D&D Lore: Blue Dragon - Chromatic Master of the Desert Storms in Dungeons and Dragons

[@davidnash4905]

I was in a campaign where a Blue dragon ran the biggest city around and watching this video made me wonder if the DM found the same resources you used in this masterpiece. Makes me more impressed with both of you. Bravo sir.

[@RichesandLiches]

Sounds like a really fun and intricate campaign... my favorite type! Thank you for the kind words and your continued support.

[@youngimperialistmkii]

I agree completely with the idea that Chromatic Dragons are not simple cookie cutter villains. I am playing in a campaign, where I work with a Green dragon. In order to fight the threat of a Demon cult. Being Neutral, my Druid sees the dragon. As a powerful, if dangerous ally.

[@robertsilvermyst7325]

I remember the end battle of a west marches campaign set in the Rise of Tiamat, where my bronze Kobold Drakewarden Ranger Ixen had to battle battle a blue dragon during a defensive siege of the town, riding on his copper dragon, Ventuswill. The final clash ended with Ventuswill biting into the neck of it midair, while Ixen hopped onto the dragon's back. He jammed a full steel rapier into the dragon's wing base, hopped back onto his dragon, and cast a 5th level Heat Metal on the embedded rapier. The spell dropped its HP to one. Rather than drag the fight out more, the DM ruled that the injury and pain to that area caused it to fall and die to fall damage.

[@heathharris2545]

Great video! In my world clans of blue dragons fund merchant houses the roam the home continents. They use them in proxy wars against each other while enriching their own hoardes. Really their like a scaly mafia.

[@pst5345]

ooooh like endgame capitalists of today.....😄

[@RichesandLiches]

That is very nice! I would love to learn more about this awesome sounding campaign!

[@danielrowan4716]

I have an Old Male Blue Dragon as an antagonist in my current campaign. The party has only witnessed what it is capable of and they are dreading a direct encounter. This video has provided some excellent ideas and inspiration.

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! They really inspire me to get better. Would love to hear some campaign updates from your table! :)

[@Pacific-NW-Native]

Blue dragons have always been my favorite! Well done Sir!

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for the kind words and watching!

[@Marcus-ki1en]

The Dwarves in my world the creators of most technology and one of the ways this is accomplished is the partnership they formed with a stunted Blue. This dragon helps them create calcium carbide for carbide lamps in exchange for protection. Creates an interesting partnership and way to introduce new technologies into the world.

[@RichesandLiches]

I love this... and i love it when DMs really make it THEIR world!

[@lordmars2387]

Pretty great I would have personally leaned more into the "cant be a lord without subjects" bit; but yours was so deep and rich with flavor for that temple who could have a serious gripe.

[@RichesandLiches]

Thanks for watching and your comments... your points are absolutely valid, I could have mentioned that a bit more... and technically in the he has their souls serving him now :)

[@livelearnlovesmile]

Always my favorite. If I recall they are also loving parents.

[@RichesandLiches]

Indeed... of the Chromatic line, I am of the opinion they are the most complex which makes them a great central character in a campaign... so much you can do.

[@lancearmada]

Playing in a game right now where we were told to investigate a city that had gone dark near the border of a rival nation. When we approached, we found fragments of wood and destroyed caravans. A giant storm covered the city and blotted the sky and prevented any means of communicating with the citizens through magic. Once we got close enough, the ancient blue dragon ambushed us and took all our magic items, then forced us to enter the city within the storm so that we couldn’t send a warning out to the outside world.

[@krankkid7394]

How did that turn out?

[@krankkid7394]

How did that turn out?

[@lancearmada]

@@krankkid7394 we later learned the dragon was named Arasimiziri and it destroyed the entire town after we defeated the mercenaries that had been working with the dragon inside the town. We slew its child though and now it has a vendetta against us. We thought nothing of it until the storm cleric helping us fight some undead hordes surging out of an old underground dwarven city (which has been full of undead for some time, and there is this weird stuff with a lich-esque figure in the ethereal plane and some demon artifacts. Long story and idk if we fully understand whats going on yet) turned into Arasimiziri after we defeated a bunch of the undead and beat us up then teleported away (we had to rez a party member that died.) Now any time we run into someone with blue eyes we immediately begin sweating over if they are a dragon or not, but were two busy resolving other plot lines and threats to deal with him (also he seems to be way too powerful.)

