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	4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.		4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.

	[[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|5th Edition]] has decided to end the confusion once and for all by declaring that steel dragons do not exist. Rather, steel dragons (and [[Song Dragon\|song dragons]]) are just convenient names applied by humans to any dragons that happen to live in close proximity to humans and spend lots of time transformed as humanoids, and no such unique species exists. This is, of course, what we call "a lame decision".		[[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|5th Edition]] has decided to end the confusion once and for all by declaring that steel dragons do not exist. Rather, steel dragons (and [[Song Dragon\|song dragons]]) are just convenient names applied by humans to any dragons that happen to live in close proximity to humans and spend lots of time transformed as humanoids, and no such unique species exists. This is, of course, what we call "a lame decision". Even worse, the statement that steel dragons do not exist contradicts a previous 5th edition book. A steel dragon makes an appearance in the module Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage, but it does not have its own stat block and the book tells you to use the silver dragon stat block with a few modifications.
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	The '''Steel Dragon''' has a rather complex history.		The '''Steel Dragon''' has a rather complex history.

	The ''very first'' Steel Dragon was a unique character appearing in 1st Edition in [[Dragon Magazine]] #65 alongside it's brother the [[Chromatic Dragon\|Grey Dragon]]. Also known by the name Ahi, this lawful good dragon lives in a secluded floating castle high in the atmosphere. He has three breath weapons: poison cloud, scalding water vapor, or a cone that causes those affected to assume ''gaseous form''. Ahi himself is inherently gaseous, and appears as a shifting, dragon-shaped cloud.		The ''very first'' Steel Dragon was a unique character appearing in 1st Edition in [[Dragon Magazine]] #62 alongside it's brother the [[Chromatic Dragon\|Grey Dragon]]. Also known by the name Ahi, this lawful good dragon lives in a secluded floating castle high in the atmosphere. He has three breath weapons: poison cloud, scalding water vapor, or a cone that causes those affected to assume ''gaseous form''. Ahi himself is inherently gaseous, and appears as a shifting, dragon-shaped cloud.

	Steel dragons as a species then showed up in 2nd Edition as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.		Steel dragons as a species then showed up in 2nd Edition as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.

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Steel Dragon: 1st edition Steel Dragon From Dragon #65

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	==Steel Dragon==		==Steel Dragon==
	[[File:Steel dragon ddi.jpg\|left\|300px]]		[[File:Steel dragon ddi.jpg\|left\|300px]]
	The '''Steel Dragon''' has a rather complex history~~, in addition to being a ferrous that appeared in 4th edition~~.		The '''Steel Dragon''' has a rather complex history.

	Steel ~~dragons first showed up~~ in [[~~Advanced Dungeons & Dragons~~]] as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.		The ''very first'' Steel Dragon was a unique character appearing in 1st Edition in [[Dragon Magazine]] #65 alongside it's brother the [[Chromatic Dragon\|Grey Dragon]]. Also known by the name Ahi, this lawful good dragon lives in a secluded floating castle high in the atmosphere. He has three breath weapons: poison cloud, scalding water vapor, or a cone that causes those affected to assume ''gaseous form''. Ahi himself is inherently gaseous, and appears as a shifting, dragon-shaped cloud.

			Steel dragons as a species then showed up in 2nd Edition as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.

	The confusion stems from the fact that ''another'' Steel Dragon debuted in 2e as well; the [[Forgotten Realms]] Steel Dragon, in the original [[Draconomicon]]. Whilst their basic personalities (and thus fluff) were identical, save for an expansion on habitat/society lore, they differed in their abilities.		The confusion stems from the fact that ''another'' Steel Dragon debuted in 2e as well; the [[Forgotten Realms]] Steel Dragon, in the original [[Draconomicon]]. Whilst their basic personalities (and thus fluff) were identical, save for an expansion on habitat/society lore, they differed in their abilities.

