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{{refstart}}Metallic dragons seek to preserve and protect, viewing
{{blockref|'''Metallic dragon''' is a classification of {{srd5lc|Dragon}} found in the role playing game ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]''. In this setting metallic dragons are of {{srd5lc|Good}} {{srd5lc|Alignment}}.<ref>{{Cite book  | last = DeKirk  | first = Ash  | authorlink = wikipedia:Oberon_Zell-Ravenheart#Bibliography  |author2=Oberon Zell  | title = Dragonlore: From the Archives of the Grey School of Wizardry  | publisher =  New Page Books  | series =  | volume =  | edition = 1  | year = 2006  | location =  | pages = 224  | url = https://www.amazon.com/Oberon-Zell-Presents-Dragonlore-Archives/dp/1564148688  | doi = | id =   | isbn = 978-1-56414-868-1  | mr =   | zbl =   | jfm = }}</ref> {{dnd|Bahamut}} is the deity of good-aligned dragons and metallic dragons, and currently the only known '''Platinum dragon''' in existence. Metallic dragons have played a large role in D&D's various monster compilation books, and for most of the game's history five main types - {{5ed|Brass Dragon|brass}}, {{5ed|Copper Dragon|copper}}, {{5ed|Bronze Dragon|bronze}}, {{5ed|Silver Dragon|silver}}, and {{5ed|Gold Dragon|gold}} - were presented as roughly analogous to the five types of {{5edlc|Chromatic Dragon}}s. The {{wikip|Editions of Dungeons & Dragons#Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition|fourth edition}} of the game's second ''Monster Manual'' substituted {{4ed|Iron Dragon|iron}} and {{4ed|Adamantine Dragon|adamantine}} dragons for brass and bronze,<ref name="4e-mm2">{{cite book |title=[[wikipedia:Monster Manual 2|Monster Manual 2 (4e)]] |last=Heinsoo |first=Rob |authorlink=wikipedia:Rob Heinsoo |author2=Schubert, Stephen|year=2009 |publisher=[[Wizards of the Coast]] |location=Renton, WA |isbn=978-0-7869-5101-7 |page= |pages=224 |display-authors=etal}}</ref> and released the latter dragons in a later book alongside {{4ed|Cobolt Dragon|cobalt}}, {{4ed|Mercury Dragon|mercury}}, {{4ed|Mithral Dragon|mithral}}, {{4ed|Orium Dragon|orium}}, and {{4ed|Steel Dragon|steel}} dragons.|<ref name="wikip">{{wikip|Chromatic dragon|Chromatic Dragon|y}} ''(accessed 2019-11-17)''</ref>}}
themselves as one powerful race among the many races
that have a place in the world.
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===Types of Metallic Dragons===
* {{5ed|Brass Dragon}}
* {{5ed|Bronze Dragon}}
* {{5ed|Copper Dragon}}
* {{5ed|Gold Dragon}}
* {{5ed|Silver Dragon}}
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'''Noble Curiosity.''' Metallic dragons covet treasure
as do their evil {{5ed|Chromatic Dragon|chromatic}} kin, but they aren't driven as much by greed in their pursuit of wealth. Rather,
metallic dragons are driven to investigate and collect,
taking unclaimed relics and storing them in their lairs.
A metallic dragon's treasure hoard is filled with items.
that reflect its persona, tell its history, and preserve its
memories. Metallic dragons also seek to protect other
creatures from dangerous magic. As such, powerful
magic items and even evil artifacts are sometimes
secreted away in a metallic dragon's hoard.
 
A metallic dragon can be persuaded to part with an
item in its hoard for the greater good. However, another
creature's need for or right to the item is often unclear
from the dragon's point of view. A metallic dragon must
be bribed or otherwise convinced to part with the item.
 
'''Solitary Shapeshifters.''' At some point in their long
lives, metallic dragons gain the magical ability to
assume the forms of {{5edlc|Humanoid}}s and {{5edlc|Beast}}s. When a
dragon learns how to disguise itself, it might immerse
itself in other cultures for a time. Some dragons are too
shy or paranoid to stray far from their lairs and their
treasure hoards, but bolder dragons love to wander city
streets in humanoid form, taking in the local culture and
cuisine, and amusing themselves by observing how the
smaller races live.
 
Some metallic dragons prefer to stay as far away from
civilization as possible so as to not attract enemies.
However, this means that they are often far out of touch
with current events.
 
'''The Persistence of Memory.''' Metallic dragons
have long memories, and they form opinions of
humanoids based on previous contact with related
humanoids. Good dragons can recognize humanoid
bloodlines by smell, sniffing out each person they meet
and remembering any relatives they have come into
contact with over the years. A gold dragon might never
suspect duplicity from a cunning villain, assuming
that the villain is of the same mind and heart as a good
and virtuous grandmother. On the other hand, the
dragon might resent a noble paladin whose ancestor
stole a silver statue from the dragon's hoard three
centuries before.
 
