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===Combat===

A calefact dragon's [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]] and any weapons it wields are treated as [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful]]-aligned as well as magic (wyrmling – adult) or epic (mature adult – great wyrm) for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]]. 

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]] ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' A calefact dragon has two types of breath weapons. The primary consists of molten slag. The damage stems from a violent admixture of [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]] and [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] that isn't reduced by [[SRD:Resistance to Energy|resistance]], but immunity to acid and/or fire halves the damage dealt. On top of dealing damage, a calefact dragon's molten slag burns away any mundane protection against heat a creature has (except for magical effects or [[SRD:Extraordinary Ability|extraordinary]] abilities that convey such protection; see ''Heat Dangers'', [[Sandstorm]] pg12), and furthermore [[SRD:Nauseated|nauseates]] creatures with intense pain for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]] unless they succeed on a [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save.

The calefact dragon's secondary breath weapon is its ability to spit lava, which covers up to 2 10-foot squares of ground per age category the dragon has in a roughly knee-high layer of molten rock. Any square occupied by lava is considered [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Difficult Terrain|difficult terrain]] and any creature standing in it takes 2d10 points of damage for every age category the dragon has (or 1d10 damage per age category if the creature has immunity to [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]]). 

A creature in danger of exposure to lava is allowed a [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save to avoid the damage, but if successful must immediately make a single [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]] at the start of its next turn to escape the area the lava occupies. If it cannot or chooses not to, it takes full damage. If the ground is uneven, the lava slowly rolls down any slopes present at a speed of 10 feet per round, and fills up any gaps in the floor. 

Exposure to lava causes metal and other materials to heat. A creature that wears metal armor or otherwise carries large amounts of metallic objects is affected as by the ''[[SRD:Heat Metal|heat metal]]'' spell when in contact with lava.

Objects that are susceptible to heat or that have a melting point lower than that of steel will also melt (and catch flame if applicable) when in contact with a calefact dragon's lava.

A calefact dragon is immune to the effects of both its breath weapons.

'''{{Anchor|Burrow}}:''' A calefact dragon can partake with the essence of dirt, solid rock and even lava and magma, allowing it to [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Burrow|burrow]] through such substances with a speed equal to its land speed. The calefact dragon normally leaves no tunnel when it burrows, but may choose to leave a tunnel through sufficiently solid material if it so desires.

'''{{Anchor|Heat Aura}}:''' A calefact dragon radiates an aura of intense heat, making it difficult for any enemy to approach it. For as long as any creature remains within the calefact dragon's natural [[SRD:Space/Reach (Creature Statistic)#reach|reach]], it suffers 2d6 points of damage per age category the dragon has every [[SRD:Round|round]]. This damage does not stem directly from [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] but rather from intense, primordial heat that affects everything with its blister, and as such [[SRD:Resistance to Energy|resistance]] to [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] does not protect against a calefact dragon's heat aura. Immunity to fire halves any heat damage dealt.

Any creature with heat protection (see ''Protection against Heat'', [[Sandstorm]] pg14) is dealt damage as if the calefact dragon's age category is one lower for every point of heat protection they have (minimum wyrmling; 2d6 damage). Spells like ''[[SRD:Endure Elements|endure elements]]'' confer protection against heat or cold.

A calefact dragon's heat aura extends beyond its reach, creating an area of ''unearthly heat'' (see ''Heat Dangers'', [[Sandstorm]] pg12) out to a certain distance depending on their age category. In this area, temperatures can exceed 180°F and are almost intense enough to make water boil. A character inside a calefact dragon's heat aura takes 1d6 lethal damage and 1d4 [[SRD:Nonlethal Damage|nonlethal]] damage every [[SRD:Round|round]] unless adequately protected.

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|+ style="text-align: right;" |<div style="float: left;"><span id="TableS">Table: Calefact Dragon's Heat Aura</span id></div>
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! class="left" |Age 
! class="left" |Aura Radius
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! class="left" |Age 
! class="left" |Aura Radius
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|class="left" |Wyrmling ||class="left" |60 ft. || || class="left" |Mature Adult ||class="left" |750 ft.
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|class="left" |Very Young ||class="left" |90 ft. || || class="left" |Old ||class="left" |1,000 ft.
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|class="left" |Young ||class="left" |120 ft. || || class="left" |Very Old ||class="left" |1,500 ft.
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|class="left" |Juvenile ||class="left" |200 ft. || ||class="left" |Ancient ||class="left" |2,000 ft.
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|class="left" |Young Adult ||class="left" |300 ft. || || class="left" |Wyrm ||class="left" |3,000 ft.
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|class="left" |Adult ||class="left" |500 ft. || || class="left" |Great Wyrm ||class="left" |1 mile
|}

Any spell with the [[SRD:Cold Effect|Cold]] descriptor cast within a calefact dragon's heat aura immediately fizzles upon casting unless the spellcaster that cast the spell succeeds on a [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] check against the calefact dragon's [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]], even if such a spell normally wouldn't allow [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]]. This effect also applies to cold-based [[SRD:Supernatural Ability|supernatural abilities]], which are treated as cold-based spells with a [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] equal to the user's effective character level/[[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]].

