### Emerald Dragon
Secretive historians who lurk within the hearts of dead volcanos, emerald dragons are reclusive and cautious beings. They do their best to remain unseen, and even among most draconic worshiping circles they are almost mythical in rarity. 
These notable loners have a smooth, polished gleam to their scales that gives them an almost unified appearance. These sloping scales lead up their bodies, ending in almost spear-like points as ridges along their spines and joints. Unlike most gems, the scales of an emerald dragon start as an almost transparent viridian. As they age, their scales harden and become more opaque while they also begin to mold to the muscles of the emerald dragon's body. This eventually gives their gem-like hide the appearance of a seamless suit of spiked armor, giving the emerald a ferocious appearance indeed. 

***Paranoia*** Of all dragons, emeralds are by far the most extreme in their isolation and suspicions of other beings, leading them to be the most paranoid breed of dragons. While often they have allies and underlings that they send out into the world, an emerald will not trust any of them with the true location of their lairs, preferring to meet at designated (if still secluded and private) locations that periodically change to ensure that, even if their contact is being followed, no ambushes will be waiting for them. An emerald will not have servants to clean their lair or keep it in order, preferring to do it themselves to ensure that nothing goes missing and that no one will divulge any of the dragon's many secrets. This paranoia and suspicion extends even to their mates and young, and even to these precious and beloved family members there are parts of the cavernous lair that are off limits. Female emeralds often change the layout of their lair after giving birth, to ensure that the memories inherited by their young will not be used against them at any point in the future. 
Red dragons especially terrify the emerald, since the power and cruelty of the tyrant reds are known far and wide and the emerald, living most often in extinct volcanoes, comes into conflict over territory rather often with their chromatic cousin. The sight of a red of a similar age is typically enough to make an emerald abandon their lair and find a new home.

***Historians*** Emerald dragons love collecting, studying and cataloging things of historical value, and they hire and maintain multiple networks of historians and spies to ensure that they can record history as it happens. More often than not, at least one emerald dragon will have their claw in the funding of an archaeological expedition, and if word reaches them that a group of intrepid adventurers is seeking to plunder an ancient tomb, the emerald will do their best to ensure that at least one member of the expedition is their (often unknowing) agent, so that they receive a full first-hand report. With all of their accumulated knowledge, the emerald dragon makes for a horrifyingly dangerous political enemy, and one of the most useful allies a leader or adventurer could have.

***No breath*** Unlike the other true dragons, an emerald doesn't have a proper "breath" weapon. Instead of a supernatural flame or zone of frost, the magic of an emerald is built to release powerful, beyond-hurricane strength blasts of air that can blow apart rocks and bend steel, enough to even cause harm even to the terrasque. Their magic extends even farther, encompassing the air around the dragon. An emerald dragon has perfect mastery over the winds and clouds, and has far more control over the weather around their lair than most other dragons. Forcing an emerald dragon to fight is to literally invite the tempest, and arrows or even siege weapons tend to be as effective as a child's toys against this magnificent creature.

***Sapphire allies*** About the only being other than their mate that an emerald will truly trust is a sapphire dragon. Often an emerald and a sapphire will team up, with the emerald making a lair above the underground one of the sapphire and covering both the underdark and overland with their watchful vigil. Such alliances are beneficial to both parties, and even the paranoid emerald dragon knows that there are more rewards than there are risks in seeking out and accepting such a partnership. This also has lead to an interesting phenomena; while cases of differing draconic colors interbreeding are heard of, for the emerald and sapphire dragon it is almost commonplace, and often just seen as a natural extension of the alliance. Children of such a pairing are raised by both parents, no matter how contradictory their teachings may sometimes be, and are often some of the most celebrated draconic generals and historians in the mortal world. 