[@flannellemur4818]

Blue Dragons are my favorite dragon by far

[@cwesley2005]

This is by far my favorite dragon. Honestly your videos are amazing dont change a thing!

[@jimmyh7311]

Great stuff!

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate these types of comments. Fuels me through the long process of creation!

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Blue Dragons are not to be ducked with. But generally better than most of the other chromatics.

[@RichesandLiches]

100% I hope I emphasized that enough in the video because I could not agree more with you.

[@pst5345]

why does this channel not have more subscribers by now. I think the production value is high. The videos are inspiring and very useful for DMs. And geez, this one is my favorite atm since my group is bound to explore a desert in foreseeable future. Blue Dragons rule (pun intended).

[@RichesandLiches]

Wow... /humble - thank you so much for such kind and inspiring words! While most every YTer wants a million subs overnight, I choose to believe that consistant quality content delivery and great viewers such as yourself will help the alorightm find me eventually. While it would nice to do this full time, money is way down the list of prorities at this stage. I am passionate about the game, the lore and the community.

[@bewee]

I'm trying to get ready for Baldur's gate 3. I love all this stuff. If I knew how cool all this stuff was and how awesome the world of D&D is I would've gotten into it long ago. I'm wanting to learn more about the forgotten realms.

[@h2ogreenmonkey118]

I can't wait to see these channel grow keep up the good work man I love to hear more story's about each type of dragons

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you! We are getting there and its all because of people like yourself that allow me a few minutes to share my passion. These comments are so appreciated!

[@edgeldine3499]

Blue and Silver dragons are my two choices for good and evil Dragons.

[@m3w]

The longer-form videos are wonderful. Thank you.

[@RichesandLiches]

Glad you like them!

[@TheParklinkindavid]

Just found your channel and more lore videos are always welcome! Good luck to your channel and I look forward to more!

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for finding the channel, watching and taking the time to comment. I will make these videos for as long as I am on this earth and people want to see them. (BTW... love the name!)

[@VABrowncoat]

I absolutely love the lair actions you have come up with. I have to use these in an upcoming game, where an ancient blue dragon is the BBEG.

[@creedence2587]

Great content.

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment... it is TRULY appreciated!

[@mammonclarke]

The blues have always been my favorite of the chromatic dragons.

[@azuritet3]

Blue IS the best color...

[@Blue_Dragon251]

Yes yes.. FEAR ME!! Awesome video about my people! Have a like and a sub

[@RichesandLiches]

I should have gotten an interview from you for the video! :)

[@johnminervino9200]

Absolutely love your videos! between the art, the homebrew content, and especially the stories you tell of your subjects; I look forward to each of your uploads.

[@RichesandLiches]

So kind of you to say! It is comments like these that make the long creation hours worth it!

[@JaxWylds]

Agreed. Charming and clear voice, beautiful visuals, and great info. Doing great!

[@redfaux74]

Use headphones for an even better experience. His background audio is exceptional.

[@markmayhew9259]

My goodness! It's just been hit after hit with you! This one is fantastic! I can't wait to see more Dragon stories.

[@RichesandLiches]

Super kind of you to say, thanks so much!

[@robinsearles5771]

DRAGON LORE. LET'S GO! 🎉

[@daleortt4874]

Great video. I will be using a blue dragon in my next campaign for sure. Love your work and this channel.

[@RichesandLiches]

Awesome! Thank you! Let us know how it goes!

[@blainegossens3962]

Just found this channel. Ive watched a couple vids now and i gotta say keep doing what you're doing. Your format is easy to listen to and i find my retention of new information way better than with some other lore channels you're doing great work ill pass this channel along to my players

[@JohnnyDoom]

Been subbed for a while, and since you asked, I'd like to see those little chapter dots to give me a chance to skip around if I wanted to.

[@RichesandLiches]

That has been on my list... thanks for the reminder, i will get that done ASAP!

[@Rudople4845]

Realized you recently started this channel. Great idea and topic D&D Lore haven't seen a lot of that on KZbin. Figured I'd help you out with the algorithm by posting a comment. Keep it up!

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you! I just want to carve out my niche and passion in the TTRPG community and thanks to people like you finding, watching and commenting... i am driven to create as much content as possible.

[@Divine.intervention.88]

This dragon visited my sun and I. He seen it I felt it. We just got done rebuking a legend of unclean spirits then this one showed up in the spiritual realm. My 3 year old son got stuck in his gaze. I asked him what he had seen, he said a blue dragon spitting fire balls. I instantly got the message for him to close his eyes and start praying for protection.

