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Draconomicon is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory for the Forgotten Realms.

The creatures of lore and legend—of myth and mystery—only the dragons know the answers to the secrets and ciphers that surround them. But brave adventuring souls who have gone before have left behind clues and epistles with valuable information for anyone in pursuit of dragons. This tome is a compilation of the lifetime efforts of numerous dragon-hunting adventurers, presented to those who crave hints and leads for dragon-questing.

Description[]

Draconomicon is the 1st book in the FOR series and provides extensive information about dragons, including their physiology, biology, behavior, and abilities. It details about the social structures, hierarchies, and cultures of dragons. This includes information on dragon lairs, hoards, and how dragons interact with each other and other creatures. It contains rules and guidelines for dragon magic, including spells and magical abilities that dragons can use.

Draconomicon provides descriptions of the treasures, magical items, and legendary artifacts that can be found in dragon hoards. It also contains information on the ecological roles dragons play in their respective environments and how they fit into the larger ecosystems of the Realms.

The sourcebook provides detailed descriptions of different types of dragons, including metallic dragons (such as gold and silver dragons) and chromatic dragons (like red and blue dragons). Each type has its own distinct traits, powers, and motivations.

For Dungeon Masters, Draconomicon suggestions for incorporating dragons into adventures, campaigns, and storytelling. It provides guidance on how to incorporate dragons into existing campaigns and how to design campaigns centered around dragons as major antagonists or allies.

Contents[]

  • Chapter 1: Reference
  • Chapter 2: Geography
  • Chapter 3: Dragon Psychology
  • Chapter 4: Role-Playing Dragons
  • Chapter 5: Dragon Hall of Fame
  • Chapter 6: New Dragon Species
  • Chapter 7: Magic
  • Chapter 8: Hunter's Guide
  • Chapter 9: Miscellaneous Information
  • Adventures
    • The Millennium Dragon
    • Invitation to a Robbery
    • The Servants of the Verdant Cloud
    • Draco Holy Wars

Index[]

Click here for page index

Characters[]

Alaundo the SeerAsgorathAstilaborAurusBahamutBerethond HalfelvenFlashburnGanafarHlalHalmashirHosnirakHavarianGaryxHosnirakKalmarakKereskaLarethLendysLuxMaldraediorNexusNullPelathRamahireshTamaraTamarandTaskTiamatXymorZorquanZotha
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Corkitron AllinamuckDretchDunkelzahnElminsterGargarothGarthGilgeamGuyanothazInfernoKalzareinadKelmaraLarrapMartelleProtantherShiftSussethilasisTaranelTerrance BalancehandVeriluxZhengyi

Creatures[]

black dragonblue dragonbrass dragonbronze dragoncopper dragondracohydrafaerie dragongold dragongreen dragonmercury dragonred dragonsilver dragonsteel dragonwhite dragonyellow dragon
Referenced only
eodracoeodraco orientalisferrodracoignidracoinficedraco

Organizations[]

Club of CandlekeepCult of the DragonHammerfistsOrder of Candlekeep
Referenced only
Council of SagesCrossed SwordsHalflings Inc.Keen Edge

Locations[]

Buildings & Sites
CandlekeepDragonspear Castle
Referenced only
Citadel of the RavenIronfang Keep
Realms
Unther
Referenced only
AglarondAmnChessentaCormyrLantanLost ValeMulhorandSembiaSespechShaarThayTurmish
Settlements
Dalath
Referenced only
AlmraivenArrabarBaldur's GateFiretreesKaollMirabarMyth DrannorPhlanSekrasWaterdeepZhentil Keep
Wilderness
KaratornSmoking Mountains
Referenced only
AnaurochAngarothAzulbuthBay of ChessentaBloodstone PassChondalwoodChultDesertsmouth MountainsDragon SeaDragonmereDragonspine MountainsEarthrust MountainsFar HillsFarsea MarshesFlooded ForestForest of MirForest of TethirGiant's Run MountainsGlacier of the White WormGoblin MarchesGreat GlacierGreat RiftGulthmere ForestHigh ForestHigh HornHigh MoorMarsh of ChelimberMoonseaNovularondOrsraun MountainsPirate IslesSea of Fallen StarsSea of Moving IceSea of SwordsShining PlainsSpine of the WorldSunset MountainsThe RideTharThunder PeaksVaasaWhite FangWinterwoodYellow Snake Pass

Magic[]

Spells
breathblockcalm – dragoncold curtaincontact archetypedeath doorhandfind humanoid familiarfiretrailvenomdustwingbind
Items
circlet of the wyrmDraconomicongauze of appearanceorb of draconic influencepotion of dragon breath

Miscellaneous[]

Professions
minstrel
Publications
An Ecology of the PlanesBook of the WorldEvolution and CreationThe Origin Myths - A Treatise
Other
Oath of ConcordParwiccan CycleUnitary Principle

Gallery[]

Credits[]

  • Reference Material Design: Nigel Findley
  • Adventure Design: Christopher Kubasik, Carl Sargent, John Terra, William Tracy
  • Editing: Mike Breault
  • Project Coordination: Anne Brown, Bruce Heard
  • Proofreading: Anne Brown, Bill Connors
  • Color Art: Brom, David Dorman, Keith Parkinson
  • Black and White Art: Terry Dykstra, Fred Fields, Robin Raab, Valerie Valusek, Karl Waller
  • Graphic Design: Roy Parker, Stephanie Tabat
  • Typography: Angelika Lokotz, Gaye O'Keefe
  • Keylining: Paul Hanchette
  • Cartography: Steve Beck

Appendix[]

See Also[]

External links[]

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the following links do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki, nor does any lore presented necessarily adhere to established canon.

References[]

  1. Nigel Findley, et al. (October 1990). Draconomicon. Edited by Mike Breault. (TSR, Inc.), p. 18. ISBN 0-8803-8876-5.
  2. Shannon Appelcline. FOR1 Draconomicon (2e). Dungeon Masters Guild. Retrieved on 2013-11-14.
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