If the cold spell also targets or is cast in a way as to affect the calefact dragon personally, the caster must check against the dragon's [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] a second time (if the spell allows [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]]) before the spell takes any effect on the dragon.

'''{{Anchor|Immunities}}:''' Calefact dragons are immune to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]], [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] and heat effects.

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]:''' See [[#Table: Calefact Dragon Abilities By Age|Table: Calefact Dragon Abilities by Age]].

'''{{Anchor|Spells}}:''' Calefact dragons cast spells as a [[SRD:Wizard|wizard]] of their effective [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]].<noinclude>

=== Sample Calefact Dragon, Adult ===

{{3.5e Monster Classic
|size=[[SRD:Huge Size|Huge]] |type=Dragon |subtypes=Earth, Fire
|hd=26d12+286 |hp=455
|init=+4
|speed=60 ft. (12 squares), fly 200 ft. (poor), [[SRD:Movement, Position, and Distance#Burrow|burrow]] 60 ft.
|ac=46 (-2 size, +38 [[SRD:Natural Armor|natural]]) |touch=8 |flat=48
|bab=+26 |grapple=+45
|at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +35 melee (2d8+16)
|full_at=[[SRD:Bite|Bite]] +35 melee (2d8+16/19-20), 2 [[SRD:Claw|claws]] +33 melee (2d6+11), 2 [[SRD:True Dragon|wings]] +33 melee (1d8+11), [[SRD:True Dragon|tail slap]] +33 melee (2d6+16)
|space=15 ft. |reach=10 ft. (15 ft. with [[SRD:Bite|bite]])
|sa=[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath weapon]], [[SRD:True Dragon#Crush|Crush]] 2d8+16 (DC 34), [[SRD:True Dragon#Frightful Presence|frightful presence]] (DC 29), [[#Aura|heat aura]] 500 ft., [[SRD:Spell|spells]], [[#Spell-Like Abilities|spell-like abilities]]
|sq=[[SRD:Darkvision|darkvision]] 60 ft., [[SRD:Damage Reduction|DR]] 20/[[SRD:Cold Iron|cold iron]] and 10/-, immune to [[SRD:Acid Effect|acid]], [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]] and heat effects, [[SRD:Low-Light Vision|low-light vision]], [[SRD:Spell Resistance|spell resistance]] 32
|fort=+26 |ref=+15 |will=+23
|str=32 |dex=10 |con=33 |int=31 |wis=27 |cha=23
|skills=[[SRD:Appraise Skill|Appraise]] +30, [[SRD:Bluff Skill|Bluff]] +26, [[SRD:Concentration Skill|Concentration]] +40, [[SRD:Craft Skill|Craft]] (Any four) +30, [[SRD:Diplomacy Skill|Diplomacy]] +26, [[SRD:Escape Artist Skill|Escape Artist]] +20, [[SRD:Gather Information Skill|Gather Information]] +26, [[SRD:Intimidate Skill|Intimidate]] +26, [[SRD:Jump Skill|Jump]] +43, [[SRD:Knowledge Skill|Knowledge]] (arcana plus any five) +28, [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]] +28, [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] +30 (+32 secret doors), [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] +26, [[SRD:Spellcraft Skill|Spellcraft]] +41, [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] +28
|feats=[[SRD:Alertness|Alertness]], [[SRD:Hover|Hover]], [[SRD:Improved Critical|Improved Critical]] (bite), [[SRD:Improved Initiative|Improved Initiative]], [[SRD:Improved Bull Rush|Improved Bull Rush]], [[SRD:Multiattack|Multiattack]], [[SRD:Power Attack|Power Attack]], [[SRD:Widen Spell|Widen Spell]], [[SRD:Wingover|Wingover]]
|env=Volcanic areas
|org=Solitary
|cr=21
|treas=Double standard
|align=Always [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful neutral]]
|adv=27-29 HD ([[SRD:Huge Size|Huge]])
}}

An adult calefact dragon's natural weapons are treated as [[SRD:Lawful Neutral|lawful]] and magic for the purpose of overcoming [[SRD:Damage Reduction|damage reduction]].