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	[[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] played with this idea. The Greyhawk Dragon made a 3.5 debut in the Creature Catalog IV article in Dragon #339; the Faerunian Steel Dragon would show up in ''Dragons of Faerun''. Their flavor text was almost identical, but with the setting specifics swapped out - the 3.5 Greyhawk dragon's fluff explicitly states that Steel Dragons are their descendants born from dragons that traveled off of Oerth. Both species now had the same breath weapon; a twofer that could be deployed as either a line of acid or as a cone of poisonous (Constitution damage) gas. However, Faerunian Steel dragons lack the Greyhawk Dragon's Minor Arcane Shield Trait, have the Alternate Form supernatural ability instead of the Greyhawk Dragon's Polymorph Self 5/day spell-like ability, and are true dragon spellcasters who can also cast [[cleric]]al spells, especially those of the Knowledge and Trickery [[Cleric Domain]]s.		[[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition]] played with this idea. The Greyhawk Dragon made a 3.5 debut in the Creature Catalog IV article in Dragon #339; the Faerunian Steel Dragon would show up in ''Dragons of Faerun''. Their flavor text was almost identical, but with the setting specifics swapped out - the 3.5 Greyhawk dragon's fluff explicitly states that Steel Dragons are their descendants born from dragons that traveled off of Oerth. Both species now had the same breath weapon; a twofer that could be deployed as either a line of acid or as a cone of poisonous (Constitution damage) gas. However, Faerunian Steel dragons lack the Greyhawk Dragon's Minor Arcane Shield Trait, have the Alternate Form supernatural ability instead of the Greyhawk Dragon's Polymorph Self 5/day spell-like ability, and are true dragon spellcasters who can also cast [[cleric]]al spells, especially those of the Knowledge and Trickery [[Cleric Domain]]s.

	The ''Dragons of Faerun'' version ~~got~~ a ~~lot of attention because~~, ~~unusually~~ for a true dragon ~~(or indeed~~, ~~any monster species that isn~~'t ~~roughly humanoid)~~, ~~their stats make~~ them ~~perfectly suited for player characters in a normally balanced game if~~ the ~~game starts at a high enough level~~ (~~6 or higher). At a level adjustment of only~~ 2 ~~(one which can be bought off right away if using the optional~~ level adjustment ~~buyoff rule~~) and ~~4 dragon racial hit die (~~which ~~are actually good~~, getting ~~the best hit points, good skills~~ and ~~all good saves) that give one~~ level ~~of casting~~ (~~with both cleric~~ and ~~sorcerer spells available~~) ~~they are a solid [[Gish]]~~, ~~even without using dragon only options. Said options are the main attraction thanks~~ to ~~the sheer number~~ of ~~options 3.5 printed~~ for ~~true dragons that, without cheese, players would never, ever be able~~ to ~~touch. As a result of this they gained moderate popularity. A popular option of these is [[Arcane Dragon\|Tome Dragon]]~~, ~~which at the cost of slightly lower HP~~ and ~~no cleric~~ spells ~~brings them to 3 levels of casting. It also helps that adventuring actually fits their described character perfectly~~.		The ''Dragons of Faerun'' version, like all other true dragons, was '''never printed with a PC stat block''', and was therefore '''no more suitable for use as a player character than any other true dragon'''. However, among players who didn't give a damn about the <strike>rules</strike> ''more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules'', and the DMs who enabled them, Faerunian Steel dragons became the favored breed of True Dragon to play due to their low starting ECL (4 racial hit dice and +2 level adjustment), arcane spellcasting, and ability to assume humanoid form, which, like Silver dragons, they spent as much time in as possible for the purpose of <strike>getting some hot interracial action</strike> infiltrating and studying humanoid society. White Dragons started at an even lower level (3 RHD and +2 LA), but were less popular due to being basically retarded (int score of 6 for a hatchling) and unable to assume humanoid form, and not getting any spells until ECL 17.

	Finally, [[Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition]] came along and decided that this was a pointless headache. It formally made Steel Dragons a part of the Metallic Dragon family, and got rid of the setting specific versions.		Finally, [[Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition]] came along and decided that this was a pointless headache. It formally made Steel Dragons a part of the Metallic Dragon family, and got rid of the setting specific versions.

