Lost Company Press
Shrouded in blizzard's fury, the Ice Dragon, also known as the White Dragon, makes its lair in the heart of the coldest glaciers. Its scales shimmer like the morning frost, camouflaging its massive form against the snow. With breath as chilling as the deepest winter, the Ice Dragon freezes prey before shattering them with its powerful jaws. The Ice Dragon's eyes glow like deep, cold fire, which is especially noticeable in the dark or during its intense focus on prey.
Motive: Territorial dominance, hunger for warm-blooded creatures
Environment: Arctic wastes, icy caverns, and snow-laden skies (Wilderness)
Health: 21
Damage: 7 points
Armor: 3
Movement: Short, Long when flying
Modifications: Stealth as level 8 in arctic terrain; Climbing and swimming as level 8 due to claws and serpentine agility
Combat: The Ice Dragon's breath weapon is a cone of freezing mist that extends in a long range in front of it. Creatures caught in the breath must succeed on a Speed defense roll or take 8 points of cold damage. Those who fail by 4 or more points are frozen solid and are considered helpless. The Ice Dragon can bite or claw a frozen target, dealing an extra 4 points of damage due to their brittle state.
Interactions: The Ice Dragon is solitary and highly intelligent, often underestimating other creatures. While it prefers to avoid unnecessary conflict, it will negotiate or converse with those who show bravery or offer something of value, such as treasure or knowledge.
Uses: A village beseeches the players to rid them of the White Dragon that has descended from the mountains, threatening to encase their home in eternal ice.
Loot: Ice Dragon scales and teeth are valuable in magic-item creation. The dragon's hoard, if found, is a treasure of ancient artifacts and frozen riches.
GM Intrusion: A sudden blizzard stirred up by the Ice Dragon's wings obscures visibility, disorienting the characters and making the ground slick with ice, which may lead to slips and falls during critical moments.