Circle of the Dragon

Druids who join the circle of the dragon believe that dragons are the purest and truest forms of the elements that they represent, showing the duality of some elements and the neutrality of others. They wish to be like these dragons and become physical manifestations of the raw elemental power that dragons possess. They believe that the best way to accomplish this is to become as close to a dragon as they can. The circle of the dragon not only reveres dragons for their pure representation of their respective elements but also for their deep power and intelligence. In a sense, they envy them as a peasant would envy their priest but praise them in the same way that the peasant would too envy the priest. It is not uncommon for the circle of the dragon to devote themself to either Bahamut or Tiamat as a path to becoming the closest they can to not just a dragon, but a dragon god. So too would these same narrowly reaching druids aim for one specific element to represent. A select few of these types have been able to fully transform into their own dragons, pledging themself to an alignment and then an element, however, these are the needles among the haystack of druids. But one of legend was said to have not reached for any specific element or alignment, simply one who harnessed whichever element was needed and whichever morality fit, becoming a dragon of pure fluidity, constantly changing colors, and shapes, casting illusions and ambiguity, some say this ancient druid created those known as the pixie dragons. All likely myth, but even still, many a young druid of the dragon attempts to go down this path, and all since have failed.

Credits to PosTavern's Circle of the Dragon for heavy inspiration

Emissary of The Dragon

At 2nd level, you learn to speak, read, and write Draconic, and when you make an Intelligence or Wisdom check related to dragons, you can add double your proficiency bonus to the check. In addition, you have advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Circle Forms

Starting at 3rd level, you can use your Wild Shape to transform into a dragon with a challenge rating equal to one-third of your druid level, ignoring the Max CR column of the Beast Shapes table. This includes dragons you have not seen before. Additionally, you can transform into a dragon that has movement speeds from the Limitations column of the Beast Shapes table, but you cannot use those movement speeds until you’ve reached the appropriate druid levels shown on the table. In addition to this, you can only stay in a draconic form for half as long as you would normally.

Basic Draconic Aspects

At 6th level you have achieved the ability to access draconic abilities when in your humanoid form. You may choose two of the following draconic aspects and you may activate them a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest as a free action. You may only change the aspects you have chosen when you finish a long rest. All attacks with Draconic Aspects or while transformed into a Dragon count as magical for the purposes of surpassing immunity or resistance to non-magical attacks.

• Draconic Claws: You transform one of your arms into a dragon wyrmling’s claw. For 1 minute, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, your arm transforms into the claw of a dragon wyrmling. You are able to attack enemies with this claw: Draconic Claw, Melee Weapon Attack, + spellcasting attack modifier to hit, reach 5ft, one target, 1d10 slashing damage + your spellcasting modifier.

• Draconic Tail: You grow a scaly dragon tail. For 10 minutes, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you have a 4ft long dragon wyrmling tail. During the duration of this aspect, you have an advantage on all dexterity saves and checks due to your increased balance. Your tail is not yet strong enough to strike your foes.

• Breath Weapon: You gain the ability to exhale the breath weapon of a dragon. For 1 minute, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you gain the ability to shoot out the breath weapon of a dragon type of your choice. Dragon Breath, You exhale a 10ft cone or 5 by 20ft line of draconic breath, each creature within the range of this attack must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 3d8 damage of the type corresponding with your choice of dragon. You cannot use the breath weapon attack if you used it last turn.

• Dragon Scales: You grow scales as hard as rock protecting vital sections on your body. For 1 minute, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you grow scales protecting you from significant attacks, you cannot take more than half of your max HP as damage

• Dragon Wings: You grow the wings of a wyrmling dragon. You can sprout wings on your back for 1 hour, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, although your wings are too small to take you off the floor you gain the ability to glide through the air, only falling 5ft per turn and being able to you your movement to move any way but up, taking no damage when you land.

• Frightful Presence: Your eyes glow as you absorb a fraction of the pride of a dragon into your soul. For the next minute, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you may look into a creature’s eyes and force your draconic presence into their mind. Frightening Gaze, you may target a creature within 60ft of you that can see you, the target must succeed on a Wisdom save against your spellcasting DC or be paralyzed until the end of your next turn as you terrify it into subordination. You may not use frightful presence if you used it on your last turn.

Greater Draconic Aspects

At 10th level your draconic aspects have improved as you have gained the ability to harness the power of a young dragon. You can now activate all Basic Draconic Aspects and may choose 3 Greater Draconic Aspects. You may only activate the Draconic Aspects a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus per long rest as a free action. You may choose new Greater Draconic Aspects once you have completed a long rest.

• Draconic Claws: Both of your arms grow into the draconic talons of a young dragon. For 10 minutes, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you have an improved claw attack, Greater Dragon Claw, Melee Weapon Attack, + spellcasting attack modifier to hit, range 5ft, one target, 1d12 slashing damage + your spellcasting modifier. You may attack with your second claw as a bonus action after you cast a spell or make a weapon attack.

• Breath Weapon: You gain the ability to exhale the deadly breath of a young dragon. For 10 minutes, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you gain the ability to shoot out the breath weapon of a dragon type of your choice. Greater Dragon Breath, You exhale a 20ft cone or 5 by 40ft line of draconic breath, each creature within the range of this attack must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 6d8 damage of the type corresponding with your choice of dragon and half as much damage on a failed save. You cannot use the breath weapon attack if you used it last turn.

