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 Amaranth
Dragon
Tiny Large HOW THE AMARANTH DRAGON
Small Huge BECAME A FRIEND
X Medium Gargantuan The amaranth dragons were once immortal, or so stories say. Their
flowers never faded, and their leaves never withered. However, they

Amaranth dragon sanarde

were not invulnerable. Early humanoids hunted amaranth dragons
to test the truth of their immortality, trying various painful methods
lively co mpanion s to kill the dragons. When these hunters inevitably failed, they
excellent trackers. would give up and abandon the dragons to a slow recovery.
One such hunter, Juan, felt remorse for their cruelty and took in
an amaranth dragon they had grievously injured. They renounced
hunting, nursed the dragon back to health, and gained its trust. Juan
and the dragon became close companions, with the amaranth dragon
acting as a scout and tracker for the former hunter. Juan made it their
life’s work to find missing persons in dangerous areas and to help
survivors in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Juan and the dragon adventured together for many years until
Juan was too weak and frail to continue. The amaranth dragon

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realized that its friend was dying and that it would outlive every
other humanoid friend it made. Distraught, the amaranth dragon
roamed the world looking for its kin. The amaranth dragons
gathered together in a great congregation that has never been seen
again since. Juan’s dragon explained the joy in the deep connection
it had forged and the pain of losing Juan. After much deliberation,
the dragons came to a consensus. They would ask the gods for
two things—an end to their immortality and a lasting friendship
between amaranth dragons and humanoids.
The god of compassion heard the dragons’ prayers and
granted their wish: the amaranth dragons would be companions
to humanoids and would no longer outlive their friends. Juan’s
amaranth dragon died peacefully. Since then, amaranth dragons
Fig. 1 An amaranth
around the world have lived out the rest of their now-
dragon climbs a tree.
mortal lives as friends to humanoids.

PHYSIOLOGY
Amaranth dragons can grow up
to six feet in length, not including
their tails, which can be as long as
their bodies. They live for around 80
years, with the oldest recorded amaranth
dragon living to the age of 83. Their
flowers bloom most commonly in red, but
shades of lighter pink and reddish purples are
also possible. Despite their bright red flowers,
amaranth dragons have excellent camouflage
and hide in plain sight. They can stay very still,
blending in with their environment. Viewers often
believe that the dragons’ flowery tails are simply
amaranth plants growing in the wild.
Amaranth dragons have strong, root-like claws that
allow them to secure themselves to trees. They boast
excellent vision, even at night.
Akin to iguanas shedding their skins, amaranth
dragons shed their leaves and grow new ones. The
frequency with which they shed gradually decreases as
they age; young amaranth dragons shed roughly once
every twenty-eight days, and a mature amaranth dragon
sheds once a year in the fall. The discarded leaves are
edible, as are the amaranth seeds the dragons produce.

I saw a glorious plume of amaranth on a tree, so I

stopped to take a look. As I follo wed the direction of
growth, I saw a stem thicker than any I'd ever seen beforits
e
and four large, claw-like , we l l , if I didn't know
bette r, I'd call them "appendages." Only when I saw
its eyes did I realize it wasn't a plant; it was a creature,
and it was looking back at me!
I wonder what it is and if it can be tamed...

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 HABITAT
Where there are trees, there are amaranth dragons. They can be
found most commonly in jungles, but a few have been known to
reside in temperate forests. Environments with rich, well-draining
soil and plenty of sunlight are ideal for amaranth dragons. If they
don’t get enough sunlight or water, their leaves and flowers will
wither and potentially die before they are due to shed. They make
their nests in high tree canopies using twigs and their own discarded
leaves.
In forests, amaranth dragons can often be found alongside
magnolia dragons. The magnolia dragon drops seeds and fruit from
its tail that the amaranth dragon eats. Under the protection of the
significantly larger magnolia dragon, the amaranth dragon has a
safe place to nest.
I coaxed the amaranth
creature down from the BEHAVIOR
Amaranth dragons typically feed on fruit and seeds native to the area
tree with a bit of dried in which they live. Since they require so much sunlight, wild amaranth
fruit from my rations. dragons hibernate in hollow trees during cold seasons, emerging in early
It snapped that up and spring to shed their winter leaves and reenter the world.
As a short-lived species of dragon, amaranth dragons are
licked my hand even promiscuous and noncommittal. Each dragon mates with a suitable
when it could see that partner during mating season. To select a mate, a female amaranth
I had no more food. I dragon climbs up a tree as fast as she can, after which all her suitors
race to the top. She then jumps from tree to tree as the competitors
gently reac hed out and pursue her. Female amaranth dragons have greater stamina than
patted its head, and it the males, so she runs and jumps until she is too exhausted to keep
going. Males who cannot keep up with the female drop out of the
closed its eyes, rubbing race, and the female mates with the one left standing at the end.
its snout against my This mating ritual allows the female to verify a potential mate’s physical
hand. I think I have strength and capability. She lays eggs in clutches of two or three at a
time, and the male leaves before they hatch five to seven days later.
a new friend. The female amaranth dragon cares for her young until they
flower, at which point she pushes her offspring from
the nest, and they must climb back up on their
own. Once a young amaranth dragon

