[Lvl 22] - Grasp of the Mantled Citadel.pdf

Encounter Level 24 (35,266 XP)Darrhkerrar, adherent of Tiamat (D)1 dragonborn champion (C)2 dread wraiths (W)This temple is the center of Tiamat’s worship in thecitadel. Both Darrhkerrar and Mornujhar have quartersoff the main temple area.When the PCs enter this area, read:The centerpiece of this huge chamber is the hunk of blackrock set against the far wall. Set into the wall behind thealtar stands a font full of clouded water. Two narrowstaircases lead downward to the south while several closeddoors provide access to other areas. A heavily armoredfigure kneels before the altar, deep in prayer.When the heroes enter the chamber, only the dragonbornchampion, kneeling at prayer before the altar, isvisible. The other creatures enter combat as soon asthey become aware of intruders.Dragonborn Champion (C) Level 26 SoldierMedium natural humanoid, dragonborn XP 9,000Initiative +20 Senses Perception +16HP 239; Bloodied 119AC 42; Fortitude 42, Reflex 40, Will 41Resist 30 acid, 30 cold, 30 fire, 30 lightning, 30 poisonSpeed 8, fly 8 (clumsy) Bastard Sword (Standard, at-will) ✦ Weapon+31 vs. Armor Class (+32 while bloodied); 2d10 + 9damage, and the dragonborn champion makes a secondaryattack against the same target.Secondary Attack+29 vs. Fortitude (+30 while bloodied); the target isstunned until the end of the dragonborn champion’s nextturn and knocked prone. Furious Blade (free, immediate reaction, when first bloodied,encounter) ✦ WeaponRequires bastard sword; close burst 1; targets enemies;+32 vs. Armor Class (+33 while bloodied); 2d10 + 9damage. Dragon Breath (Minor, encounter) ✦ LightningClose blast 3; +27 vs. Reflex (+28 while bloodied); 2d6 + 6lightning damage.Dragonborn Fury (only while bloodied)A dragonborn gains a +1 racial bonus to attack rolls whilebloodied.No RemorseThe dragonborn champion deals an extra 2d10 damage onmelee attacks against a prone target.Shake It Off (Free; recharge )The dragonborn champion automatically succeeds on asaving throw against one effect of its choice.Alignment Chaotic Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Athletics +23, History +22, Intimidate +26Str 29 (+22) Dex 20 (+18) Wis 17 (+16)Con 23 (+19) Int 15 (+15) Cha 22 (+19)Equipment: bastard sword, heavy shield, plate armor.2 Dread Wraiths (W) Level 25 LurkerLarge natural humanoid (undead)XP 7,000 eachInitiative +25 Senses Perception +18; darkvisionShroud of Night aura 2; bright light in the aura is reduced todim light, and dim light becomes darkness.HP 124; Bloodied 62Regeneration 20 (if the dread wraith takes radiant damage,regeneration is negated until the end of the wraith’s nextturn)AC 37; Fortitude 33, Reflex 37, Will 37Immune disease, fear, poison; Resist 30 necrotic, insubstantial;Vulnerable 15 radiantSpeed fly 10 (hover); phasing Dread Blade (Standard, at-will) ✦ NecroticReach 2; +28 vs. Reflex; 2d10 + 9 necrotic damage, and thetarget is weakened (save ends). Death Shriek (when reduced to 0 hit points) ✦ PsychicClose blast 3; targets enemies; +27 vs. Will; 4d6 + 9psychic damage, and the target is dazed (save ends). Miss:Half damage, and the target is not dazed.Combat Advantage ✦ NecroticThe dread wraith deals an extra 3d6 necrotic damageagainst any target it has combat advantage against.Shadow Glide (Move, encounter)The dread wraith shifts 6 squares.Spawn WraithAny humanoid killed by a dread wraith rises as a freewilleddread wraith at the start of its creator’s next turn,appearing in the space where it died (or in the nearestunoccupied space). Raising the slain creature (using theRaise Dead ritual) does not destroy the spawned wraith.Alignment Chaotic evil Languages CommonSkills Stealth +26Str 18 (+16) Dex 28 (+21) Wis 12 (+13)Con 20 (+17) Int 14 (+14) Cha 28 (+21)October 2009 | DUNGEON 171