Bahamut

Bahamut

Draco-Paladin, Lord of the North Wind, Platinum Dragon, King of the Good Dragons.

LG lesser power of wisdom, enlightened justice, skies, wind, metallic dragons [He/Him]

Pantheon: Draconic

Realm: Mount Celestia / Lunia, Mercuria, Venya, Solania / Bahamut’s Palace

So Bahamut ain’t just any dragon, cutter; this is the dragon that other dragons look up to with a mix of respect and a touch of envy. He’s bigger than most mountains and shinier than a freshly minted mert. This blood ain’t just a dragon power, he’s a force for good, and a beacon of justice that shines like a guiding star in the multiverse whether a basher’s got claws and a breath weapon or not. You want wisdom? Bahamut’s got it in spades. You want mercy? He’s got that too; a treasure hoard of compassion hidden under those shiny scales.

And let’s talk about those metallic dragons—silvers, golds, and bronzes, they all take a page from Bahamut’s prayerbook. The best of them act like they’re striving to match his example, hoping to earn a nod of approval from the big basher himself. You see, Bahamut’s not just a name, he’s a standard. A standard of honour, a standard of goodness, and a standard of dragonhood that even the chromatics begrudgingly respect.

Bahamut is a grand arbitrator of cosmic balance, mixing the perfect cocktail of mercy and punishment. You deliberately wronged a goblin? Well, expect Bahamut to give you a stern look and a finger-waggle of disappointment. But cross that line again and you might be facing the fiery breath of justice.

So, if you find yourself in the presence of a shimmering metallic dragon, just remember, you’re not just dealin’ with a dragon, you’re dealing with a reflection of Bahamut’s influence. And trust me, you wouldn’t want to disappoint a dragon with a cosmic connection to justice.

Most Useful Canonical References:

• Deities & Demigods (3e) p58-60 (Bahamut 3e stats)
• Manual of the Planes (3e) p133-135 (Bahamut 3e stats and realm)
• On Hallowed Ground (2e) p134 (power and realm)

Other References:

• Book of Exalted Deeds (3e) p80-81 (vassal of Bahamut prestige class)
• Dragon Magazine #143 p12 (Paladine), #270 p71 (destroying Abyssal armour), #272 p28-31 (Bahamut 3e stats), #300 p108 (cleric of Bahamut), #343 p89 (sorceror bloodlines), #359 p68 (relationship with Tiamat)
• Inner Planes (2e) p21 (portal to Air)
• Monster Manual 2 (3e) p97 (felldrake origins)
• Monster Manual 4 (3e) p128,120 (spawn of Tiamat)
• Planar Handbook (3e) p151 (brief mention)
• Planes of Law: Mount Celestia (2e) p9,15 (realm)
• Planes of Law: Player’s Guide (2e) p30 (brief mention)
• Planescape Campaign Setting: DM Guide (2e) p62 (brief mention)
• Planewalker’s Handbook (2e) p24 (brief mention)

Sources: Jon Winter-Holt, mimir.net, Aulddragon’s blog link (AD&D 2e stats and information on Bahamut’s priesthood)