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Herald of Fire

Large Dragon · Lawful Evil · CR 12

  • Dragon
  • Large
  • Tier 3
  • Evil

Ranges across any; Herald of Fire lists at CR 12 as a large dragon (lawful evil). Sourced from Creature Codex.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
12
Type
Dragon
Size
Large
Alignment
Lawful Evil
Speed
30, fly 50
Habitats
Any
Sources
Creature Codex

Ecology

Herald of Fire is one of the elder species, claiming a wide territory and shaping the ecology around it for centuries. It is most often found in any regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights. As a legendary creature, it is rare in the world and likely the only specimen of its kind in the local region.

Behaviour

Herald of Fire is intelligent, vain, long-memoried; it remembers slights for centuries and rewards loyalty in kind. Its Lawful Evil alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.

Origin

Herald of Fire is introduced in Kobold Press's Creature Codex (2018). Dragons in D&D canon trace to Bahamut and Tiamat, with each lineage having its own founding myth. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Herald of Fire

What is the challenge rating of Herald of Fire?
Herald of Fire is rated CR 12. The rating suits high-tier groups.
What type of creature is Herald of Fire?
By creature type, Herald of Fire is a dragon, large size, lawful evil alignment.
Where does Herald of Fire live?
Herald of Fire doesn't tie to a specific biome — the DM places it where the campaign needs.
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