil by recruiting stalwart heroes to his side—the

dragonborn.

Herald and Allies In addition to the dragonborn, Bahamut is served

Astilabor’s herald is a neutral 19th-level draconic by seven great gold wyrms that often accompany him

human rogue. Her allies include dragons, half- when he visits the Material Plane.

dragons, and draconic creatures. Sometimes these

allies have celestial or fiendish lineage, but even Clergy

then those individuals always have a neutral com- Bahamut accepts only good clerics. Clerics of Bahamut,

ponent to their alignment. whether they are dragons, half-dragons, or other beings

BAHAMUT attracted to Bahamut’s philosophy, strive to take constant
but subtle action on behalf of good, intervening

The Platinum Dragon, King of the Good Holy symbol wherever they are needed but striving to do as 151
Dragons, Lord of the North Wind of Bahamut little harm in the process as possible.

Bahamut’s chief foe is Tiamat, and this enmity is Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
reflected in the attitude of each deity’s worshipers. Follow- Base Atk +12; Grp +32
ers of Bahamut respect Heironeous, Moradin, Yondalla, Atk Options Cleave, Power Attack
and other lawful good deities. Special Actions breath weapon, Tempest Breath (DC 18)

APPENDIX: Quests Abilities Str 34, Dex 9, Con 26, Int 23, Wis 24, Cha 23
Bahamut’s worshipers are most apt to go on a quest to Feats Alertness, Cleave, Improved Initiative, Power Attack,
DR AGON destroy or stop one of Tiamat’s spawn. Whenever they have
DEITIES a reasonable opportunity to do so, followers of Bahamut Tempest Breath*
act to thwart Tiamat or her minions. *Described in Draconomicon, page 74
Skills Diplomacy +23, Handle Animal +21, Intimidate +21,
Prayers Knowledge (arcane) +21, Knowledge (history) +21,
Worshipers follow the philosophy that one should “pray Knowledge (nature) +21, Knowledge (the planes) +21,
with one’s deeds, not one’s mouth.” Each act that promotes Knowledge (religion) +21, Listen +24, Ride +2, Search
the welfare of good dragonkind or thwarts the depravity +19, Sense Motive +22, Spot +24, Survival +9
of evil dragonkind is a prayer of action.
Breath Weapon (Su) 1/day, 40-ft. cone, 12d6 cold, Reflex DC
Temples 24 half
Temples to Bahamut are rare in the extreme. Those that exist
are beautiful, elegant structures with clean, simple lines. Hook This long, sinuous dragon is covered in silver-white
The furnishings of a temple are simple, without embellish- scales that sparkle and gleam with a light all their own. Its
ment or adornment. The building includes meeting rooms catlike eyes shift between the blue of an azure sky and the
where followers can gather to worship or to plan their next chill of a frozen glacier, as its mood determines.
campaign against Tiamat’s spawn, as well as smaller, private
rooms where individuals can pray, meditate, or rest and An aspect of Bahamut is an embodiment of a small
recuperate in privacy. portion of the deity’s life force. Unlike the much more
Many gold, silver, and brass dragons maintain simple powerful avatars of Bahamut, an aspect of Bahamut is not
shrines to Bahamut in their lairs, usually nothing more an extension of the original deity. Rather than extending
elaborate than Bahamut’s symbol scribed on a wall. the deity’s personal self, an aspect is a short-lived echo
Bahamut is not appreciative of being honored by objects, of the deity’s will, a temporary biological expression of
emphasizing deeds instead. divine power.

Rites Occasionally an aspect of Bahamut arises spontaneously
Bahamut’s worshipers and clergy don’t have formal rituals on the deity’s home plane or a closely related plane. More
or ceremonies. The only activity that one would call a rite often, aspects are called forth on other planes by magic
is the Rite of Rebirth (see page 8), by which a humanoid of some kind, including the planar ally and planar binding
becomes a dragonborn. spells or the summon aspect of Bahamut spell (see page 118).
In any case, they are short-lived, usually fading back into
Herald and Allies nonexistence within a day.
Bahamut uses a mature adult celestial gold dragon as his
herald. His allies include good dragons, half-dragons, Aspects of Bahamut are more willing than most divine
draconic creatures, and dragonborn. aspects to converse with mortals. Their diplomatic skills
If a dragonborn strays from her holy duties, Bahamut are legendary, though they only speak from the position
sends one of his aspects to visit her. The aspect endeavors to of superiority due them as representatives of the Master
talk with the transgressor, and uses reason and diplomacy of the North Wind.
to remind her of the commitment she accepted when she
became a dragonborn. Combat
An aspect of Bahamut is a fantastically intelligent combat-
Aspect of Bahamut CR 12 ant. It is fearless, caring nothing for its continued existence
unless its existence is strategically more important than
LG Huge dragon (extraplanar) the tactical damage it can inflict by fighting ingeniously to
the death. Its coldly calculated rage, its capacity for flight,
Init +4; Senses blindsense 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., low-light and its penchant for well-timed counterattacks make it far
more dangerous than a normal dragon, whose anger and
vision; Listen +24, Spot +24 strength in combat are derived in part from its awareness
of its own mortality.
Aura frightful presence Unless it suits its purposes to be surrounded, an aspect
of Bahamut is quite cagey about picking off its enemies
Languages Celestial, Common, Draconic one by one. Whenever possible, it chooses the battlefield
to prevent its foes from using their strengths and their
AC 25, touch 8, flat-footed 25 prepared spells. Although an aspect cannot cast spells of
hp 179 (12 HD); DR 5/epic its own, it is willing to team up with spellcasting allies who
Immune cold, sleep, paralysis can provide it with powers that increase its opportunities
Fort +16, Ref +7, Will +14 for surprise.

Speed 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 100 ft. (good) CHRONEPSIS
Melee bite + 22 (3d6+12) and
The Silent, The Watcher
2 claws +17 (2d6+6)

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Lesser Deity Temples

Symbol: An unblinking draconic eye Temples to Chronepsis are usually mausoleums, places for

Home Plane: Outlands the dead that the living can visit. They feature dozens or

Alignment: Neutral hundreds of large hourglasses that symbolize the trickling

Portfolio: Fate, death, judgment away of the life spans of dragons. No matter whether a

Worshipers: Dragons, those who would observe creature was good, evil, chaotic, lawful, or neutral in

Cleric Alignments: N life—in death, all creatures’ remains are welcome to rest

Domains: Death, Dragon*, Knowledge [Fate, Planning, in Chronepsis’s care.