Fig. 2 An amaranth
dragon lounges on a rock.
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leaves its mother, it is old enough to build its own nest and live
independently. If the young dragon fails to climb back up, most
mothers choose to help their offspring, but there are a select few
who leave them to their fates.
Wild amaranth dragons are more likely to run and hide than
to fight. They are not territorial and will rebuild a nest in a new
location without much trouble. They rely on their camouflage
to conceal themselves, only using their claws in the face of a
relentless attacker.
Thanks to their friendly and playful natures, humanoids
frequently live with amaranth dragons. They are especially helpful
as companions when tracking because of their excellent sight and
ability to camouflage themselves.
Domesticated amaranth dragons lack the natural stimuli that
prompt them to shed their leaves, so humanoids must groom them
attentively. Since a dragon living in a humanoid home has no need
for a nest, people can eat the leaves and seeds they produce. These
dragons require an exciting home environment with plenty of
structures to climb and must be exercised at least once a day.

PERSONALITY TRAITS
Amaranth Dragon Personality Traits
d8 Trait
1 I can climb anything, and I prove it constantly.

2 I like to surprise and startle humanoids as a joke.

3 I always win games of hide and seek.

4 I have an affinity for playing fetch.

I have an especially keen sense of smell, which helps when I’m
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tracking, but I’m easily distracted if I smell a snack nearby.
Whenever I want attention, I shake my body, so my leaves
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rustle loudly.
7 I have boundless energy and can play all day without getting tired.

8 I lick people when I like them.

MOTIVATIONS
Amaranth Dragon Motivations
d6 Motivation
The world is big, and I want to see as much of it as I can with my
1
humanoid companion.
I enjoy the company of humanoids, but I would love to meet
2
more floral dragons.
3 Climbing every tree in my home territory is my dream.

4 I want to make as many new friends as I can.

I owe everything to the community of dragons that took care of
5
me, and I will repay their kindness.
My humanoid companion tells me that I’m a good dragon,
6
and I must live up to that expectation.

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 Fig. 3 Grooming an
amaranth dragon.

e
Afte r a few da ys at ho m s
ve
with me, I noticed the lea s
on the amaranth creature' ADVENTURE HOOKS
back had overgrown but , Here are some ideas for ways to include amaranth dragons in your game.
lly
we re n't falling off natura bles d4 Adventure Hook
so I groo med it. It re sem t its Deforestation has displaced a large group of wild amaranth
a dragon in all wa ys excepible 1 dragons. With nowhere to go, they have overrun a nearby

floral feature s. Is it po ss on s
humanoid settlement.

for flo we rs to beco me drag e

An amaranth dragon is stuck at the bottom of a tree. It is too young
2
to climb by itself, and its mother is nowhere to be seen.
or for dragon s to beco m I A rumor has spread about the last immortal amaranth dragon.
h
flo we rs? There is so muc ral
3
Many hunters are looking for it to find out if the story is true.

don't know about this flo my A villager is putting up posters reading “LOST PET” and

dragon! But for no w, it's

4 offering a reward for the return of Amie, their beloved amaranth
dragon companion.
friend, and its name
is Rindath.
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 Amaranth
Dragon
Medium dragon, any neutral alignment

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

14 (+2) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 7 (−2) 12 (+1) 15 (+2)

Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +4

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands any one language but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)

Keen Senses. The dragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks.

Floral Appearance. While the dragon remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary
growth of amaranth. It has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in areas covered in
similar plants.

ACTIONS
Multiattack. The dragon makes
two claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10
(2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

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 LDragon
amium
Tiny Large THE DEAD-NETTLE KING AND THE
Small Huge LAMIUM DRAGONS
Medium X Gargantuan Legends say that in the ancient past, there was a kind and just
human king whose heraldric emblem was the henbit dead-nettle.
m
stic lamiu
The majise also calledor
Like the dead-nettle, he was gentle, friendly even to dragons,
though some in his kingdom mistrusted them.
dragon arch wyrm” When a river dragon with whom the king was good friends died
the “mdo-nnettle dragon." giving birth, the king took it upon himself to foster the two eggs
“dea she left behind, raising her wyrmlings as his own kin. Yet his
subjects feared what these young dragons might become, and
one night a group of would-be heroes snuck into the palace
and murdered them.
Stricken with grief, the king sought to not only restore
the wyrmlings to life but also ensure their continued
survival. He consulted with his mages and priests in
search of such magic. The spell that his counselors devised
required him to offer the use of one arm and one leg for
each of the fallen wyrmlings, as well as the sight from one
eye. This he did without hesitation. Through great pain,
his sacrifice bore fruit, and the wyrmlings were restored to
life as adult river dragons.

