Conspirator Dragon (Young)
Level 8Attacks
Abilities
Trigger The dragon is hit or critically hit by an attack made by a creature the dragon can see
Effect The dragon retracts the targeted body part or twists away to avoid the attack, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack.
Frequency once per day
Effect The dragon conjures a perfect flesh-suit replica of a humanoid they've seen of their size or smaller and compresses themself into it, along with generating appropriate clothing for the humanoid. This process takes 1 minute to complete, during which the dragon is Off-Guard. If the dragon stops or is interrupted in this process, the suit is destroyed. Once the process is complete, the dragon can remain in this disguise indefinitely.
The transformation has the
Requirements The dragon is wearing their conjured disguise
Effect The dragon erupts from the disguise, destroying it. The explosive revelation deals 9d6 bludgeoning damage to creatures in a 5-foot area with a DC 26 reflex save. A creature that fails its save is Dazzled for 1 round as it becomes covered in scraps from the disguise.
Any creature sharing a space with the dragon after they erupt is pushed into the nearest empty space.
The dragon makes two claw Strikes and one tail Strike in any order.
When the dragon scores a critical hit with a Strike, they recharge Smoke Breath.
Frequency once per hour
Effect Using the aid of magic and an exhausting amount of effort, the dragon quickly reshapes their body into the form of a generic humanoid figure. This has the effects of Humanoid Form except that it lasts only 1 minute, and the dragon doesn't gain the +4 status bonus to Deception as the transformation makes use of the dragon's body to crudely mimic a humanoid form. The dragon can Dismiss the effect.
Whenever the effect ends, the dragon leaves behind scraps of
The dragon unleashes a noxious cloud of smoke that deals 7d6 poison damage in a 40-foot area (DC 26 fortitude save). The smoke remains for 1 minute. This has the effects of Mist, except it fills the cone's area.
The dragon can't use Smoke Breath again for .
The dragon's Strikes deal an additional 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard targets.
Hidden among the shadows and upper echelons of society are the conspirator dragons. These dragons are schemers, always looking to manipulate and control others, either for personal gain or simply for the thrill of watching their machinations play out. Conspirator dragons see themselves above others and typically speak with infantilizing tones and words. However, as most conspirator dragons meet others while in disguise, they do their best to maintain their disguise.
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.