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<blockquote data-quote="paradox42" data-source="post: 5012860" data-attributes="member: 29746">Quasar Dragon Pt. 2&lt;table style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot; title=&quot;Quasar Dragon Abilities By Age&quot; border=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th colspan=&quot;12&quot; align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;Quasar Dragon Abilities By Age&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;Age&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;Speed&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;STR&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;DEX&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;CON&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;INT&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;WIS&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;CHA&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th align=&quot;left&quot; valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;Special Abilities&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;Damage Reduction&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;Caster Level&lt;/th&gt;&lt;th valign=&quot;bottom&quot;&gt;SR&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Wyrmling&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;84&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;38&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;170&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;171&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;170&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Alter Reality, Extradimensional, Mind Warp, Time Dilation, Time Warp, Universal Insight&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;320/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;288th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;458&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Very Young&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;92&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;50&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;178&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;179&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;182&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;340/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;332nd&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;514&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Young&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;100&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;62&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;186&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;187&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;194&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;1 total Virtual Size Category&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;365/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;376th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;570&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Juvenile&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;108&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;74&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;194&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;195&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;206&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;1 total Virtual Size Category&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;390/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;420th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;626&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Young Adult&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;116&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;86&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;202&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;203&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;218&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;2 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;415/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;464th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;682&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Adult&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;124&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;98&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;210&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;211&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;230&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;2 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;440/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;508th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;738&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Mature Adult&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;132&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;110&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;218&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;219&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;242&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;3 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;460/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;552nd&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;794&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Old&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;140&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;122&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;226&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;227&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;254&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;4 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;485/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;596th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;850&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Very Old&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;148&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;134&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;234&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;235&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;266&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;3 