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	==Cobalt Dragon==		==Cobalt Dragon==
	[[File:Cobalt Dragon.jpg\|300px\|left]]		===Great Wheel===
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	Arrogant and domineering, even other dragons think of Cobalt Dragons as joyless control freaks, which should really tell you something right there. Covered in midnight blue scales of varying shades, there's no chance of mistaking them for the more common Blue Dragon - particularly if one takes from their 3rd edition description. They didn't change alignments between editions; both versions of the Cobalt are Lawful Evil to the core.		Arrogant and domineering, even other dragons think of Cobalt Dragons as joyless control freaks, which should really tell you something right there. Covered in midnight blue scales of varying shades, there's no chance of mistaking them for the more common Blue Dragon - particularly if one takes from their 3rd edition description. They didn't change alignments between editions; both versions of the Cobalt are Lawful Evil to the core.

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	Cobalt [[Half-Dragon]]s inherit both the magnetic ray breath weapon and the immunity to electricity.		Cobalt [[Half-Dragon]]s inherit both the magnetic ray breath weapon and the immunity to electricity.

	Cobalt Dragons were one of three Ferrous Dragons appearing in 4th edition, with quite a lot of differences. The 4e Cobalt Dragon is a grim, vicious, possessive, powerfully built Metallic Dragon that looks a lot like a flying bear. They absolutely hate the heat, establishing tyrannical dominions in colder regions where they are comfortable. Possessed of an exorbitant amount of martial pride, Cobalt Dragons prefer valuable arms and armor for their hordes, and relish commanding skilled, war-like minions.		===World Axis===
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	~~<gallery>~~		Cobalt Dragons were one of three Ferrous Dragons appearing in 4th edition, with quite a lot of differences. The 4e Cobalt Dragon is a grim, vicious, possessive, powerfully built Metallic Dragon that looks a lot like a flying bear. They absolutely hate the heat, establishing tyrannical dominions in colder regions where they are comfortable. Possessed of an exorbitant amount of martial pride, Cobalt Dragons prefer valuable arms and armor for their hordes, and relish commanding skilled, war-like minions. Basically, if you want to justify a mighty martial empire up in the grim, cold north? The easy way to do it is to say there's a Cobalt Dragon ruling over it and keeping everybody in line.
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	==Iron Dragon==		==Iron Dragon==
	[[File:Iron dragon ~~MM2 4e~~.~~jpg~~\|300px\|right]]		===Great Wheel===
			[[File:Iron dragon Dragon 356.png\|300px\|right]]
	Known as the most powerful of all the Ferrous Dragons, the Iron Dragons have a dream: a dream that one day, dragons will take their rightful place as rulers of the world and render all humanoids into servants of dragonkind. They're not hostile towards non-dragons, they simply see this as the natural order of things, and seek to bring it about by whatever means are necessary, which D&D figures makes them Lawful Neutral.		Known as the most powerful of all the Ferrous Dragons, the Iron Dragons have a dream: a dream that one day, dragons will take their rightful place as rulers of the world and render all humanoids into servants of dragonkind. They're not hostile towards non-dragons, they simply see this as the natural order of things, and seek to bring it about by whatever means are necessary, which D&D figures makes them Lawful Neutral.

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	Iron [[Half-Dragon]]s wield conical blasts of superheated sparks (half and half fire/electric damage) and are immune to fire.		Iron [[Half-Dragon]]s wield conical blasts of superheated sparks (half and half fire/electric damage) and are immune to fire.

	As a core member of the Metallics, 4e's Iron Dragons are essentially a Metallic analogue to the White Dragon, being simple-minded, brutish and violently aggressive dragons who rely on electromagnetic attacks and thick scales to fight their foes.		===World Axis===
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			As a core member of the Metallics, 4e's Iron Dragons are essentially a Metallic analogue to the White Dragon, being simple-minded, brutish and violently aggressive dragons who rely on electromagnetic attacks and thick scales to fight their foes. They favor rocky badlands and thorny briar forests for their domains, places where their tough scales allows them to brush effortlessly through the terrain, but squishier victims have a harder time getting around.
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	4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.		4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.

