various more-obscure mythical creatures

[vultur]

not "more obscure", but still not statted in OW:

Dragon (Serpentine) [Feet in the Water]
High Concept: Monstrous Serpent
Other Aspects: Coils of Death; Elephant-Killer

Skills
Great: Fists, Might
Good: Alertness, Endurance
Fair: Intimidation, Survival
Average: Athletics, Discipline

Stunts
Constrictor (Might): +1 to Might when using it to grapple.
Quick as a Snake (Athletics): +2 to Alertness for purposes of initiative

Powers
Claws [-1]
Echoes of the Beast (Snake) [-1] (perceive heat as pit viper)
Hulking Size [-2]
Supernatural Strength [-4]
Inhuman Toughness [-2]
  The Catch [+1]: explosions, poison, other things that tough scales won't help against

Stress
Mental OO
Physical OOOOOO(OO), Armor:1
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost: -11
Remaining Refresh: -5

Notes: A physical powerhouse. Superb initiative. Has Epic Might when used for grappling, and grapple damage is 3 stress. Bite is Great, Weapon:6.

Variants: Some dragons may be Venomous. Bigger ones have Supernatural rather than Inhuman Toughness.

[Silverblaze]

That catch is totally +3.  First thing I'd do if I saw a Lung is either run/hide or get big guns and bombs.

Also, constrictors do not see heat.  They lack a Jacobson's Organ. 

I'm not sure if I can come up with a better one though.  Maybe...tasting emotions or sensing vibrations.

[vultur]

That catch is totally +3.  First thing I'd do if I saw a Lung is either run/hide or get big guns and bombs.

It only has 2 points of toughness powers, though, so it's capped at +1 regardless of its real value.

(Also, this is a classical-and-medieval-bestiary-style serpentine dragon, which is basically an exaggerated big snake, not a Lung / Chinese dragon. Those would be quite a bit more magical and powerful; that's basically what Ferrovax is.)

Also, constrictors do not see heat.

I know, but this is a Serpentine Dragon, not a real-world constrictor snake - even a really big one. It's somewhat 'exaggerated'.

They lack a Jacobson's Organ. 

Actually, the Jacobson's (vomeronasal) organ is used for 'tasting' the air (another form of smell), not heat sensing. It's found in a lot of things, not just snakes, and is entirely distinct from the heat-sensing pits of pit vipers.

[Jimmy]

Ah, I love it when people try to pass off wiki write ups as personal knowledge. Did you know that the human Major Histocompatability Complex is responsible for many divorces in marriage in modern western society? That and the contraceptive pill? Snakes taste like a cross between chicken and crocodile...

Try find that on wikipedia!

[vultur]

Ah, I love it when people try to pass off wiki write ups as personal knowledge.

I'm not sure if you're addressing me or Silverblaze, but I don't think it's fair in either case.  While I admit I double-checked on wikipedia before posting (as I often do with fact-based stuff), that's not my main source for the info. This is not just random 'internet knowledge' - it's real.

And I'm not sure if you're saying the major histocompatibility complex/contraceptives stuff is true (despite not being found on wikipedia) or is false (despite being found on wikipedia)...

In any case, not the point.

Dragon (Firedrake) (Chest Deep)
High Concept: Loathsome Wyrm
Other Aspects: Furnace Breath; Deadly Venom

Skills
Superb: Endurance, Fists
Great: Alertness, Survival
Good: Athletics, Intimidation
Fair: Conviction, Might
Average: Discipline, Stealth

Powers
Breath Weapon [-2]
Claws (Venomous) [-3]
Hulking Size [-2]
Inhuman Recovery [-2]
Supernatural Toughness [-4]
     The Catch [+1 or +2]: underbelly lacks armor; some are affected by holy/faith
Supernatural Strength [-4]
Wings [-1] (sometimes)

Stress
Mental OOO
Physical OOOOOO(OOOO) Armor:2
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost -15 to -17
Remaining Refresh -7 to -9

Notes
These are cave-dwelling, fire-breathing, venomous, evil but not particularly intelligent European-style dragons.