### Emerald Dragon's lair
An emerald dragon lives within the hearts of dead volcanoes and abandoned mountain fortresses. Often they will not stray far from the surface, and there will be multiple well hidden tunnels throughout their lairs which allow them easy access to the surface, both for hunting and escape purposes. These lairs look to be built from jade, and are often sprawling and confusing for surface and underdark dwellers alike... Exactly how an emerald likes it. The bones of lizards and lizardfolk are sometimes found in carefully concealed groves close to an emerald's true lair, as both of these creatures are an emerald dragon's favorite delicacies. 
Finally, emerald dragons tend to make multiple "dummy" lairs that are stocked with small treasure troves and items, meant to mislead and redirect would-be invaders. These dummy lairs might very well resemble lairs of a dragon of a different color, often those of rival dragons, in an attempt to send do-gooders and 'nere-do-wells to take care of the problem for the emerald (quite safely for the dragon). 

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##### Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:

<ul>
<li>A whirlwind of sand and debris is kicked up, picking up any lose rocks, logs, bits of hail or any other items on hand and slamming them into foes within the tempest. Enemies inside of a 20 foot cube must make a DC 15 dexterity saving throw, and are dealt 10 (3d6) bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damage (dragon's choice) on a failed saving throw, and half as much damage on a failure.</li>
<li>A powerful gust of 20 mph winds blast in one particular direction, making movement and ranged attacks within the area far more difficult. Wind within 600 feet of the dragon blows away from it, forcing creatures within the area to roll a DC 15 strength saving throw at the beginning of their turn or treat the area as difficult terrain. Even flying creatures treat this area as difficult terrain. Ranged attacks made within this area have only half of their normal range. This lair action lasts for either one minute, or until it is used again.</li>
<li>The dragon causes a sudden swell of wind that picks up one creature and tosses them back. One target creature in the dragon's lair must make a DC 15 strength saving throw. On a failure, the creature is lifted up 10 feet into the air and then thrown up to 30 feet in any direction of the dragon's choosing. If a creature collides with a wall or other object in their path, then they are dealt 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage.</li>
</ul>

##### Regional Effects
A legendary emerald dragon's lair is warped by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects.

<ul>
<li>The dragon's cave is covered in glittering and dazzling jade, emerald and beryl. This gemstone extends just below the surface of the earth one mile from the edge of the dragon's mountain or fortress home, giving warning to anyone that they are treading on a dragon's territory. This gem grows around the root systems of plants, and trees or other deep-rooted foliage may plant roots within it without penalty. This gem disappears and becomes regular earth a month after the dragon's death.</li>
<li>The weather of the area is often slightly off from what it normally is. Rains might not be as violent, or they might go unseasonably long. Winds might be dead within ten miles of the dragon's lair, or they might be a swirling tempest that kicks up a dust storm. The emerald dragon can actively control this effect, allowing them to channel and generate even violent lightning storms after concentrating on the effect for almost a day. They can also calm or weaken storms after an hour of concentration. Weather patterns return to normal the day the emerald dragon dies.</li>
<li>The emerald dragon is connected to all flying vermin within ten miles of their lair, typically insects and birds (often songbirds and cicadas). They may receive telepathic communication from these creatures, and through this network the emerald dragon typically knows the general locations of any potentially hostile creatures that are approaching its lair. This heightened awareness disappears a week after the dragon's death.</li>
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> ## Wyrmling Emerald Dragon
>*Medium Dragon, Lawful neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 18 (natural armour)
> - **Hit Points** 39 (6d8+12)
> - **Speed** 30ft, burrow 30ft, fly 40ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|13 (+1) |	12 (+1)|	15 (+2)|	13 (+1)|	15 (+2)|	12 (+1)|

>___
> - **Saving Throws** Dex +3, Con +4, Wis +3, Cha +3
> - **Skills** History +4, Perception +3, Stealth +3
> - **Damage recistances** Fire, poison
> - **Damage immunities** Thunder
> - **Condition Immunities** Poisoned
> - **Senses** Blindsight 10ft, darkvision 60ft, passive perception 13
> - **Languages** Draconic, Primordial
> - **Challenge** 2 (450 XP)
> ___
>**Statuesque** The dragon may become perfectly still, resembling a statue more than a living creature and gaining advantage on deception checks to convince creatures it is a statue as long as it remains still.
>
>
**Wind shield** The dragon may use its reaction to impose disadvantage on a ranged weapon attack or spell attack targeting it.
>
>
> ### Actions
> ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +3 to hit, reach 5ft., one target. *Hit* 6 (1d10 + 1) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) thunder damage 
>
>***Tempest breath (recharge 5/6)*** The dragon exhales air in a 30 foot line. Each creature in this line's area must make a DC 12 dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.

