The occult righteye flounder, scientific name Bothus occultus, is a species of flatfish that belongs to the family Bothidae. This unique flatfish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly into its surroundings with its intricate skin patterns and coloration. As its name suggests, the occult righteye flounder has both eyes on the right side of its body, a characteristic shared by all flounders. This species can be found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around the coasts of California and Baja California. It prefers sandy or muddy bottoms, where it can bury itself partially to hide from potential predators and prey. The occult righteye flounder feeds primarily on small invertebrates, such as worms and crustaceans, which it ambushes using its incredibly quick lunging and gulping movements.
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Polymorph self or poly other both super versatile as well, especially poly self where the red makes himself look like a copper or silver, say, just before the good guys break in. Gold objects and metal ore were used in commerce in the Ancient Near East since the Bronze Age, but gold coins originated later, during the 6th century BC, in Anatolia.
The occult righteye flounder feeds primarily on small invertebrates, such as worms and crustaceans, which it ambushes using its incredibly quick lunging and gulping movements. One of the most fascinating aspects of the occult righteye flounder is its ability to change its skin color and pattern. This camouflage adaptation allows the fish to blend in with its environment, making it nearly invisible to both predators and prey.
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What do you think is the ideal spell list for an ancient red dragon to maximize their combat potential?
I'll give it a try first, just using the Player's Handbook:
1) enlarge, protection from good
2) mirror image, invisibility
3) blink, slow
4) fire shield, minor globe of invulnerability
What do you think a strength spell would do for a dragon?
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Re: Best ancient red dragon spell list?
Post by Ratbreath » Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:47 am
I would recommend perusing both articles in Dragon #134 about dragon magic: "Give Dragons a Fighting Chance" and "Serpents and Sorcery".
The first article suggests uniquely powered-up versions of normal spells for dragons, like having a red dragon fireball do d12 per die instead of d6. It has a strength spell doubling their claw and bite damage.
The second article has a list of spells favored by reds:
p26Dragon#134 wrote: Red dragons
The best known of dragonkind, these mountain-dwelling monsters are infamous for their greed and power. The spells they enjoy using include:
First level: affect normal fires, burning hands, charm person, detect magic, firewater, hold portal, identify, magic missile, melt, and ventriloquism.
Second level: continual light, flaming sphere, detect good, locate object, mirror image, pyrotechnics,
strength (this spells adds +2 hp damage to physical attacks), and wizard lock.
Third level: blink, dispel magic, explosive runes, fireball, hold person, Melfs minute meteors, suggestion, and tongues. Fourth level: charm monster, dimension door, fire charm, fire shield, fire trap, polymorph self bestow curse, and wall of fire.
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Re: Best ancient red dragon spell list?
Post by Xabloyan » Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:23 am
BTB, red dragons don't get to choose. They have to take random selection, and from a small pool it is implied. Only some gold (50%) and silvers (25%) have actual spell books!
Pretty much a red should take cold spells if it can because people going up against a red are going to prep for it with all sorts of fire resistance magic. Resist fire, protection from fire, fire resistance rings, flame walk; nobody's gonna have resist cold cast. So an appropriately timed ice storm can really screw over a party of dragon slayers!
Other than that, an ideal spell list for an ancient red would be:
1st: shield (get rid of those nasty MU magic missiles), charm person.
2nd: ESP, mirror image, invisibility, stinking cloud, are all good. Pick any two. Invisibility and stinking cloud, maybe.
Detect invisibility, otherwise a super useful spell is mostly useless given dragon senses.
3rd: dispel magic and slow are the best two 3rd spells anyway, even if you aren't a dragon. Dispel magic is especially good for dropping on a party as they emerge into your lair, so that they lose all their pre-cast buffs and resist fire/protection from fire spells.
4th: ice storm or wall of ice, and hot fire shield would both be great! Polymorph (self) or poly other both super versatile as well, especially poly self where the red makes himself look like a copper or silver, say, just before the good guys break in. Or making yourself look like the princess that the heroes have arrived to rescue. Charm monster is good for getting yourself lots of cannon fodder or meat shield flunkies. Confusion is a great defense spell.
but of course, going btb, it's entirely possibly you could roll up an ancient dragon with a loser random spell list like:
1st) mending, message
2nd) fools gold, leomund's trap
3rd) feign death, leomund's tiny hut
4th) extension I, massmorph
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By adjusting its skin pigmentation, the occult righteye flounder can match the colors and textures of the sand or muddy bottom, effectively disappearing into its surroundings. In terms of appearance, the occult righteye flounder has an elongated and laterally compressed body, ideal for maneuvering along the ocean floor. It has a small, upward-facing mouth and eyes positioned on the right side of its body. The dorsal fin is continuous, starting from the head and extending to the tail. While the coloration and patterns can vary, they often include shades of brown, gray, and sometimes even green, helping the fish blend in with the seafloor. While the occult righteye flounder may not be a commonly known species, it plays a crucial role in the marine ecosystem. As an integral part of the food chain, it serves as both predator and prey, contributing to the overall balance and biodiversity of the ocean. Its remarkable ability to camouflage itself is a testament to the incredible adaptations found in nature. In conclusion, the occult righteye flounder is a fascinating flatfish species found in the Pacific Ocean. With its unique camouflage abilities and habitat preferences, it has developed a successful strategy for survival in its environment. As an understudied species, there is still much to learn about this intriguing fish and its contributions to the marine ecosystem..
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