Dragon Disciple

Classes: Barbarian | Bard | Cleric | Druid | Fighter | Monk | Paladin | Ranger | Rogue | Sorcerer | Wizard

Prestige Classes: Arcane Archer | Assassin | Blackguard | Champion of Torm | Divine Champion | Dragon Disciple | Dwarven Defender | Harper Scout | Pale Master | Psionicist | Shadowdancer | Shifter | Weapon Master

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Overview

Basics

Description: It is rumored that the magical powers of sorcerers and bards are somehow connected to the presence of dragon blood in their family tree. Dragon Disciples are sorcerers, and sometimes bards, who use their magical power as a catalyst to ignite their dragon blood, realizing its fullest potential. They prefer a life of exploration to a cloistered existence. Already adept at magic, many pursue adventure, especially if it furthers their goal of finding out more about their draconic heritage. They often feel drawn to areas known to harbor dragons.

Hit Die: d6. Special (see below)

Proficiencies: No additional proficiencies are gained

Skill Points: 2 + Int modifier

Skills: Concentration, Craft armor, Craft trap, Craft weapon, Discipline, Heal, Listen, Lore, Parry, Persuade, Search, Spellcraft, Spot

Selectable Class Feats: Ambidexterity, Deflect Arrows, Quicken Spell, Spell Focus, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Proficiency (Exotic), Weapon Proficiency (Martial), Weapon Proficiency (Simple)

Primary Saving Throw(s): Fortitude, Will

Base Attack Bonus: +3/4 levels

Requirements

To qualify as a dragon disciple, a character must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Class: Bard or Sorcerer

Skills: Lore 8 ranks

Special Abilities & Feats

• Level 1 Draconic Armor (+1 AC), Hit Die Increase (d6)
• Level 2 Dragon Abilities (+2 Strength)
• Level 3 Dragon Breath (2d10 Fire Damage)
• Level 4 Dragon Abilities (+2 Strength), Hit Die Increase (d8)
• Level 5 Draconic Armor (+1 AC)
• Level 6 Hit Die Increase (d10)
• Level 7 Dragon Breath (4d10 Fire Damage), Dragon Abilities (+2 Constitution)
• Level 8 Draconic Armor (+1 AC)
• Level 9 Dragon Abilities (+2 Intelligence), Wings
• Level 10 Dragon Breath (6d10 Fire Damage), Dragon Abilities (+4 Strength, +2 Charisma), Draconic Armor (+1 AC), Half-Dragon: Darkvision, Immunity to Fire, Immunity to Paralysis, Immunity to Sleep

Tip: Becoming a Red Dragon Disciple

• Only sorcerers or bards can become a dragon disciple - either class is equally suited.

Epic Dragon Disciple

Embracing his draconic heritage is but one stop on the disciple's life journey. His quest to understand and harness his draconic energies has taken him into the realm of the epic.

Hit Die: d12

Skill Points: 2 + Int modifier

Bonus Feats: The epic dragon disciple gains a bonus feat every four levels. In other words, at levels 14, 18, 22, 26, and 30.

Epic Bonus Feats

Armor Skin, Automatic Quicken Spell, Automatic Silent Spell, Automatic Still Spell, Epic Damage Reduction, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Spell Penetration, Epic Toughness, Greater Spell Focus, Improved Combat Casting

Epic Selectable Class Feats

Blinding Speed

NOTE: The dragon disciple's Draconic Armor becomes epic. Every 5 levels after level 10 it increases by +1

Special

• Your breath weapon damage potential increases by 1d10 for every 3 levels after 10th.
• The save DC against your breath weapon increases by +1 every 4 levels after 10th.

Dragon Disciple Types

When you take your first level of Dragon Disciple, you will get a bonus feat. You MUST use this feat to choose a "Dragon Disciple Type:" feat which will represent the type of dragon in your character's heritage. This will also have an effect on your class abilities at later levels. You must take the dragon type that you and the DM running your PRC quest agreed on. Also, even though they may be available, DO NOT take a second dragon type feat. Doing so will, at best, mess up your character or at worst get you banned if we determine you did this as an attempt to exploit the class.

Black Dragon Disciple: Acid Immunity, Acid Breath, Black wings, Usually Chaotic Evil

Blue Dragon Disciple: Electrical Immunity, Electrical Breath, Blue Wings, Usually Lawful Evil

Brass Dragon Disciple: Fire Immunity, Fire Breath, Brass Wings, Usually Chaotic Good

Bronze Dragon Disciple: Electrical Immunity, Electrical Breath, Bronze Wings, Usually Lawful Good

Copper Dragon Disciple: Acid Immunity, Acid Breath, Copper Wings, Usually Chaotic Good

Gold Dragon Disciple: Fire Immunity, Fire Breath, Gold Wings, Usually Lawful Good

Green Dragon Disciple: Acid Immunity, Acid Breath, Green Wings, Usually Lawful Evil

Silver Dragon Disciple: Cold Immunity, Cold Breath, Silver Wings, Usually Lawful Good

White Dragon Disciple: Cold Immunity, Cold Breath, White Wings, Usually Chaotic Evil

Special Dragon Disciple Types

Tiamat and Bahamut sometimes reward loyal mortal servants by granting them draconic powers. These become Shadow Dragon Disciples and Platinum Dragon Disciples.

Shadow Dragon Disciple

Champions of Tiamat are granted the powers of the fearsome shadow dragon. These DD's become attuned to the negative energy and shadow planes, giving them a natural ability to hide. They often work for Tiamat as spies and assassins.

• Immunity: High Negative Energy Resistance
• Breath Weapon: Pure negative energy
• Wings: Black
• Alignment: Always Evil, Almost always Lawful
• Special: +3 Hide, +3 Move Silently

Platinum Dragon Disciple

Bahamut blesses his champions with some of His own abilities. PDD's have keen senses and a natural respect for all life. They often serve as guardians and protectors.

• Immunity: Cold Immunity
• Breath Weapon: Sonic Blast
• Wings: Silver
• Alignment: Always Good, Almost always Lawful
• Special: +3 Spot, +3 Listen

Notes

• Dragon Disciple is rarely given out on Hala. If you are interested in playing a DD send a pm to the Hala Team forum account (or the team of the world your character is a native of) outlining your character concept BEFORE creating the character.