Time]

Favored Weapon: Scythe (claw) Rites

A small ritual part of daily life for worshipers of Chronepsis APPENDIX:

Chronepsis is neutral—silent, unconcerned, and dispas- is to possess and turn over an hourglass at least once a day DR AGON

sionate. He is the draconic god of fate, death, and judgment. to remind them of their own lives trickling away. Often, DEITIES

His form is colorless and without luster, marking him as before a follower goes to sleep, she turns over an hourglass

an outsider in the struggles between the chromatic and and then spends a moment or two contemplating the

metallic dragons. “empty” glass when she wakes.

Dogma Herald and Allies

Chronepsis is a passionless observer of the world. He Chronepsis’s herald is a neutral wyrm black dragon (one

passes judgment on all dragons when they die, decid- of a rare breed). His allies include neutral dragons, half-

ing where their souls go in the afterlife. Unlike Lendys dragons, and draconic creatures of all sorts. Chronepsis

(see below), Chronepsis is uninterested in justice—he generally does not interfere in events, so his envoys are

merely observes what is and is not. He is also singularly extraordinarily rare. If you are using Draconomicon, his

uninvolved in the activities of the living, and strives herald is a 3rd-level storm drake cleric. His allies include

to remain so. It is said that only a cataclysm of world- battle dragons and all manner of landwyrms (both found

shaking proportions could move Chronepsis from his in Draconomicon) .

disinterest. FALAZURE Illus. by W. England

Clergy The Night Dragon

Chronepsis has very few active worshipers Lesser Deity

and even fewer clerics, since most dragons Symbol: Draconic skull

don’t possess the balanced outlook necessary Home Plane: Hades

for them to avoid interfering in the events Alignment: Neutral evil

they observe. Portfolio: Decay, undeath, exhaustion

The followers of Chronepsis count other Worshipers: Evil dragons, necromancers,

faiths neither as friends nor enemies. undead

Of the other deities, only Boccob the Cleric Alignments: N, LE, NE, CE

Uncaring shares a similar outlook, but Domains: Death, Dragon*, Evil [Dark-

neither deity cares enough to forge an ness, Undeath]

alliance. Favored Weapon: Scimitar (claw)

Quests The terrifying Night Dragon, Falazure, is the
A worshiper of Chronepsis might be tasked lord of energy draining, undeath, decay, and
with retrieving the remains of a dead dragonblood exhaustion. Some claim he has a decaying skeletal
so they can be interred in a temple. It is also form; others believe that he looks like a superan-
not unusual for a follower to be sent to attend and nuated black dragon whose flesh is pulled tight
protect a dying dragon. over his bones.

Prayers Dogma

Worshipers of Chronepsis do not pray in Falazure teaches that even a dragon’s long

any traditional sense. They know that either Holy symbol life span need not be the limit to a dragon’s
petitions for aid or praises of their god’s of Chronepsis existence. Beyond the world of the living is

glory will go unanswered and unheeded. another realm, one of undeath eternal. It is

Prayer is not necessary, since Chronepsis is not swayed generally accepted that Falazure created (or had a hand

by words. Instead, worshipers often meditate upon in creating) the first undead dragons, such as dracoliches,

the cyclical nature of life and death. A common saying, vampiric dragons, and ghostly dragons (see Chapter 4 of

though none would call it a true prayer, is “We begin to Draconomicon for descriptions of these creatures).

die the day we are born.”

Clergy

Among the draconic gods, perhaps only Bahamut and

Tiamat have more nondragon worshipers than Falazure. 153

Many necromancers of all races revere the Night Garyx the All-Destroyer symbolizes the sheer

Dragon, as well as intelligent undead such as power and destructive force of dragonkind.

liches and especially dracoliches. Some argue that Garyx is actually insane, as

The followers of Falazure count all good- a result of his long residence on the Wind-

aligned faiths as their enemies. They swept Depths of Pandemonium. He appears

occasionally ally with the forces of Nerull, much like a great wyrm red dragon.

but such instances are rare.

Dogma

Quests Garyx teaches by example, periodically

Falazure’s quests revolve around the traveling to the Material Plane to wreak

APPENDIX: transformation from a living creature unholy swaths of destruction across the

DR AGON to undead status. Sometimes a follow- landscape. Those who revere follow the
DEITIES
er is sent to aid another dragonblood’s example, using their power to bring ruin

transformation, but more often a quest and devastation.

involves the follower’s own change to an undead

creature. Clergy

Garyx pays little or no attention to his clerics and

Prayers worshipers, but they do not care. They believe that

Devout worshipers of Falazure pray every evening he grants them the power to perform acts of destruc-

and midnight to honor the Night Dragon. Their tion, and that is enough. Perhaps curiously, some

prayers celebrate death and decay. For example, druids also revere the renewal aspect of Garyx,

“When night comes, let me wake from the sleep,” or knowing that some devastation is always neces-

“Let me die and be reborn in undeath.” sary for rejuvenation.

Garyx shares traits in common with Kord and

Temples Erythnul, but has no interest in alliances.

Illus. by W. England Temples to Falazure are always deep beneath Holy symbol Quests
the earth, cloaked in darkness and far from of Falazure

the sun and fresh air of the surface world. Wars, battles, and campaigns of destruction are

common quests for worshipers of Garyx.

Rites

The rites of Falazure focus on the undead. The ceremonies Prayers

involve either raising up undead minions or working When lighting a fire, a worshiper of Garyx murmurs a

toward transforming oneself into a powerful undead. benison such as “Grant me the power to destroy.”

Herald and Allies Holy symbol Temples
The most common herald Falazure uses is a 16th- of Garyx Few temples to Garyx have been found, though
level half-black dragon necromancer. His allies his worshipers often carve his symbol near
include dragons, half-dragons, and draconic their handiwork.
creatures, usually skillful clerics or necroman-
cers. If you are using Draconomicon, his herald Rites
is a vampiric black dragon. His allies include Garyx’s clerics conduct a variety of rites connect-
undead dragons of all sorts such as ghostly
dragons, skeletal dragons, and zombie ed to the seasons. At the winter solstice, they
dragons (see Draconomicon). celebrate All-Consuming Night, when they
keep a large bonfire lit and followers bring
GARY X a variety of flammable items to be de-
stroyed. At the spring equinox, they hold
Firelord, All-Destroyer, Cleanser of Worlds a Sanctification of Renewal in which the
Lesser Deity ashes at the site of the All-Consuming
Symbol: Reptilian eye superimposed Night bonfire are sifted and examined.
Any useful remains are taken to be reused.
over a flame For instance, bits of metal are taken to be
Home Plane: Pandemonium reforged into swords, armor, or other useful
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Portfolio: Fire, destruction, renewal tools of destruction. Any seedlings that might
Worshipers: Dragons, sorcerers, warlords, some have taken root in the area are nurtured.

druids Herald and Allies
Cleric Alignments: CG, CN, NE, CE The herald Garyx sends most often is a mature
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Dragon*, Evil, adult red dragon. His allies include chaotic
dragonblood creatures of all kinds and fire
Fire [Renewal] elementals of all sizes.
Favored Weapon: Sickle (claw)

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HLAL a small holy symbol of Hlal, reminding the performers

The Jester, The Keeper of Tales that their actions honor that deity.