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 Fig. 1 A lamium dragon
tasting the air.

The kingdom was moved by

the king’s sacrifice—as were the
dragons, who resolved not to
seek revenge on their killers. They
became the king’s loyal guardians
for the rest of his long and
prosperous reign.
Upon the king’s death,
the dragons bid that
his body be sunk to
the bottom of their
mother’s river. There
they used their magic
to bestow new life upon the
king. His body dissolved into dozens of small dragonets bearing
dead-nettle flowers all over their bodies. Those that survived grew
to massive size, becoming the first lamium dragons.

PHYSIOLOGY
See that tongitue’s
Also known as monarch wyrms, these rarely-seen dragons there? Well,
resemble gigantic eels covered in blooms of dead-nettle flowers. not just for sheowit. to
Their eyeless heads sport two upward-facing nostrils, and their
Lamium dragonsorusthat’s
jaws are filled with rows of needle-like teeth. Their large heads
taste the air,il told me
contain equally large brains full of intelligence and curiosity.
what Azrethhim. He said
Lamium dragons are covered in thick rubbery skin that resists
when I askeds of his kind
most damage despite lacking scales. They and the plants that grow
that dragon the world
along their backs can tolerate freezing temperatures but require understand l, taste,
consistent sunlight to flourish. Lamium dragons rely on the through smel ing. That
sugars photosynthesized by these plants, though adults must still sound, and feel psychic
hunt three to five times a year to obtain the nutrients needed to last one is a ly lamium
keep the plants alive. When hunting, lamium dragons favor large sense that . T on
prey such as giant sturgeon, freshwater crocodiles, and large land dr ag on s ha ve heir
enty
animals that live near the water’s edge. other sens Azreplthil
es ar e
Lamium dragons live long and grow slowly, taking nearly sh ar p, to o;
200 years to reach adulthood. Fully grown dragons can become said he could seInsweas
truly enormous, reaching up to 80 feet long and weighing nearly me long before him.
140,000 pounds. Adults can live for over 1,000 years. anywhere near
Specialized prong-like organs on a lamium dragon’s head
detect both sound and pressure and are sensitive enough to pick
up the heartbeats of nearby creatures. These organs also grant
psychic abilities, allowing the dragons to sense the emotions of
nearby creatures. Lamium dragons can broadcast their emotions in
strong psychic bursts, which can be destructive or overwhelming
depending on the dragon’s emotional state. Lamium dragons also
have incredibly keen senses of smell and taste, which help them to
perceive the world.

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 HABITAT
Lamium dragons require large freshwater lairs (such as lakes or
rivers) to satisfy their need for space as well as to support the large
aquatic and shoreside fauna they prey upon. They need areas with
full or partial sun to allow them to photosynthesize. As they enjoy
good company and good conversation, many choose bodies of water
Lamium dragons might within swimming distance to humanoid settlements, benevolent
look like eels, but fey enclaves, or the lairs of other intelligent dragons. They prefer
they must hold their to lair in areas with lots of plant growth, as these usually provide
breath when they nutrient-rich runoff. A dragon can absorb these nutrients through
dive underwater, its skin, reducing its need to hunt. A lamium dragon’s lair is highly
just like we do. The influenced by its emotions and thrives or stagnates depending on
amazing thing is the dragon’s mood.
that lamium dragons These dragons also favor areas inhabited by heliconia dragons
can go for an hour and taiga clematis dragons, who clean their large bodies of parasites,
between breaths! and pollinators who keep their flowers growing. Though they are
This lets them dive happy to share their habitats with other aquatic dragons, they won’t
incredibly deep be bullied and are quick to drive out any dragon intent on causing
to hunt for tasty them problems.
creatures hiding in
the lake bed. BEHAVIOR
Intelligent and kind, lamium dragons
often help those they encounter. They are
naturally curious and playful, but their size
and power make them incredibly dangerous
to any who might mean them harm. Lamium
dragons have perfect memories. They hoard
knowledge and experience the way other dragons
prize gold or gemstones. They are also highly social
and enjoy making friends with other intelligent beings.
A lamium dragon leaves its lair once each decade to
swim out to sea, where it meets and socializes with others of its
kind. This event is brief, lasting only five to seven days, after
which a dragon must return to freshwater or risk the ocean salt
damaging its flowers. During this rendezvous, a dragon may
meet its mate. Couples return to one or the other’s territory,
where they form a lifelong bond. Even when one returns to
its own territory after mating, the dragons rekindle their bond
once they meet again.
Female lamium dragons give birth only once in their lives
to precisely two dragonets. Their offspring are large, bigger

Fig. 2 A lamium dragon swimming

to the surface for air.

