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your service).Dragon MountsThe dream mount for many paladins is, of course, adragon. Raising a dragon from an egg until it'slarge enough to use as a mount (which dependsboth on the dragon's type andyour size) can takeyears. While some elves or dwarves may be inclinedtoward projects that lengthy, members of otherraces need mounts sooner. Assuming someone inneed of a mount could get a dragon tostop andtalk, she might persuade the dragon to join her as aspecial mount and a partner (see Leadership andMounts, below). Offering a dragon immenserewards in return for assistance might alsowork,depending on the species—but be sure to pay thereward! Tempting a dragon's curiosity is anotherpossible way to gain a dragon partner. Youngdragons already separated from their familiesmight serve in returnfor experience, education,and protection.Using magic, such as charm spells, is a mistake, sincethe magic eventually wears off, and such coercion mayanger the dragon. Similarly, persuading a dragonofwidely differing alignment to join an adventuringgroup leads only to the dragon leaving, if not attackingthe party.Training Your DragonA young dragon is more like a very intelligent childthan a simpleanimal (Intelligence score rangingfrom 8 to 18 depending on age and species) and maywell be smarter than its rider. Patience and tact getbetter results than harsh words and punishments.Expect thedragon to learn quickly, but allow for itsinexperience to cause mistakes. Like children andpets, dragons get tired, and it's best to let them restwhen they do.Keeping Your DragonAlways give the dragonthe reward promised it. Alwaystreat the dragon as an equal partner in any enterprise.Anyone who wants a loyal dragon companion mustdefend that dragon as vigorously as the dragon defendsits partner.Theidea of partnering with a mount may strikemany as odd, but it's the smartest approach with adragon. The dragon is an independent intelligent crea-ture, with its own mind. Expect the DM to treat...