Young Dragon (/jʌŋ ˈdræɡᵊn/)
True dragons pass through four distinct stages of life, from lowly wyrmlings to ancient dragons, which can live for over a thousand years. In that time, their might can become unrivaled and their hoards can grow beyond price.
The Mighty Menagerie fought a Young Red Dragon when it attacked them on the road to ForlioneThis is an article about Young Dragons, but there is a main page with more general info on Dragons as well as few on the specific colors and colors with age, and there may be ones for the other age ranges and colors in the future.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Length: 20 feet (10 feet body + 10 feet neck)
Height: 10 feet
Wingspan: 15 feet
Weight: 1,000 pounds
Approximate Size/Weight by Species
Type | Length | Height | Wingspan | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|
Red | 20 feet | 10 feet | 15 feet | 1,000 pounds |
Blue | 18 feet | 8 feet | 12 feet | 800 pounds |
Green | 16 feet | 7 feet | 10 feet | 600 pounds |
Black | 14 feet | 6 feet | 8 feet | 500 pounds |
White | 12 feet | 5 feet | 6 feet | 400 pounds |
Growth Rate & Stages
Dragon Age Categories
Category | Size | Age Range |
---|---|---|
Wyrmling | Medium (5' x 5'" | 5 years or less |
Young Dragon | Large (10' x 10') | 6–100 years |
Adult Dragon | Huge (15' x 15') | 101–800 years |
Ancient Dragon | Gargantuan (20' x 20' +) | 801 years or more |
Greatwyrm | Gargantuan (20' x 20' +) | 1,200 years or more |
Additional Information
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Harvesting
Instructions
Instructions: ecause this creature is an Dragon, the player should roll a Nature Check using the DCs in the table below. On a success, the player is able to harvest the item. On a failure, the item cannot be harvested (either because the character is not skilled enough, or because the item is ruined). The DM should note that many of the items have an expiration, and can not be sold or used after the expiration has passed.
Type: Dragon
Skill: Nature
DC | Item | Description | Value | Weight | Expiration | Crafting |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | Raw Dragon Meat | Dragon meat is a delicacy and is considered one of the finest meats you can eat. The meat spoils fast, but gourmet chefs will pay dearly for the meat. Dragon Jerky: If the meat is dried and smoked, a young dragon can yield about 2d6 days worth of dragon jerky. Dragon jerky is extremely filling, and a days worth weighs only a quarter of a regular ration (0.5 lbs.). It costs 2gp per ration. | 60 gp | 6 lb. | 1 day | - |
10 | Young Dragon Blood (5 vials) | Dragon blood is a valued commodity, used by spellcasters, alchemists and others. It can be used as a spell reagent and an ingredient for potions. | 125 gp | 1 lb. | 7 days | Potion of Dragonstrength, young (HHH) |
15 | Young Dragon Tooth (10x) | A young dragon's tooth is just under a foot long. They are long, conical and have a serrated edge. A dragon's tooth has a degree of elemental protection, after constant exposure to the dragon's breath. The tooth can be used to make small weapons, crafts and are prized trophies. | 25 gp | 5 lb. | ∞ | - |
15 | Young Dragon Bone (x6) | Dragon bones are infused with arcane and elemental magic, and tend to get harder as the dragon ages. Armorers and weaponsmiths that know how to work dragon bone tend to be masters of their craft. | 350 gp | 14 lb. | ∞ | Dragonbone Weapon (HHH) |
15 | Young (type) Dragon Horn | Harvested from: Black, Blue, Red, Bronze, Copper, and Gold Dragons Depending on the type of dragon, a horn or a prominent protrusion may adorn their head. These horns often retain a piece of the dragon's power, and make wonderful conduits for arcane magic. The horns make great trophies and can be crafted into various instruments and items, which tend to absorb magic enchantments fairly easily. Magic users create staves using the horns, as they make a perfect arcane focus. | 650 gp | 20 lb. | ∞ | - |
20 | Young (type) Dragon Scales | A young dragon's scales are hard, yet malleable. Compared to an adult dragon's scales, there are easier to manipulate by an expert armorer. | 1600 gp | 30 lb. | ∞ | Dragon Scale Mail, Dragon Scale Shield (DMG) |
20 | Young (type) Dragon Breath Pouch | The dragon's breath weapon is caused by two glands secreting a mix of chemicals together as the dragon exhales. The two glands are wrapped together in a thin membrane or pouch, which can be harvested if careful. Alchemists prize the membrane for the unique mix of chemicals it contains. Magic users prize it for the magic it holds. Artificers prize it for what they can make from it. Use: The membrane may be thrown up to 20 feet and the pouch explodes upon impact. Any creature within 15 feet of impact must roll a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or suffer 16 (4d8) damage (damage type depends on the dragon the membrane was harvested from). | 1500 gp | 10 lb. | 2 days | Dragon's Wrath (HHH) |
20 | Young (type) Dragon Wing (x2) | The wings of a young dragon are prized for their leather, which still retains some of the dragon's magical essence. | 3000 gp | 50 lb. | 7 days | Cloak of Dragonflight (HHH) |
This kind of creature does not normally carry treasure in dragon form, but may possess many coins. This kind of creature will have a sizeable hoards somewhere.
This creature produces 6-36 pieces of Harvested Meat, weight total of 24-144 lb. DC: 5, Expire: 1 day, Value: 12-72 sp It also will have a higher quality of meat as discussed above.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Genetic Descendants
Scientific Name
Animalia, Draconia
Origin/Ancestry
Dragon (ANY Dragon | ANY, Young)
Lifespan
6–100 years, then considered an Adult Dragon
Conservation Status
Chromatic dragons are not protected, by most. Many may offer rewards for their death, but some places may respect the dragon out of fear of consequences. Metallic dragons are generally respected and revered, but there have been those who had no qualms in in delving into their darker desires and so most societies do not feel any dragons need to be protected.
Average Height
6' - 15'+
Average Weight
400 - 1,000+ lbs.
Average Length
body is apx. 10', Neck is 10' (give or take), and the tail is around 15'+, and a wingspan of at least 10'
Geographic Distribution
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