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==Other Lore==
{{otherlore|A wyrmling green dragon’s scales are thin, very small, and a deep shade of green that appears nearly black. As the dragon ages, the scales grow larger and lighter, turning shades of forest, emerald, and olive green, which helps it blend in with its wooded surroundings.|{{SRD3ref}}|3.5e lore}}<br />

{{otherlore|
*'''Breath weapon:''' Cloud of chlorine gas (changed to cone of acidic mist in Edition 3.5)
*'''Habitat:''' Forests with tall trees
*'''Diet:''' Small humanoids such as [[Gnome (Dungeons & Dragons)|gnomes]] are preferred, but prize elves and sprites most. Will eat any animal if hungry.
*'''Preferred Treasure:''' Emeralds, artwork, and sculptures
*'''Alignment:''' [[Alignment (Dungeons & Dragons)#Lawful Evil|Lawful Evil]]
*'''Image:''' [http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG75.jpg Wizards.com image]
*'''Stats:''' [http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/dragonTrue.htm#greenDragon OGL stats]
*'''Notes:'''

:Green dragons are the third most powerful of the classic chromatic dragons. They have a large, waving crest or fin that starts at the dragon's nose and runs the length of the dragon's body. They also have long, slender forked tongues and smell like chlorine gas. They are highly adept at magic.

:Green dragons are reasonably good parents, with both mother and father typically staying close to their eggs while they are incubating. Females either keep their eggs in a solution of acid or bury them in leaves moistened with rainwater. The green wyrmling may be mistaken for a black, due to their nearly black scales. As the wyrmling matures, its scales lighten in color. The wyrmlings typically stay with both parents until they reach adulthood (approximately 100 years).

:A green dragon lair will be a complex of caves and tunnels, with its main entrance hidden behind a waterfall. The dragons prefer caves high up on a cliff.

:The territories of Green and Black dragons frequently overlap, but as greens are more powerful, they typically hold the upper hand. Greens may allow a Black dragon to remain in their forest, as long as the lesser dragon remains in the swamps.

:Green dragons revel in combat, and will often attack for no apparent reason. They are territorial, and may view any intrusion into their domain as an affront. They are cunning and duplicitous foes, and love to double-cross. A traveler who stumbles into a green dragon's territory may be able to bribe the dragon for safe passage, but the dragon may pretend to agree and then attack the unsuspecting offender once their guard is down. Though aggressive, green dragons prefer to use magic before attacking physically.|<ref name="wikip">{{wikip|Chromatic Dragon#Green dragon|Wikipedia - Green Dragon}} ''(accessed 2019-12-04)''</ref>|Wikipedia}}
Author	MM5 +
Canon	true +
Creature Name	Green Dragon Overview +
Habitat	Forest +
Has Lair	true +
Name	Green Dragon Overview +
Publication	MM5 +
SortText	Dragon Green AAA Overview 5e +
Subtype	Dragon +, Chromatic Dragon + and Green Dragon +
Type	Overview +