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;510/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;640th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;906&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Ancient&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;156&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;146&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;242&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;243&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;278&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;4 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;535/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;684th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;962&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Wyrm&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;164&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;158&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;250&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;251&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;290&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;4 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;560/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;728th&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;1018&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Great Wyrm&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;Superluminal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;172&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;170&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;258&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;259&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;302&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;5 total Virtual Size Categories&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;580/nonmagical&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;772nd&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td align=&quot;center&quot; valign=&quot;top&quot;&gt;1074&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;Quasar Dragons exist between the dimensions of Thought and Time, both a union of laws and the utter lack of laws, and mundanity with insanity. Living between moments, in the unreal spaces that are what's left when one frame of reference shifts to another, these creatures' mad exuberance normally only touches existence in the brief instants immediately following the birth of a new universe. Occasionally, however, ill-advised experiments and attempts to breach the bounds of time create rips that allow quasar dragons a way into normal existence, bringing with them in their glee a whirlwind tide of energies and powers that threaten to burn reality out like a spent candle. They are the smallest and weakest of the known Nehaschimic dragon breeds, but that does not make them any less terrifying to the unlucky cosmic beings who all-too-often have to clean up the mess when a Quasar Dragon arrives.CombatA Quasar Dragon relies heavily on its ability to take multiple turns, often spending its energy trying several different modes of attack on one opponent in the same round to see what works best. It makes an exuberant, almost manic foe, utilizing its mobility to maximum effect and coming at its enemies from as many directions as possible. Unlike most other Nehaschimic Dragon types, Quasar Dragons do not always rely on using delaying tactics to give their Extra-Dimensional presence time to work- they have so many actions to spend compared to most of their foes that even a semblance of delay is pointless, if not silly. The fact that so few beings in any universe are able to survive the incredible energy of their breath weapon means that they usually try to breathe once, if not many, times during a given round, once seriously determined to win a fight.Alter Reality (Su): Quasar Dragons can effortlessly pull unreal things from the dimensions of Thought into more-mundane reality. Once per round, as a free action, a Quasar Dragon can duplicate any spell of a level equal to or less than its number of Automatic Metamagic Capacity feats + 9. This ability can even duplicate Epic spells of a DC up to the dragon's Spellcraft skill modifier + 20.Breath Weapon (Su): A Quasar Dragon's breath weapon is a cone of divine energy, brought forth from the infinite font of creation within itself to blast destruction upon its foes. Creatures caught in the area take 1d1000 points of divine damage per 2 hit dice of the dragon, as the incredible energy is beyond anything a mature universe (or creatures native to it) can withstand. Creatures caught in the blast are allowed a Reflex saving throw for half damage.Damage Reduction (Ex): A Quasar Dragon's Damage Reduction is only penetrated by weapons without any enchantment whatsoever- any magical enhancement contains within it a connection to the higher dimensions of Thought, thus allowing the dragon a measure of immunity to its effects.Extra-Dimensional (Ex): Starting after the first round it is encountered, a Quasar Dragon begins to expand to fill its opponents' perception of their universe. This bestows an additional Virtual Size Category each round on the dragon.Energy Absorption (Ex): Quasar Dragons are healed by Fire-based attacks.Energy Immunity (Ex): Quasar Dragons are immune to Acid effects.Energy Reflection (Ex): Quasar Dragons reflect Electricity attacks.Universal Insight (Ex): Quasar Dragons can use the infinite potential Thoughts which are part of their being to solve problems at an incredible pace- often pursuing difficult calculations along multiple possible paths of exploration simultaneously. A Quasar Dragon gains an insight bonus to: armor class, attack rolls, checks (ability checks, caster level checks, skill checks, turning checks), difficulty class (for any special abilities, spell-like abilities, or spells), initiative, saving throws, and Spell Resistance. The value of this bonus is equal to 48 + 16/age category of the dragon.Mind Warp (Ex): The Quasar Dragon's ability to exist and act in several places at once, even overlapping with itself in the process, is unnerving enough to witness. Combine this with the utterly insane and unreal things it constantly spews forth from the infinite wells within, thanks to its connection to Thought, and you have a recipe for insanity in