Oath Archdragon (Spellcaster)
Level 22Attacks
Abilities
The dragon forges a bond with a willing creature over an hour-long ceremony, making them a bonded companion. The dragon can always sense their distance from the companion and if they're moving closer or farther away. A bonded companion automatically critically succeeds on basic saving throws against the oath dragon's abilities and spells. This link is permanent and neither can form a new link until one member dies. If the dragon or the bonded companion dies, the survivor learns the identity of t
50 feet. All allies in the aura gain a +2 status bonus to attack and damage rolls. The dragon's bonded companion also gains fast healing 20.
Trigger The oath dragon or a bonded companion within 15 feet is targeted with an attack
Effect The dragon raises its wing to protect itself or the bonded companion, providing a +2 circumstance bonus to AC against the triggering attack. If the dragon is flying, it descends 10 feet after the attack is complete.
Effect: Shielding Wing
The dragon unleashes a pronouncement that strikes at the soul of its enemies, dealing 15d10 spirit damage in a 60-foot cone (DC 45 will save). The dragon can't use Castigating Breath for .
The dragon's roar shakes the resolve of all those who oppose them. The roar can be heard up to 1 mile away under the open sky. Any enemy who hears it is cowed by the dragon's resolve and must attempt a DC 45 will save.
Critical Success The creature is unaffected and becomes temporarily immune for 1 hour.
Success The creature becomes Frightened 2.
Failure The creature becomes Frightened 3 and is Immobilized for as long as it's frightened.
Critical Failure The creature becomes Frighten
All allies within the dragon's heartening aura become Quickened for 1 round. Allies can use this extra action to Raise a Shield, Step, Stride, or Strike.
If a bonded companion willingly breaks their oath, they retain the benefit of being a bonded companion but are immediately cursed with no initial saving throw. The cursed creature can attempt saving throws as noted to prevent the curse from worsening.
Saving Throw DC 50 will
Effect The cursed creature is Doomed 1 and can't reduce their doomed value below 1 while they're cursed. The first time the cursed creature encounters the oath dragon each day, they must attempt a saving throw. In ad
Oath dragons are the embodiment of a cause that they pursue with unerring determination. They draw their power not from mere words, but from the meaning and ideals that those words carry. Their dedication has led to the widespread imagery of oath dragons fighting alongside noble champions trying to bring goodness where only corruption is thought to dwell. Yet, there is nothing more terrifying than the power of an oath dragon who swears to a violent cause or who is dragged into damnation by their loyalty.
While an oath dragon can theoretically be dedicated to multiple ideals, they usually choose a single cause that they pursue with incredible devotion. They provide aid to those who share their dedication and fight fiercely against those who oppose it, all to uphold their ideals. Regardless of the causes they embrace, these dragons do so wholeheartedly. This unwavering determination gives them an intensity that is rarely matched by other creatures, spurring even the most reluctant ally to action.