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xmaxx
Acolyte
France
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 Posted - 09 Aug 2015 : 18:07:42
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My PC group has killed a very young shadow dragon one year ago.
A halfling burglar kept some scales in his backpack and is now wondering what to do with it?
What Magical item/weapon/armor could he make with them?
Any idea/ref/rules?? (2nd ed. only)
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 09 Aug 2015 : 18:29:38
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They make very good sunglasses. 
Per the 2E Monstrous Manual, shadow dragons have the following abilities, based on age:
As they age, they gain the following additional powers: mirror image three times a day (juvenile), dimension door twice a day (adult), non-detection three times a day (old), shadow walk once a day (venerable), and create shadows three times a day at great wyrm.
So, I would say that armor could be made that might do one or more of those abilities, at a much cheaper cost than regular armor could be similarly enchanted. Or maybe some other wearable, again that can be enchanted to do one of these things more readily than non-shadow dragon scales could be.
Or maybe just the simplest approach would be armor that really blends into shadows well. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 09 Aug 2015 : 18:35:29
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First, I'm glad to see another 2e DM. It's good to know there are more people playing (IMO) the best D&D edition.
Now for your question. "Some" scales from such a small dragon, especially after all the damage of a fight, likely means it's not possible to use them as armor or shield (even a small one).
What's more likely is to use it as an exotic component for a separate magical item related to darkness, shadow, or life draining. For instance, dissolve the scales in a strong acid, and you could have the base for the ink to inscribe a scroll of darkness, ray of enfeeblement, or maybe enervation (with the correct quill, of course).
Alternately, make a tincture from the scales (steep them in alcohol), then use the tincture as part of the bigger process of creating a more permanent item. Steep the larger item in the tincture for a day or two during construction. Off the top of my head, it would be fitting for swords of life stealing, vampiric rings of regeneration, possibly swords of dragon slaying, and the helm of darkness and wand of darkness from The Magister. |
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xmaxx
Acolyte
France
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Posted - 11 Aug 2015 : 11:32:23
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Thanks for your suggestions.
My player and I have talked, and it seems a custom 'cloak of darkness' (+15% Hide in Shadows) will be made soon, if he can afford the price ;-) |
Edited by - xmaxx on 11 Aug 2015 11:33:33 |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
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Posted - 11 Aug 2015 : 13:38:31
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| That sounds like a perfect item to use the scales in. |
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What to do with shadow dragon's scales?