[@Built2Fast]

I have always taken the leanings of the Dragonlance Saga for my Dragon lore. For some reason it just has always spoken to me far more. I tend to allow those leanings to play into my D&D landscape. Metallic and Chromatic natures are interesting exploration

[@majinsole8554]

I once heard of a very powerful yet very annoying Blue Dragon called Da ba Dee, ruling over a massive temple lair they christened Da ba Di. Very powerful. Very annoying. Great vid though! ~_~

[@TheTippsyDragon]

I really enjoyed this video along with your others, this one has stuck with me though and gave me a plan for one-shot. so I wanted your recommendations on what level should a party of 2 and/or 4 be to fight Azuriok in this temple lair with your homebrew lair actions? And perhaps in creature spotlights like this in the future you could include this information (just a little recommendation). Also I wanted to say that as someone who has only recently started watching your channel I love your videos and has made me excited for dnd again, I hope you can start to do this more often and perhaps enough to sustain yourself, not to mention your videos have me imagining so many campaign setting (maybe a few too many), thank you! Keep up the hard work!

[@dso4594]

Thank you for good content:) keep it up. Really appreciate the story in the beginning.

[@polymathable]

dude. Your videos are phenimenal. Wonderful work!

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to listen and comment, very much appreciated!

[@generalmayhem8318]

Your killing it bro. Keep doing what you’re doing. The OP build vids are getting old. The lore is super cool🤙🏽

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!

[@generalmayhem8318]

@ I really like when you do the home brew monsters at the end. Have you ever thought of Riches and Liches monstrous compendium?

[@johnsmith6497]

such quality for a channel so young!

[@RichesandLiches]

Super kind words, thank you so very much!

[@TAttila84]

Great video, and gave me ideas for an rp story, thanks!

[@RichesandLiches]

Awesome! This is one of my favorite types of comment/feedback. It makes me feel great when I hear that I have helped your creative process or table enjoyment in any small way!

[@rodneygriffin7666]

I love lore!

[@RichesandLiches]

Me too! :) Thanks for listening!

[@roasted4059]

good one

[@zacharywheeler6990]

I love your work! keep up the good work!!!

[@Marcus-ki1en]

Nice bit of exposition at the beginning. Great background. Liked and Sub'ed

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you and welcome! Really appreciate each and every subscriber!

[@calvincotto6923]

Another great video U r so good at story telling. channel is so great I'm looking forward to the future. I especially love your hags one very interesting and entertainment

[@calvincotto6923]

Maybe you can one day make a lower video about the hags goddess

[@dragonlord498]

Think blue dragons are my favorite of the 5 primary chromatic dragons partly cause of sky from dragonlance as well as likely one of the better to live near of the chromatic especially compared to white, black, red and grey dragons who are very sadisyic and destructive or predatory blues are tyrants but most aren't dumb tyrants so they won't typically punish without reason

[@LordHydreigon]

Working on some lore on a Blue Dragon who is more Lawful Neutral(maybe Good) which is confirmed to be extremely rare for a Chromatic Dragon, while yes she has a dislike being insulted, she likes fine art and treasures such as sapphires, though one Sapphire she treasures most is one that was gifted to her by a Dragonborn that she considers as her best friend. And despite like other Blue Dragons, she has her reasonable mutual dislike towards Brass Dragons, she loathes Red Dragons even more ever since one invaded her territory wanting the riches she has collected all to himself, his name is Blelondru and a name that sticks with Sivilith which angers her even after she and the Dragonborn she befriended, Dracuus(or Clethtinthiallor Dracuus), bested him together but spared him as a Red Dragon forced to flee in humiliation is far dishonorable for a Red Dragon, but Blelondru vowed revenge and sent an Army of Ash Giants to Tymanther killing many Dragonborn members, Dracuus included, before being driven away by the many survivors. Of course many Dragonborn would loathe Dracuus for befriending Sivilith, but Dracuus was one of their most well respected soldiers due to his numerous victories against many dragons he has killed in the past and they learned that Sivilith is like them cause she broke free from Tiamat’s chains long ago and believes that the world is better off with Tiamat dead for good, which receives the respect for many Dragonborn(minus those who illegally worship Tiamat), seeing her as an equal and her seeing them as equals to her as well cause a friend of Dracuus is a friend of hers.

[@nikp3572]

Nothing cooler then a blue dragon that is good and is an npc in your world. Think about the story.