Variations: Some lack Wings.



Dragon (Aquatic) (Up to Your Waist)
High Concept: Water-Dwelling Wyrm

Skills
Superb: Fists
Great: Endurance, Alertness
Good: Might, Stealth
Fair: Discipline, Survival
Average: Athletics, Intimidation

Stunts
Just a Log ... Really (Might): +2 to Stealth when submerged (entirely or all but eyes/nostrils)

Powers
Aquatic [-1]
Breath Weapon [-2]
Claws [-1]
Hulking Size [-2]
Supernatural Toughness [-4]
     The Catch [+1 or +2]: underbelly lacks armor; some are affected by holy/faith
Supernatural Strength [-4]

Stress
Mental OO
Physical OOOOOO(OOOO) Armor:2
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost -13 to -14
Remaining Refresh -6 to -7

Notes
Peluda, Gargouille, etc. Breath weapons may be acid, poison, bursts of high-pressure 'flood' waters...

[vultur]

Dragon
High Concept: Ancient Wyrm
Other Aspects: A Human Face; Absolute Powerhouse; "Gunpowder is so Newfangled"

Skills
Fantastic: Endurance, Fists     
Superb: Intimidation, Weapons   
Great: Athletics, Discipline, Lore
Good: Alertness, Conviction, Presence
Fair: Empathy, Might, Survival
Average: Deceit, Rapport, Stealth

Powers
Channeling (Fire) [-2]
Incite Emotion (Awe/Fear; At Range) [-2]
Thaumaturgy [-3]
Human Form [+1] affecting:
  Breath Weapon (Potent Breath - Weapon:4)[-3?]
  Claws [-1]
  Hulking Size [-2]
  Inhuman Recovery [-2]
  Mythic Toughness [-6]
       The Catch [+1]: underbelly lacks armor
  Supernatural Strength [-4]
  Wings [-1]

Stress
Mental OOOO +1 mild consequence
Physical OOOOOO(OOOOOO) Armor:3 +1 mild consequence
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost -24

Notes
An intelligent European-style dragon that can do the 'paralyzed with fear'/hypnotic gaze and disguise itself as a human, as well as some spellcasting ability. This individual is absolutely ancient, with great magical knowledge, but little knowledge of the modern mortal world (thus the "Gunpowder is so Newfangled" Aspect).

Variations: Even older dragons might have full Evocation and Refinement; Mythic Strength; and/or Supernatural Recovery. An actual Great Dragon, such as Ferrovax or Siriothrax, is far more powerful than that; even the least of them probably exceed the power level for which full statistics can reasonably be provided.

[Sanctaphrax]

Mostly I like these. This is an interesting set of possibilities for dragons.

Maybe dragon should be a template...that'd account for the variety.

Anyway, just a few quibbles:

-The Catches seem undervalued. Anyone can hit an underbelly, and it's a well-known myth.
-The Natural Weaponry custom power would come in handy here. This is exactly what it was made for. Having both Claws and Breath Weapon is weird. (Which reminds me, maybe I should give it a Venomous upgrade.)
-I think the Ancient Wyrm should have a Resources skill. Seriously, who ever heard of a poor dragon? Mythic Strength would also be fitting.
-Thanks to Hulking Size, the Aquatic Dragon's Stealth stuff doesn't really work. And why is that stunt listed under Might?

[Thugorp]

Hay, I was wondering. Could anyone perhaps make a gnome?

[Sanctaphrax]

Sure. What should a gnome be able to do?

[Mr. Death]

I'd be tempted to make a Discworld-esque gnome. Maybe even a Feegle.

Diminuitive size, Berserker stunt, Supernatural Strength.

[Sanctaphrax]

Way ahead of you. By almost two years, actually.

[ways and means]

Way ahead of you. By almost two years, actually.

Does Inhuman Strength bypass the Diminutive size 1 stress damage.

[Sanctaphrax]

Yeah. Feegles can inflict a mighty 3 stress with their punches.