Lesser Deity

Symbol: An open book Rites

Home Plane: Arborea Her worshipers say that Hlal presides over the first

Alignment: Chaotic good performance of a new entertainment piece by one of her

Portfolio: Humor, storytelling, inspiration followers. An eager performer, conductor, or playwright

Worshipers: Dragons, bards, performers often dedicates this initial presentation to Hlal’s glory (if

Cleric Alignments: NG, CG, CN serious) or for Hlal’s amusement (if comic).

Domains: Chaos, Dragon*, Good, Trickery [Rune]

Favored Weapon: Short sword (claw) Herald and Allies APPENDIX:

Hlal’s herald is a very old copper dragon. Her allies include DR AGON

Hlal is a sleek, copper-colored dragon with a ready grin dragons, bards, and spellscales. DEITIES

and a happy glint in her eye. Of all the dragon gods, she IO

is the most friendly to nondragons.

The Concordant Dragon, the Great Eternal Wheel, Swallower

Dogma of Shades, the Ninefold Dragon, Creator of Dragonkind

Hlal enjoys sharing stories and songs with those who Intermediate Deity

appreciate such things, regardless of the listener’s race Symbol: A multicolored metallic disk

or background. She has little use for tyrants—even well- Home Plane: Outlands

meaning ones—and even less patience for cruelty or Alignment: Neutral

bullying. She teaches that one must be free of restraint, Portfolio: Dragonkind, balance, peace

whether real or psychological, in order to freely express Worshipers: Dragons

one’s opinions. Cleric Alignments: LG, NG, CG, LN, N, CN, LE,

NE, CE

Clergy Domains: Dragon*, Knowledge, Magic,

Hlal’s clerics are often cleric/bards who use Strength, Travel, Wealth* [Spell] Illus. by W. England

music, poetry, and tall tales to spread the faith. Favored Weapon: Scimitar (claw)

Places of worship to Hlal are usually simple

shrines, which can be packed up and moved Io is the Ninefold Dragon, known as

to the next town or dragon’s lair at a such because he embodies all align-

moment’s notice. ments within his outlook. Io is regarded

The followers of Hlal have much in as the creator of dragons, subtly ma-

common with those of Olidammara, nipulating the destinies of all dragons

and many characters pay homage to by operating out in the open where

both deities simultaneously. Both nobody suspects his involvement. Io

Hextor and Vecna are among Hlal’s is concerned solely with the affairs of

chief enemies. dragons and dragonkind, interfering in

their lives only when he deems it abso-

Quests lutely necessary.

Whatever Hlal sends a follower to do

is worthy of being memorialized in Dogma

story or song. Quests undertaken for Io cares only for his “children” the

Hlal often involve mistaken identity, dragons and their continued existence

impersonation, and merry resolution. in the world. In some cases, this means

They always feature ample measures of audac- taking the side of the dragons against other

ity, bravery, trickery, and humor. races. In other situations, Io might help non-

dragons fight against a dragon who would

Prayers otherwise jeopardize the survivability of the

Prayers to Hlal center around stories and Holy symbol race as a whole.

humor. They usually involve relating one of of Hlal He prefers to remain out of conflicts

the many tales about Hlal and the heroic acts between dragons, though if such a conflict

of her worshipers. threatens to escalate, he might step in (either personally or

by dispatching Aasterinian or some other servitor).

Temples

Established temples to Hlal are only found in the largest Clergy

of cities. They serve as much as performance or concert Io has even fewer clerics or shrines than most of the

halls as they do places of veneration, because entertain- other draconic deities, since his outlook is so broad and

ment and worship are inextricably linked for the devout all-encompassing. Still, even the most devoted cleric of

of Hlal. Even in the smallest of thorps, though, often a Bahamut, Tiamat, or another dragon god pays at least a

theatre, tavern, or other place of performance includes modicum of homage to the Ninefold Dragon. He also 155

occasionally finds clerics or adepts among the reptilian Rites

races, such as lizardfolk and troglodytes. The theme of blending is central to observances in Io’s

Io’s clerics are few, and they have no established honor. He contains the essence of all dragons

dogma. Each individual has his own way of paying and shows no favoritism or enmity toward a

homage to the creator of his kind. given alignment or deity. Since half-dragons

Candidates for Io’s clergy embark on an in- are themselves blended beings, they make

trospective journey to rid themselves of every excellent leaders of such rituals. A typical ac-

judgmental impulse that colors their opinion tivity might be to mix wine with a drop of blood

of the world. They do so in the hope of one day from each participant, then pass the cup for all

perceiving all creatures and events with true to drink.

APPENDIX: objectivity. Many candidates never succeed Io’s name is evoked in matters of dragon

DR AGON in this endeavor, even after a lifetime of heritage and history, and when predicting
DEITIES
soul-searching. the future of dragons and dragonkind.

Io counts no faiths among his enemies, “Only the discerning eye of Io knows how

knowing the value of neutrality in one’s this will turn out.”

outlook. Even those of greatly varying

alignment can find common cause under Herald and Allies

the banner of the Ninefold Dragon. Io’s most impressive herald is Aasterinian,

a Huge (mature adult) brass dragon who

Quests acts as his messenger but also intervenes in

Io’s followers are tasked with seemingly random matters of great importance. Io tends to send a

quests, such as “Decrease the hoard of [a specific herald blooded to the race of the dragonblood recipi-

silver dragon] by one-quarter” or “Fortify [a par- ent. For example, to a half-dragon or a kobold, Io’s

ticular green dragon’s] influence over its herald is a half-dragon/half-kobold 9th-level

region.” Io rarely offers an explanation for fighter/9th-level sorcerer His allies are celestial

his assignments, but expects every follower or fiendish dragons. Planar dragons (described

Illus. by W. England to trust his impartiality. Holy Symbol in Chapter 4 of Draconomicon), although not
Half-dragon followers of Io seek accep- of Io outsiders, can also be called on for assistance

tance and inner peace in the god’s boundless at the DM’s discretion, using the dragon ally

love for his children. A typical quest involves finding spells in Draconomicon.

