Mist Dragons

By Matt DeBias

Mist Dragon
Co: *Ph: *In: *Es: *
Dmg: * Def: *
Also dragon breath, swallow whole, dive attack, mist, immaterialize, camouflage, aeromancy, and spiritualism.

*= Refer to dragon age chart(Book of the Fifth Age)

The highly reclusive mist dragons are a rarity on Krynn. Once true dragons, these wyrms were altered by the chaotic magic of the Graygem during the Age of Dreams. Although much like real dragons, mist dragons are perpetually enveloped in thick fog. This haze emanates to about one hundred feet from the serpent, effectively camouflaging it as a low cloud bank. The dragons themselves are grayish-white in color, and rarely reach beyond one hundred feet in length.
Though fearsome, mist dragons do not emit the awesome terror wrought by dragonawe. However, these beasts still retain dragon breath, in the form of a whirlwind of misty, frigid air. Mist dragons are generally thought to control the school of aeromancy and the sphere of spiritualism. Another power given to them by the Graygem is the ability to become as intangible as air. At a moment's notice, a mist dragon can become the fog that surrounds it, evading any physical attack and flowing through openings too small for its bulky serpentine form. These wyrms occasionally summon air elementals and ghosts to do their bidding.
Long ago, the modest population fo mist dragons left Ansalon, fearing prosecution and attack from both their chromatic and metallic cousins. For thousands of years they lived in relative peace on the Misty Isle east of Ansalon, until Malystryx the Red razed their island. Only a handful of mist dragons survived the assault, returning reluctantly to Ansalon. Although apprehensive, a lingering sense of revenge burns in each of their souls, set alight by the cruel flames of the Red Marauder.

The Survivors—Avengers of the Mist

Only six dragons were able to escape from the wrath of Malys' savage attack. These individuals now have only two major objectives—staying alive long enough to procreate and restore their clan, and, perhap just as important, making the Red pay for her impudence. Though solitary by nature, these wyrms have banded together to plot the downfall of the most powerful Dragon Overlord on Krynn.
The largest mist dragon that lived through the ordeal was a female named Foggdilantas(mist dragon female wyrm, inspiring demeanor). Once matriarch of the island, Fog now finds herself leading the dispirited survivors of her clan into exile. Fog hates Malys from the depths of her heart and would like nothing more than to see her suffer as her siblings and progeny did, but realizes that keeping her race alive must be the first order of business. This wise dragon only hopes that somehow her clan will survive, and is willing to fight to the death in order to save them. Even now, looking towards the smoking wasteland of eastern Ansalon, she grows more and more worried that this will become a necessary circumstance.
Before the destruction of Misty Isle, the serpent known as Smoke(mature adult male mist dragon, uncaring demeanor) was probably the most solitary of the very inconspicuous mist dragons. He cared about little else than the small, comfy world inside his secluded cave. This perfect reality was torn asunder by the coming of the Red Marauder. When the bloody massacre finally ended, Esmoakannar limped from his lair to find the mauled remains of his fellows strewn about the island, their very spirits drained from their bodies. When great Fog came to him, commanding him to accompany the surviving mist dragons to Ansalon, aloof Smoke had no choice but to obey. Although he has no desire to hunt down Malystryx, he knows he can never go back to his quiet life again.
As daughter to Foggdilantas, Vapor(young adult female mist dragon, heedless demeanor) was filled with monumental fury when the Red flew over their realm, wreaking havoc and leaving her home in ruins. Wovaprus was prepared to follow and hunt down the red, but for Fog's stern reprimand. Still, this female feels that the survivors should inflict merciless vengeance upon their foe. What angers Vapor even more is that Malys didn't even consider the mist dragons a threat. She can't comprehend that her home, kin, and former life were completely destroyed for the simple reason of being at that wrong place at the wrong time.
Ancient and bitter Steam(old male mist dragon, cynical demeanor) was once a figure of amusement to the former inhabitants of Misty Isle. Though utterly terrified by the power wielded by the queen of dragons, Stemantradox was one of the few dragons who attacked Malystryx head-on. He is unique due to the fact that he survived the attempt. Which is not to say he escaped unscathed; one of his horns was shattered, and due to a wing injury, he cannot fly for extended periods. Steam does not understand why he is alive, and knows it would be much simpler if he wasn't. Nevertheless, this lame, wily dragon wishes another chance to fight Malys before he enters the afterlife.
Lohazavon(mature adult female mist dragon, pessimistic demeanor) was once a brave and noble wyrm, among the more powerful of the dragons that lived on Misty Isle. In spite of this fact, when the Red Dragon's fiery breath washed over the island, Haze felt pure terror for the first time. The same dragonawe that afflicted the kender of Balifor reduced this female to fleeing the crimson menace. This brief meeting now gives Lohazavon serious doubts of her abilities and those of her fellow survivors. She considers hunting down Malys insane, tantamount to suicide; any being attempting to attack her—save a god—is doomed.
Those who knew Nimbus(juvenile female mist dragon, timid demeanor) before the attack on Misty Isle would never recognize her now. This young mist dragon was a very sociable and blithe female who was curious about anything and everything. Regardless, like Smoke, Malys's invasion exposed Nimbsodomyr to the harsh realities of life and death. Forced to watch as her family and friends disintegrated under a barrage of dragon breath, she is now a quiet and nervous serpent. Horrible dreams of hellish flames and toothy jaws haunt this dragon every time she relaxes her mental guard, day or night. She is contantly looking over her shoulders, fearful of a red, winged shadow, coming to claim the life of one who escape her wrath.
These mist dragons, the last of their race, currently roost on a mountain north of The Desolation, called Cloudy Peak by the native kender. This mountain always seems to be shrouded in thick fog, providing the perfect environment for them. It also aids the dragons by sceening their efforts to spy on their most hated enemy.
In 10s.c., Foggdilantas ventured to the Misty Isle of the Dragon Isles chain, seeking to gain allies in her planned attack on Malys's lair. Though momentarily surprised at the appearance of their supposedly mythical kin, the metallic dragons politely refused, protesting that they wished to be aloof from the affairs of Ansalon. Angered and disgusted, Fog left Haze, Smoke, and Nimbus in Aurialastican to ensure that their clan would be preserved, then made for The Desolation. She attempted to leave Vapor behind also, but the younger dragon stubbornly refused, beleiving she had every right to partake in the revenge. The three remaining dragons are plotting even now, always watching from Cloudy Peak, right under Malys's nose.

Special Abilities

Mist: As mist dragons emit a thick fog, anything besides a mist dragon within one hundred feet of these wyrms during combat must acheive a challenging Perception action every minute or become so dioriented it forfeits its next turn.
Immaterialize: The mist dragon becomes incorporeal, evading a physical attack against it, though not sorcery or mysticism. The dragon may remain immune in this way for up to tem minutes.
Camouflage: Mist dragons gain the benefits of the camouflage ability, with one exception: if a character has encountered a mist dragon before, he must accomplish a challenging Reason action to determine whether he recognizes the strange mist as a dragon, in which case the camouflage ability becomes void. Every time he encounters a mist dragon, this action becomes one degree easier.


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