The eldest species of dragon known to Anarnedor are called the Avyarven (pronounced ah-vare-ven). They are said (and actually are), the first dragons and thus considered the truest species in existence. Resurrected after hundreds of years, these mighty dragons are quickly making it known that they are the rightful rulers of the dragonworld. Of course, four-hundred years has been a long time and there are some dragon species that don't believe this is the truth.
Avyarven dragons are the only dragon species that bond with a 90% rate compared to other species. It is their belief that their purpose is to teach, protect, and fight alongside humans against the dark forces stirring once again in the northern Wastelands. Other dragon species see this desire to bond, sometimes waiting hundreds of years to hatch to do so, as a weakness.
Statblock Rules
Avyarven Base (Hatchling) CR 5
Small Dragon [varies; see charts]
Init +6; Senses dragon senses; Perception +9
Defense
AC 16, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+2 Dex, +2 natural, +2 size)
hp 42 (6d12+6)
Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +5
Immune paralysis, sleep
OFFENSE
Speed speed 40 ft., burrow 20 ft., fly 150 ft. (average)
Melee bite +9 (1d6+1), 2 claws +8 (1d4+1);
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks breath weapon, (40-ft. line, DC 14, 2d8 electricity); desert thirst (DC 14)
Spell-Like Abilities none sla
Spells Known/Prepared (CL 7th; concentration +10)| 3rd (5/day)—dispel magic, vampiric touch|2nd (7/day)—darkness, invisibility, resist energy|1st (7/day)—alarm, mage armor, shield, true strike, unseen servant|0 (at will)—arcane mark, bleed (DC 13), detect magic, mage hand, mending, read magic, resistance
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 10
Base Atk +6; CMB +6; CMD 18 (22 vs. trip)
Feats Improved Initiative; Weapon Focus (bite)
Skills Bluff +9; Fly +13; Intimidate +9; Perception +9; Stealth +15
Languages Draconic, Common
Desert Thirst(Su)
A blue dragon can cast *create water* at will (CL 6). Alternatively, it can destroy an equal amount of liquid in a 10-foot burst. Unattended liquids are instantly reduced to sand. Liquid-based magic items (such as potions) and items in a creature's possession must succeed on a Will save (DC 14) or be destroyed.
Electricity Aura(Su)
A mature adult blue dragon is surrounded by an aura of electricity. Creatures within 5 feet take 1d6 points of electricity damage at the beginning of the dragon's turn.
Sound Imitation(Ex)
A very young or older blue dragon can mimic any voice or sound it has heard by making a successful Bluff check against a listener's Sense Motive check.
Ecology
Environment Any
Organization solitary, pairs, or communities (Dragonries)
Treasure none
Age Progression
Dragons retain their link to their ancestors through several abilities which manifest as they grow older. Compelte rules for True Dragons are here.
Age Category |
Age |
CR |
Size |
HD |
Natural Armor |
Breath Weapon |
Base |
|
5 |
S |
6 |
5 |
2 |
HatchlingWyrmling |
1-3 months |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
ChildVery Young-Young |
2 months - 1 years |
B + 3 |
M |
B + 3 |
B + 4 |
B x 2 |
JuvenileJuvenile |
1-3 years |
B + 5 |
L |
B + 6 |
B + 9 |
B x 4 |
Young AdultYoung Adult |
3-5 years |
B + 7 |
H |
B + 8 |
B + 12 |
B x 5 |
AdultAdult |
5-25 years |
B + 8 |
G |
B + 10 |
B + 15 |
B x 6 |
Mature AdultMature Adult |
25-50 years |
B + 9 |
G |
B + 12 |
B + 18 |
B x 7 |
OldOld |
50-100 years |
B + 11 |
G |
B + 14 |
B + 21 |
B x 8 |
AncientVery Old |
100-200 years |
B + 12 |
G |
B + 16 |
B + 24 |
B x 9 |
Great WyrmAncient |
200+ years |
B + 13 |
G |
B + 18 |
B + 27 |
B x 10 |
All Avyarven gain the following abilities as they age:
- Hatchling. immunity to sleep and paralysis; dragon senses
- Child. spells, spell-like abilities, spell resistance
- Juvenile. --
- Young Adult. DR 5
- Adult. frightful presence
- Mature Adult. DR 10
- Old. DR 15
- Ancient. DR 20
- Great Wyrm.--
Age Category |
Str |
Dex |
Con |
Int |
Wis |
Cha |
DR |
SR |
CL |
Base |
13 |
14 |
13 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
0 |
16 |
6 |
HatchlingWyrmling |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
B |
0 |
B |
B |
ChildVery Young-Young |
+6 |
-2 |
+5 |
+2 |
+2 |
+2 |
0 |
19 |
3 |
JuvenileJuvenile |
+10 |
-2 |
+6 |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
0 |
21 |
6 |
Young AdultYoung Adult |
+12 |
-4 |
+6 |
+4 |
+4 |
+4 |
5 |
23 |
8 |
AdultAdult |
+14 |
-4 |
+8 |
+6 |
+6 |
+6 |
5 |
24 |
10 |
Mature AdultMature Adult |
+16 |
-4 |
+8 |
+6 |
+6 |
+6 |
10 |
25 |
12 |