'''King of Good Dragons.''' The chief deity of the metallic
dragons is {{5ed|Bahamut}}, the Platinum Dragon. He dwells in
the {{5ed|Seven Heavens}} of {{5ed|Mount Celestia}}, but often wanders the {{5ed|Material Plane}} in the magical guise of a venerable {{5edlc|Human}} male in peasant robes. In this form, he is usually accompanied by seven golden canaries- actually seven
ancient gold dragons in polymorphed form.
 
Bahamut seldom interferes in the affairs of mortal
creatures, though he makes exceptions to help thwart
the machinations of {{5ed|Tiamat}} the Dragon Queen and
her evil brood. Good-aligned clerics and paladins
sometimes worship Bahamut for his dedication to
justice and protection. As a lesser god, he has the power.
to grant divine spells.{{refend|<ref name="mm5.203">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=103}}</ref>}}


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Metallic Dragon Overview 
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Metallic dragon is a classification of dragon found in the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. In this setting metallic dragons are of good alignment.[2] Bahamut is the deity of good-aligned dragons and metallic dragons, and currently the only known Platinum dragon in existence. Metallic dragons have played a large role in D&D's various monster compilation books, and for most of the game's history five main types - brass, copper, bronze, silver, and gold - were presented as roughly analogous to the five types of chromatic dragons. The fourth edition Icon External Link.svg of the game's second Monster Manual substituted iron and adamantine dragons for brass and bronze,[3] and released the latter dragons in a later book alongside cobalt, mercury, mithral, orium, and steel dragons.

List of Metallic Dragons

26 Metallic Dragons
Monster Size Type Tags Alignment HP CR Habitat Marked Source
Brass Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon Desert Noncanon Varied
Adult Brass Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon Chaotic Good 172 13 Desert Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Ancient Brass Dragon Gargantuan Dragon Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon Chaotic Good 297 20 Desert Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Brass Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon Chaotic Good 16 1 Desert Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Brass Dragon Large Dragon Metallic Dragon, Brass Dragon Chaotic Good 110 6 Desert Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Bronze Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Metallic Dragon, Bronze Dragon Coastal Noncanon
Adult Bronze Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Bronze Dragon Lawful Good 212 15 Coastal Noncanon Varied
Ancient Bronze Dragon Gargantuan Dragon Metallic Dragon, Bronze Dragon Lawful Good 444 22 Coastal Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Bronze Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon Metallic Dragon, Bronze Dragon Lawful Good 32 2 Coastal Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Bronze Dragon Large Dragon Metallic Dragon, Bronze Dragon Lawful Good 142 8 Coastal Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Copper Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon Hill Noncanon Varied
Adult Copper Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon Chaotic Good 184 14 Hill Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Ancient Copper Dragon Gargantuan Dragon Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon Chaotic Good 350 21 Hill Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Copper Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon Chaotic Good 22 1 Hill Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Copper Dragon Large Dragon Metallic Dragon, Copper Dragon Chaotic Good 119 7 Hill Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Gold Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon Forest, Grassland Noncanon Varied
Adult Gold Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon Lawful Good 256 17 Forest, Grassland Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Ancient Gold Dragon Gargantuan Dragon Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon Lawful Good 546 24 Forest, Grassland Canon
Gold Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon Lawful Good 60 3 Forest, Grassland Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Gold Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Gold Dragon Lawful Good 178 10 Forest, Grassland Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Silver Dragon Overview Overview Dragon, Metallic Dragon, Silver Dragon Mountain, Urban Canon, Pointer Monster Manual (5e)
Adult Silver Dragon Huge Dragon Metallic Dragon, Silver Dragon Lawful Good 243 16 Mountain, Urban Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Ancient Silver Dragon Gargantuan Dragon Metallic Dragon, Silver Dragon Lawful Good 487 23 Mountain, Urban Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Silver Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon Metallic Dragon Lawful Good 45 2 Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Silver Dragon Large Dragon Metallic Dragon, Silver Dragon Lawful Good 168 9 Mountain, Urban Canon SRD-OGL v5.1
Young Silver Dragon Large Dragon Metallic Dragon Lawful Good 168 9 Canon SRD-OGL v5.1

Sources and Notes

  1. Chromatic Dragon Icon External Link.svg (accessed 2019-11-17)
  2. DeKirk, Ash; Oberon Zell (2006).Dragonlore: From the Archives of the Grey School of Wizardry (1 ed.). New Page Books. p. 224. ISBN 978-1-56414-868-1.
  3. Heinsoo, Rob; Schubert, Stephen (2009). Monster Manual 2 (4e). Wizards of the Coast. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-7869-5101-7.