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than some grown species of dragons, but still small compared to
their parents. The mother gives birth underwater to live offspring,
and she and her partner must push the newborns to the surface to
take their first breath. These dragonets flower within seven to ten
days, after which either the mother or father returns to its own
territory, leaving the dragonets to be raised by the remaining parent.
Once a juvenile offspring grows large enough, it must leave the
lake in which it was raised to find its own home. This is the most
difficult period in a young lamium dragon’s life, and only about half
survive it. Those who secure their own territories slowly grow to
their adult size, at which point very little can threaten them.
Adult lamium dragons have no true enemies besides humanoids,
some of whom hunt them for their skin, their organs, or for sport.
Lamium dragonets face the risk of being taken by humanoid
poachers intent on training them to perform for crowds or to carry
out salvage missions. These dragonets usually die in captivity, and
the experience of losing a child to humanoids can turn an adult
lamium dragon bitter and vengeful.
Over time, each lamium dragon comes to its own conclusion
about the trustworthiness of humanoids, but they are generally
friendly and eager to learn about others they encounter. Of all
dragon species, lamium dragons are some of the most likely to have
deep and involved friendships with non-dragons, even becoming
guardians of cities or towns built on the shores of their lakes.
However, this closeness cuts both ways, and the depth of feeling
possessed by lamium dragons means that those betrayed or harmed
by humanoids can carry that pain forever.

PERSONALITY TRAITS
Lamium Dragon Personality Traits
d8 Trait
1 I want to learn as much as I can about the world beyond my home.

2 I like meeting new people and am always curious about them.

3 I never tell a lie and expect truthfulness from others as well.

4 I have a strong sense of justice.

5 I dislike conflict and try to resolve my problems without violence.

6 I can’t resist the allure of a mystery.

7 I can talk for hours at a time about nothing in particular.

8 When I sense someone is sad, I need to comfort them.

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 MOTIVATIONS
Lamium Dragon Motivations
d6 Motivation
I guard a site of ancient evil and drive away all who attempt to
1
come near it for their own protection.
2 I want to make friends with other species and learn their ways.

3 Humanoids stole my child from me. I will never forgive them.

I have been separated from my own kind for centuries and long
4
to meet another lamium dragon.
My dear friend succumbed to a mysterious sickness and died.
5
Their memory still weighs heavily upon me.
They might look fierce, My lake is too small and crowded for me, so I must seek a new
but Azrethil taught 6
home.
Amina and me how
gentle and curious
lamium dragons can be. ADVENTURE HOOKS
Azrethil was still Here are some ideas for ways to include lamium dragons in your game.
young and had many
questions about things d4 Adventure Hook
we’d seen, places A lamium dragon protecting a prosperous lakeside city-state has
we’d been, and what 1 mysteriously vanished, leaving the settlement vulnerable to naval
it was like living on attacks from its enemies.
land. Azrethil even A lamium dragon has taken to attacking all humanoid ships
wanted to know about 2 that cross a channel, looking for the poachers who stole their
the “humanoid stuff” he offspring.
found at the bottom of Information regarding a powerful foe has been lost to time, but
his lake. Some of it was 3 an ancient lamium dragon residing in a vast forest lake knows
really valuable, but their secrets.
according to Azrethil,
the story of a thing is A lamium dragon guards a partially sunken ruin containing
worth just as much as 4 powerful magic in order to ensure its destructive power is never
used again.
the thing itself.

Fig. 3 A lamium dragon

emerging from the water.
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 Lamium
Dragon
Gargantuan dragon, any alignment

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 264 (16d20 + 96)
Speed 20 ft., swim 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

28 (+9) 8 (−1) 22 (+6) 18 (+4) 23 (+6) 19 (+4)

Saving Throws Dex +4, Con +11, Int +9, Wis +11
Skills History +9, Insight +11, Perception +16
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 26
Languages Draconic, plus any three languages
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP)

Hold Breath. The dragon can hold its breath for 1 hour.
Sunlight Dependency. The dragon gains a level of exhaustion every 5 days it isn’t exposed to sunlight. A
level of exhaustion gained this way is removed if the dragon is exposed to direct sunlight for 5 hours.

