Ruby Dragons
by John Walter BilesRuby Dragons are brilliant intellectuals with a passion for knowledge and learning. Their minds are so keen that they breathe pure mental force, shattering the very minds of their enemies. Though really, they’d rather chop logic and debate or persuade you into going their way. If they had a choice. They are devoted to order and protocol, wanting to do everything the right way. Though they also love to tinker with the rules to find a better way. They regard Red Dragons as hopelessly boorish and unintellectual. They like to debate with humans and humanoids, but often take losing a debate with ANYONE poorly.
Young Ruby Dragon Level 7 Solo Soldier
Large natural magical beast (dragon) XP 1,500
Initiative +8 Senses Perception +9; darkvision
HP 332; Bloodied 166; see also bloodied breath
AC 25; Fortitude 25, Reflex 22, Will 21
Resist 15 psychic
Saving Throws +5
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover), overland flight 12
Action Points 2
m Bite (standard; at-will) | Psychic
Reach 2; +14 vs. AC; 2d6 + 6 plus 2d6 Psychic damage.
m Claw (standard; at-will)
Reach 2; +14 vs. AC; 2d6 + 6 damage.
M Double Attack (standard; at-will)
The dragon makes two claw attacks.
M Stab Yourself (immediate reaction, when an enemy moves to a position where it flanks the ruby dragon; at-will)
The dragon fogs the foe’s mind so he accidentally hurts himself trying to hurt it: Close Burst 4; Only affects the person who just flanked him; +12 vs. Will; 1d10 + 6 damage, and the target is pushed 1 square.
C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge 5-6 ) | Psychic
Close blast 5; +12 vs. Reflex; 1d12 + 4 Psychic damage. Miss: Half damage.
C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) | Psychic
The dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses it immediately.
C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) | Psychic
Close burst 5; targets enemies; +12 vs. Will; the target is stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. After-effect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).
Alignment Lawful Good Languages Common, Draconic, possibly others
Skills Arcana +11, Diplomacy +10, History +11, Insight +9
Str 22 (+9) Dex 17 (+6) Wis 12 (+4)
Con 19 (+7) Int 16 (+6) Cha 14 (+5)
Adult Ruby Dragon Level 15 Solo Soldier
Large natural magical beast (dragon) XP 6,000
Initiative +13 Senses Perception +14; darkvision
HP 750; Bloodied 375; see also bloodied breath
AC 33; Fortitude 33, Reflex 30, Will 29
Resist 20 psychic
Saving Throws +5
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover), overland flight 12
Action Points 2
m Bite (standard; at-will) | Psychic
Reach 2; +22 vs. AC; 2d8 + 7 plus 3d6 psychic damage.
m Claw (standard; at-will)
Reach 2; +22 vs. AC; 2d8 + 7 damage.
M Double Attack (standard; at-will)
The dragon makes two claw attacks.
M Stab Yourself (immediate reaction, when an enemy moves to a position where it flanks the ruby dragon; at-will)
The dragon fogs the foe’s mind so he accidentally hurts himself trying to hurt it: Close Burst 4; Only affects the person who just flanked him; +20 vs. Will; 2d10 + 7 damage, and the target is pushed 1 square.
C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge 5-6 ) | Psychic
Close blast 5; +20 vs. Reflex; 2d12 + 6 psychic damage. Miss: Half damage.
C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) | Psychic
The dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses it immediately.
C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) | Fear
Close burst 5; targets enemies; +20 vs. Will; the target is stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. After-effect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).
Alignment Evil Languages Common, Draconic, possibly others
Skills Arcana +16, Diplomacy +15, History +16, Insight +14
Str 25 (+14) Dex 19 (+11) Wis 14 (+9)
Con 22 (+13) Int 20 (+11) Cha 16 (+10)
Elder Ruby Dragon Level 22 Solo Soldier
Huge natural magical beast (dragon) XP 20,750
Initiative +19 Senses Perception +18; darkvision
HP 1,050; Bloodied 525; see also bloodied breath
AC 40; Fortitude 40, Reflex 37, Will 34
Resist 25 psychic
Saving Throws +5
Speed 8, fly 10 (hover), overland flight 15
Action Points 2
m Bite (standard; at-will) | Psychic
Reach 3; +29 vs. AC; 2d10 + 9 plus 4d6 psychic damage.
m Claw (standard; at-will)
Reach 3; +29 vs. AC; 2d10 + 9 damage.
