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== Draconic Hellkite  ==

[[Summary::Draconic Hellkites are terrible abominations, extremely ferocious example of their species. A draconic hellkite is slightly larger than the ordinary dragon, less potent in the art of the arcane but much more ferocious.]] Much like dire animals, a hellkite dragon will have strange spikes on its hide and a more bestial look. Draconic hellkites are easily recognized from their ordinary cousin, which is a blessing for many since the hellkite is much more relentless and ferocious.

Draconic hellkites are aloof and arrogant even for dragons. They see themselves as physical paragons of their species, preferring to tear off their opponent with more primal tactics such as melee, but capable of using their spellcasting and cunning to weaken any would be threat. Draconic hellkites are solitary in nature, even more than other dragons, remaining in the isolated and treacherous places of the world. Draconic hellkites are much more steadfast and cruel than the ordinary dragon, even metallic hellkites are known to raid settlements for food and additions to their hoard, although it is rare and only highlights the aggressive nature of these beasts.

=== Creating a Draconic Hellkite ===

Draconic hellkite is an inherent template that can be applied to any true dragon, hereafter called the base creature.

==== Scaling Bonuses====

A draconic hellkite receive scaling bonuses based on it age category.

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|+ Table: Draconic Hellkite Scaling Bonuses
! Age || Attack || Str || Dex || Con || Int || Wis || Cha || Saves || Natural Armor Bonus || Breath Weapon DC || Frightful Presence DC || SR Bonus
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| Wyrmling || +5 || +2 || +0 || +2 || -2 || +0|| -2 || +1 || +2 || +1 || +2 || -
|-
| Very Young || +5 || +2|| +2 || +2 || -2 || +0 || -2 || +2 || +3 || +2 || +3 || -
|-
| Young || +6 || +4 || +2 || +2 || -2 || +0 || -2 || +3 ||+4 || +3 || +4 || +4
|-
| Juvenile || +7 || +4 || +2 || +4 || -2 || +0 || -2 || +4 || +6 || +4 || +5 || +4  
|-
| Young Adult ||+8 || +6 || +4 || +4 || -2 || +0|| -2|| +5 || +8 || +5 || +6 || +5
|-
| Adult ||+9 || +6 || +4 || +6 || -2 || +2|| -2 || +6 || +10 || +6 || +7 || +5
|-
| Mature Adult || +10 || +8 || +6|| +6|| -2 || +2 || -2 || +7 || +12 || +7 || +8 || +6
|-
| Old || +11 || +10 || +6|| +8|| -2 || +2 ||-2 ||+8 || +14 || +8 || +9 || +6
|-
| Very Old ||+12 || +12 || +6 || +8|| -2 || +4 ||-2  || +9 || +16 || +9 || +10 || +7
|-
| Ancient ||+13 || +16 || +8 || +10|| -2 || +4 ||-2  || +10 || +18 || +10 ||  +11 || +7
|-
| Wyrm ||+14 || +20 || +10|| +12|| -2 || +4 ||-2 || +12 || +20 || +11 || +12 || +8
|-
| Great Wyrm ||+15 || +26 || +12 || +16|| -2 || +6 ||-2  || +14 || +22 || +12 ||  +13 || +8
|-
|}

==== Size and Type ====

No change to the type or subtype of the base creature. 

==== Hit Dice ====

The draconic hellkite's hit dice does not change.

==== Speed ====

The speed of all of the draconic hellkite's movement forms is multiplied by 1.5, and flight maneuverability increases by one step.   

==== Armor Class ====

The draconic hellkite receives a scaling bonus to natural armor, see the table above for details.

==== Special Attacks ====

''Hellkite Fury'' (Ex): A draconic hellkite may rage like a [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]] whose level is equal to its CR (a CR 20 Draconic Hellkite may rage as a 20th level barbarian).  

''Focused Breath Weapon'' (Ex): A draconic hellkite receives one additional breath weapon form, instead of using a line or a cone (or any other option available to the dragon) the draconic hellkite may use a focused breath. A focused breath is a ranged touch attack with a range increment of 120 ft. The attack deals appropriated energy damage but grants no saves, while any extra effects still grant saves as normal. 

==== Special Qualities ====

''Extraordinary Heath'': A draconic hellkite always gain maximum hit points per HDs. 

''Hellkite Volley'' (Ex): A draconic hellkite recharges its breath weapon at alarming speed. It may use its breath weapon as an attack action, and its breath weapon recharge time is 1d4-2 rounds (minimum 0, allowing it to use it breath weapon many times a round.)

''Powerful Breath'' (Ex): A Draconic Hellkite's breath weapon is so powerful, it deals damage as if the draconic hellkite was two age categories older.  

''Stunted Spellcasting'' (Ex): A draconic hellkite casts spells as if it was one age category younger.

==== Abilities ====

A draconic hellkite receives scaling bonuses and penalties to all ability scores, refer to the table above.

==== Feats ====

A draconic hellkite receives [[SRD:Improved Natural Attack|improved natural weapon]] with all its natural weapons and [[Toughness, Grimoire (3.5e Feat)|grimoire toughness]] as a bonus feats.

==== Environment ====

As normal for its base creature, however hellkites prefer the most treacherous and twisted places available in its normal environment. 

==== Organization ====

Solitary

==== Challenge Rating ====

+[[CR::4]]

==== Treasure ====

Double standard

==== Alignment ====

One step more chaotic, often one step more evil.

==== Advancement ====

As normal.


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Author	Leziad +
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Summary	Draconic Hellkites are terrible abominations, extremely ferocious example of their species. A draconic hellkite is slightly larger than the ordinary dragon, less potent in the art of the arcane but much more ferocious. +
Title	Draconic Hellkite +