osric
osric| Frequency | Uncommon |
|---|---|
| Number appearing | 1d4 |
| Armor class | 3 |
| Move | 120-ft; 300-ft flying (AA:II) |
| Hit dice | 5 to 7 |
| % in lair | 30% |
| Treasure type | (For a typical individual) 1d12×1,000 cp (15%), 1d20×1,000 sp (25%), 1d6×1,000 ep (25%), 1d8×1,000 gp (25%), 1d12 gems (15%), 1d8 jewellery (10%), 3 magic items plus 2d4 potions and 1 scroll (25%) |
| Damage per attack | 1d4/1d4/2d8 |
| Special attacks | See below |
| Special defenses | See below |
| Magic resistance | Standard |
| Intelligence | Low |
| Alignment | Chaotic evil |
| Size | Large (24-ft long) |
Almost the antithesis of the fiery red dragon is the frost-rimed white dragon of the frigid north. Although lesser than their red cousins in size, power and intelligence, they are at least as evil.
White dragons only rarely (20%) are known to speak, very rarely (5%) cast magic, but frequently (60%) will be found asleep. If the dragon is asleep, there is a 1 in 6 chance that it will awaken in the presence of adventurers. Dragons also sometimes feign sleep.
If a white dragon can cast spells, it will gain spells as a magic user of a level equal to one half of its age category. So, an ancient white dragon casts as a 4th level magic user.
Special Abilities
Breath Weapon — White dragon breath is a cone of deadly frost, 50-ft long and 25-ft diameter at the base. It does damage equal to the dragon's hit points (but a save vs breath weapons halves this amount). The dragon may use this breath weapon up to three times per day.
Speech — Only rarely (20%) are known to speak.
Spellcasting — Very rarely (5%) cast magic. If a white dragon can cast spells, it will gain spells as a magic user of a level equal to one half of its age category.
Sleep — Frequently (60%) will be found asleep. If the dragon is asleep, there is a 1 in 6 chance that it will awaken in the presence of adventurers. Dragons also sometimes feign sleep.