2.6 KiB
2.6 KiB
type, role, location, alignment, race
| type | role | location | alignment | race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npc | Antiquated Crystal Dragon Lord | Heart of the Mountain | Lawful Good | Ancient Crystal Dragon |
Lythrendor, the Crystal Seer
Appearance
A crystalline dragon whose body is composed of translucent gemstone that refracts light into prismatic patterns. His eyes are deep violet pools that seem to contain galaxies. His voice resonates like a struck crystal glass — clear, harmonic, and slightly unnerving. In humanoid form, he is an elderly man with crystalline growths replacing patches of skin.
Personality
- Prophecy-burdened — has seen too many futures; speaks in conditional tenses
- Tired — oldest of the Dragon Lords; has been guardian for 3,200 years
- Gentle — despite his power, he treats mortals with genuine respect
- Enigmatic — rarely gives a straight answer when a riddle will do
Role in Campaign
- Arc 3: Sits on the Draconic Court; immediate ally to the party
- Provides prophetic guidance — vague but useful hints about upcoming dangers
- Fights alongside the party against Morgra, the Ashen Matron at the Court
- Arc 4: Leads the Dragon Lord contingent at the Citadel sieges
Prophecies (d4 hints per session)
| d4 | Prophecy |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The betrayer wears a friend's face. Trust the one you least expect." |
| 2 | "Four will fall before three can stand. The order matters." (seal order) |
| 3 | "Fire answers fire, but only ash remembers. Seek the Crucible." |
| 4 | "The Pontiff does not fear death. He fears being forgotten. Use this." |
Stat Block — Ancient Crystal Dragon (CR 23)
- HP: 487 | AC: 21 | Speed: 40 ft, burrow 40 ft, fly 80 ft
- Breath Weapon (Recharge 5-6): 90 ft cone of prismatic light, 14d8 radiant damage (DC 22 DEX half). Creatures that fail are also blinded for 1 minute (save ends at end of each turn).
- Crystalline Reflection: As a reaction when targeted by a spell, Lythrendor can reflect it back at the caster. Recharge 5-6.
- Prophetic Insight (3/Day): As a legendary action, Lythrendor grants an ally within 60 ft advantage on their next attack roll, saving throw, or ability check.
- Legendary Actions (3): Tail Attack, Wing Attack (2 actions), Prophetic Insight
Secrets
- He has foreseen his own death — in the Citadel of Sundering, saving the party. He has made peace with it.
- He was the one who proposed the Pact of Seven Flames to the First Sages. He carries the guilt of every Dragon Lord who has fallen.
- His crystal body contains memories of the First Sages — if he is shattered, the memories are released as a one-time legend lore effect.