Editing Gem Dragon (section)

===Moonstone Dragon===
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The largest of the lesser gem dragons, moonstone dragons normally dwell in the [[Plane of Faerie]] and the [[Plane of Dreams]], or at least on the [[Ethereal Plane]], very rarely coming to the material world. Interested predominantly in the affairs of the [[fey]] over that of humans, [[Mystic Theurge|they have access to both wizardly and priestly spells]] (something that seems to be a running theme for Neutral Dragons), although restricted in what they can wield. They can use [[wizard]]ly [[Enchanter|enchantment/charm]] and [[Illusionist|illusion]] spells, [[Shadow Magic|alteration spells of dim light and shadow]], and spells of dreams and dreaming, as well as [[Cleric|priestly]] spells from the spheres of all, healing, [[Necromancer|necromancy]] (good only), and [[Diviner|divination]].

These mystical dragons have an aura of awe rather than the standard aura of fear, which causes victims who fall prey to simply stand there and watch the dragon in awe, with all memories fading after the dragon flees. Which is easy for them to do, as they can become ethereal at will, unless bound in chains forged from gold. Their breath weapon is a billowing conical cloud of light motes, which nullifies magic and forces the victims to sleep whilst dulling their memories of meeting the moonstone dragon. They're known to be capable of breaching the damage resistance of almost any creature, but are vulnerable to elemental attacks and burn from exposure to sunlight or artificial light in much the same way as a vampire.

Little is known of moonstone dragons, but they may spend much of their time in the Ethereal Plane, or perhaps in lunar regions. Their existence is connected somehow with faerie settings; some guard these lands. In the most remote woodlands, persons attending the celebrations of a faerie court under a full moon might, in the morning, half-remember a chance encounter with one. The dragons usually shun the material world, but may try to influence it indirectly through agents.

Humans have encountered moonstone dragons in their dreams. Apparently, these creatures can enter a dreamscape at will. There, they speak the dreamer’s language, and may offer guidance or advice on matters concerning faeries, shadow, lunar matters, healing, and the like.

Their hoards are reputed to lie in faerie mounds or in secret woodland caverns. These have no copper or gold, but an equal value of silver or platinum pieces. Small beads of pure mithral are found instead of gems.

Moonstone dragons are thought to subsist on moonbeams and faerie nectar. They are not carnivorous, nor do they often kill. Among the legends of moonstone dragons are the following: Their tears are drops of mithral, from which the elves fashion chain mail; when one dies, it vanishes in a shower of moonbeams; when one dies well, its heart turns into a lump of purest adamantite. Further, it is said, if the dragon slays a creature unjustly, it turns into a pillar of sand, and its spirit is utterly destroyed.

Debuting in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume 2, this was the second-last Neutral Dragon to debut.

Incredibly, after being forgotten for decades, Moonstone Dragons resurfaced in [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition]], in [[Fizban's Treasury of Dragons]]. Whilst WotC noted that they could be used as an example of the [[Archfey]] patron for a [[Warlock]], they're also a fully fleshed out monster in the book as well and in fact there's a lot of easter eggs to their original lore, so somebody clearly liked these guys!

The new 5e moonstone dragon sports opalescent scales and ruffs of emerald-green fur running down their chins, chests, backs, and tails. They also sport a scythe-curved horn on the back of the skull that, combined with the curving spike on the tip of their nose, makes their head look a lot like an old cartoon silhoutte of a crescent moon. They're native to the [[Feywild]], although they also enjoy exploring the [[Ethereal Plane]] and the [[Plane of Dreams]], and their lairs often feature portals linking two or more of the Material, Ethereal, Faerie and Dream Planes. Like the [[Faerie Dragon]]s they might be distantly related to, they are fundamentally gentle, curious creatures with a strong streak of playfulness and impetuousness. Youngsters are highly mischievous, and they can grow up to be pompous and ill-behaved, but the best of them become renowned as wise teachers and storytellers, often forming integral parts of Feywild communities or even mortal communities that reside near fey crossings. Especially because moonstone dragons like to project themselves either astrally or through dreams to inspire artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, spur on adventurers, and give guidance to those in need. 

Like their old-school counterparts, these moonstone dragons prefer silver, platinum and mithral to gold and copper. However, they also have a very [[fey]]-like tendency to prefer more intangible or ephemeral treasures; a song sung from the heart, a lock of a loved one’s hair, or a painting of a favorite place. A story of happy times fondly remembered is more precious to a moonstone dragon than a sack of gold.

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