Homebrew Song Dragon 2.0 Species Details

Song dragons are a rare breed of dragons that prefer to dwell among humanity.  To this end they take on the form of a woman, using this disguise to live as a human would, and only revealing their true form if placed in peril or the need is great enough.

In their natural f orm, song dragons bear a strong resemblance to copper dragons.  They are slim and splendid creatures with long horns that grow as a series of overlapping segments, as well as jaw frills.  It is not known whether the similarities are more than coincidence.  A song dragon has iridescent scales of silvery blue, and eyes of glowing blue.

Little Lives.  Despite their innate power, song dragons prefer to dwell among people that many other dragons might perceive as "lesser" creatures.  To do so, they take on human form.  Curiously, whatever the sex of a song dragon, their human form is always that of an attractive woman between the ages of 20 to 30.  It is unclear why their human form is restricted in this way.  Perhaps it is merely a matter of choice, and this form is seen by the dragons as aesthetically idea.  Song dragons are fantastic actors, and those they interact with typically have no idea of their true identity.

Agents of Good.  While they may not make the most of their natural-born power, song dragons seldom live uninteresting lives.  Many choose to serve or cooperate with powerful individuals, groups or organisations whos causes align with their sensibilities.  They believe in causes that preserve, renew, and protect the land, or the community they choose to live in.  Some song dragons may be perceived as great heroes of humanity, while others choose to keep their acts of heroism just as secret as their true form.

Battle's Song.  Whatever their form, song dragons prefer to strike quickly and mercilessly, ending a fight as soon as possible.  In their dragon form they sing joyously as they fight, and it is this habit for which they are named.  It is not uncommon for the habit to extend to the song dragon's human form, in which they may chant battle hymns or other songs of war.  The song dragon is no fool, and they will remain silent if their song would endanger allies or prevent the success of their own attack.  In human form, song dragons typically prefer to use weapons with a slashing edge.

A Song Dragon's Lair

A song dragon is seldom fought in its lair - because its lair is the community in which their human home stands.  The song dragon would seek to do battle anywhere else rather than risk the safety of their friends, and would only transform there, knowing the risk of being discovered, in the most dire of emergencies.  The song dragon can use its lair actions in both dragon and human form.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can't use the same effect two rounds in a row.

• The very cobbles of the dragon's home city become its to command, as it chooses a 10-foot-square area on the ground that it can see within 120 feet of it.  Each creature on the ground in that area when the effect begins must succeed at a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be unable to move their feet from the ground on which they stand, becoming Restrained.  A creature can take an action to attempt a DC 15 Strength check, freeing itself or another creature within its reach and ending the Restrained condition on a success.  Moving within the affected area costs double movement for the distance traveled.  On initiative count 20 on the next round, the effect grows more powerful for anyone still stuck, and the Strength DC to work free increases to 20.
• The dragon chooses a 30-foot-square area on the ground it can see within 120 feet of it.  Anyone starting their turn within that area must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw the moment they attempt to move.  If they fail, they see obstacles where there are none and paths that don't exist.  They end up anywhere the dragon wishes them to be, within the limits of their movement.  Once a creature has successfully saved against this effect, they see through the illusion.  This effect lasts until the dragon uses their lair action again or until the dragon dies.
• The dragon chooses one creature within 120 feet of it.  It does not have to see the target creature, but it must know they are within range.  The dragons sings a beautiful, haunting song.  The creature perceives the song in their own native tongue, and the words they hear speak to their personal desires, hopes, or heartaches.  The creature must succeed at a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be enamored of the song dragon, becoming Charmed.  They may repeat the saving throw at the end of their turns.  This effect lasts until the dragon uses their lair action again, until the dragon dies, or until the target creature succeeds at their saving throw.

Regional Effects

The region containing a legendary song dragon's lair is warped the dragon's magic, which creates one or more of the following effects:

• Intelligent creatures within the town in which the dragon lives feel joyous, and at peace.  Good-aligned creatures in particular feel like this town is lovely, and would make an excellent place to settle.
• The dragon can use tiny beasts such as rodents and birds within the town as its eyes and ears.  They are unaware of its presence in their mind.
• The town in which the dragon lives seems better kept and more beautiful than efforts on the part of its citizens can explain.  The citizens assume someone else is responsible, but tend not to question who or how.

Song Dragon 2.0 Traits

Your draconic heritage manifests in a variety of traits you share with other Song Dragons

Ancient Charisma

You have proficiency in the Deception and Performance skills with an additional d6 added to Deception.

Ability Score Increase

Your Charisma score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.

Age

Song Dragons grow quickly.  They always appear to be between 20-30 years old while in human form, however they can live up to (Charisma Score x 100 + 1200) 3200 years old.

Alignment

Song dragons are always either chaotic good or chaotic neutral.

Size

In human form, Song Dragons vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall.  Regardless of your position in that range, your size is medium.

In dragon form, Song Dragons vary according to their age.

• Song Dragon Wyrmling - Medium size, taking up 5x5 ft. with a reach of 5 ft.
• Young Song Dragon - Large size, taking up 10x10 ft. with a reach of 5 ft. (10 ft. with bite)
• Adult Song Dragon - Huge size, taking up 15x15 ft. with a reach of 10 ft. (15 ft. with bite)
• Ancient Song Dragon - Gargantuan size, taking up 20x20 ft. with a reach of 15 ft. (20 ft. with bite)

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet in human form.

 In dragon form, Song Dragons vary in speed.

• Song Dragon Wyrmling - Your base walking and climbing speed are 30 feet.  Your fly speed is 60 feet.
• Young Song Dragon - Your base walking and climbing speed are 40 feet.  Your fly speed is 80 feet.
• Adult Song Dragon - Your base walking and climbing speed are 40 feet.  Your fly speed is 80 feet.
• Ancient Song Dragon - Your base walking and climbing speed are 40 feet.  Your fly speed is 80 feet.

Breath Weapon (Song Dragon)

You can use your action while in dragon form, to exhale destructive energy dealing lightning damage in a 5' x 30' line. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a Dex saving throw (DC 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus, half damage on success). A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

Damage Immunities

You have Immunity to Lightning and Poison damage in dragon form.

Languages

Any (innate tongues ability)

Vision

While in dragon form your senses are heightened.

• Song Dragon Wyrmling - Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 14
• Young Song Dragon - Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 17
• Adult Song Dragon - Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 22
• Ancient Song Dragon - Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft., Passive Perception 27