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> ##### Feywild Denizens
> The Emerald Dragons are gem dragons and so largely exist on the elemental plane of earth and occasionally venture into the prime material plane but there have been faint stories of Emerald dragons that became so infatuated with stories of the Feywild they decided to make a home there. These Dragons tend to focus more on their magic side as the Feywild enhances that aspect of them and almost all who do take a place in the Seelie court of fey, one of the only non-fey race allowed into the court
>

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___
> ## Young Emerald Dragon
>*Large Dragon, Lawful neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 19 (natural armour)
> - **Hit Points** 142 (15d10+60)
> - **Speed** 50ft, burrow 50ft, fly 70ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|17 (+3)|	12 (+1)|	19 (+4)|	15 (+2)|	12 (+1)|	14 (+2)|

>___
> - **Saving Throws** Dex +4, Con +7, Wis +4, Cha +5
> - **Skills** History +8, Perception +7, Stealth +4
> - **Damage recistances** Fire, poison
> - **Damage immunities** Thunder
> - **Condition Immunities** Poisoned
> - **Senses** Blindsight 30ft, darkvision 120ft, passive perception 17
> - **Languages** Common, Draconic, Primordial
> - **Challenge** 7 (2,900 XP)
> ___
>**Statuesque** The dragon may become perfectly still, resembling a statue more than a living creature and gaining advantage on deception checks to convince creatures it is a statue as long as it remains still.
>
>
**Wind shield** The dragon may use its reaction to impose disadvantage on a ranged weapon attack or spell attack targeting it.
>
>
> ### Actions
>***Multiattack*** The dragon makes three attacks, one with its bite and two with its claws. 
>
>
> ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. *Hit* 14 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) thunder damage 
>
>***Claw*** *Melee weapon attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. *Hit:* 10 (2d6+3) slashing damage.
>
>
>***Tempest breath (recharge 5/6)*** The dragon exhales air in a 45 foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in this line's area must make a DC 15 dexterity saving throw, taking 43 (13d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one.

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> ## Adult Emerald Dragon
>*Huge Dragon, Lawful neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 20 (natural armour)
> - **Hit Points** 212 (17d12+102)
> - **Speed** 50ft, burrow 50ft, fly 70ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|21 (+5)| 12 (+1)|	23 (+6)|	17 (+3)|	14 (+2)|	16 (+3)|

