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Young Moonstone Dragon

Young Moonstone Dragon
Young Moonstone Dragon
CR 8
Large Dragon, Neutral
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
18 (natural armor)
Hit Points
144 (17d10 + 51)
Speed
40 ft., fly 80 ft.
str
18
+4
dex
16
+3
con
17
+3
int
18
+4
wis
17
+3
cha
19
+4

Actions

Multiattack.The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite.mw 7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. ({@damage 2d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 5 (1d10) radiant damage.
Claw.mw 7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Breath Weapon 5.The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons: {'type':'item','name':'Dream Breath','entries':['The dragon exhales mist in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a 14 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an action to wake it.']} {'type':'item','name':'Moonlight Breath','entries':['The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 60-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 38 (7d10) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.']}

Young Moonstone Dragon

Ancient legends suggest that when the gods came to the First World and tried to populate it with their Humanoid followers, a clever dragon fled to the Feywild to hide a clutch of eggs. The magic of that faerie realm suffused the eggs, which hatched into the first moonstone dragons. Their descendants are now found throughout the Feywild.

Moonstone dragons are graceful and elegant creatures with opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. One horn arcs from the back of a moonstone dragon's skull and another at the tip of the nose; the two horns together form a shape that's reminiscent of a slender crescent moon. Moonstone dragons are playful and impetuous forces of mischief in their early years, but the best of them mature into wise teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers from faraway places.

Moonstone dragons can project themselves into the realm of dreams to communicate with the creatures that sleep near their lairs. In this way, they inspire artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness.

As a rule, moonstone dragons are not particularly interested in gold or copper, but they love silver, platinum, and mithral. They also cherish treasures whose value can't be easily quantified—a song sung from the heart, a lock of a loved one's hair, or a painting of a favorite place. A story of happy times fondly remembered is more precious to a moonstone dragon than a sack of gold.

Creating a Moonstone Dragon

Use the Moonstone Dragon Personality Traits and Moonstone Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive moonstone dragon characters.

Moonstone Dragon Personality Traits

Moonstone Dragon Ideals

Moonstone Dragon Adventures

The Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving moonstone dragons.

Moonstone Dragon Adventure Hooks

Connected Creatures

In the Feywild, moonstone dragons interact mostly with pixies, sprites, and other Fey creatures who revere and serve the dragon. Outside the Feywild, they often prefer to communicate with other creatures through dreams.

Young Moonstone Dragon Connections