M Double Attack (standard; at-will)
The dragon makes two claw attacks.
M Stab Yourself (immediate reaction, when an enemy moves to a position where it flanks the ruby dragon; at-will)
The dragon fogs the foe’s mind so he accidentally hurts himself trying to hurt it: Close Burst 4; Only affects the person who just flanked him; +27 vs. Will; 3d10 + 9 damage, and the target is pushed 2 squares.
R Mind Maze (standard; recharge 5-6 ) | Psychic
The Ruby Dragon gazes into his foe’s eyes and traps him in a maze inside his mind; until he escapes it, he cannot move in the real world.
Ranged 20; +27 vs. Will; 3d10 + 8 psychic damage, and immobilise (save ends).
C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge 5-6 ) | Psychic
Close blast 5; +27 vs. Reflex; 3d12 + 8 psychic damage. Miss: Half
damage.
C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) | Psychic
The dragon’s breath weapon recharges automatically, and the dragon uses it immediately.
C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) | Fear
Close burst 10; targets enemies; +25 vs. Will; the target is stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. After-effect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).
Alignment Evil Languages Common, Draconic, Primordial, probably others
Skills Arcana +23, Diplomacy +19, History +23, Insight +18
Str 28 (+20) Dex 22 (+17) Wis 15 (+13)
Con 26 (+19) Int 24 (+18) Cha 17 (+14)
Ancient Ruby Dragon Level 30 Solo Soldier
Gargantuan natural magical beast (dragon) XP 95,000
Initiative +24 Senses Perception +24; darkvision
Inferno (Psychic) aura 5; creatures that enter or start their turns in the aura take 20 psychic damage. Creatures in the aura have concealment against ranged attacks.
HP 1,390; Bloodied 695; see also bloodied breath
AC 48; Fortitude 48, Reflex 43, Will 42
Resist 40 psychic
Saving Throws +5
Speed 12, fly 12 (hover), overland flight 15
Action Points 2
m Bite (standard; at-will) | Psychic
Reach 4; +37 vs. AC; 2d12 + 12 plus 6d6 psychic damage.
m Claw (standard; at-will)
Reach 4; +37 vs. AC; 2d12 + 12 damage.
M Double Attack (standard; at-will)
The dragon makes two claw attacks.
M Stab Yourself (immediate reaction, when an enemy moves to a position where it flanks the ruby dragon; at-will)
The dragon fogs the foe’s mind so he accidentally hurts himself trying to hurt it: Close Burst 4; Only affects the person who just flanked him; +35 vs. Will; 4d10 + 12 damage, and the target is pushed 3 squares.
R Mind Maze (standard; recharge 5-6 ) | Psychic
The Ruby Dragon gazes into his foe’s eyes and traps him in a maze inside his mind; until he escapes it, he cannot move in the real world.
Ranged 20; +35 vs. Will; 4d10 + 10 psychic damage, and immobilise (save ends).
C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge 5-6) | Psychic
Close blast 5; +35 vs. Reflex; 4d12 + 10 psychic damage, and the Ruby dragon makes a secondary attack against the same target. Secondary Attack: +33 vs. Fortitude; the target’s psychic resistance is negated until the end of the encounter. Miss: Half damage, and no secondary attack.
C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) | Psychic
The dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses it immediately.
C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) | Fear
Close burst 10; targets enemies; +35 vs. Will; the target is stunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. After-effect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).
Alignment Evil Languages Common, Draconic, Primordial, Supernal
Skills Arcana +28, Diplomacy +26, History +28, Insight +24
Str 34 (+27) Dex 25 (+22) Wis 19 (+19)
Con 30 (+25) Int 28 (+23) Cha 22 (+21)