Gold Dragon Wyrmling
Medium Dragon (Metallic) · · CR 3
- Dragon (Metallic)
- Medium
- Tier 1
Gold Dragon Wyrmling is a medium dragon (metallic) of lawful good alignment, CR 3. Found in forest and grassland. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014) and Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 3
- Type
- Dragon (Metallic)
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Forest, Grassland
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014), Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Gold wyrmlings hatch in tropical forests, temperate grasslands, and warm coastal regions. Their parents teach them to fly and hunt before sending them on journeys to test their virtue. They eat moderate amounts of game, often gifting excess kills to local communities. They hoard treasures of beauty and history rather than mere gold, accumulating libraries and artwork. They live for thousands of years, with wyrmlings spending decades in this stage before maturing. They form lifelong bonds with worthy mortals.
Behaviour
Gold wyrmlings are noble, curious, and morally driven. They speak Common and Draconic from hatching and engage mortals as equals when possible. They despise injustice and intervene in disputes, often as judges or advocates. They prefer diplomacy but fight fiercely against true evil. They are proud, sometimes vain, and resent being treated as pets or mounts. They form strong friendships with virtuous adventurers, sometimes following them on quests. They sing Celestial hymns and revere Bahamut.
Origin
Gold dragons descend from Bahamut, the platinum dragon king. Wyrmlings emerge from eggs blessed by celestial light, often in clutches near holy sites. They are considered the noblest of metallic dragons, embodying justice, wisdom, and self-sacrifice. Their breath weapons reflect their dual nature: fire for cleansing, weakening breath for mercy. Legend holds that the first gold dragon was Bahamut's chosen mortal champion, transformed into draconic form as a reward for virtue.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gold Dragon Wyrmling
- What is the challenge rating of Gold Dragon Wyrmling?
- On the bestiary CR scale, Gold Dragon Wyrmling sits at 3. It fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Gold Dragon Wyrmling?
- Gold Dragon Wyrmling is classified as a dragon (metallic) in D&D 5e, medium size.
- Where does Gold Dragon Wyrmling live?
- You'll find Gold Dragon Wyrmling in Forest, Grassland according to the bestiary entry.