anybody who actually encounters one. This presence extends to 2560 feet per age category of the dragon. Creatures within this radius failing their Will saves against the listed DC go permanently insane; their minds are utterly overwhelmed and burnt to blank slates by the glare of the dragon's endless energy and activity.Time Dilation (Ex): Quasar Dragons are a union of Time and the infinite potentials of Thought, and they display this with an uncanny (and often terrifying, when witnessed for the first time) ability to literally perform several actions at the same moment. They can use the endless energy and matter constantly streaming from within themselves to actually create more time for themselves, whenever desired, and they can use this extra time to take more simultaneous actions than beings without their facility could ever hope to perform- even mutually contradictory ones such as traveling in two different directions at once, or singing a merry tune while simultaneously swallowing a hapless foe. When doing this, the dragon appears to &quot;echo&quot; physically, as if multiple images of the creature overlap in the same space while performing the differing actions. This ability allows the dragon to take one extra round of actions per age category, in every given round during which it has a turn. Thus, a Wyrmling Quasar Dragon can take two rounds' worth of actions each time it gets a turn, while a Wyrm could take 12 rounds' worth of actions in the same time.Time Warp (Su): Quasar Dragons can manipulate time around themselves to an incredible degree, and use this ability to &quot;look ahead&quot; and make plans for the immediate future at every given moment. A Quasar Dragon gains a foresight bonus to: armor class, attack rolls, checks (ability checks, caster level checks, skill checks, turning checks), difficulty class (for any special abilities, spell-like abilities, or spells), initiative, saving throws, and Spell Resistance. The value of this bonus is equal to 48 + 16/age category of the dragon.Transdimensional Reflexes &amp; Will (Su): Quasar Dragons exist between the dimensions of Thought and Time. They never fail Reflex or Will saving throws.Adventure Ideas:Low-Cosmic: The Cosmic Egg, an artifact of tremendous creative power, was left behind during/after the last visit of a Quasar Dragon to this reality. Now an intensely bright light has appeared in the skies, precisely where legend says the dragon was last seen.Mid-Cosmic: A Quasar Dragon enters your universe, but pointedly ignores everything around it, instead apparently spending its time and energy crafting and birthing entire star systems with habitable (and inhabited) worlds. Now natives from the earliest of these star systems have begun to travel and explore the greater reality, exhibiting outlandish and terrifying powers (treat as Pseudonaturals, combined with whatever other templates might be interesting).High Cosmic: A flight of Quasar Dragons, upset by the destruction of their progeny, gather to launch an attack upon Tamas, the First One of Entropy itself. Can they succeed in destroying it? What will happen to your universe if they can, and do?The basic concept I went with here was that, as a living white hole, a Quasar Dragon would logically have an effectively infinite well of matter and energy constantly pouring forth from within for it to shape as it likes. The fact that one of its dimensional associations was with Time made the choice of Cosmic gained with each age category easy, as well as providing a reason for their insight bonus- look up the way quantum computers are able to perform the calculations they do and you'll have some idea what the Quasar Dragon is doing there. Finally, the ability to act along several potential paths at once gave me a good hook for the physical description, as well as why they have Mind Warp. Seeing a creature do six impossible things before breakfast (i.e., you), and furthermore doing them all simultaneously, would be enough to break anybody's mind- at least potentially. Hopefully, the beast meets with your approval.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="paradox42, post: 5012860, member: 29746"] [b]Quasar Dragon Pt. 2[/b] <table style="font-size: small;" title="Quasar Dragon Abilities By Age" border="1"><tbody><tr><th colspan="12" align="left">Quasar Dragon Abilities By Age</th></tr><tr><th align="left" valign="bottom">Age</th><th align="left" valign="bottom">Speed</th><th valign="bottom">STR</th><th valign="bottom">DEX</th><th valign="bottom">CON</th><th valign="bottom">INT</th><th valign="bottom">WIS</th><th valign="bottom">CHA</th><th align="left" valign="bottom">Special Abilities</th><th valign="bottom">Damage Reduction</th><th valign="bottom">Caster Level</th><th valign="bottom">SR</th></tr><tr><td valign="top">Wyrmling</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">84</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">38</td><td align="center" valign="top">170</td><td align="center" valign="top">171</td><td align="center" valign="top">170</td><td valign="top">Alter Reality, Extradimensional, Mind Warp, Time Dilation, Time Warp, Universal Insight</td><td align="center" valign="top">320/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">288th</td><td align="center" valign="top">458</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Very Young</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">92</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">50</td><td align="center" valign="top">178</td><td align="center" valign="top">179</td><td align="center" valign="top">182</td><td valign="top"> </td><td align="center" valign="top">340/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">332nd</td><td align="center" valign="top">514</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Young</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">100</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">62</td><td align="center" valign="top">186</td><td align="center" valign="top">187</td><td align="center" valign="top">194</td><td valign="top">1 total Virtual Size Category</td><td align="center" valign="top">365/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">376th</td><td align="center" valign="top">570</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Juvenile</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">108</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">74</td><td