	[[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|5th Edition]] has decided to end the confusion once and for all by declaring that ~~Faerunian~~ steel dragons do not exist. Rather, steel dragons (and [[Song Dragon\|song dragons]]) are just convenient names applied by humans to any dragons that happen to live in close proximity to humans and spend lots of time transformed as humanoids, and no such unique species exists.		[[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|5th Edition]] has decided to end the confusion once and for all by declaring that steel dragons do not exist. Rather, steel dragons (and [[Song Dragon\|song dragons]]) are just convenient names applied by humans to any dragons that happen to live in close proximity to humans and spend lots of time transformed as humanoids, and no such unique species exists. This is, of course, what we call "a lame decision".
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	4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.		4th edition did make a slight change to this characterization when it added a certain chaotic tinge to the race; the 4e Steel Dragon is a huge believer in personal liberty, and cannot abide tyranny. This makes them surprisingly bitter enemies of some breeds of Metallics; the readiness with which Bronze and Gold Dragons will take absolute authority and justify it as "I know best" incenses the 4e version of Steel Dragons, who do their best to take these "benevolent tyrants" down a few pegs.

			[[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|5th Edition]] has decided to end the confusion once and for all by declaring that Faerunian steel dragons do not exist. Rather, steel dragons (and [[Song Dragon\|song dragons]]) are just convenient names applied by humans to any dragons that happen to live in close proximity to humans and spend lots of time transformed as humanoids, and no such unique species exists.
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	'''Ferrous Dragons''' are a lesser family of [[dragon]] in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. Introduced in an article for [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] in [[Dragon Magazine]] #170, they are a branch off of the [[Metallic Dragon]] tree, defined by both their deriving from "baser" metals and their not being inherently Good like core Metallic Dragons are. In AD&D, they covered an array of alignments, predominantly Neutral and Evil, but in 3rd edition, were changed to be defined by their strong adherence to the Lawful [[alignment]] instead of the Goodly alignments. The demigod-like ruler of the Ferrous Dragons is [[Gruaghlothor]].		'''Ferrous Dragons''' are a lesser family of [[dragon]] in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. Introduced in an article for [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] in [[Dragon Magazine]] #170, they are a branch off of the [[Metallic Dragon]] tree, defined by both their deriving from "baser" metals and their not being inherently Good like core Metallic Dragons are. In AD&D, they covered an array of alignments, predominantly Neutral and Evil, but in 3rd edition, were changed to be defined by their strong adherence to the Lawful [[alignment]] instead of the Goodly alignments. The demigod-like ruler of the Ferrous Dragons is [[Gruaghlothor]].

	Ferrous Dragons (other than Steel) were later updated for 3rd edition in issue #356 of Dragon Magazine. Aside from the lack of any mention of Gruaghlothor, and some key alignment changes, they remained pretty much identical to their AD&D selves. When 4th Edition came along, it didn't bother differentiating between Ferrous Metallics and the rest of the Metallic family, so the three Ferrous Dragons appearing in that edition--Iron, Cobalt and Steel--were just called Metallic Dragons.		Ferrous Dragons (other than Steel) were later updated for 3rd edition in issue #356 of [[Dragon Magazine]]. Aside from the lack of any mention of Gruaghlothor, and some key alignment changes, they remained pretty much identical to their AD&D selves. When 4th Edition came along, it didn't bother differentiating between Ferrous Metallics and the rest of the Metallic family, so the three Ferrous Dragons appearing in that edition--Iron, Cobalt and Steel--were just called Metallic Dragons.

	==Chromium (Chrome) Dragon==		==Chromium (Chrome) Dragon==
			[[File:Chromium dragon Dragon 356.jpg\|300px\|left]]
	With scales that initially resemble tarnished silver and grow shinier as they age, it should be no surprise that Chrome Dragons are often mistaken for Silver Dragons. That would be a terrible mistake to make, as Chromium Dragons are known for their greed, malice and cruelty, which gives them a Chaotic Evil alignment in AD&D and a Lawful Evil one in 3e.		With scales that initially resemble tarnished silver and grow shinier as they age, it should be no surprise that Chrome Dragons are often mistaken for Silver Dragons. That would be a terrible mistake to make, as Chromium Dragons are known for their greed, malice and cruelty, which gives them a Chaotic Evil alignment in AD&D and a Lawful Evil one in 3e.

