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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a hulking fusion of draconic and bipedal characteristics, standing between 8 and 12 feet tall. As its original nature wanes, its draconic powers grow, giving it a thick layer of dragon scale armor
collect dragon parts—scales, teeth, skin, flesh, wings, and bones—that they scavenge from around dragon lairs, take from dragon corpses, or buy from merchants and adventurers. They stitch on
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calling in life.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the
Her father stood on the first of the three stairs that led down from the portal, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen still looked as if he could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of
their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their
dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Coinage As should be expected of any city of standing, Waterdeep mints its own coins. All taxes, fines, and guild fees must be paid either in Waterdavian coin or the currency of any member
advance. For a swifter transaction, I recommend any member of the Guild of Trusted Pewterers and Casters, or of the Jewelers’ Guild. Both have the most reliable scales and abide by guild-wide rates of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
3N. Rezmir’s Sleeping Chamber A large bed, two wardrobes, a standing mirror, and an armor stand with a spare suit of scale mail armor dominate the room. One of the wardrobes is filled with clothing
room is a 2-foot-tall statuette of a black dragon, made from actual black dragon scales and claws, with ruby eyes and diamond teeth. It is perched atop a heap of treasure consisting of actual gold and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
3N. Rezmir’s Sleeping Chamber A large bed, two wardrobes, a standing mirror, and an armor stand with a spare suit of scale mail armor dominate the room. One of the wardrobes is filled with clothing
is a 2-foot-tall statuette of a black dragon, made from actual black dragon scales and claws, with ruby eyes and diamond teeth. It is perched atop a heap of treasure consisting of actual gold and gems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
feet, 9 inches tall and squats instead of standing upright. He looks like a beardless dwarf with patches of donkey flesh covering his face and body. He has one human ear and one wolf’s ear, and a
wears a plain wool cloak. Otto has the Standing Leap feature (see the mongrelfolk stat block in appendix D). His madness is embodied in the following statement: “I am the smartest, wisest, strongest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
(see appendix D) “sits” in the throne while addressing two type 1 yuan-ti malisons who routinely advise him. Standing guard in the middle of the room is Ras Nsi’s champion, Sekelok (see below), and three
these changes: Sekelok is neutral evil. He wears no armor, but his scales are as hard as steel (AC 18). He is immune to poison damage and the poisoned condition. He has darkvision out to a range of 60
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
crumbling faux battlement surrounds the flat roof, atop which sleeps a young green dragon with iridescent scales. A sword is lodged hilt-deep in its skull.
Building Interior The building’s outer
smaller chamber with an arch gate set into the back wall (see “Gates”). The arch is engraved with images of dancing dwarves. The rules of this gate are as follows: Standing within 5 feet of the arch and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
figure with blue scales, bone spurs on her forearms and elbows, gossamer wings, and a flowing gown — dances to music atop a stepped dais 5 feet higher than the rest of the room.
Butterfly Swarm. Next to
them her most trusted friends. If the lich comes under attack or takes umbrage with visitors, the mimics are quick to reveal their true forms and fight alongside her.)