other half-dragons and revealing Io’s love to them. Lo-

cating or consecrating a shrine to Io—sometimes in LENDYS

hostile territory—is a common mission for clerics of Io. Scale of Justice, the Balancer, Weigher of Lives

Sometimes a follower must journey to the lair of a wyrm Lesser Deity

or older true dragon, face the dweller, and return with a Symbol: Sword balanced on a needle’s point

piece of long-forgotten lore. Home Plane: Mechanus

Alignment: Lawful neutral

Prayers Portfolio: Balance, justice

Io’s prayers have a deep resonating quality that pleas- Worshipers: Dragons

antly reverberates throughout the entire body and Cleric Alignments: LG, LN, N, LE

invigorates the follower. One often-used supplication Domains: Destruction, Dragon*, Law, Protection

is “Io, Swallower of Shades, shine in the face of your [Retribution]

servant.” Among half-dragons, prayers to Io are more Favored Weapon: Longsword (claw)

like questions: “Why, though I walk with you, are my

steps in darkness?” Unlike Chronepsis, who judges the life of a dragon

Io does not usually answer prayers, though he does listen only after its death, Lendys metes out justice during a

to them. dragon’s life. His scales are a tarnished silver, some say

because he cares more about judging others than tending

Temples to himself.

Io has very few temples, as is typical of dragon deities.

Small shrines in his honor are erected among some Dogma

draconic or reptilian peoples. His half-dragon priests are Lendys is the arbiter of dragonkind, serving as judge, jury,

wandering ascetics, some of whom advance to become and executioner alike. When a dragon has committed an

Singers of Concordance. injustice against dragonkind, Lendys (or one of his trio

A shrine to Io is a simple pillared construction open to of great wyrm silver dragons) is dispatched to deal out

the air and covered with a half-dome, the inside of which appropriate justice. Punishments are severe, and appeals

is usually inlaid with draconic lore. These shrines are unheard of.

always located in wide-open spaces, such as the middle

of a desert, the center of a valley, on a featureless plain, or Clergy

atop a mountain peak. The clerics and paladins of Lendys are justice-bringers,

156 often serving as arbiters in local communities. In some

cases, towns even rely on the local draconic worshiper Dogma

of Lendys to parcel out justice. Tamara believes in mercy both in life and in

Clerics of Lendys get along well with wor- death. Not only does she heal the sick and

shipers of St. Cuthbert, and poorly with those tend the injured, she also delivers a merci-

who follow chaotic deities such as Kord, Oli- ful end to those dragons nearing the end of

dammara, or Erythnul. their natural life span. She fiercely detests

those who artificially prolong the life of a

Quests dragon, particularly when it is against that

Lendys primarily assigns his followers to dragon’s will.

quests involving meting out punishment to a

dragon who has harmed dragonkind. Clergy APPENDIX:

Tamara’s clerics are healers, but also deliverers DR AGON

Prayers of death to those who would escape it. They DEITIES

Prayers to Lendys focus on judgment. They prefer to destroy any undead they encoun-

are recited in solemn tones. ter, particularly draconic undead (such as

dracoliches).

Temples Though theirs is a peaceful and merci-

Temples to Lendys are few. More often, a ful faith, the worshipers of Tamara do not

simple shrine, perhaps marked only by the hesitate to stand against evil or tyranny. She

god’s symbol, is set up in a courtroom or other counts Pelor among her staunchest friends and

justice-dispensing place. Falazure, Hextor, Nerull, and Erythnul among

her enemies.

Rites

For followers of Lendys, any trial is a holy rite. Quests

The duty of weighing evidence and rendering Holy symbol The most common quest from Tamara is

judgment is taken very seriously. Although of Lendys undertaken in opposition to some endeavor of

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dragons, worshipers usually generalize any ing the natural order and must be stopped, so

act of justice as an honor entrusted to them Tamara’s quests focus on destroying or thwart-

by their god. ing undead creatures, especially undead dragons.

Herald and Allies Prayers

Lendys uses a contingent of four marut inevitables Prayers to Tamara have joyous, uplifting cadences and are

as his herald. Acting in perfect unison, the often melodious paeans to light and life.

construct performs the task the deity set

them. His allies include silver dragons, Temples

inevitables, and draconic formians. If Tamara’s temples are not simple places

you use Draconomicon, the golems in of worship. They tend to be hospitals,

that book make suitable allies. infirmaries, or hospices where the sick

TAMARA are welcomed. Severely or terminally ill
individuals are cared for with dignity

Her Beneficence, Her Mercy and respect. When a patient dies, his

Lesser Deity passing is greeted as good news, a merci-

Symbol: Seven-pointed star on a ful escape from the cares of this life.

field of black

Home Plane: Elysium Rites

Alignment: Neutral good Births, returns to life (such as through raise

Portfolio: Life, light, mercy dead or resurrection), and even final deaths are

Worshipers: Good dragons, healers, those who celebrated. They are opportunities to reflect upon and

desire mercy praise Tamara’s generosity, mercy and peace.

Cleric Alignments: LG, NG, CG, N

Domains: Dragon*, Good, Healing, Strength, Herald and Allies

Sun [Family] An old silver dragon is Tamara’s primary herald.

Favored Weapon: Scimitar (claw) Her allies include good dragons, half-dragons, and

draconic creatures of all sorts.

Tamara is the kindest and most benevolent of the

draconic deities. Some mistake this characteristic

for weakness, though such beings don’t make the

same error twice. She appears as a luminously

beautiful silver dragon, her eyes shining with Holy symbol 157
the brightness of the sun. of Tamara

TIAMAT Clergy

The Chromatic Dragon, Creator of Evil Dragonkind Tiamat accepts only evil clerics. Tiamat’s clerics, like Tiamat

Lesser Deity herself, seek to place the world under the domination of

Symbol: Five-headed dragon evil dragons.

Home Plane: Baator Tiamat claims not to need allies, though most

Alignment: Lawful evil believe she has bargains with many archdevils and

Portfolio: Evil dragons, conquest, greed lawful evil deities such as Hextor. Her enemies are

Worshipers: Evil dragons, conquerors numerous, including Heironeous, Moradin, and, of

Cleric Alignments: NE, LE course, Bahamut.

