Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons)
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In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game (D&D), dragons are an iconic type of monstrous creature used as adversaries or, less commonly, allies of player characters. As a group, D&D dragons are loosely based upon dragons from a wide range of fictional and mythological sources.
In D&D, dragons are depicted as any of various species of large, intelligent, magical, reptilian beasts, each typically defined by a combination of their demeanor and either the color of their scales or their elemental affinity. For example, a commonly presented species of dragon is the red dragon, which is named for its red scales, and known for its evil and greedy nature, as well as its ability to breathe fire.
Read more about Dragon (Dungeons & Dragons): Dragon Classification, Publication History, Dragon Abilities, Dragon Biology, Dragon Personalities, Dragons in Campaign Settings, Critical Reception
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