[@RichesandLiches]

Very cool indeed... and if there is an "evil" chromatic that would do it... it would likely be a Blue :)

[@DJBVWA]

Liked and subbed a few days ago. I run 3e, but your lore vids are fantastic... I do tend to skip at 'lair actions" or other 5e stuff

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you I really appreciate the watch and comment. 3e is definitely my favorite edition, but 5e has grown on me to be honest.

[@043Tarzan]

So glad I found your channel. Your vids are really good. Any future plans for Crystal or Gold dragons?

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for watching, commenting and the kind words! We will definitely cover more dragons! Production time on these videos is far longer than i ever imagined when the channel was launched but if you keep watching, i will keep making! :)

[@danielkearney3295]

dude, i love your vids

[@RichesandLiches]

Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. I hope you enjoy the other videos and always feel free to provide feedback or let me know a topic you'd like to see a lore video on!

[@Uriel77200]

Never made sense to me that a "storm" dragon or blue dragon would make a desert (a place w absolutely no storms) his home. I use them in costal environments.

[@Tancred73]

Sand storms? Which are also highly electrically charged?

[@TimothyTurner-kf7ey]

Yes bro more of this DnD dragons are so awsome hope you one day do a purple dragon the blue red hybrids not the piosion kind from the underdark

[@kephalai]

28:00 where was this artwork from? its gorgeous!

[@ezekielnicolastsicat7321]

btw there is a 3rd nameless sibling of the dragon that has 3 heads of purple orange and yellow in 4th edition but it was in dragon magazines

[@michaelbowes6277]

I like

[@cwesley2005]

Where di you get your art? Its so good!

[@Rod-rx5rr]

i love sky the blue dragon

[@jong.8203]

Really liked most of the video, but would be nice to get the image sources!

[@JokersVsZombies]

Too bad the AI art cant produce art to reflect the blue dragon's cool and unique look. Blue dragon is my favorite dragon design.

[@redfaux74]

I like the art he picked here. The variety is tremendous. Short neck, slim, muscular on some.... but unique every one. I love it.

[@RichesandLiches]

Fair comment... I will expand on this in my channel updating coming next week... but let me tell you the art acquisition process is not as most people think. It is both expensive (paying for a commercial/pro tier so I retain rights) and prompt engineering is a learned skill. For every dragon image you saw in that video (250+) there were 3-4 I did not use. That said... you are right about the uniqueness being tough to nail down... Spoiler alert, this issue has slowed progress on some other projects I am exciting to launch. More "inside baseball" stuff in the channel update if you are interested.

[@AncientRylanor69]

Mooncalf strangling its next meal

[@dusktiger112]

As far the regular five chromatic dragons go Blue and Green are the best because they are reason with and not necessarily evil. White Dragons are more primal like Vikings give them respect and give them tribute they will leave you alone. Red dragons demand submission and praise give what they want a most times ignore you but never be late in payment’s or face wrath in this mere slight. Black dragons kill them on sight if possible they live on the suffering of not like them even other dragons. Destroy cities, kingdoms, etc. The are the most selfish petty assholes of dragons out there.

[@MillerTheDragon1995]

there should be crazy blue dragonborn who sells toxic weapons named dr noxious a dragonborn who makes poison made things and he has a very creepy sounding voice like a mad doctor voice

[@RichesandLiches]

I LOVE this

[@austinwilliambuchanan7487]

Will you be covering giants at any point?

[@prestongarner8796]

Are going to talk about black dragons

[@RichesandLiches]

100% - We will cover the entire Chromatic line, including a few of the variants plus Tiamat of course.

[@Seefrenchy]

Nothing!!!!u da MAN!!!!

[@ManiaeTheArchivist]

In my world I make dragons the ruling class in the world

[@BruderSenf]

they are evil tyrants, vain (like all dragons) but not necessary crule or murderous, chillingly reasonable, sometimes even benevolent but never without their agenda in mind, they value structure and law in a society, they respect competence, intelligence and honor (if you are a competent serv and have a "upsy daisy" they wont kill you as long as you dont repeat the same mistake) think admiral thrawn but cooler, they are my favorite dragon by far.

[@stephanc6138]

Veldora, is that you? 😆😆😆

[@azuritet3]

7:25

[@danx2kxs]

Great vid mate, but 30 plus minutes and saw just a single pic of a actually blue dragon.