[Silverblaze]

Ah, I love it when people try to pass off wiki write ups as personal knowledge. Did you know that the human Major Histocompatability Complex is responsible for many divorces in marriage in modern western society? That and the contraceptive pill? Snakes taste like a cross between chicken and crocodile...

Try find that on wikipedia!

It only has 2 points of toughness powers, though, so it's capped at +1 regardless of its real value.

(Also, this is a classical-and-medieval-bestiary-style serpentine dragon, which is basically an exaggerated big snake, not a Lung / Chinese dragon. Those would be quite a bit more magical and powerful; that's basically what Ferrovax is.)

I know, but this is a Serpentine Dragon, not a real-world constrictor snake - even a really big one. It's somewhat 'exaggerated'.

Actually, the Jacobson's (vomeronasal) organ is used for 'tasting' the air (another form of smell), not heat sensing. It's found in a lot of things, not just snakes, and is entirely distinct from the heat-sensing pits of pit vipers.

Schooled by Vultur.  Been 8 years since college I got organ names mixed up.  Some zoologist I'd have been. \

Regardless i still disagree with heat sensing.

Jimmy: you're too kind.  Really. You give me enough credit to be computer literate enough to always think of wikipedia.  Which last I checked is vastly inaccurate....

Never had crocodile, but have had snake (not sure which kind, was shipped up from my friend in texas), and alligator. Neither taste much like chicken to me.

I'm not sure if you're addressing me or Silverblaze, but I don't think it's fair in either case.  While I admit I double-checked on wikipedia before posting (as I often do with fact-based stuff), that's not my main source for the info. This is not just random 'internet knowledge' - it's real.

And I'm not sure if you're saying the major histocompatibility complex/contraceptives stuff is true (despite not being found on wikipedia) or is false (despite being found on wikipedia)...

In any case, not the point.

Dragon (Firedrake) (Chest Deep)
High Concept: Loathsome Wyrm
Other Aspects: Furnace Breath; Deadly Venom

Skills
Superb: Endurance, Fists
Great: Alertness, Survival
Good: Athletics, Intimidation
Fair: Conviction, Might
Average: Discipline, Stealth

Powers
Breath Weapon [-2]
Claws (Venomous) [-3]
Hulking Size [-2]
Inhuman Recovery [-2]
Supernatural Toughness [-4]
     The Catch [+1 or +2]: underbelly lacks armor; some are affected by holy/faith
Supernatural Strength [-4]
Wings [-1] (sometimes)

Stress
Mental OOO
Physical OOOOOO(OOOO) Armor:2
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost -15 to -17
Remaining Refresh -7 to -9

Notes
These are cave-dwelling, fire-breathing, venomous, evil but not particularly intelligent European-style dragons.

Variations: Some lack Wings.



Dragon (Aquatic) (Up to Your Waist)
High Concept: Water-Dwelling Wyrm

Skills
Superb: Fists
Great: Endurance, Alertness
Good: Might, Stealth
Fair: Discipline, Survival
Average: Athletics, Intimidation

Stunts
Just a Log ... Really (Might): +2 to Stealth when submerged (entirely or all but eyes/nostrils)

Powers
Aquatic [-1]
Breath Weapon [-2]
Claws [-1]
Hulking Size [-2]
Supernatural Toughness [-4]
     The Catch [+1 or +2]: underbelly lacks armor; some are affected by holy/faith
Supernatural Strength [-4]

Stress
Mental OO
Physical OOOOOO(OOOO) Armor:2
Social OO

Total Refresh Cost -13 to -14
Remaining Refresh -6 to -7

Notes
Peluda, Gargouille, etc. Breath weapons may be acid, poison, bursts of high-pressure 'flood' waters...

These dragons I like.

Does Inhuman Strength bypass the Diminutive size 1 stress damage.

I wouldn't think so, the way it is written, but it would in some sense be thematically appropriate.

Yeah. Feegles can inflict a mighty 3 stress with their punches.

Are you sure it bypasses diminuitive size?

[Mr. Death]

Way ahead of you. By almost two years, actually.

That is awesome and I might have to steal that for my campaign. I'd love to see the look on my players faces when they're waylaid by a swarm of drunken Scottish smurfs.