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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PsionicMonk" data-source="post: 735897" data-attributes="member: 9566">My take on the white dragon.Although the dragon’s intelligence rating does imply that the creature is inferior to the average human, I feel it is important to portray the nature of the creature with respect to its intelligence.The white dragon is in every sense of the word a "predator."  It's abilities and physical strengths all identify the creature as a cruel killer ever vigilant in the hunt for its next victim.  Anyone that thought they would make a tame pet from this creature would likely have more luck with a venomous snake.I don't discount that it would be possible to develop an advantageous relationship with such a creature, particularly in a fantasy setting.  I'm however skeptical that such a relationship would develop between characters and creature with differing alignments.  In this case the creatures alignment is chaotic evil, which I take to mean it has the worst disposition possible.With that in mind I feel the creature would bend the entire of it's mental capacity toward a single minded level of focus.  From an animalistic perspective the creature’s intelligence is nothing to scoff at and provides it with sufficient capacity to remain at the top of many food chains.So I would play the dragon as very uncooperative and spiteful, watchful for any opportunity to escape causing as much pain as possible in the process.   Without the aid of some more permanent magical manipulation of the creature, a vigilant and dedicated attempt by a party develop a relationship would be met with disappointment and frustration.As far as the sale of the creature, I'd not make it easy but I'd allow it.  If played well it would likely prove a financially worthwhile endeavor.  I hesitate to suggest a specific price the creature, as I would have to consider how much money I want my players to have available to them.  I would also consider the implications of the party’s expectations regarding the ability to purchase a similarly powerful creature for a comparable amount.Hope this was useful.</blockquote>

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