Dragonlords

If the Great Drakes are the mightiest, intelligent creatures (and perhaps they are) then this elite is the mightiest of the mighty. While all dragons are intelligent, sentient beings, these Dragonlords are all of surpassing cleverness and strength. Each is master of Arcane power and could stand against a minor god as equal. While-as noted elsewhere-dragons are not by nature 'evil' creatures, all that is known of the Dragonlords indicates that they follow a path of cruelty and domination of other people.

They have lived for thousands of years, having survived all wars and conflicts. Some rule lands, while others hold only their citadel and operate in more subtle ways to gain power and ever greater wealth. All follow the true evil. All of the Dragonlords have the power of shapechanging, allowing them to assume human form. This has advantages in that they were able to move about freely in a world dominated by humanoids. The disadvantage is, of course, that they were more vulnerable in human form.

The Dragon Helms, though similar, are reputedly different in subtle ways to suit their masters. Each, however, is designed to resemble the stylized head of a dragon. The common powers of the helms are listed below.

1. Allows wearer (assuming he is a Dragonlord) to utilize his breath weapon at full potential while in human form-with one drawback: the breath is now 'enchanted', so all persons and items with resistance to enchanted fire, cold, etc., may apply that resistance.
2. Help can be invisible if desired (except when the breath weapon is used, at which time the helm becomes momentarily visible).
3. Wearer may become a dragon without damaging the helm (it enters a spectral existence, remaining with the dragon but non-corporal). Wearers may utilize his breath weapon normally while in dragon form.
4. Helm cannot be forcibly removed unless the wearer is dead.
5. Wearer resists damage as a large creature while in human form.
6. Wearer has his full Dragon sense abilities while in human form.

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