D&D 5E Unearthed Arcana: Draconic Options

The latest Unearthed Arcana from WotC is called Draconic Options. It includes three variant Dragonborn races and a new kobold race, as well as a handful of new spells and feats. Dragonlance fans might do a double-take when they see Fizban's platinum shield (two Forgotten Realms dragons are referenced in the spells, too -- Icingdeath and Raulothim -- as is the FR god of fey dragons, Nathair).

Harness the power of dragons in this installment of Unearthed Arcana! This playtest document presents race, feat, and spell options related to dragons in Dungeons & Dragons.

First is a trio of draconic race options presented as an alternative to the dragonborn race in the Player’s Handbook, as well as a fresh look at the kobold race. Then comes a handful of feat options that reflect a connection to draconic power. Finally, an assortment of spells—many of them bearing the names of famous or infamous dragons—offer a variety of approaches to manifesting dragon magic.

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[doctorbadwolf]

So . . . you name your weapons names like "Mr. Cuddles" and "Toothpick"?

Cool weapon names are cool. Uncool weapon names are uncool.

Twinkle and Icingdeath aren’t even vaguely comparable to those.

They’re both good weapon names.

Bet you dislike Tolkien’s weapon names too.

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

Twinkle and Icingdeath aren’t even vaguely comparable to those.

They’re both good weapon names.

Bet you dislike Tolkien’s weapon names too.

I'm not particularly turned off by any of them but "Sting".

 

[RangerWickett]

Metallics.... get jipped I think.

Small thing. The word 'gyp' is kind of divorced from its origins, at least in America, but in Europe it is based in still-ongoing discrimination against the Romani, often called gypsies. It's considered a slur (as is the term 'gypsy'), so if I'm about to use it, I try to swap out 'cheat,' which isn't tied to an ethnic group.

 

[Weiley31]

Really do dig the stuff done to the Dragonborn. The Kobold's don't bother me at all because, as I mentioned before, Dragonwought/Deekin Scalesinger(Third Neverwinter Nights 1 expansion version).

Overall, if they keep up the nice work for the other PHB classes, these would be nice options to add on top of the races.

 

[Weiley31]

And remember: if you think Twinkle and Iceingdeath are weird names, I think those two are, personally, the tamest name wise. FR and DND has had some weird naming conventions before.

 

[Parmandur]

I think the last of the Wizard Three, after Elminster and Mordenkainen, was Dalamar of Krynn, not Fizban.

Dalamar's Guide to Dragons, with color commentary by "Fizban?"

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

Dalamar's Guide to Dragons, with color commentary by "Fizban?"

Sounds pretty great to me!

 

[Parmandur]

That's a reference to Bahamut, no?

Spoiler

AKA Paladins, AKA Fizban... it's 5E canon that Takhis is strictly identical with Tiamat, so Fizban is Bahumat by the same token, and the "old Wizard" routine is the same schtick to boot.

short answer, yes.

 

[pukunui]

Dalamar's Guide to Dragons, with color commentary by "Fizban?"

That actually sounds decent. I'd still prefer Draconomicon myself, but if it has to be a named book so it's in keeping with the 5e title conventions, then that would be my pick.

 

[pukunui]

Spoiler

AKA Paladins, AKA Fizban... it's 5E canon that Takhis is strictly identical with Tiamat, so Fizban is Bahumat by the same token, and the "old Wizard" routine is the same schtick to boot.

short answer, yes.

Fair point. I guess I'm just meaning that Bahamut as old wizard does not necessarily have to equal Fizban. The latter is probably one of many "old man" guises that he puts on. I also don't recall Fizban / Paladine ever being associated with seven gold dragons canaries.

Spoilers be damned! This is ancient history we're talking here.