[@RichesandLiches]

@danx2kxs You are absolutely correct, the dragon series of videos were some of the earliest on the channel and they are in need of a remaster. Thank you for watching and taking the time to provide feedback.

[@MillerTheDragon1995]

he reminds me of a desert warlord terrorist

[@iitim2152]

I'll sub in exchange for a good video on the feywild and fairy courts

[@RichesandLiches]

Thats a really good suggestion... the archive is sadly lacking in feywild content with only the Hag coming to mind. I have few more on the roadmap... any suggestion on your favorite?

[@iitim2152]

@@RichesandLiches I don't know the fey aren't fleshed out on KZbin , so I'm assuming DND has neglected them.... Which is a shame because fey have great potential. I've been looking for a fey patron over the last three weeks, but all of the named archfey aren't very fleshed out... I could make one up but I wanted to use an existing one.

[@SonicSanctuary]

That tumbnail is not what blue dragons look like

[@RichesandLiches]

You are correct and I say as much in the video, its a very old volume, due for a remaster. Thanks for the feedback.

[@MrDrDealGood]

To be honest I didn’t like your video…👇🏻 👇🏻 I Freaking Loved it 😀. Well done indeed

[@CruaverVoidDrake]

What a shame most of your dragon images aren't dnd blue dragons as they have a very distinct horn on their head.

[@RichesandLiches]

You are correct... I covered that specifically in the video and knew it would be a trouble spot but was unavoidable. I already have over 50+ hours into creating the video and that would have likely tripled to get 250 images that perfect. It is a fair point, I was fully expecting some commentary on it. The perfect lore video is my holy grail... so i will keep trying :). Thank you for the comment and apologies if the images detracted your enjoyment of the video.

[@redfaux74]

I like this artwork much better. I think it's a big flaw to think every white dragon looks 90% the same as the others, blue, red, etc. The variety in fat, slim, muscular, larger wings and even color keeps players guessing. Every once in a while I gave a dragon 4 upper arms, 2 legs. I had several Red Dragons that were 95% black. I also think having every White being moronic is a big flaw. It becomes too 2D. Creativity and unique homebrew keeps things exciting. In my game the local humans were charmed into telling those newcomers at the inn that White Dragons were dull. She wasn't. Innkeeper - "For 5 gold I'll give you this cold drake fat. Put this on you your skin thick.... and it'll help the cold from getting deep. The basil helps it work." All my dragons could also breathe fire in addition to their unique breath weapons tho. 😕 Fire plus lard on their skin and clothing equals.... Nicely seasoned.... Raw on the inside, crispy on the outside. Just a puff of cold puts out the flame. Peel and serve. Otherwise I don't know how these things could live 50 years let alone 500. They would be just big lizards with benefits. Be nice to the locals. One of them might warn you. Maybe not...

[@ryanbird5142]

Hey, I liked the video - just some constructive feedback here. Pronunciation "From his thousand year slumber." You inunciate the last word of the sentence multiple times when you are reading in this form. It might just be me, but I find it sort of off-putting, like the tone doesnt match the story you are telling. There are also times when you are pronouncing longer words where you kind of rush through, and your volume (in your voice) goes so low that I cant make out what you're saying, you might want to try being a little more deliberate with those descriptors. I'm glad we are finally getting an american to do these lore videos, Mr. Rhexx and AJ picket are great, but most of the other american lore makers have had high pitch nasaly voices, I think you've got a great voice for this, just need some nuanced expressions for when you are trying to be emmersive, and maybe be a little more sure of yourself with some of the longer cyllables.

[@RichesandLiches]

Appreciate the feedback, confidence in my speaking has never been a problem for me but I concede that my pace/inflection may be different or "unusual" for some. This was an older video created at a time when I was still learning to edit and balance the audio mix. Not claiming I am expert now but I do think the levels have improved in more recent videos. Feel free to listen to a more recent video and let me know if you see any improvement... but I talk the way I talk... decades in the making :)

[@ryanbird5142]

Hey, you're right the Lore#3 video is great! Sorry, hope i didnt come off as a jerk.

[@RichesandLiches]

Nope, not at all. I think the feedback is important! In fact, a lot of the improvements seen in the channel these short 7 months has come from feedback... the good and the bad! :)

[@DustyLeeSledge]

*Um actually* He doesn't look like that... He has a giant blue glass center nose horn.

[@melorbode]

dragons fly because of MAGIC not wings...even dragons with just bones for wings can fly.:)

[@kira68200]

brown dragons don't agree with you x)