align="center" valign="top">194</td><td align="center" valign="top">195</td><td align="center" valign="top">206</td><td valign="top">1 total Virtual Size Category</td><td align="center" valign="top">390/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">420th</td><td align="center" valign="top">626</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Young Adult</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">116</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">86</td><td align="center" valign="top">202</td><td align="center" valign="top">203</td><td align="center" valign="top">218</td><td valign="top">2 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">415/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">464th</td><td align="center" valign="top">682</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Adult</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">124</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">98</td><td align="center" valign="top">210</td><td align="center" valign="top">211</td><td align="center" valign="top">230</td><td valign="top">2 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">440/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">508th</td><td align="center" valign="top">738</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Mature Adult</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">132</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">110</td><td align="center" valign="top">218</td><td align="center" valign="top">219</td><td align="center" valign="top">242</td><td valign="top">3 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">460/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">552nd</td><td align="center" valign="top">794</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Old</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">140</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">122</td><td align="center" valign="top">226</td><td align="center" valign="top">227</td><td align="center" valign="top">254</td><td valign="top">4 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">485/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">596th</td><td align="center" valign="top">850</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Very Old</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">148</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">134</td><td align="center" valign="top">234</td><td align="center" valign="top">235</td><td align="center" valign="top">266</td><td valign="top">3 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">510/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">640th</td><td align="center" valign="top">906</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Ancient</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">156</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">146</td><td align="center" valign="top">242</td><td align="center" valign="top">243</td><td align="center" valign="top">278</td><td valign="top">4 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">535/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">684th</td><td align="center" valign="top">962</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Wyrm</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">164</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">158</td><td align="center" valign="top">250</td><td align="center" valign="top">251</td><td align="center" valign="top">290</td><td valign="top">4 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">560/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">728th</td><td align="center" valign="top">1018</td></tr><tr><td valign="top">Great Wyrm</td><td valign="top">Superluminal</td><td align="center" valign="top">172</td><td align="center" valign="top">10</td><td align="center" valign="top">170</td><td align="center" valign="top">258</td><td align="center" valign="top">259</td><td align="center" valign="top">302</td><td valign="top">5 total Virtual Size Categories</td><td align="center" valign="top">580/nonmagical</td><td align="center" valign="top">772nd</td><td align="center" valign="top">1074</td></tr></tbody></table> Quasar Dragons exist between the dimensions of Thought and Time, both a union of laws and the utter lack of laws, and mundanity with insanity. Living between moments, in the unreal spaces that are what's left when one frame of reference shifts to another, these creatures' mad exuberance normally only touches existence in the brief instants immediately following the birth of a new universe. Occasionally, however, ill-advised experiments and attempts to breach the bounds of time create rips that allow quasar dragons a way into normal existence, bringing with them in their glee a whirlwind tide of energies and powers that threaten to burn reality out like a spent candle. They are the smallest and weakest of the known Nehaschimic dragon breeds, but that does not make them any less terrifying to the unlucky cosmic beings who all-too-often have to clean up the mess when a Quasar Dragon arrives. [B][SIZE=3]Combat[/SIZE][/B] A Quasar Dragon relies heavily on its ability to take multiple turns, often spending its energy trying several different modes of attack on one opponent in the same round to see what works best. It makes an exuberant, almost manic foe, utilizing its mobility to maximum effect and coming at its enemies from as many directions as possible. Unlike most other Nehaschimic Dragon types, Quasar Dragons do not always rely on using delaying tactics to give their Extra-Dimensional presence time to work- they have so many actions to spend compared to most of their foes that even a semblance of delay is pointless, if not silly. The fact that so few beings in any universe are able to survive the incredible energy of their breath weapon means that they usually try to breathe once, if not many, times during a given round, once seriously determined to win a fight. [B]Alter Reality (Su):[/B] Quasar Dragons can effortlessly pull unreal things from the dimensions of Thought into more-mundane reality. Once per round, as a free action, a Quasar Dragon can duplicate any spell of a level equal to or less than its number of Automatic Metamagic Capacity feats + 9. This ability can even duplicate Epic spells of a DC up