ACTIONS
Multiattack. The dragon can use its Aquatic Floral Presence or Greater Heart Sight. It then makes two
attacks: one with its bite and one with its tail.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (2d10 + 9) piercing damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +14 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d12 + 9) bludgeoning damage.
Aquatic Floral Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice that is within 120 feet of it is cured of the
poisoned condition and gains 11 (2d10) temporary hit points that last for 1 minute. As long as these
temporary hit points remain, the target can’t be poisoned and can breathe water. Once the effect ends
for it, the creature is immune to the dragon’s Floral Presence for the next 24 hours.
Greater Heart Sight. The dragon focuses on a creature in range of its blindsight and magically learns
the creature’s current emotional state. If the target fails a DC 16 Charisma saving throw, the dragon also
learns the creature’s alignment. Celestials, fiends, and undead automatically fail this saving throw.
Emotion Wave (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following emotion waves.
Negative Wave. The dragon releases a blast of violent psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature
in that area must make a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw, taking 52 (15d6) psychic damage on a failed
save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails its saving throw by 5 or more is
frightened of the dragon until the end of its next turn.
Positive Wave. The dragon releases a burst of blissful psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in
the cone must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become incapacitated for 10 minutes.
This effect ends early for a creature if a target takes damage. An affected creature can repeat its saving
throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect for itself on a success.

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 LarDragon
Kspur
Tiny X Large THE DRAGON FROM THE SEA
Small Huge
The larkspur dragon wasn’t always a floral dragon. Legends say it
Medium Gargantuan
was once an eel, which mages wanted for experimental spells that
required its long dorsal fin as a material component. These powerful
A larkspur dragon’s magic users hunted the eel to the brink of extinction, so a god of
petals may seem inviting, the sea made a deal with a god of the forest to transform the eel into
but they are coated a land creature for its protection. The god of the forest blessed the
with a deadly toxin. former eel with long, fast legs to run from predators, a sharp beak to
fend off enemies, and beautiful yet poisonous flowers to kill anyone
who dared try to hunt it again.
However, the transformation gave the larkspur a dragon’s
haughtiness and aggression, replacing the eel’s fearful temperament.
Some believe that these descendants of eels still carry the memories
of their cruel treatment at the hands of humanoids and that their
resentment manifests in the larkspur dragon’s obnoxious nature.

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PHYSIOLOGY
Despite their deceptively delicate features, larkspur dragons have
strong defenses. They mature at 50 and can live to around 400 years
old. Larkspur dragons can be up to 20 feet in length and ten feet
tall, weighing about 200 pounds. Their petals are thin and come in
deep shades of indigo, purple, and pink. They can fly short distances
but are most comfortable on the ground. Larkspur dragons often
splay the wing-petals on their backs to make themselves look
larger and more intimidating. Their lithe, agile bodies are built for
running long distances at great speeds. They are bipedal with large
claws for traction and scratching when needed. Thanks to their long
necks and sharp beaks, larkspur dragons can attack enemies without
rkspur
having to get close to them. Legends say la
once
All larkspur dragons are poisonous, and their petals are toxic dragons were
d ne ver
to the touch. The petals conceal an even greater threat: the seeds eels, but you’
nestled within contain the highest concentration of poisonous y se ei ng one
guess so b
substances of any part of the dragon’s body. Creatures that consume he y m ov e w ith
run. T
the seeds have been known to die within hours of eating them. es at
graceful strid
t preda-
speeds so fas
HABITAT tors ca n’ t re ac h them.
oncep-
Larkspur dragons prefer environments with full sun, well-drained A common misc
soil, and frequent rain. Though these conditions are ideal for many la rk spur
tion is that
types of floral dragons, the larkspur is so hostile that most others on s m us t be
drag
will flee rather than try to fight one for territory. le ss , b ut th ey
flig ht
Always on the move, loose flocks of adult larkspur dragons called f ly. T hi s
bloomings migrate year-round. As long as there is enough food for do indeed
m or e th an
the blooming, they’ll stay in one place. When the dragons have taxes them
el eg an t ov er land
had their fill, and no food remains, they move on. They behave their
ll, how
as though they own any place they arrive in, and they view other movement. Sti
le is it that
inhabitants of the area as intruders, even when the opposite is true. remarkab
tu re b or n from
Perhaps due to their marine origin, larkspur dragons do not a crea t so
ad ap
tolerate drought or dryness well. They generally avoid forests with the sea could
rly to b oth
thick canopies that cast deep shade, preferring open meadows, spectacula
steppes, prairies, and grasslands. land an d sk y?

Fig. 1 A larkspur dragon running.

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 Fig. 2 A larkspur
dragon faces off
against a peony dragon.

