Amethyst Dragon (5e)
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Amethyst Dragon Overview [1]
Amethyst dragons were neutral, logical dragons. They had lavender skin and crystal-like scales. Their breath weapon was a blast of concussive force, and they were known to burrow into the ground. They were also the most powerful of the gem dragons.
Amethyst Dragons are described in Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amethyst Dragon's Lair
[3] Amethyst dragons lair in caves near water.
The cr of a legendary amethyst dragon in its lair is +1CR.
Lair Actions
[3] When fighting inside its lair, an amethyst dragon can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects; the dragon can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:
- Beguiling Whisper.
- Imprisoning Force.
- Spatial Projection.
Regional Effects
- Background Check.
- Crystal Profusion.
- Watery Sight.
If the dragon dies, these effects fade over 1d10 days.
List of Amethyst Dragons[edit]
(5 official and unofficial Amethyst Dragons)
| Name | Type | Subtype | Size | HP | CR (XP) | Alignment | Habitat | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Dragon Overview | Overview | Dragon, Gem Dragon, Amethyst Dragon | Coastal, Underground | "Varied" | ||||
| Adult Amethyst Dragon | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Amethyst Dragon | Huge | 229 | 16 (15,000) | Neutral | Coastal, Underground | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Amethyst Dragon | Medium | 75 | 4 (1,100) | Neutral | Coastal, Underground | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Young Amethyst Dragon | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Amethyst Dragon | Large | 168 | 16 (15,000) | Neutral | Coastal, Underground | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Ancient Amethyst Dragon | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Amethyst Dragon | Gargantuan | 444 | 23 (50,000) | Neutral | Coastal, Underground | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
Sources and Notes[edit]
- ↑ James Wyatt, et. al. (26 October 2021). Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. (5e) Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 978-0-7869-6730-8. p. 159-160.. Licensed © Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ . [forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Gem_dragon Gem Dragon] Forgotten Realms Wiki Accessed: 2021-10-27. Licensed: CC-BY-SA.
- ↑ FToD p.159-160 (summary)
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Facts about "Amethyst Dragon (5e)"
| Author | "Varied" + |
| Canon | true + |
| Creature Name | Amethyst Dragon Overview + |
| Habitat | Coastal + and Underground + |
| Has Lair | true + |
| Name | Amethyst Dragon Overview + |
| Publication | "Varied" + |
| SortText | Dragon Amethyst AAA Overview 5e + |
| Subtype | Dragon +, Gem Dragon + and Amethyst Dragon + |
| Type | Overview + |
