Fantasy

Atherion

Arkon

A world with floating land masses, and mysteries in the mist.

Author's Note: Atherion, a world suspended between twin suns and cradled by a lattice of floating continents, magic pulses like a living heartbeat. The landmasses drift lazily across an endless sky-ocean called the Ethereal Veil, a shimmering expanse of azure mist where gravity bends and ships sail on currents of arcane wind. Each continent is a tapestry of jagged peaks, sprawling forests, and glowing crystal caverns, stitched together by rivers of liquid starlight that cascade into the Veil below, vanishing into the unknown depths. Beneath it all, the Ethereal Veil hums with secrets. Strange lights flicker in its depths, and sailors speak of voices calling from below. Some say it’s the echo of the First Kin, others a slumbering god. Whatever the truth, Atherion teeters on the edge of revelation—or ruin.

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Ancient Gold Dragon

CR 24•Gargantuan Dragon

HP Range280 - 812 (Avg: 546)

AC22

XP62000

Details

Size	Gargantuan
Type	Dragon
CR	24
XP	62000
Languages	Common, Draconic

Defenses

Armor Class	22
HP Range	280 - 812 (Avg: 546)
Damage Vulnerabilities	None
Damage Resistances	None
Damage Immunities
Condition Immunities	None

Actions

Bite

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (2d10 + 10) piercing damage.

Breath Weapons

The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons. Fire Breath. The dragon exhales fire in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 24 Dexterity saving throw, taking 71 (13d10) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Weakening Breath. The dragon exhales gas in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 24 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Change Shape

The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the dragon's choice). In a new form, the dragon retains its alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Its statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.

Claw

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d6 + 10) slashing damage.

Frightful Presence

Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 24 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Multiattack

The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Tail

Melee Weapon Attack: +17 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d8 + 10) bludgeoning damage.