'''[[SRD:Breath Weapon|Breath Weapon]] ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' Cone, 50 ft., of molten slag, damage 30d10, [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] DC 34 half. Any creature that takes damage must make a DC 34 [[SRD:Fortitude|Fortitude]] save or be [[SRD:Nauseated|nauseated]] for 1 [[SRD:Round|round]]. The save DCs are [[SRD:Constitution (Term)|Constitution]]-based.

Secondary breath weapon lava spit, twelve 10-ft. squares, 12d10 damage upon contact (6d10 if immune to [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]]), successful DC 34 [[SRD:Reflex|Reflex]] save negates, if the creature can escape the lava with a [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]] at the begin of its next turn. Lava moves down slopes and holes with a speed of 10 feet per [[SRD:Round|round]].

'''Heat {{Anchor|Aura}} ([[SRD:Special Abilities Overview#Supernatural|Su]]):''' 12d6 heat damage per [[SRD:Round|round]] to any creature within the dragon's [[SRD:Space/Reach (Creature Statistic)#reach|reach]] (half damage if creature is immune to [[SRD:Fire Effect|fire]]), ''unearthly heat'' radiated out to 500 ft.

'''[[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|{{Anchor|Spell-Like Abilities}}]]:''' At will—''[[SRD:Fabricate|fabricate]]'', ''transmute rock to lava''<sup>[[Spell Compendium|SpC]]</sup> (six 10-ft. cubes) (DC 25), ''wall of magma''<sup>[[Sandstorm|Sand]]''</sup> (DC 22), ''[[SRD:Wall of Stone|wall of stone]]'' (DC 22). [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 18th.

==== [[SRD:Wizard|Wizard]] Spells Prepared (4/7/7/6/6/6/6/4/4/3; base DC 20 + spell level) ====

0—''[[SRD:Acid Splash|acid splash]], [[SRD:Dancing Lights|dancing lights]], [[SRD:Detect Magic|detect magic]], [[SRD:Read Magic|read magic]]''; 1st—''[[SRD:Burning Hands|burning hands]], [[SRD:Grease|grease]], [[SRD:Identify|identify]], [[SRD:Magic Weapon|magic weapon]], [[SRD:Obscuring Mist|obscuring mist]] ''(×2)'', [[SRD:Silent Image|silent image]]''; 2nd—''[[SRD:Continual Flame|continual flame]], [[SRD:Fog Cloud|fog cloud]], [[SRD:Fox's Cunning|fox's cunning]] (×2), [[SRD:Locate Object|locate object]], [[SRD:See Invisibility|see invisibility]], [[SRD:Scorching Ray|scorching ray]]''; 3rd—''[[SRD:Displacement|displacement]], [[SRD:Fireball|fireball]] ''(×2)'', [[SRD:Greater Magic Weapon|greater magic weapon]], [[SRD:Haste|haste]], [[SRD:Slow|slow]]''; 4th—''[[SRD:Lesser Globe of Invulnerability|lesser globe of invulnerability]], [[SRD:Polymorph|polymorph]], [[SRD:Stone Shape|stone shape]] ''(×2)'', [[SRD:Wall of Fire|wall of fire]]'' (×2); 5th—''[[SRD:Break Enchantment|break enchantment]], [[SRD:Transmute Mud to Rock|transmute mud to rock]], [[SRD:Transmute Rock to Mud|transmute rock to mud]], [[SRD:Major Creation|major creation]] ''(×3); 6th—''[[SRD:Disintegrate|disintegrate]] ''(×3)'', [[SRD:Mage's Lucubration|mage's lucubration]], [[SRD:Move Earth|move earth]] ''(×2); 7th—''[[SRD:Control Weather|control weather]], [[SRD:Delayed Blast Fireball|delayed blast fireball]] ''(×2)'', [[SRD:Statue|statue]]''; 8th—''[[SRD:Dimensional Lock|dimensional lock]], [[SRD:Polymorph Any Object|polymorph any object]] ''(×2)'', [[SRD:Temporal Stasis|temporal stasis]]''; 9th—''[[SRD:Meteor Swarm|meteor swarm]], [[SRD:Shapechange|shapechange]], [[SRD:Wish|wish]]''. [[SRD:Caster Level|Caster level]] 18th.


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