Amulet of the Golden Kin
Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by a Gold Dragonborn Circle of the Moon druid)
Description
Forged from the radiant scale of a noble gold dragon and blessed under a moonlit grove, this amulet awakens the draconic spirit within the wearer. Through attunement, the wearer can assume draconic forms that grow in power as they do. Beginning as a grounded drake, maturing into a wyrmling, and eventually taking on the mantle of a young gold dragon.
Attunement
When you attune to this item, you permanently lose two Wild Shape uses per long rest. This loss is part of the amulet’s binding magic and cannot be restored except by ending attunement.
Dragon Shape
Once per long rest, you can expend one Wild Shape use to transform into a gold draconic form determined by your druid level. The transformation lasts a number of minutes equal to your druid level or until you revert (no action required).
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You retain your mental ability scores, alignment, and skill proficiencies.
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You can speak, use your breath weapon, and interact normally while in dragon form.
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Your breath weapon save DC is equal to your Wild Shape save DC.
Progression Table
| Druid Level | Form Name | Max CR | Flight | Fire Resistance/Immunity | Breath Weapon |
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| 1–4 | Gold Drake | 1–2 | No | Resistance only | Once per transformation |
| 5–11 | Gold Wyrmling | 3–5 | Yes | Resistance only | Once per transformation (gains recharge at level 12) |
| 12–14 | Young Gold Dragon | 6–7 | Yes | Resistance only | Recharge 5–6 |
| 15–20 | Young Gold Dragon | 8–10 | Yes | Immunity | Recharge 5–6 |
Form Details
Gold Drake (CR scales from 1–2, Levels 1–4)
Medium Dragon, lawful good
Armor Class 15 + PB (natural armor)
Hit Points 35 + (5 × druid level)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. (no flight)
STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 15 (+2) INT 8 (−1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Con +3, Wis +2, Cha +3
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +2
Damage Resistance Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Draconic
Challenge 1–2 (scales with level)
Actions
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Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10+3) piercing plus 3 (1d6) fire damage.
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Breath Weapon (Once per transformation). 15-ft cone, Dex save (Wild Shape DC), 4d8 fire damage on fail, half on success.
Gold Wyrmling (CR scales from 3-5, Levels 5-11)
As per SRD Gold Dragon Wyrmling but:
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CR cap: ½ druid level (3-5 in this range)
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HP = (base HP × CR cap ÷ 3) rounded
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Breath weapon: once per transformation until level 12
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Gains flight (60 ft.), swim (30 ft.) at level 5
Young Gold Dragon (Scaled) (CR scales from 6-10, Levels 12-20)
As per SRD Young Gold Dragon but:
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CR cap = ½ druid level (6-10 in this range)
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HP = (178 × CR cap ÷ 10) rounded
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Damage dice for attacks & breath weapon scaled proportionally to CR cap ÷ 10
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Recharge 5-6 for breath weapon starting at level 12
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Gains Fire Immunity at level 15
Scaling Notes
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Scaling keeps the form appropriate for tier of play.
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Early form is flavorful but not overpowering.
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Mid form adds mobility but retains breath limitation for balance.
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High form restores full draconic powers when the rest of the party has comparable impact.
Notes: Wondrous Item, legendary (requires attunement by a Gold Dragonborn Circle of the Moon druid)
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