Domains: Destruction, Dragon*, Evil,

APPENDIX: Greed*, Law, Trickery [Hatred, Scaly- Quests

DR AGON kind, Tyranny] The followers of Tiamat are sent on a variety
DEITIES
Favored Weapon: Heavy pick (bite) of quests to further her grand machina-

tions. Some are easily understood, such

All evil dragons pay homage to as aiding one of her spawn against a

Tiamat; green and blue dragons dragonborn who seeks to destroy it.

acknowledge her sovereign- Others are less obvious and include

ty the most readily. Many tasks as varied and hard to under-

are proud to call themselves stand as burying a specific magic

her spawn, able to trace their item at a designated place.

bloodlines back to their god.

Good dragons have a healthy Prayers

respect for Tiamat, though they Tiamat urges her evil dragonblood follow-

try to avoid mentioning or thinking ers to go forth and populate the world, fill it

about her. with her spawn, and either destroy or enslave

In her natural form, Tiamat is a thick-bod- all others. Prayers to Tiamat focus on the goal

Illus. by W. England ied dragon with five heads and a wyvern’s of world domination.

tail. Each head is a different color: white,

black, green, blue, and red. Her massive body Holy symbol Temples
is striped in those colors. of Tiamat Though most evil dragons honor Tiamat, few

Tiamat has many consorts, including keep shrines dedicated to her in their lairs

great wyrms of the white, black, green, blue, and red because they don’t want Tiamat’s greedy eyes gazing at

varieties. their treasure hoards. Instead, they dedicate vast, gloomy

caverns to their deity and keep them stocked with treasure

Dogma and sacrifices.

Tiamat concerns herself with spreading evil, defeating

good, and propagating evil dragons. She enjoys razing Rites

the occasional village, city, or country, but only as a To commemorate a victory such as destroying a town,

diversion from her subtle, world-spanning plots. She is repulsing a thief seeking to pilfer from one’s hoard, or

the villain who lurks in the shadows. Her presence is gaining a great treasure, the followers of Tiamat celebrate

felt but seldom seen. by indulging in great wickedness, including torturing

Tiamat constantly seeks to extend the power and prisoners or even fighting one another to prove their

dominion of evil dragons over the land, particularly supremacy.

when her subjects find themselves embroiled in territo-

rial disputes with good dragons. Tiamat also unfailingly Herald and Allies

demands reverence, homage, and tribute from her Tiamat’s herald is an old red dragon. Her allies include evil

ssubjects. dragons, baatezu, and evil draconic creatures of all sorts.

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ABOUT THE DESIGNERS Miniatures. Her previous design credits include Savage Species

GWENDOLYN F.M. KESTREL works for Wizards of the Coast, and Sandstorm.

Inc. as a game designer. Her previous design credits include

Races of Eberron, Planar Handbook, and Monster Manual III. KOLJA RAVEN LIQUETTE, a relative newcomer to professional

Gwendolyn lives in Washington State with her husband, game game writing, is best known for creating The Waking Lands web

developer Andy Collins. site. In addition to being a coauthor of Weapons of Legacy, he has

also contributed articles to Dragon Magazine. Kolja is grateful to

JENNIFER CLARKE WILKES works for Wizards of the Coast, Inc. his wife Barbara, who keeps him from being an undernourished

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Kobolds: Of Traps and Perfection

Races of the Dragon Web Enhancement communities participating in the construction of a par-
By Kolja Raven Liquette and Jason H. Haley ticularly complicated trap (not unlike a barn raising).
Protecting the tribal lair from invaders, and gnomes in
The following web enhance- particular, is the highest priority of kobold lairs.
ment adds to material found in
Races of the Dragon -- high- Below are ten kobold traps, one for each Challenge
lighting more features for the Rating from 1 to 10. Most of these traps still have de-
kobolds. Kobold traps, origi- fault Search saves, Disable Device saves, Reflex saves,
nally scheduled to appear in attack bonuses, and damage bonuses (except for the
this sourcebook, are now of- bated fusillade trap). Raising or lowering these values
fered here to help stock your is left for individual trapmakers to modify as they see
kobold infested (or infused) fit (see the rules for “Designing a Trap” on page 74 of
dungeons. The kobold paragon Dungeon Master’s Guide).
is a new racial paragon class option, designed to make
the most out of playing a character strictly kobold in Two of the mechanical traps (below) incorporate a
nature. For more information on racial paragons, refer new miscellaneous feature developed by kobold trap-
to page 32 of Unearthed Arcana: smiths: tracking.

“In most D&D campaigns, the ideas of class and race Tracking: Traps with this feature adjust to follow a
are separate concepts. But with racial paragon class- target that activates their trigger and continues to apply
es, the line between the two becomes blurred. Racial its effect. Such traps usually incorporate the automatic
paragons are, as their name suggests, nearly ideal ex- reset type. Traps with the multiple target feature adjust
amples of the strengths and abilities of the character’s to follow the target area that their trigger indicates is
race. Unlike members of other classes, however, racial the most occupied. Equally occupied target areas are
paragons are more than merely powerful individuals. chosen at random. This feature adds a +1 CR modifier
They are strong in all the ways that their race is strong, to mechanical traps.
while still vulnerable in the ways their race is vulnera-
ble. Beyond that, they possess powers and capabilities CR 1: Choke Point Trap
that supersede those of normal members of their race.
While any elf might rise in power, prestige, and (in Kobolds strategically design choke points traps into
D&D terms) level, most do so by gaining levels in the the tunnels of their lairs to slow down pursuers and
character classes described in the Player’s Handbook trap would-be invaders in dead-end rooms (where
-- only a few are so much in tune with their heritage other traps are usually located). If you have 5 or more
and racial abilities that they become racial paragons.” ranks of Knowledge (architecture and engineering)
you gain a +2 bonus on Disable Device and Search
Kobold Traps (CR 1 to CR 10) checks with regards to this trap.

Trapmaking is an obsession for kobolds, who regard Choke Point Trap: CR 1 mechanical; location trig-  
their racial craft as an art form. Kobolds realized long ger; automatic reset; Escape Artist DC 15 (see note);
ago that for every trap installed around their lair, an- Search DC 20; Disable Device DC 20. Market Price:
other kobold life is spared... or more importantly, kept 1,500 gp.
out of melee combat. Consequently, a dedicated and
proven trapsmith is the closest equivalent that kobolds Note: 5 ft. of tunnel is narrow and low* for Medium
come to a celebrity in their society. For this reason, all creatures (2 1/2 ft. high by 2 1/2 ft. wide) but narrow*
kobolds aspire to protect their homes with especially for kobolds. Reverse direction is an awkward space*
devious traps, wanting to be respected as a trapsmith for Medium creatures (Escape Artist DC 15) but nar-
on some level. It is not uncommon to find entire kobold row and low* for kobolds.

