Sea dragon

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Sea dragon

(Creature)

Uncommon

Rare

CG

Amphibious

Dragon

Water

Level

8–17 (by age category)

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Images of sea dragons

Source: Bestiary 3, pg(s). 77–79

Type

Dragon
(water)

CR

4–20 (by age category)

Environment

Any water (Tian Xia)

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Images of sea dragons

Source: Bestiary 3, pg(s). 96–97

Sea dragons (also known as jiaolungs) are a benevolent race of imperial dragon who inhabit the waters off the continent of Tian Xia and serve as protectors for large stretches of sea and coastline and for the creatures that live there. They have also been spotted by sailors in the Obari and Okaiyo Oceans.

Appearance

Sea dragons are typically found in shades of blue with prominent dorsal and tail fins to aid in swimming, though they can appear in as many vibrant colors as ocean life. The dragons typically have disk-shaped, fish-like scales and webbed hands and feet. Sea life will often grow on and live around sea dragons the older they get, with ancient sea dragons often developing a small coral reef around their antlers.

Abilities

Sea dragons are closely tied to the waters they inhabit, and possess a great degree of control over them. The breath weapon of the sea dragon is a pulverizing ball of water. When struck with fire, sea dragons can quickly turn into a stream of water, negating much of the attack. Per the draconic cycle, all sea dragons have a close affinity to metal, strengthening their already tough hide when struck with a metal weapon. Their inherent weakness to earth manifests in suppressing their ability to liquefy when struck with earth-aspected magic. Older dragons can create strong vortexes of water and even control the weather, and truly ancient sea dragons can summon towering tidal waves against their opponents.

Known sea dragons

The ancient sea dragon Weixiyuan has been known to help sailors in need of aid near his territory close to the Valashmai Sea, though the dragon himself stays away from the sea proper due to its dangerous denizens.

The mournful sorrow of the sea dragon Luong Phung results in a perpetual hurricane that follows in her wake across Xidao.

The young sea dragon Aojimitsu lives in Airishin Cove on the isle of Kayajima off the coast of Minkai, and as of 4724 AR he is an ally of the Pathfinder Society.

External links

• Jiaolong (real-world mythical creature) on Wikipedia