BEHAVIOR
As omnivorous creatures, larkspur dragons typically hunt small
mammals, birds, and the much smaller dandelion dragons. Their
agon is a
The peony dr long necks also allow them to eat leaves and fruit from tall trees.
at or of
natural pred Larkspur dragons change mates yearly and produce five to
ur . T hough
the larksp eight eggs each breeding season. They are unaffectionate parents
pe on y dr ag on and expect their offspring to keep up with the movements of the
the
re sis ta nt to the blooming within days of hatching. Young larkspur dragons are
is
ns, it docile and friendly until they mature, at which point they become
larkspur’s toxi
su rp ris in g its vicious and possessive over the land they view as their territory.
relies on Although highly aggressive to other creatures, larkspur dragons
kill.
prey to land a are somewhat social among their own kind. Even so, fights between
ss ed a
I once witne them are not unusual, often occurring over perceived slights.
af te r a
standoff Larkspur dragons are highly combative when they feel
am b us h f ai led.
peony’s threatened, and they feel threatened by almost anything that
ared
The two appe intrudes on their territory. If disturbed, a larkspur dragon won’t
ch ed , and
evenly mat hesitate to attack first. They fight to injure and hope their opponent
rk sp ur dr agon
the la leaves in defeat, but they will not hesitate to kill a creature that
gs ide to
w
flared its win continues to attack them. A larkspur dragon will chase other
s foe. The
intimidate it creatures from its current territory, but once a threat moves far
peony w as dr iven off enough away, the dragon is content to stop chasing it and return
e larkspur’s home. Only if a larkspur dragon is sure it cannot win will it flee.
this time by th ity.
extreme pu ac gn

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While larkspur dragons are generally cantankerous, their main
adversaries are peony dragons. A peony dragon is one of the few
creatures that can withstand the larkspur dragon’s toxins.
If a larkspur dragon encounters humanoids within the first
few days of hatching, it can be raised in captivity. With care, a few
humanoids have succeeded in raising larkspur dragons and training
them as mounts. Their speed and offensive capabilities make them
ideal mounts, and their natural belligerence can be tamed, making
them loyal and protective riding companions. Larkspur riders must
wear protective gear to protect them from their mounts’ toxins.

PERSONALITY TRAITS
Larkspur Dragon Personality Traits
d8 Trait
If I sense a sudden movement, I charge at its source without
1
thinking.
2 I whip my tail around when I am impatient or angered.
I never bow my head or lower my neck. Everyone else must look
3
up at me.
I underestimate other floral dragons, and I am defeated in
4
combat more often than I would like.
Anytime I see another creature or vehicle moving very fast, I try
5
to race it, even if I don’t know where it is going.
I can’t stand company. Nothing infuriates me more than other
6
creatures in my space.
7 I walk around with my wing-petals raised at all times.
I enjoy tricking humanoids into touching my petals. It amuses
8
me endlessly when they foolishly poison themselves.

MOTIVATIONS
Larkspur Dragon Motivations
d6 Motivation
1 I won’t stop until I have claimed every area in this forest as my own.
I want to rid this place of peony dragons so that the other floral
2
dragons will leave without a fight.
3 I’m interested in finding ways to enhance the toxicity of my petals.

4 I want to be the fastest floral dragon that ever existed.

5 I must explore as many places as I can and never stop traveling.

My dream is to learn how to fly long distances, however difficult
6
it may be.

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 Fig. 3 A larkspur
dragon mid-song.

One night, b ADVENTURE HOOKS

y a
stroke of lu Here are some ideas for ways to include larkspur dragons in your game.
ck, I
stumbled upon d4 Adventure Hook
a
larkspur drago
n One of the larkspur dragons a village keeps as a mount has run
singing a clea 1
r and off into the forest. The residents are concerned for its safety.
melodic warb
le that A larkspur dragon has taken up residence in a forest and has been
echoed thro
ugh the 2 there for an unusually long time. Its poisonous seeds threaten the
trees. Was it plants that a nearby settlement relies on for medicine.
trying
to attract a
mate A larkspur dragon has found a small humanoid settlement
or simply singi
ng for 3 deep within the forest and is trying to claim the area as its own,
pleasure? All
the same, attacking everyone who lives there.
I’m thankful
to the Two rival flocks of larkspur dragons reached the same area at
larkspur for
sharing its 4 the same time and are fighting over it, risking its destruction in
song with me. the conflict.
Perhaps
you will be so
lucky
one day too.
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 LarKspur
Dragon
Large dragon, any chaotic alignment

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 40 ft., fly 20 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

16 (+3) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 7 (−2) 10 (+0) 9 (−1)

Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +6

Skills Intimidation +5, Perception +3
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages understands any one language but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS
Fleet of Foot. The dragon can use a bonus action on each of its turns to take the Dash action.
Poisonous Petals. A creature that touches the dragon or hits it with a melee attack while
within 5 feet of it takes 7 (2d6) poison damage.