• Dragon Scales: You grow dragon scales that can deflect the most brutal of blows. For 10 minutes, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you grow scales protecting you from deadly attacks, you cannot take more than half of your max HP as damage. You also gain a +2 modifier to your armor class.

• Dragon Wings: You gain the draconic vehicle of flight for a short period of time. You can sprout wings on your back for 1 hour, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, and you gain a flying speed of 40ft.

• Frightful Presence: Your eyes glow as you emulate the power and pride of the greatest of dragons. For 10 minutes, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you gain the ability to petrify your enemies., Terrifying Roar, creatures of your choice within 10ft of you must make charisma saving throws against your spell save DC, if they fail they become frightened of you until the end of your next turn.  You may instead focus all of your power unto one creature. Terrifying Gaze you may target a creature within 60ft of you with your draconic gaze, they must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC, or take 1d6 psychic damage and be paralyzed for one minute, the target may re-roll the saving throw on each of it's turns with every failed save dealing 1d6 psychic damage to it. You may not use frightful presence if you used it on your last turn.

Ascendant Draconic Aspect

At 14th level, you unlock the full capacity of your draconic aspects and are able to utilize them to the power of an adult dragon. You now have access to all Greater Draconic Aspects and may choose 4 Ascendant Draconic Aspects to activate, you may only activate a number of Draconic Aspects equal to your proficiency bonus between long rests. You may choose new Ascendant Draconic Aspects once you have completed a long rest.

• Draconic Claws: Your arms transform into lethal draconic claws for a short period of time. For 5 hours, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, your arms turn into an adult dragon's talons and you gain a vicious melee attack. Ascendant Dragon Claws, Melee Weapon Attack, + spell attack modifier to hit, 5ft of range, one target, dealing 2d10 slashing + your spellcasting modifier. You may make a claw attack as a bonus action. Casting druidic spells on a creature previously harmed by draconic aspects causes your claws to thirst for blood If you target a creature with a spell that has been previously damaged by a draconic aspect attack, the next time you hit that creature with Ascendant Draconic Claws you deal an extra 1d10 slashing damage.

• Draconic Tail: You grow the intimidating tail of a fully grown dragon, surrounded by small spikes. For 24 hours, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you have an 8ft long dragon's tail that provides additional strength, and balance, and can attack. You gain advantage on all strength and dexterity saving throws and skill checks. You can also whip your tail around yourself, hitting anybody within close range of you. Tail Sweep, Melee Weapon Attack, + spell attack modifer to hit, 10ft of range, target all creatures within range, 2d6 slashing damage + spellcasting modifier, any creature hit by this attack must succeed a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or be knocked prone.

• Breath Weapon: The most iconic of all draconic abilities is imbued within you. For 1 hour, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you gain the ability to breathe out devastation from the dragon type of your choice. Ascendant Dragon Breath, You exhale a 30ft cone or 5 by 80ft line of draconic breath, each creature within the range of this attack must succeed on a Dexterity or Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 damage of the type corresponding with your choice of dragon and half as much damage on a failed save. Creatures that have taken full damage from Ascendant Dragon Breath in the last minute have disadvantage on their saving throws against the dragon breath You cannot use the breath weapon attack if you used it last turn.

• Dragon Scales: Your skin becomes coated in colorful draconic plating. For 1 hour, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you grow a thick layer of scales protecting you from lethal blows, you cannot take more than half of your max HP as damage. You gain a +4 modifier to your armor class and gain resistance to a damage type corresponding to a dragon type of your choice.

• Dragon Wings: The wings of the greatest beings to have ever roamed the skies are attached to your shoulders. For 5 hours, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, you gain a flying speed of 60ft and you may use your action to whip up a whirlwind with your terrifying wings. Whirlwind, creatures within 10ft of you must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC or be pushed back 10ft and knocked prone.

• Frightful Presence: The regality and ignorance of dragons is absorbed into your person after you dismiss your draconic form. For 1 hour you, or until you dispel this aspect as a free action, gain the ability to terrify your enemies with a petrifying roar. Petrifying Roar, each creature of your choice within 60ft of you that is aware of you must make a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC or become frightened of you until the end of your next turn. You may not use Petrifying Roar if you used it in the last minute. You may instead focus all your wrath on just one creature, fixing your petrifying gaze onto just them. Petrifying Gaze, target up to one creature within 60ft of you, it takes 6d6 points of psychic damage and must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become paralyzed for 1 minute and take 2d6 psychic damage. The creature may re-roll its saving throw at the beginning of each of its turns, if the creature fails it takes 2d6 psychic damage. You may not use Petrifying Gaze if you used it in the last minute.

 

Dragon Types and Respective Damage Types

Amethyst - Force

Black/Copper - Acid

Blue/Bronze - Lightning

Brass/Red/Gold - Fire

Crystal/Moonstone - Radiant

Deep/Emerald - Psychic

Green - Poison

Sapphire - Thunder

White/Silver - Cold

Topaz - Necrotic