OldOld |
+18 |
-6 |
+10 |
+8 |
+8 |
+8 |
10 |
27 |
14 |
AncientVery Old |
+20 |
-6 |
+10 |
+8 |
+8 |
+8 |
15 |
28 |
16 |
Great WyrmAncient |
+22 |
-6 |
+12 |
+10 |
+10 |
+10 |
15 |
29 |
18 |
Special Abilities (by Color Type)
Black Dragons
- Subtype. water
- Breath Weapon. acid
- Hatchling. immunity to acid, water breathing
- Child. swamp stride, speak with reptiles
- Juvenile. darkness, CL 1st
- Young Adult. teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
- Adult. corrupt water, frightful presence, CL 5th
- Mature Adult. DR 10/magic, CL 7th
- Old. acidic bite, plant growth, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
- Ancient. acid pool, insect plague, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
- Great Wyrm. charm reptiles, CL 17th
Acidic Bite (Su)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
A black Avyarven with this ability deals an additional 2d6 points of acid damage upon reaching [age]. An [age] dragon's damage increases to 4d6, and a [age]'s to 6d6.
Charm Reptiles (Sp)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
A [age] Avyarven black dragon can use this ability three times per day. It works as a mass charm monster spell that affects only reptilian animals. This ability is the equivalent of an 8th-level spell.
Corrupt Water (Sp)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
Once per day an adult or older black dragon can stagnate 10 cubic feet of still water, making it foul and unable to support water-breathing life. The ability spoils liquids containing water. Liquid-based magic items (such as potions) and items in a creature's possession must succeed on a Will save (DC equal to the dragon's frightful presence) or become ruined. This ability is the equivalent of a 1st-level spell. Its range is equal to that of the dragon's frightful presence.
Speak with Reptiles (Sp)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
A young or older black dragon gains the constant spell-like ability to speak with reptiles. This functions as speak with animals, but only with reptilian animals.
Swamp Stride (Ex)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
A very young or older black dragon can move through bogs and quicksand without penalty at its normal speed.
Water Breathing (Ex)
Avyarven (Black)Source: Pathfinder 1e
A black dragon can breathe underwater indefinitely and can freely use its breath weapon, spells, and other abilities while submerged.
Teleportation (Sp)
PerneseAlskyrian/Arcadian
A creature with this ability is able to use transfer themselves and others from one location to another semi-instantaniously. This ability is known as between on Pern and takes 2-3 seconds to teleport on-planet - longer for off-world or through time. Other species may refer this as jumping or other terms but the abilitiy is the same. In most cases, a creature cannot teleport to a new world or dimension without magical assistance.
Telepathy
PerneseAlskyrian/Arcadian
Creatures with this ability are able to communicate to other willing creatures mentally rather than verbally. In most cases, creatures with this ability are able to convay emotions and images to those they wish.
Abilities in gold are common for all Avyarven. The rest change depending on their color/type. Abilities that are in italics are spells. The rest are special abilities that have descriptions after the list.
Anything in red will probably be removed to better fit how I want them...
Chromatic Dragon Types
Black
- Subtype. water
- Breath Weapon. acid
- Hatchling. immunity to acid, water breathing
- Child. swamp stride, speak with reptiles
- Juvenile. darkness, CL 1st
- Young Adult. teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
- Adult. corrupt water, frightful presence, CL 5th
- Mature Adult. DR 10/magic, CL 7th
- Old. acidic bite, plant growth, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
- Ancient. acid pool, insect plague, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
- Great Wyrm. charm reptiles, CL 17th
Blue
- Subtype. earth
- Breath Weapon. lightning
- Hatchling. immunity to electricity, desert thirst
- Child. sound imitation, ghost sound
- Juvenile. minor image, CL 1st
- Young Adult. teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
- Adult. electricity aura, ventriloquism, frightful presence, CL 5th
- Mature Adult. DR 10/magic, CL 7th
- Old. mirage, hallucinatory terrain, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
- Ancient. storm breath, veil, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
- Great Wyrm. sandstorm, mirage arcana, CL 17th
- Subtype.
