| Gold Dragon | |
|---|---|
| |
| skill | 16 (Young), 18 (Adult) |
| stamina | 25 (Young), 40 (Adult) |
| Habitat | Deserts, Mountains, Wilderness |
| Number Encountered | 1 |
| Type | Monster, Dragon |
| Reaction | Neutral |
| Intelligence | High |
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Gold Dragons were a race of dragon.
Description[]
The typical gold dragon would grow marginally larger than the average dragon, and their scales were a brilliant gold. They had a pair of short horns reaching back from the rear corners of their skull, and a row of spines down their back, ending at a short distance down their tail.
As with all Dragons, their wingspan was easily that of their full length, and their tongue was not forked, which was a common misconception. However, their eyes were still dangerous to look into without permission, as they could easily hypnotise someone or crush their spirit.
The majority of gold dragons could speak several languages, of both humanoid and animal races, and many over the age of about seventy years would begin to use increasingly powerful spells. They were particularly fond of illusions and tricks, possibly because they preferred to cause real damage with their own claws.
Origins and Distribution[]
Gold dragons were the oldest, noblest and most powerful of the dragon races. It is said that Kilanirax himself took the form of a gold dragon when manifesting.[1] They were the first of the dragons to be crafted by Glantanka, as they fought in the First Battle and were still viewed centuries later by many as the archetypal dragon.[2]
They preferred to inhabit large towers or castles in the middle of deserts or at the top of mountains, well removed from most other creatures[3]. Whilst they were far more friendly to humans than other dragons, they still considered them rude and impatient, which was only by comparison to their own sedate lifestyle - the product of knowing that they would probably live for millennia.
Special Abilities[]
A Gold Dragon had fire for its breath, using it often in combat and striking up to two enemies at once with it, should they be unfortunate enough The fire breath of an adult Dragon would scorch away badly, but the breath of a young dragon was less dangerous.
Their scales are so incredibly tough that all hits against a gold dragon are reduced to almost nothing.
Further Notes[]
- For some unexplained reason, there was an intense rivalry between the gold and silver dragons, though things haven't become violent for a long time.
Further Information in Canon[]
More information can be found at:Source[4]
Out of the Pit
(Large) (pg39, pg41#, pg127)
Allansia
(pg141, pg166)
Dungeoneer
(pg386#-387)
Night Dragon
(pg26, para23, para49, para400)
Knights of Doom
(para112, para214, para344)
Notes[]
# - denotes a reference with statistics
* - denotes a picture
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
Sourcebooks
- Out of the Pit
- Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World (mentioned)
References[]
- ↑ Night Dragon - 400
- ↑ Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - p.??/??
- ↑ Out of the Pit - 88/??
- ↑ Complete list of references catalogued by FF Titan Bestiary
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