Animal-Headed People. Standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
’ first attempts to climb the steps, they notice a chwinga (see appendix D) standing among them. It’s about a foot tall, and its mask resembles a triceratops’ head. It’s also carrying a large orange and
deeper. After the characters’ first attempts to climb, they notice another chwinga standing among them at the base of the steps. Its mask resembles a chameleon’s head. It’s carrying an orange and purple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the “Scales of War” prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
tree visible from outside breaks through the ruin’s marble floor and stretches through the collapsed ceiling. Around it, broken statues line the remaining walls, standing in crumbling alcoves.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with gemstones (see “Treasure”). “Guarding” the throne on either side are two life-size statues of cloud giants — one male, one female — standing at attention, wearing tall helmets with feather
marble, white alabaster, and blue lapis lazuli. Standing at attention with their backs to the hole are four aarakocra simulacra (see the “Aarakocra Simulacra” section earlier in this chapter). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
. N4: Windfall’s Office The door to the office is locked and guarded by two pit fiends. Each pit fiend standing guard also carries a key to the office door for emergency purposes. Opening the door
Ruby Dragon. While creating the First World, Bahamut and Tiamat also created Sardior, a dragon with ruby scales. Sardior was destroyed in the sundering of the First World. The Simulacrum Project
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. Many illustrations of the Balance show a venerable trader standing behind the scales. Omen of Fair Treatment. Those born under the Balance are fated for a life of equal measure weal and woe; every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
check to do so is made with disadvantage because of the room’s standing water. Age and water compromised the slab door leading to area 6, which now stands askew. Treasure. Each of the Returned sentries
and most of its trappings ruined by earth and time. The two statues depict the god Phenax; the depictions are slightly disturbing but harmless. The 2-foot-deep standing water here makes the entire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
above the bed are large chains and manacles, the purpose of which is known only to the duke and the duchess. A 15-foot-diameter shield made from adult black dragon scales is displayed on the north wall
a fountain of black fire, stands in the middle of this well-lit room. Bare marble shelves jut from the walls at heights of 10 and 15 feet. Standing against the northwest wall is an iron golem with a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook. O3. Street Level Several trails lead down into the city, granting a better view of the tableau beneath the ooze. Unlike the figures seen standing staidly along the edges
the cult of the medusa. The top level of the city’s tallest standing tower is ringed and covered by a dome of glass statues — all facing inward, and pressed so tightly together as to leave no space
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
above. These draconic creatures have adapted well to the frigid environment, with white scales and Resistance to Cold damage. When the characters arrive, 1d3 of the wyverns are out hunting. Those that
of clicking and scraping, as of scales on stone, echoes through the fog over the noise of falling water.
Three Young Remorhazes lurk here—offspring of the adult remorhaz that Challidax killed and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
stylized razorvine emblem. Every evening, performances grace an ornate, curtained stage, but the real star of the casino is its namesake: the fortune’s wheel, a three-tiered, standing roulette wheel
accept Mihr as the true high priest. High Courts The scales of justice are balanced at the High Courts of Sigil, headquarters of the Fraternity of Order. The courthouse is a dignified edifice hewn from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
conch of teleportation in an iron box chained to her belt. Hellenhild, the frost giant, wears a cloak of white dragon scales (worth 2,500 gp and weighing 250 pounds) and has a conch of teleportation on
from the north, they face the guards in front of the doors that lead to the throne room. Tug and Cog Standing guard outside the throne room are two hill giants wearing scale mail (AC 15) and ill-fitting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the Devil’s Door. The relief is the key to opening the door to area T6. The door can be opened in no other way. When a creature standing within 5 feet of the relief casts a spell using a spell slot
, with six arms and a gleaming curved sword in each hand; from the waist down, the statue’s body is serpentine. Two statues depicting large cobras with jade scales sit in alcoves to the east.
If one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
with three dusty balance scales made of iron. Cubbyholes carved into the north wall are stuffed with crumbling paper scraps. Several long-dead corpses sprawl across the floor.
The centuries-old paper
enough to reach targets standing on the ledge, but creatures more than 5 feet from the edge are safe. The giant octopus pulls any creature it grapples into the water. A character who starts their turn in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
throughout the year. Above the ledges, dug into the cavern walls, are narrow crypts where the honored dead are placed, their frozen corpses propped up in a standing position. Map 3.6: Great Worm
was broken in combat and is now missing a large piece. What remains of it weighs 250 pounds. The shield is made of red dragon scales bolted to a beaten copper frame. Its leather arm straps are long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
foot in Ironmaster Vale. Great stone menhirs marked with the city’s arms — a red anvil on a gray diamond standing on end — are arranged in a perimeter around the vale to warn away travelers who stray
. Klauth is one of the largest and most fearsome red dragons ever known in Faerûn. Huge but graceful, he’s as supple as a cat. His body is covered in old, wicked-looking scars where scales have been torn