* See page 55 of Dungeon Master’s Guide II. Topsy-Turvy Bridge: CR 3; mechanical; location trig-
ger; automatic reset; DC 20 Reflex save avoids; 40-ft.
CR 2: Automatic Phalanx deep (4d6, fall); multiple targets (all targets within 10
ft. of target); Search DC 20; Disable Device DC 20.
Kobolds design automatic phalanxes into the floors Market Price: 4,500 gp.
and walls of their lairs, set to activate when a crea-
ture of 50 pounds of more passes over the trigger area. Note: Trap activates on the middle 5-ft. square of
Kobolds will flee from an invading enemy and lure bridge.
them towards these traps. Magical versions of this trap
might be proximity activated, using a detect good spell CR 4: High and Low Trap
to sense targets.
The high and low trap is a perfect example of how ko-
Automatic Phalanx: CR 2; mechanical; location bolds try to induce panic in their targets. When a trap
trigger; automatic reset; Atk +10 melee (1d8/x3, 1d4 deals damage on two fronts simultaneously, most tar-
spears); Search DC 20; Disable Device DC 20. Market gets cannot think calmly enough to weigh their options,
Price: 3,000 gp. and run blindly from both dangers instead. High and
low traps are excellent tools for corralling adventurers
Note: Charging or running over location trigger dou- in particular directions.
bles damage.
High and Low Trap: CR 4; mechanical; automatic re-
CR 3: Topsy-Turvy Bridge set; proximity trigger; multiple traps (arrow fusillade
and fixed caltrops); arrow fusillade (Atk +10 ranged
Kobolds will sometimes construct a few stable rope [1d6/x3, shortbow arrow]; tracking; multiple targets
bridges over existing chasms, hoping to foster a false [1d4 arrows at each target in a 10-ft.-by-10-ft. area];
sense of security, and then one topsy-turvy bridge when Search 20; Disable Device DC 20), fixed caltrops (spe-
least expected. These 5-feet wide bridges flip over when cial bypass [half Speed]; multiple targets [1 caltrop at-
a creature of 50 pounds of more passes over the trigger tack per 5-ft square]; Search 20; Disable Device 20).
area. Market Price: 10,500 gp.

Note: Using Dexterity to avoid arrow fusillade prompts
caltrop attack.

CR 5: Trap Door Locust Swarm

Nothing pleases a kobold more than putting insects
into a trap from which the target cannot easily escape.
For the purposes of this trap, locust swarm is consid-
ered a 3rd-level spell, based on the 2nd-level summon
swarm spell, but summons a locust swarm* instead. As
an upgrade, a centipede swarm would be considered a
4th-level spell.

* See page 239 of Dungeon Master’s Guide.

Trap Door Locust Swarm: CR 5; mechanical and
magical device; location trigger; automatic reset; mul-
tiple traps (trap door and locust swarm); trap door (DC

 

20 Reflex save avoids; 20-ft. deep [2d6, fall]; Search Collapsing Edge Mining Shaft (15 ft. x 15 ft.): CR
DC 20; Disable Device DC 20), spell effect (locust 7; mechanical; location trigger; repair reset; multiple
swarm, 6th level sorcerer; Search DC 28; Disable De- traps (two collapsing edge traps); DC 20 Reflex save
vice DC 28). Market Price/Cost: 12,000 gp, 720 XP. avoids; 60-ft. deep (6d6, fall); sharp rocks (Atk +10
melee, 1d4 sharp rocks per target for 1d4+6 each);
Note: This trap is really a CR 2 pit trap and a CR 4 lo- multiple targets (first target in each of three adjacent
cust swarm trap. These effects are dependant on each 5-ft. squares); Search DC 20; Disable Device DC 20.
other. The trap door swings shut after being triggered, Market Price: 8,000 gp.
creating natural darkness. The locust swarm lasts un-
til defeated or the spell effect is disabled. Note: This trap is really two CR 5 collapsing edge
traps that use the same mining shaft. There is one col-
CR 6: Hold Person Hidden Catapult lapsing edge trap on the far and near side of the mining
shaft. Standing on either edge of the shaft activates the
A favorite among kobolds, hold person hidden cata- trap. Characters who perform a running Jump across
pults are sometimes attended by nearby kobolds hop- the mining shaft automatically fail their Reflex save if
ing to watch hapless adventurers spring this trap. they leap from either edge.
More dramatic versions of this trap are constructed
for multiple targets. They activate when a creature of CR 8: Blown Away Trap
50 pounds of more passes over the trigger area.
A work of art like the blown away trap is usually re-
Hold Person Hidden Catapult: CR 6; magical and served for safeguarding the most coveted locations in
mechanical device; location trigger; automatic reset; a kobold lair, like a temple of Kurtulmak where valu-
multiple traps (hold person and hidden catapult); spell able magical treasures are hidden. The attack and
effect (hold person, 3rd level cleric, DC 13 Will save damage values of the floor spikes will almost certainly
negates; Search DC 27; Disable Device DC 27), hid- be upgraded.
den catapult (DC 20 Reflex save avoids; target hurled
50-ft against stone wall [5d6, bludgeoning] and 50-ft. Blown Away Trap: CR 8; mechanical and magical
high [5d6, fall]; Search DC 20; Disable Device DC devices; automatic reset; proximity trigger (alarm);
20); Market Price/Cost: 10,500 gp, 240 XP. multiple traps (mass reduce person, gust of wind, and
extending floor spikes); spell effect (mass reduce per-
Note: This trap is really a CR 3 hold person trap and son, 8th level sorcerer, DC 16 Fortitude negates; mul-
a CR 5 hidden catapult trap. These effects are compli- tiple targets [up to 8 humanoid targets]; Search DC
mentary to each other. Targets automatically fail the 29; Disable Device DC 29), spell effect (gust of wind,
Reflex save if the Will save was failed. Subtract 1d6 4th level sorcerer, DC 13, Fortitude negates; Tiny tar-
from bludgeoning damage and 10-ft. from fall damage gets blown back 1d4 x 10 feet, 1d4 non-lethal dam-
for every extra 200 lbs. of target weight above 200 age per 10 feet; multiple targets [12 squares in a line];
lbs.. Search DC 27; Disable Device DC 27), extending
floor spikes (multiple targets [all targets blown prone
CR 7: Collapsing Edge Mining Shaft in 60 ft. line]; Atk +10 melee, 1d4 spikes per target for
1d4 each; Search 20; Disable Device 20). Cost/Mar-
Collapsing edges are installed overlooking chasms, ket Price: 27,500 gp. Special: 1,600 XP.
pits, and precipices. A collapsing edge above flowing
lava is always popular. Despite needing regular main- Note: This trap is really a CR 5 mass reduce person
tenance, collapsing edges are unsuspicious enough to trap, a CR 3 gust of wind trap, and a CR 6 extend-
be routinely successful. They are designed to activate ing floor spikes trap. These effects are dependent on
when creatures of 50 pounds of more pass over the each other. Medium targets reduced to Small size are
trigger area. knocked prone by gust of wind onto extending floor