- Breath Weapon.
- Hatchling.
- Child.
- Juvenile.
- Young Adult. teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
- Adult.
- Mature Adult. DR 10/magic, CL 7th
- Old.
- Ancient.
- Great Wyrm.
- Subtype.
- Breath Weapon.
- Hatchling.
- Child.
- Juvenile.
- Young Adult. teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
- Adult.
- Mature Adult. DR 10/magic, CL 7th
- Old.
- Ancient.
- Great Wyrm.
Brass
Subtype fire
Breath Weapon fire
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to fire, sleep breath
Child (Very Young/Young) speak with animals, move sand
Juvenile (Juvenile) desert wind, endure elements, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) suggestion, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) fire aura, control winds, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) sandstorm, control weather, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) summon djinni, whirlwind, CL 17th
Bronze
Subtype water
Breath Weapon electricity
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to electricity, repulsion breath, water breathing
Child (Very Young/Young) speak with animals, change shape
Juvenile (Juvenile) wave mastery, create food and water, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) fog cloud, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) electricity aura, detect thoughts, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) vortex, control water, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) tidal wave, control weather, CL 17th
Copper
Subtype earth
Breath Weapon acid
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to acid, climb stone, slow breath
Child (Very Young/Young) grease, uncanny dodge
Juvenile (Juvenile) trap master, hideous laughter, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) stone shape, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) slow aura, transmute rock/mud, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) mass laughter, wall of stone, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) deadly joke, move earth, CL 17th
Gold
Subtype fire
Breath Weapon fire
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to fire, weakening breath
Child (Very Young/Young) change shape, detect evil, fast flight, detect gems
Juvenile (Juvenile) bless, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) luck, daylight, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) fire aura, geas/quest, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) sunburst, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) divine aid, foresight, CL 17th
Green
Subtype air
Breath Weapon acid
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to acid, water breathing
Child (Very Young/Young) woodland stride, entangle
Juvenile (Juvenile) charm person, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) trackless step, suggestion, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) camouflage, plant growth, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) miasma, dominant person, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) awaken treants, command plants, CL 17th
...
Red
Subtype fire
Breath Weapon fire
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to fire, ??
Child (Very Young/Young) smoke vision, detect magic
Juvenile (Juvenile) pyrotechnics, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) fire aura, suggestion, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) manipulate flames, wall of fire, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) melt stone, find the path, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) incinerate, discern location, CL 17th
..
Silver
Subtype cold
Breath Weapon cold
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to acid, paralyzing breath, change shape
Child (Very Young/Young) cloudwalking, detect evil
Juvenile (Juvenile) fog vision, feather fall, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) fog cloud, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) cold aura, control winds, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) reflective scales, control weather, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) true courage, reverse gravity, CL 17th
White
Subtype cold
Breath Weapon cold
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to cold, icewalking
Child (Very Young/Young) snow vision, ice shape
Juvenile (Juvenile) fog cloud, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) cold aura, gust of wind frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) freezing fog, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) blizzard, wall of ice, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ice tomb, control weather, CL 17th
Special Abilities: Rare Colorations
Brown
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Purple
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Gray
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Teal
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Platinum
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Steel
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Iron
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Quicksilver
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Electrum (White Gold)
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th
Yellow
Subtype --
Breath Weapon --
Hatchling (Wyrmling) immunity to ??, ability
Child (Very Young/Young) ability, spell
Juvenile (Juvenile) spell, CL 1st
Young Adult (Young Adult) teleport, DR 5/magic, spell resistance, CL 3rd
Adult (Adult) ability/aura, spell, frightful presence, CL 5th
Mature Adult (Mature Adult) DR 10/magic, CL 7th
Old (Old/Very Old) ability, spell, DR 15/magic, CL 11th
Ancient (Ancient, Wyrm) ability, spell, DR 20/magic, CL 15th
Great Wyrm (Great Wyrm) ability, spell, CL 17th