5e:Crystal Dragon
Crystal dragons were friendly, curious gem dragons. They enjoyed conversing with other creatures but sometimes came into conflict with white dragons due to shared preferences in habitats. They were chaotic neutral and had a blinding cone of white light for a breath weapon. They were the smallest of the gem dragons and had translucent, crystalline scales. [1]
Crystal Dragons are described in Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Crystal Dragon's Lair
Crystal dragons dwell in cold regions…open to the sky.
The challenge rating of a legendary crystal dragon increased by 1 when it's encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
When fighting inside its lair, an crystal 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.
- Ice Passage.
- Starlight's Gleam.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon's lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
- Clear Skies.
- Crystal Profusion.
- Icy Sight.
- Positive Energy.
- Thriving Wildlife.
If the dragon dies, the [effects fade] 1d10 days. [2]
List of Crystal Dragons
5 Crystal Dragons
| Monster | Size | Type | Tags | Alignment | HP | CR | Habitat | Marked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Dragon Overview | Overview | Dragon, Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon | Arctic, Mountain | Canon, Pointer | Varied, FToD | ||||
| Adult Crystal Dragon | Huge | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon | Chaotic Neutral | 172 | 12 | Arctic, Mountain | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Ancient Crystal Dragon | Gargantuan | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon | Chaotic Neutral | 222 | 19 | Arctic, Mountain | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Crystal Dragon Wyrmling | Medium | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon | Chaotic Neutral | 32 | 2 | Arctic, Mountain | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
| Young Crystal Dragon | Large | Dragon | Gem Dragon, Crystal Dragon | Chaotic Neutral | 95 | 5 | Arctic, Mountain | Canon, Pointer | Fizban's Treasury of Dragons |
Sources and Notes
- . Gem Dragon Forgotten Realms Wiki Accessed: 2021-10-27. Licensed: CC-BY-SA. ↑
- FToD p.170-171 (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