 

spikes. Small targets (gnomes in particular) reduced Con/2d6 Con); Search 10/30; Disable Device DC 20.
to Tiny size are knocked prone onto extending floor Market Price: 76,000 gp.
spikes and blown 1d4 x 10 feet back, taking additional
floor spike damage per 5 feet. The gust of wind con- Note: A Search check (DC 10) finds the trap. A success-
tinues blowing until there are no targets in the trigger ful Disable Device check triggers the trap. A Search
check (DC 30) of the trap reveals its true nature which
area, at which point the trap resets. The blown away can then be disabled.

trap works best in narrow hallways.

CR 9: Pinning Water Cage Bonus Kobold Trap

Pinning water cages are one of the most callous kobold Races of the Dragon introduced a new kobold-created
traps. They waste no time with onset delay features, alchemical device called a ditherbomb, which is made
quickly immobilizing targets underwater. These cag- in three intensities; weak, strong, and wyrm. Adding
es are usually incorporated into subterranean rivers ditherbombs to a trap increases the CR modifier by +1,
that kobold mining crews redirect from underground +2, and +3 respectively.
springs, making them deep enough to fully submerge
the cage. Kobolds know how to manipulate gnomish curiosity
with ditherbomb disguises, juxtaposing valuable items
Pinning Water Cage: CR 9; mechanical device; prox- with worthless junk, in this instance a well-polished
imity trigger; manual reset; metal cage (Atk +10 melee sword in the hands of a skeleton. Removing the weapon
touch), cage spears (Atk +10 melee, 1d8/x3, spears); causes a ditherbomb to dislodge from the ribcage and
multiple targets (1d4 spears at each target within a 10- detonate. Kobolds often invest in making these traps
ft.-by-10-ft. area; targets damaged by spears are pinned harder to find.
inside cage and must make a Strength check against
DC 10 + 2 per additional damage-dealing spear to Ditherbomb Disguise: CR 1/2/3 mechanical; touch
break free); liquid; Search DC 20; Disable Device DC trigger; no reset; alchemical device (weak/strong/wyrm
20. Market Price: 36,000 gp. ditherbomb, 1d6/1d4 x 1d6/1d6 x 1d8, DC 10/12/15
Reflex half damage); multiple targets (all targets within
Note: In addition to being pinned, targets must break a 5 ft./10 ft./15 ft. radius); Search DC 20; Disable De-
through cage bars to escape. A DC 24 Strength check vice DC 20. Market Price: 600 gp/1,300 gp/2,500 gp.
is needed to bend iron bars.
Note: Removing the well-polished sword from skel-
CR 10: Bated Fusillade Trap eton activates trap.

The bated trap (in this case a fusillade) is a guilty plea-
sure among kobold trapsmiths who enjoy outsmarting
rogues rather than simply killing them. Bated traps
were designed by trapmakers more accustomed to
dealing with intelligent prey. Generally speaking, the
poison is the most lethal part of such traps.

Bated Fusillade Trap: CR 10; mechanical; touch trig-
ger/proximity trigger (disabling activates proximity
trigger); automatic reset; Atk +10 ranged (1d8/19-20,
light crossbow bolt); tracking; multiple targets (1d4
bolts at each target in a 10-ft.-by-10-ft. area); poison
(deathblade poison, DC 20, Fortitude save resists, 1d6

 

Kobold Paragon against every other race. With Io, kobolds seek objec-
tivity as an ideal, allowing them to socialize more with
Kobolds are reptilian humanoids that embrace hard other races. A kobold paragon can also express their
work as the inescapable standard of their daily lives. piety through devoted service to their lair.
They exist to facilitate the mining operations that in-
evitably sustain their lair without devoting a thought Background: A kobold paragon attains their position
to personal ambition or desire. Workers that challenge by excelling in every field of kobold expertise. Where
this time-honored fate rebel by excelling in all aspects most lair-bound kobolds are directed into one profes-
of kobold life rather than simply specializing in one sion, kobold paragons must become equally skilled
profession. These are the kobold paragons of a tribe, at sorcery, trapfinding, and trapmaking. This kind of
willfully motivated athletes of productivity. behavior is usually discouraged, as tribal leaders pre-
fer the kobolds of their lair to be obedient, specialized
Adventures: Kobold paragons are not unlike drag- workers. A kobold paragon must therefore work four
ons in their pursuit of treasure. Kobold paragons are a times as hard to attain their distinction.
little more discerning, however, in that they value sin-
gular items of power more than hordes of gold. They Races: Kobolds despise gnomes, distrust dwarves and
will even travel farther away from their lair than most fey, and generally hold every other race in contempt.
other kobolds, seeking magical jewelry above all else. Kobold paragons are different in that they can suspend
As natural sorcerers, kobold paragons are more than their racial antipathy to gather information about en-
equipped to handle monstrous encounters, shoring up emies, rather than automatically attacking their foes.
their physical weaknesses with arcane might. Feeling isolated in the world, kobolds are outwardly
defensive towards other creatures. These feelings can
Characteristics: Kobold paragons are equal part cre- diminish as kobold paragons spend more time with
ative intuition and draconic ferocity. When kobold other humanoids.
paragons spearhead a plan, they do so with remark-
able forethought, whether designing a trap, laying out Other Classes: Kobold paragons relate to rogues and
a mine, or looking for the weaknesses of a hated op- sorcerers more readily than any other classes, as they
ponent. When there is no time to prepare for a fight, share the most in common with their trapmaking and
kobold paragons unleash the draconic side of their per- spellcasting abilities. Kobold paragons tend to be more
sonality, a primitive impulse that is forever clawing to alert and productive around clerics, being accustomed
the surface, eager to taste the blood of their enemies. to such figures in positions of leadership. Kobold para-
gons regard the melee classes with due respect because
Alignment: Kobold paragons are constantly trying to they usually lack the strength to become effective fight-
rise above their tribal instincts of loyalty. They are not ers.
trying to abandon their roots, but to make decisions
as individuals (a foreign concept in kobold culture). GAME RULE INFORMATION
While kobolds are normally lawful evil, kobold para- Kobold paragons have the following game statistics.
gons are not bound by this cultural disposition. Despite
their best efforts, even good-aligned kobold paragons Abilities: Charisma determines the effectiveness of
cannot stop themselves from devising painfully sadis- a kobold paragon’s spellcasting ability and is useful
tic traps in their spare time. when attempting deceptions and collecting informa-
tion. Dexterity is always an asset to kobold paragons,
Religion: Kobold paragons generally rationalize their increasing their accuracy when making ranged at-
actions in the name of Kurtulmak, who suffered greatly tacks and aiding them in melee combat (after taking
at the hands of Garl Glittergold, or embrace Io, who the Weapon Finesse feat). Constitution makes kobold
follows a more open-minded and less racially charged paragons better able to withstand the physical dangers
path. With Kurtulmak, kobold paragons are polarized of adventuring.

