Midoriryū (緑竜)

Midoriryū was not born as other creatures are born. In the time before the Kurogane Shogunate rose to prominence, she emerged from the convergence of a thousand years of accumulated life force—the collective consciousness of the forest itself, seeking form and purpose. The elves discovered her first as a whisper in the wind, then as a presence that guided lost travelers home, and finally as the magnificent emerald dragon who chose to anchor herself to the Verdant Sanctuary. She made a sacred oath that day, binding her essence to the protection of that sacred grove where rare plants bloomed in impossible harmony and spirits danced between moonbeams. For centuries, she watched over the delicate balance between growth and decay, understanding that preservation required more than mere vigilance—it demanded compassion, patience, and the wisdom to know when to intervene and when to allow nature's own course. The elves built their civilization around her sanctuary, regarding her not as a deity to be feared but as a benevolent elder whose gentle guidance ensured their survival and prosperity. When Yūjin Shinrinryū first entered her forest with neither conquest nor ambition in his heart, Midoriryū recognized something she had not encountered in generations: a soul whose reverence for life transcended the boundaries between worlds. His humble desire to honor his grandmother's memory through cultivating flowers moved her deeply, for she understood that true strength resided not in dominion over nature but in the humble act of remembrance and stewardship. Together, they created the Violets of Remembrance, a flower that bloomed nowhere else in Aetheryon, born from the union of his cherished memories and her primordial command over growth and transformation. Through this shared work, Midoriryū discovered that her eternal guardianship need not be a solitary burden—it could be lightened and enriched by walking alongside those who understood that preserving life meant nurturing the

Strength

24, modifier 7

Dexterity

16, modifier 3

Constitution

24, modifier 7

Intelligence

20, modifier 5

Wisdom

22, modifier 6

Charisma

18, modifier 4

Emerald Breath

Exhale a 60-ft cone of emerald energy. Each creature must make a DC 21 Dexterity save, taking 66 (12d10) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Nature's Embrace

Choose up to 3 allies within 60 ft. Each regains 30 (6d8) hit points and gains advantage on their next attack roll.

Verdant Transformation

Transform into a majestic emerald dragon or a graceful woman. This change is instantaneous and does not require an action.

Violet Bloom

Create 1d4 Violets of Remembrance in a 30-ft radius. Allies can use these to regain 1d10 hit points as a bonus action.

Guardian's Judgement

Choose a creature within 60 ft. They must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed until the end of their next turn.

Nature's Wrath

Summon a storm of thorns in a 20-ft radius. Each creature must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) piercing damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success.

Guardian of Nature

Midoriryū can sense disturbances in nature within 1 mile.

Eternal Watcher

Advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Verdant Resilience

Resistance to poison and psychic damage.

Compassionate Presence

Allies within 30 feet gain +2 to saving throws.

strength

14

dexterity

10

constitution

14

intelligence

12

wisdom

13

charisma

11

Nature's Call

Midoriryū can summon 1d4 forest spirits to aid her. They act immediately after her turn.

Guardian's Shield

Midoriryū grants an ally within 30 ft. a +2 bonus to AC until the start of her next turn.

Verdant Surge

Midoriryū can move up to half her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Poison

Psychic

Charmed

Frightened