to the dragon's Spellcraft skill modifier + 20. [B]Breath Weapon (Su):[/B] A Quasar Dragon's breath weapon is a cone of divine energy, brought forth from the infinite font of creation within itself to blast destruction upon its foes. Creatures caught in the area take 1d1000 points of divine damage per 2 hit dice of the dragon, as the incredible energy is beyond anything a mature universe (or creatures native to it) can withstand. Creatures caught in the blast are allowed a Reflex saving throw for half damage. [B]Damage Reduction (Ex):[/B] A Quasar Dragon's Damage Reduction is only penetrated by weapons without any enchantment whatsoever- any magical enhancement contains within it a connection to the higher dimensions of Thought, thus allowing the dragon a measure of immunity to its effects. [B]Extra-Dimensional (Ex):[/B] Starting after the first round it is encountered, a Quasar Dragon begins to expand to fill its opponents' perception of their universe. This bestows an additional Virtual Size Category each round on the dragon. [B]Energy Absorption (Ex):[/B] Quasar Dragons are healed by Fire-based attacks. [B]Energy Immunity (Ex):[/B] Quasar Dragons are immune to Acid effects. [B]Energy Reflection (Ex):[/B] Quasar Dragons reflect Electricity attacks. [B]Universal Insight (Ex):[/B] Quasar Dragons can use the infinite potential Thoughts which are part of their being to solve problems at an incredible pace- often pursuing difficult calculations along multiple possible paths of exploration simultaneously. A Quasar Dragon gains an insight bonus to: armor class, attack rolls, checks (ability checks, caster level checks, skill checks, turning checks), difficulty class (for any special abilities, spell-like abilities, or spells), initiative, saving throws, and Spell Resistance. The value of this bonus is equal to 48 + 16/age category of the dragon. [B]Mind Warp (Ex):[/B] The Quasar Dragon's ability to exist and act in several places at once, even overlapping with itself in the process, is unnerving enough to witness. Combine this with the utterly insane and unreal things it constantly spews forth from the infinite wells within, thanks to its connection to Thought, and you have a recipe for insanity in anybody who actually encounters one. This presence extends to 2560 feet per age category of the dragon. Creatures within this radius failing their Will saves against the listed DC go permanently insane; their minds are utterly overwhelmed and burnt to blank slates by the glare of the dragon's endless energy and activity. [B]Time Dilation (Ex):[/B] Quasar Dragons are a union of Time and the infinite potentials of Thought, and they display this with an uncanny (and often terrifying, when witnessed for the first time) ability to literally perform several actions at the same moment. They can use the endless energy and matter constantly streaming from within themselves to actually create more time for themselves, whenever desired, and they can use this extra time to take more simultaneous actions than beings without their facility could ever hope to perform- even mutually contradictory ones such as traveling in two different directions at once, or singing a merry tune while simultaneously swallowing a hapless foe. When doing this, the dragon appears to "echo" physically, as if multiple images of the creature overlap in the same space while performing the differing actions. This ability allows the dragon to take one extra round of actions per age category, in every given round during which it has a turn. Thus, a Wyrmling Quasar Dragon can take two rounds' worth of actions each time it gets a turn, while a Wyrm could take 12 rounds' worth of actions in the same time. [B]Time Warp (Su):[/B] Quasar Dragons can manipulate time around themselves to an incredible degree, and use this ability to "look ahead" and make plans for the immediate future at every given moment. A Quasar Dragon gains a foresight bonus to: armor class, attack rolls, checks (ability checks, caster level checks, skill checks, turning checks), difficulty class (for any special abilities, spell-like abilities, or spells), initiative, saving throws, and Spell Resistance. The value of this bonus is equal to 48 + 16/age category of the dragon. [B]Transdimensional Reflexes & Will (Su):[/B] Quasar Dragons exist between the dimensions of Thought and Time. They never fail Reflex or Will saving throws. Adventure Ideas: [B]Low-Cosmic:[/B] The Cosmic Egg, an artifact of tremendous creative power, was left behind during/after the last visit of a Quasar Dragon to this reality. Now an intensely bright light has appeared in the skies, precisely where legend says the dragon was last seen. [B]Mid-Cosmic:[/B] A Quasar Dragon enters your universe, but pointedly ignores everything around it, instead apparently spending its time and energy crafting and birthing entire star systems with habitable (and inhabited) worlds. Now natives from the earliest of these star systems have begun to travel and explore the greater reality, exhibiting outlandish and terrifying powers (treat as Pseudonaturals, combined with whatever other templates might be interesting). [B]High Cosmic:[/B] A flight of Quasar Dragons, upset by the destruction of their progeny, gather to launch an attack upon Tamas, the First One of Entropy itself. Can they succeed in destroying it? What will happen to your universe if they can, and do? The basic concept I went with here was that, as a living white hole, a Quasar Dragon would logically have an effectively infinite well of matter and energy constantly pouring forth from within for it to shape as it likes. The fact that one of its dimensional associations was with Time made the choice of Cosmic gained with each age category easy, as well as providing a reason for their insight bonus- look up the way quantum computers are able to perform the calculations they do and you'll have some idea what the Quasar Dragon is doing there. Finally, the ability to act along several potential paths at once gave me a good hook for the physical description, as well as why they have Mind Warp. Seeing a creature do six impossible things before breakfast (i.e., you), and furthermore doing them all simultaneously, would be enough to break anybody's mind- at least potentially. Hopefully, the beast meets with your approval. [/QUOTE]

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