ACTIONS
Multiattack. The dragon makes two attacks: one with its
beak and one with its talons.
Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit,
reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3)
piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) poison
damage.
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit,
reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3)
slashing damage.

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 WDragon
isteria
Tiny Large THE FEY BIRTH OF
Small X Huge THE WISTERIA DRAGON
Medium Gargantuan Long ago, dragons settled within the fey realm of an ancient and
magical forest. The forest fought back by strangling their young
with powerful vines covered in beautiful flowers. Instead of fruit,
Wisteria dragons these flowers bore the eggs of the first wisteria dragons. Ever since,
are as cruel as wisteria dragons have carried fey magic within them, along with the
they are beautiful. malice of that ancient forest. Despite their beauty, wisteria dragons
are perhaps the most feared among all dragonkind, as they thrive by
strangling the life out of other dragons.

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PHYSIOLOGY I finally found the
As one of the most striking dragons, the wisteria dragon can grow to vile creature that
prodigious size, standing around fifteen feet tall with a body length
of up to sixty feet. Its strong, silky wings can span nearly forty feet,
starved my hometown.
and it weighs anywhere between 15,000 and 19,000 pounds. Its It looked at me just like
body is covered in tough, woody scales and iridescent plates that this, as though it felt
shimmer with magic, further protecting its body. Along its body nothing but disdain. If
hang rows of delicate white, purple, or blue flowers that bloom with only it knew that my
a sweet, musky fragrance. A wisteria dragon only grows these flowers
once it reaches adolescence, and they are the source of its magic.
contempt for it is
While these dragons can live to be nearly 800 years old, they tenfold. I shall humble
are vulnerable when young. Their greatest defense before flowering this arrogant wisteria
is a toxin produced naturally within their bodies that can sicken dragon and return the
creatures who try to prey on them. After flowering, a wisteria cruelty it inflicted
dragon is exceptionally hearty and can survive injuries that would
fell other dragons. Wisteria dragons can quickly regrow lost limbs,
upon my people
wings, and other body parts, though they can’t survive decapitation. tenfold. I'll make it
Likewise, they can’t tolerate cold climates, and exposure to heavy suffer; all I need
frost halts their growth. is a way.
Wisteria dragons hunt by luring prey
towards them with the fragrance produced
by their flowers. Once their prey is close
enough, the overpowering fragrance lulls the
victim into a deep slumber. Should this tactic
fail, they subdue foes by entangling them in
choking vines. Wisteria dragons prey on any
creature they can catch but prefer to hunt
other dragons. They often play with their food,
loosening the vines that bind their victims to
watch it squirm, then tightening their grip
before it can escape.

HABITAT
Wisteria dragons weave labyrinthine lairs from
wisteria vines and coiling ivies that consume
derelict ruins and choke swathes of forests.
They are drawn to places of magic, such as fey
forests and abandoned mage towers. Their lairs
are immediately noticeable by the burgeoning
growth that enshrouds them.
Wisteria dragons prefer hot, humid
climates, especially those with abundant
water and large prey. They also require many
pollinators, such as dragon bees, to sustain
the magical flowers they grow on their bodies,
without which their magic would fade. Those
that lair in more temperate climates hibernate
during the winter in secret underground
chambers that they fill with rotting vegetable
matter to protect them from the cold. After
entering, they seal the den with earth and ward
it with spells to prevent intrusion. A wisteria
dragon always builds this chamber in front of Fig. 1 A wisteria dragon's
its hoard to discourage any would-be thieves. air of superiority.
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 BEHAVIOR
Solitary by nature, wisteria dragons are known for their disdain
toward all living things other than themselves. They are highly
intelligent and command powerful magic that allows them to freely
The wisteria dragon on control plant life. In addition to their innate powers, they can
has been circling r, e study spells to increase their arcane might. They particularly enjoy
area in particula enchantment magic as it allows them to manipulate other creatures.
and the consistency
Like most dragons, they are covetous and keep vast hoards of
treasure. They also prize knowledge, though their interests tend to
of its flight skew toward arcane secrets, the location of magic items, or practical
pa erns leads me
tt lore they can use to defeat their enemies.
to believe that The eggs of a wisteria dragon grow in clutches of between
its lair lies at eight and twelve on thick, woody vines. These vines must root in
the body of a recently killed creature, from which the eggs absorb
the center. It is nutrients and magic. Depending on the amount of magic present
likely claiming in the corpse, they hatch anywhere from fourteen to forty-two
this region as itsng days after being laid. Once hatched, the mother will care for her
territory, includint offspring only until they begin to flower. Then she turns hostile,
the newly vaca chasing the brood from her territory. A wisteria dragon won’t
intercede in fights between her offspring, and the weakest members
farmland that my of a clutch become prey for their more powerful siblings.
people used to e Wisteria dragons often investigate humanoid settlements near
occupy. I'll take th their lairs, and many have learned from experience that these
land back in their small creatures can be troublesome. Even so, the mix of curiosity
names, I swear. and vanity in wisteria dragons draws them to show interest in
humanoids. Some wisteria dragons tolerate humanoids as servants
or supplicants if they offer the dragon the reverence it expects.

