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<blockquote data-quote="Whisper72" data-source="post: 2723109" data-attributes="member: 17339"><p>Hmmmm.... when I DM, I make use of (variations on) three 'basic types of dragon'...</p><p></p><p></p><p>The 'Civilized Dragon': this dragon likes the modern comforts. Usually found in cities, it makes us of shape shift / polymorph powers to look like one of the many humanoid beings in the city. Usually they pose as Wizard/Sorcerer, sometimes Priest/Druid, sometimes Psion, as this makes it easier to explain things when someone detects magical emenations from them, or sees them do things not easily explainable otherwise. These dragons usually have positions of power. They be lords, high-priests, merchants, teachers at wizarding academies etc. They have gathered a group of loyal followers, a lover, hirelings etc., a veritable household. They can be evil or good, depends completely upon their motives etc. An encounter with such a dragon is tricky, as it reveals its nature only when really necessary, and thus can be a nasty surprise fot the PC's, if the evil baron suddenly turns out to be a red dragon....</p><p></p><p>Then there is the 'Barbarian' dragon: this dragon is not sophisticated at all. It is a feral creature. It is possessed of animal cunning, makes excellent use of terrain etc., but other then that, it is the classical cave dwelling wyrm, sitting on its heap of bones from former victims and treasure. Ofttimes these dragons are not alone. In my worlds such creatures usually live in families, thus a mate and younglings make out the flight of dragons, anywhere from one single dragon to a family of seven or so... They are very territorial, and will fight for control of their lair and the surrounding hunting grounds.</p><p></p><p>Then there is the 'Mastermind' Dragon. This dragon does like its comforts, but will not stoop to minlging with lesser races as the 'Civilized' dragon does. It will dwell in some cave complex, a dungeon or other. It does like to lord it over subjects though. Therefore, this type of dragon will have entire tribes of kobolds working for it, hirelings (who may not know who their ultimate master is) spying the countryside, it may have several towns under it's control, demanding tribute etc. It is a smart dragon, it will not confront enemies directly. It knows when to flee and will only defend it's turf. It will usually have multiple lairs and multiple caches of treasure, so that the loss of one venue will not hurt its long term plans too much. Long term plans inlcude the gatehring of knowledge, domination, eternal life and such things... depending upon whether the dragon is essentially good or evil.</p><p></p><p>Hope this inspires some...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Whisper72, post: 2723109, member: 17339"] Hmmmm.... when I DM, I make use of (variations on) three 'basic types of dragon'... The 'Civilized Dragon': this dragon likes the modern comforts. Usually found in cities, it makes us of shape shift / polymorph powers to look like one of the many humanoid beings in the city. Usually they pose as Wizard/Sorcerer, sometimes Priest/Druid, sometimes Psion, as this makes it easier to explain things when someone detects magical emenations from them, or sees them do things not easily explainable otherwise. These dragons usually have positions of power. They be lords, high-priests, merchants, teachers at wizarding academies etc. They have gathered a group of loyal followers, a lover, hirelings etc., a veritable household. They can be evil or good, depends completely upon their motives etc. An encounter with such a dragon is tricky, as it reveals its nature only when really necessary, and thus can be a nasty surprise fot the PC's, if the evil baron suddenly turns out to be a red dragon.... Then there is the 'Barbarian' dragon: this dragon is not sophisticated at all. It is a feral creature. It is possessed of animal cunning, makes excellent use of terrain etc., but other then that, it is the classical cave dwelling wyrm, sitting on its heap of bones from former victims and treasure. Ofttimes these dragons are not alone. In my worlds such creatures usually live in families, thus a mate and younglings make out the flight of dragons, anywhere from one single dragon to a family of seven or so... They are very territorial, and will fight for control of their lair and the surrounding hunting grounds. Then there is the 'Mastermind' Dragon. This dragon does like its comforts, but will not stoop to minlging with lesser races as the 'Civilized' dragon does. It will dwell in some cave complex, a dungeon or other. It does like to lord it over subjects though. Therefore, this type of dragon will have entire tribes of kobolds working for it, hirelings (who may not know who their ultimate master is) spying the countryside, it may have several towns under it's control, demanding tribute etc. It is a smart dragon, it will not confront enemies directly. It knows when to flee and will only defend it's turf. It will usually have multiple lairs and multiple caches of treasure, so that the loss of one venue will not hurt its long term plans too much. Long term plans inlcude the gatehring of knowledge, domination, eternal life and such things... depending upon whether the dragon is essentially good or evil. Hope this inspires some... [/QUOTE]
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