 

Alignment: Any, although predominantly lawful and Tunnel Defense (Ex): At 1st level, a kobold paragon
evil. uses confined spaces to their advantage in melee com-
bat. A kobold paragon is treated as a Medium opponent
CLASS FEATURES when using or resisting any special attack (for example,
The following are class features of the kobold paragon bull rush, disarm, grapple) but only when fighting in a
class. location no wider than their combat space (5 ft. wide).
In addition, a kobold paragon retains their Dexterity
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The kobold para- bonus to AC even if caught flat-footed or struck by an
gon is proficient with all simple weapons, plus the invisible attacker in these confined conditions.
heavy pick and light pick. Kobold paragons are also
proficient with light armor. Kobold paragons treat the If a kobold paragon has uncanny dodge from a dif-
dire pick (see Complete Warrior, p.157) as a martial ferent class, the character automatically gains the ben-
weapon that can be wielded two-handed as a simple efits of improved uncanny dodge, but only when fight-
weapon. ing in confined conditions (as above).

Manual Expertise (Ex): A kobold paragon may add Improved Darkvision (Ex): At 2nd level, a kobold par-
his class level as a racial bonus on Craft (trapmak- agon’s darkvision range increases by 30 feet.
ing), Profession (mining), and Search checks.
No Light Sensitivity: At 2nd level, a kobold paragon
loses their race’s light sensitivity.

Spells Per Day: At 2nd and 3rd-level, a kobold para-
gon gains new spells per day and spells known as if
the character had also gained a level in sorcerer. The
kobold paragon does not, however, gain any other
benefit a character of that class would have gained (fa-
miliar abilities, and so on). This essentially means that
the character adds the level of kobold paragon to their
level in sorcerer, then determines spells per day, spells
known, and caster level accordingly. If a kobold para-
gon has no levels in sorcerer, this class feature has no
effect.

Ability Boost (Ex): At 3rd level, a kobold paragon’s
Charisma score increases by 2 points.

Table: The Kobold Paragon Hit Die: d6

Level Base Fort Ref Will Special Spells Per Day
Attack Save Save Save
Bonus Manual expertise, tunnel defense -
Improved darkvision (+30 ft.), no light sensitivity +1 sorcerer level
1 +0 +0 +2 +2 +1 sorcerer level
Ability boost (Cha +2)
2 +1 +0 +3 +3

3 +2 +1 +3 +3

Class Skills (4 + Int modifier): Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Disable Device
(Dex), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Jump (Str), Knowledge (arcana) (Int),

  Knowledge (dungeoneering) (Int), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Spell-

craft (Int), Spot (Wis), and Swim (Str).

SAMPLE ENCOUNTER Tiny Viper Familiar CR —
Patrakis grew up in a kobold tribe as the son of the
kobold chieftain. His family is well-known for the long N Tiny magical beast (augmented animal)
lineage of heroes. The tribe pays regular tribute to an
old red dragon, who somehow learnt of his sorcerous Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent;
potential and summoned him. After spending a week
with the dragon, his sorcery was unleashed. Now he Listen +11, Spot +11
seeks to protect his tribe from adventurers.
Languages empathic link, speak with master

AC 21, touch 15, flat-footed 18
hp 26 (8 HD)
Resist improved evasion
Fort +3, Ref +8, Will +10

Patrakis CR 11 Speed 15 ft. (3 squares), climb 15 ft., swim 15 ft.
Melee bite +11 (1 plus poison)
Male kobold sorcerer 8/kobold paragon 3 Space 2 ½ ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Base Atk +6; Grp +1
LE Small Humanoid (dragonblood, reptilian)
Ablities Str 4, Dex 17, Con 11, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 2
Init +4; Senses darkvision 90 ft.; Listen +5, Spot +5 SQ can always take 10 on Climb and Swim checks
Feats Improved Initiative, Weapon FinesseB
Languages Common, Draconic, empathic link Skills Balance +12, Climb +12, Concentration +14, Hide

AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 18 +18, Listen +11, Spellcraft +7, Spot +11, Swim +5
hp 52 (11 HD)
Poison (Ex) DC 10 Fort negates, initial and secondary
Fort +5, Ref +9, Will +8 1d6 Con.

Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)

Melee +1 heavy pick +7/+2 melee (1d4/x4)

Base Atk +6; Grp +1

Combat Gear dust of disappearance, potion of cure

serious wounds

Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 10th):
5th (4/day) ­­‑ cone of cold (DC 20)
4th (6/day) - greater invisibility, ice storm
3rd (7/day) - dispel magic, fireball, fly
2nd (7/day) - blur, mirror image, see invisibility, scorching

ray (+11 ranged touch)
1st (8/day) - burning hands (DC 16), mage armor

(already cast), magic missile, ray of enfeeblement (DC

16), shield
0 (6/day) - acid splash, dancing lights, detect magic,

detect poison, flare (DC 15), ghost sound, mage hand,
ray of frost, read magic

Ablities Str 8, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 20
SQ familiar, manual expertise +3, share spells, tunnel

defense
Feats Accelerate Metamagic (Quicken Spell), AlertnessB

(if familiar within 5 ft.), Combat Casting, Practical
Metamagic (Quicken Spell), Quicken Spell
Skills Bluff +6, Concentration +16, Craft (trapmaking)
+6, Hide +11, Knowledge (arcana) +1, Listen +5,
Profession (mining) +4, Search +5, Spellcraft +8, Spot
+5
Possessions combat gear plus +1 heavy pick, ring
of protection +1, cloak of charisma +2, gloves of
dexterity +2, amulet of health +2, masterwork artisan’s
tools, 30 pp, 87 gp

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