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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ThirdWizard" data-source="post: 2118862" data-attributes="member: 12037">Ayup, plotting and scheming BBEGs, led by the oldest of the dynasty. The location in the game is the ancient lands of a long-dead empire (killed because they started a war with a god that they couldn't win). This means lots of old lost treasure to be discovered (which dragons love), but it also means lots of adventurers about (which dragons hate). So, for the moment, the dragons are playing it safe and not attacking the nearby cities so much as trying to find what they can in the lands that they control. This gives a reasonable explaination for why outright war hasn't begun... yet!Not all dragons are giant monstrocities that have to eat tons to survive. Actually, I don't think any have to eat tons to survive. I don't have the Draconomacon with me, but I think it deals with these issues. Besides, the land in question in my campaign is on the Outlands. Thems infinite.Wouldn't them being intelligent make them less likely to just go on random killing sprees? They have goals, and they live a very long time. That's one reason dragons make great BBEGs, they can wait you out. Not as well as liches, but good enough. Besides, not too far to the south, in Planescape terms, is The Dwarven Mountain. I doubt they want to even draw the attention of a Realm. Not that they would actually do anything unless directly attacked, but the dragons can't be sure of that.Admittedly, using dragons in this mannar takes some planning, but its well worth it, I think. The campaign doesn't even revolve around this plot-line, at least not yet.</blockquote>

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