>___
> - **Saving Throws** Dex +6, Con +11, Wis +7, Cha +8
> - **Skills** History +13, Perception +12, Stealth +6
> - **Damage recistances** Fire, poison
> - **Damage immunities** Thunder
> - **Condition Immunities** Poisoned
> - **Senses** Blindsight 60ft, darkvision 120ft, passive perception 22
> - **Languages** Common, Draconic, Primordial
> - **Challenge** 14 (11,500 XP)
> ___
>**Statuesque** The dragon may become perfectly still, resembling a statue more than a living creature and gaining advantage on deception checks to convince creatures it is a statue as long as it remains still.
>
>**Legendary resistance (3/day)** If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. 
>
**Wind shield** The dragon may use its reaction to impose disadvantage on a ranged weapon attack or spell attack targeting it.
>
>
> ### Actions
>***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:* +10 to hit, reach 15 ft, one target. *Hit:* 14 (2d8+5) bludgeoning damage.
>
> ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +6 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. *Hit* 16 (2d10+5) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) thunder damage. 
>
>***Claw*** *Melee weapon attack:* +6 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target. *Hit:* 12 (2d6+5) slashing damage.
>
>***Frightful presence*** Each creature of the dragon's choice within 120 feet that is aware of the dragon makes a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature is inflicted with the frightened condition for one minute. A creature may remake this saving throw at the beginning of each round, ending the effect on a successful save. Creatures that succeed on their saving throw are immune to the dragon's frightful presence for 24 hours.
>
>***Tempest breath (recharge 5/6)*** The dragon exhales air in a 60 foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in this line's must make a DC 19 dexterity saving throw, taking 52 (15d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one. 
> ### Legendary Actions
>The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action maybe used at a time, and may only be made at the end of a different creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the beginning of its turn.
>
>**Detect** The dragon makes a Wisdom (perception) check.
>
>**Tail attack** The dragon makes a tail attack.
>
>**Whipping gust (2 actions)** The dragon's wings fly open, sending out a powerful gust of wind. Creatures within 10 feet make a DC 18 strength saving throw, taking 12 (2d6+5) bludgeoning damage and being knocked prone on a failed saving throw, or half damage on a successful saving throw.

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> ## Ancient Emerald Dragon
>*Gargantuan Dragon, Lawful neutral*
> ___
> - **Armor Class** 23 (natural armour)
> - **Hit Points** 409 (21d20+189)
> - **Speed** 50ft, burrow 50ft, fly 70ft
>___
>|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
>|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
>|25 (+7)|	12 (+1)|	29 (+9)|	20 (+5)|	16 (+3)|	18 (+4)|

>___
> - **Saving Throws** Dex +8, Con +16, Wis +10, Cha +11
> - **Skills** History +19, Perception +17, Stealth +8
> - **Damage recistances** Fire, poison
> - **Damage immunities** Thunder
> - **Condition Immunities** Poisoned
> - **Senses** Blindsight 60ft, darkvision 120ft, passive perception 27
> - **Languages** Common, Draconic, Primordial
> - **Challenge** 21 (27,500 XP)
> ___
>**Statuesque** The dragon may become perfectly still, resembling a statue more than a living creature and gaining advantage on deception checks to convince creatures it is a statue as long as it remains still.
>
>**Legendary resistance (3/day)** If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. 
>
**Wind shield** The dragon may use its reaction to impose disadvantage on a ranged weapon attack or spell attack targeting it.
>
>
> ### Actions
>***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:* +10 to hit, reach 15 ft, one target. *Hit:* 14 (2d8+5) bludgeoning damage.
>
> ***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +14 to hit, reach 15ft., one target. *Hit* 18 (2d10+7) piercing damage plus 5 (2d4)  thunder damage. 
>
>***Claw*** *Melee weapon attack:* +14 to hit, reach 10 ft, one target. *Hit:* 14 (2d6+7) slashing damage.
>
>***Frightful presence*** Each creature of the dragon's choice within 120 feet that is aware of the dragon makes a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a creature is inflicted with the frightened condition for one minute. A creature may remake this saving throw at the beginning of each round, ending the effect on a successful save. Creatures that succeed on their saving throw are immune to the dragon's frightful presence for 24 hours.
>
>***Tempest breath (recharge 5/6)*** The dragon exhales air in a 90 foot line that is 10 feet wide. Each creature in this line's must make a DC 23 dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much on a successful one. 
> ### Legendary Actions
>The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action maybe used at a time, and may only be made at the end of a different creature's turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the beginning of its turn.
>
>**Detect** The dragon makes a Wisdom (perception) check.
>
>**Tail attack** The dragon makes a tail attack.
>
>**Whipping gust (2 actions)** The dragon's wings fly open, sending out a powerful gust of wind. Creatures within 15 feet make a DC 22 strength saving throw, taking 17 (3d6+7) bludgeoning damage and being knocked prone on a failed saving throw, or half damage on a successful saving throw.


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