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	Cobalt Dragons were one of three Ferrous Dragons appearing in 4th edition, with quite a lot of differences. The 4e Cobalt Dragon is a grim, vicious, possessive, powerfully built Metallic Dragon that looks a lot like a flying bear. They absolutely hate the heat, establishing tyrannical dominions in colder regions where they are comfortable. Possessed of an exorbitant amount of martial pride, Cobalt Dragons prefer valuable arms and armor for their hordes, and relish commanding skilled, war-like minions.		Cobalt Dragons were one of three Ferrous Dragons appearing in 4th edition, with quite a lot of differences. The 4e Cobalt Dragon is a grim, vicious, possessive, powerfully built Metallic Dragon that looks a lot like a flying bear. They absolutely hate the heat, establishing tyrannical dominions in colder regions where they are comfortable. Possessed of an exorbitant amount of martial pride, Cobalt Dragons prefer valuable arms and armor for their hordes, and relish commanding skilled, war-like minions.

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	==Iron Dragon==		==Iron Dragon==
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	==Nickel Dragon==		==Nickel Dragon==
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	The swamp and marsh-dwelling Nickel Dragons are the smallest and weakest of their family, although they're still highly dangerous opponents who make up for physical deficits with deceitfulness, tenacity and sheer viciousness.		The swamp and marsh-dwelling Nickel Dragons are the smallest and weakest of their family, although they're still highly dangerous opponents who make up for physical deficits with deceitfulness, tenacity and sheer viciousness.

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	Steel dragons first showed up in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.		Steel dragons first showed up in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] as a draconic breed unique to the setting of [[Greyhawk]]. This, combinined with their prominent presence in the City of Greyhawk, led to their alternative nickname of "Greyhawk Dragons". They made their debut in the Greyhawk Appendix for the Monstrous Compendium, and were subsequently reprinted in 1993's Monstrous Manual, albeit with a fancy new colored art piece.

	The confusion stems from the fact that ''another'' Steel Dragon debuted in 2e as well; the [[Forgotten Realms~~\|Faerunian~~]] Steel Dragon, in the original [[Draconomicon]]. Whilst their basic personalities (and thus fluff) were identical, save for an expansion on habitat/society lore, they differed in their abilities.		The confusion stems from the fact that ''another'' Steel Dragon debuted in 2e as well; the [[Forgotten Realms]] Steel Dragon, in the original [[Draconomicon]]. Whilst their basic personalities (and thus fluff) were identical, save for an expansion on habitat/society lore, they differed in their abilities.

	Oerthian steel dragons exhale a cloud of short-lived but lethally poisonous gas, whilst Faerunian ones breathe a stupefying gas instead. Faerunian dragons have tougher scales than their Oerthian counterparts ([[THAC0\|AC is 2 points lower at all stages]]), and their magic resistance is superior; both dragons are flat-out immune to all [[Wizard]] spells of 1st to 4th level, but Faerunian steels have a 75% magic resistance on top of that. Finally, their spell-like abilities gained from the Young to Old stages of their lives are different:		Oerthian steel dragons exhale a cloud of short-lived but lethally poisonous gas, whilst Faerunian ones breathe a stupefying gas instead. Faerunian dragons have tougher scales than their Oerthian counterparts ([[THAC0\|AC is 2 points lower at all stages]]), and their magic resistance is superior; both dragons are flat-out immune to all [[Wizard]] spells of 1st to 4th level, but Faerunian steels have a 75% magic resistance on top of that. Finally, their spell-like abilities gained from the Young to Old stages of their lives are different:
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	==Tungsten Dragon==		==Tungsten Dragon==
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	Tungsten Dragons are unique amongst the Ferrous Dragons for having a racial alignment of Good. However, it's not exactly a ''nice'' form of good. In a nutshell, Tungsten Dragons believe the adage "the ends justify the means"; after all, if evil will stop at nothing to win, then good must stop at nothing to defeat evil. This is why they are Neutral Good in AD&D, and Lawful Good in 3e.		Tungsten Dragons are unique amongst the Ferrous Dragons for having a racial alignment of Good. However, it's not exactly a ''nice'' form of good. In a nutshell, Tungsten Dragons believe the adage "the ends justify the means"; after all, if evil will stop at nothing to win, then good must stop at nothing to defeat evil. This is why they are Neutral Good in AD&D, and Lawful Good in 3e.