Fig. 2 A wisteria
dragon in flight.
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PERSONALITY TRAITS
Wisteria Dragon Personality Traits
d8 Trait
1 I deserve to be worshiped for my power and beauty.

2 My forest belongs to me and me alone.

I won’t forgive an insult, and I hold bitter grudges against
3
all my enemies.
4 I lie to get what I want.

5 I care deeply for my forest, but I am distrustful of outsiders.

6 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.

No matter the situation, I project an outward veneer
7
of calm detachment.
8 I get envious easily and covet everything I do not possess.

MOTIVATIONS
Wisteria Dragon Motivations
d6 Motivation
I hold a grudge against a powerful dragon and will go to any
1
lengths to take them down.
2 I am protecting a vulnerable clutch of eggs.

3 I seek arcane knowledge to increase my power and expand my territory.

The flowers which grow from me and fuel my magic are dying,
4
and I seek a cure.
I want revenge against a nearby settlement that wronged me over
5
a century ago.
I have become bored and long for something novel to pique my
6
interest.

ADVENTURE HOOKS
Here are some ideas for ways to include wisteria dragons in your game.
d4 Adventure Hook
A wisteria dragon has captured a prince who trespassed in its lair
1
and is holding him hostage.
A wisteria dragon’s magical vines have begun to creep out of the forest,
2 choking farm fields as they grow ominously close to town. If nothing is
done, the vines will continue to grow, and the town will be consumed.
A magical sickness has descended upon a city. The only hope for
3 a cure lies in the archives of a long-dead wizard, which has since
become the lair of a wisteria dragon.
A forest settlement was established inside the territory of a
wisteria dragon. To avoid destruction, the community pays tribute
4 to the dragon each month. This month, the dragon has demanded
the community send its most capable members to accomplish a
dangerous task.

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 Wisteria
Dragon
Huge dragon, any non-good alignment

Armor Class 19 (natural armor)

Hit Points 256 (19d12 + 133)
Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

24 (+7) 13 (+1) 25 (+7) 17 (+3) 14 (+2) 25 (+7)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +13, Wis +8, Cha +13
Skills Arcana +9, Deception +13, History +9, Insight +8, Perception +14
Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 24
Languages Draconic, Sylvan, plus any two languages
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP)

Fey Ancestry. The dragon has advantage on saving throws against being charmed, and magic can’t put
the dragon to sleep.
Regeneration. The dragon regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn. If the dragon takes cold or
necrotic damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of the dragon’s next turn. The dragon dies only if
it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Spellcasting. The dragon is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma
(spell save DC 21 ). It can cast the following Bard spells, requiring no material components:

Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, mage hand, prestidigitation

1st level (4 slots): bane, identify, sleep
2nd level (3 slots): locate object, see invisibility, suggestion
3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, plant growth, speak with plants
4th level (3 slots): confusion, freedom of movement
5th level (1 slot): geas
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The dragon can use its Soporific Floral Presence. It then casts a spell or makes three
attacks: one with its bite and two with its stomp.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (2d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
Grasping Vines (Recharge 5–6). Vines entangle each creature of the dragon’s choice within 90 feet of
it. Each target must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 18 (4d8) piercing damage on a failed
save, or half as much on a success. On a failure, a target is grappled and restrained (escape DC 19).
While restrained, a target takes 18 (4d8) piercing damage at the start of each of its turns.

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 Soporific Floral Presence. Each creature of the dragon’s choice within 120 feet of it must succeed on a
DC 19 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 1 minute. This effect ends for a creature if the
creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it. If a target’s saving throw is successful or the
effect ends for it, the target is immune to this dragon’s Floral Presence for the next 24 hours.

LEGENDARY ACTIONS
The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action
option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent
legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon beats its wings. Each creature within 10 feet of the dragon
must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 15 (2d6 + 8) bludgeoning damage and be
knocked prone. The dragon can then fly up to half its flying speed.

Fig. 3. A wisteria
dragon engages a
vampire lily dragon.

Having guessed the location of its lair, I followed the wisteria dragon at a
distance and found it engaged with another dragon, a vampire lily dragon,
by the looks of it. Both dragons fought viciously, and I noticed that the wisteria
tried to put the vampire lily to sleep, but the vampire lily shook it off and walked
away. I'll have to track it down and see what more I can learn from this rivalry.
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