Like his dad, my oldest son enjoys all versions of D&D. He plays a 3e game with me and his brother, a 4e game with some friends and a Pathfinder game with some other friends. He has also had the chance to play Castles & Crusades, ACKS and Basic Era D&D. But so far his favorite has to be 1st Ed AD&D.
He also loves dragons. Always has. So it was a natural then that he would want to make his own dragon book and have some going back and forth we decided that an OSRIC or Labyrinth Lord Advanced compatible book would be the best.
Of course in what can only be called a bit of Generational Rebellion, according to my son there are no know Dragonfolk witches.
So for your enjoyment here is a new player character race he has been working on for some time.
The Dragonfolk.
All text below is considered OPEN for the
Open Gaming License. It is copyright 2012 Liam and Timothy Brannan.
Dragonfolk
It is well known that dragons can often take the guise of humans, elves or other humanoid species. It has been through this magic that the dragons have come into direct contact and congress with these younger species. For years these various dragon-blooded and half-dragons roamed the world often ignorant of their own heritages. It was not till the great hero Marduk, himself rumored to be the spawn of a human mother and Ea the Dawn Dragon, gathered all the dragon blooded to one one land now known as the Dragon Isles. He then became their first King.
Thousands of years later the Dragon Empires have waned, but the Dragonfolk have survived as a species in their own right. They rarely leave their Dragon Isles and are thus rare or even legend in other parts of the world.
There are two type of Dragonfolk recognized, Imperial and non-Imperial. Imperial Dragonfolk hale from the Isles of the Dragon Empire. The Empire has waned in the 700+ generations since Marduk first united the Dragonfolk into a single people, but the Imperial Dragonfolk are still just as proud as they ever were.
Non-Imperial Dragonfolk are born from the union of a humanoid (typically human, elf or dwarf) and a dragon. They are of the same general sort of their humanoid parent with the scales, coloration and temperament of their dragon parent. Non-Imperial Dragonfolk are often shunned in human committees. Any non-Imperial Dragonfolk can claim to be an Imperial Dragonfolk only if they make a pilgrimage to the Temple of Dragons on the Dragon Isle and there renounce their ties to their humanoid relatives.
Description
Dragonfolk appear as dragonlike humanoids. They share qualities with both of their parent stock. They stand taller than humans typically 6 to 7 feet in height with males and females being roughly the same height. They are warm blooded despite their reptilian appearance, though they are not as comfortable in extreme climates as are humans. Dragonfolk lay eggs like dragons, but also produce milk like a mammal. Typically only 1 to 2 eggs are laid in a clutch. The eggs develop partially inside the female and then are kept warm by the male and female once laid. Twins resulting from one egg is considered an ill omen.
Imperial Dragonfolk can claim human, elf, dwarf as well as a variety of draconic parentage. Imperial Dragonfolk are only fertile with other Dragonfolk. Non-Imperial are fertile with other Dragon-folk and their members of their humanoid parent's race (and races cross fertile with them such as orcs, trolls, goblins).
Dragonfolk can come from any combination of dragon and humanoid parentage. For Imperial Dragonfolk, ones that live or come from the Dragon Isles, this is not determination of potential alignment or powers. For non-Imperial Dragonfolk parentage can have an affect on coloration, powers and potential alignment.
Dragonfolk only recognize the difference between Imperial and non-Imperial Dragonfolk, with Imperial Dragonfolk claiming superiority to the non-Imperial individuals. Non-Imperial Dragonfolk can produce offspring with strong Dragonfolk traits. These straits remain strong even through many generations.
There is some questionable scholarly work claiming that Kobolds are non-Imperial crosses with gnomes or halflings. While is this largely dismissed even the most conservative scholars do believe that Kobolds may be the result of non-Imperial pairings of dragons and goblins.
Dragonfolk develop from egg to hatchling in 6 months and are weaned after 6 months. They reach maturity at 13 years. Imperial Dragonfolk are considered Citizens at 21 years of age. Their average lifespan is 250 years. A mated pair will usually mate first between 14 and 21 years old and they will stay together for life, though they may not not necessarily live with each other.
Honor and Caste
Dargonfolk have a strict code of honor. This and the Dragonfolk caste system will be detailed in the future.
Requirements: CON 9
Ability Modifiers: STR +1, CHA +1, DEX -1
Ability Min/Max: STR 4/19, DEX 2/17, CON 9/18, INT 3/18, WIS 3/18, CHA 4/19
Languages: Dragonfolk learn Draconic as their primary Language and can learn the common tongue and alignment language. They may learn additional languages to these based on their Intelligence score. If Kobolds have a unique language then Dragonfolk will also know this language.
Infravision: 30 ft
Low-light vision: 120ft
Naturally Dragonfolk are a highly magical race. They gain a +2 to all saves from Spells and Spell like devices. The gain a +4 vs Dragon Breath saves.
They can see Invisible creatures and items on a 1 on a 1d6. They can find secret doors on a 1-2 on a 1d6 as well.
Dragonfolk are naturally resistant to weapons due to their tough, scaly hides. They gain an additional -1 to their Armor Class.
Permitted class options: Cleric, Fighter, Paladin, Magic-User*, Thief, Cleric/Fighter, Cleric/Paladin, Fighter/Magic-User, Fighter/Thief.
Level Limits
Cleric: 9th
Fighter: Unlimited
Paladin: 17th
Magic-User*: 11th
Thief: 8th
Dragonfolk have their own type of magic-user known as Dragon Mages. These will detailed later.
Dragonfolk Thief Skill Adjustments
Pick Locks -5%
Find and Remove Traps +5%
Climb Walls -15%
Movement Rate: 120 ft
Breath Weapon
A holdover from their draconic heritage, Dragonfolk have a limited breath weapon. Regardless of their coloration or alignment the individual Dragonfolk can choose among Acid, Cold, Gas, Electricity, or Fire.
Once per day a Dragonfolk can emit a powerful breath weapon attack. This attack does 1d6 + 1hp/level damage. The damage type is chosen at character creation and can't be changed short of a Wish spell.
Dragonfolk and Kobolds
Dragonfolk and Kobolds share a relationship similar to that of Humans and Halflings or Dwarves and Gnomes. In areas where Dragonfolk are more common Kobolds will live on the outskirts of the Dragonfolk communities. Kobolds will adjust their normal behaviors and alignments to suit that of their Dragonfolk cousins. Indeed small communities of kobolds near good aligned Dragonfolk areas have been known to be good aligned as well.
Religion
Dragonfolk follow a form of Ancestor worship where they honor the spirits of fallen warriors, kings and dragons. They claim that many of the dragon "gods" that cultures around the world worship were in fact personages in their history. Many times these gods were non-Imperial Dragonfolk that rose to great power and honor. Such dragons and Dragonfolk are Aži Dahāka (The Destroyer), Druk (thunder dragon), Ea (Dawn Dragon), Jawzahr (Moon Dragon), Karkeu (Diamond Dragon), Marduk (Dragonfolk Hero and Emperor), Quetzalcoatl (Dragonfolk Lord of the Sky), Tiamat (Mother of Monsters), Yam (Son of Ea and Tiamat, dragon god of the Sea), Zirnitra (Dragon God of Sorcerery), and Zmey Gorynych (Darkness).
Section 15.
OSRIC. Copyright 2008 Stuart Marshall.
Advanced Edition Companion, Copyright 2009-2010, Daniel Proctor. Author Daniel Proctor.
"Dragonfolk for the Advanced Era" Copyright 2012, Timothy & Liam Brannan.
