Racial Templates/Lenses: Races of the Dragon

Racial Templates/Lenses: Races of the Dragon

Races of the Dragon for D&D 3.5 has no new monsters, but has one new race, one new template (lens, in GURPS), and reprints another lens from Draconomicon. Let's convert them.

SPELLSCALE [6] (Races of the Dragon, page 56)
Attributes: HT-1 [-10].
Advantages: Charisma 1 [5]; Extended Lifespan 1 [2]; Night Vision 5 [5].
    Blood Quickening: Cosmic Power 1 (Limited, Skills Only, -10%; Magical, -10%; Preparation Required, 1 hour, -50%) [3].

Perks: Scales [1].

Dragonborn [Races of the Dragon, page 8]

13-24 points
Applicable to: Any humanoid.
Attribute Modifiers: DX-1 [-20]; HT+1 [10].
Advantages: Extended Lifespan 2 [4].
    Aspect of Bahamut (Pick one) [19-30]:
    Heart [19]: Alternative Abilities:
        Breathe Acid: Corrosion Attack 1d (Cone, 1 yard, +60%; Costs Fatigue, 1 FP, -5%; Increased 1/2D Range, x5, +10%; Magical, -10%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [13].
        Breathe Cold: Burning Attack 1d (Cone, 1 yard, +60%; Costs Fatigue, 1 FP, -5%; Increased 1/2D Range, x5, +10%; Magical, -10%; No Incendiary Effect, -10%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [6/5=2].
        Breathe Electricity: Burning Attack 1d (Cone, 1 yard, +60%; Costs Fatigue, 1 FP, -5%; Increased 1/2D Range, x5, +10%; Magical, -10%; Nuisance Effect, Behaves erratically around conductors, -5%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Side Effect, Stunning, +50%; Surge, +20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [10/5=2].
        Breathe Fire: Burning Attack 1d (Cone, 1 yard, +60%; Costs Fatigue, 1 FP, -5%; Increased 1/2D Range, x5, +10%; Magical, -10%; Reduced Range, 1/5, -20%; Takes Recharge, 5 seconds, -10%) [7/5=2].
    Mind [20]: Infravision [10] + Vibration Sense (Air) [10].
    Wings: Flight (Cannot Hover, -15%; Winged, -25%) [30].
Perks: Scales [1].

Quirks: Neutered [-1].
Creature Type: Humanoid (Dragonblood).

Draconic Creature [Draconomicon, page 149]

38 points
Applicable to: Any living corporeal creature.
Attribute Modifiers: HT+1 [10].
Advantages: DR 1 (Flexible, -20%) [4]; Infravision [10]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Resistant to Paralysis (+3) [3]; Sharp Claws [5].
Perks: Scales [1].
Creature Type: Original (Dragonblood).

Draconic Fire Giant [Draconomicon, page 149]

294 points

Attribute Modifiers: ST+28 (Size Modifier, -30%) [196]; DX-1 [-20]; HT+3 [30].
Secondary Characteristic Modifiers: SM+2; Basic Move +2 [10].
Advantages: DR 3 (Flexible, -20%) [12]; Extended Lifespan 2 [4]; Filter Lungs [5]; Infravision [10]; Night Vision 5 [5]; Resistant to Paralysis (+3) [3]; Sharp Claws [5]; Temperature Tolerance 3 (Hot) [3].
    Fire Resistance [60]: DR 20 (Includes Eyes, +10%; Includes Internal, +20%; Limited, Fire, -40%; Tough Skin, -40%) [50] + Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects [10].
Disadvantages: Vulnerability (Cold, x2) [-30].
Perks: Scales [1].
Notes: Size 4 hexes; Weight 7,000 lbs.
Creature Type: Giant (Dragonblood, Fire).

Knowing Your Own Strength [314] Replace ST+28 (Size Modifier, -30%) [196] with ST+20 [200] Add HP+8 [16]

Typical Stats

ST:	38 (KYOS: 30)	HP:	38	Speed:	5.5
DX:	9	Will:	10	Move:	7
IQ:	10	Per:	10
HT:	13	FP:	13	SM:	+3
Dodge:	8	Parry:	9	DR:	3*, 5 (heavy segmented plate; torso, limbs), 20 (vs. fire)

    Sharp Claws (9): thrust 4d-1 cutting (KYOS: 5d+1 cutting), Reach C-2.

    SM+3 Thrusting Broadsword swing (14): swing 7d+1 cutting (KYOS: 6d+1 cutting), Reach 2-4.

    SM+3 Thrusting Broadsword thrust (14): thrust 6d impaling (KYOS: 7d+2 impaling), Reach 2-4.

    Boulder (60 lbs.) (11): Range 45 yards, thrust 3d-1 crushing (KYOS: range 105 yards, 3d-1 crushing).

    Traits: Extended Lifespan 2; Filter Lungs; Immunity to Noxious Fire Effects; Infravision; Night Vision 5; Resistant to Paralysis (+3); Scales; Temperature Tolerance 3 (Hot); Vulnerability (Cold, x2).
    Skills: Intimidation-10; Throwing-11; Two-Handed Sword-13.
    Creature Type: Giant (Dragonblood, Fire).