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Winter of the WitchS2: KURIKVEAERI RISESEncounter Level 24 (30,250 XP)SetupKurikveaeri, ancient white dragon (D)When Colzath blows the ice horn, the dragonKurikveaeri is summoned from its ice cave in thevale below. Roll for the dragon’s initiative. It flies tothe spot next to the icy overhang on its initiative around after the iceling mage sounds the note.Read the following when Kurikveaeriappears:For a moment the harsh winds atop the mountain turninto a hurricanelike gale, and the overhang begins to shake.Then, a giant white dragon’s form blots out what littlesunlight there is here. Its massive wings beat out a rhythmmore thunderous than those of the giant bellows in deepdwarven holds. Calmly, arrogantly, the white wyrm assessesthe situation while still on the wing. It looks at you withwhat you can only figure is inhuman disdain, and roars oneword: “Die!”TacticsKurikveaeri is arrogant, brutal, blunt, and bound byancient pact to Koliada and the protection of her passageto the Feywild. He typically starts with a blastof his breath weapon, knowing it does not affect theicelings, and not caring what it does to any nearbytrolls. He then launches into melee, landing near thefar tip of the glacial overhang (the collapsible part) if itcan. It wants to draw the PCs on to it, and then use itsfrightful presence just before collapsing the section.It then continues its assault until defeated orvictorious.Features of the AreaSince this encounter takes place in the same space as“S1: Frozen Passage” it has the same terrain features.The difficult terrain effect of dragon’s aura and thedifficult terrain for the snow drifts do not stack.The only different terrain feature is the collapsingicy overhang, which is presented as a power that onlyGargantuan creatures (namely Kurikivaeri) can use.A Collapsing Shelf (standard; encounter)This attack targets all creatures on the collapsible sectionof the ice shelf (the far end designated by the thin blackline on the map); +27 vs. Reflex; the target falls as the shelfcollapses, but gets a saving throw to hold on to an edge.Successful Save: The target can attempt to climb 15 feetup on its next action (Athletics DC 25) and make it to theedge of the collapsed section. Failed Saving Throw: Thetarget starts to fall 200 feet to the bottom. Each 20 feetit gains another saving throw. On a save, the target fallingdamage for the amount fallen, but can make its way up theledge back to the fight. It takes one round for each 5 feetthe target fell, to make it back up by foot.Kurikveaeri, Ancient Level 24 Solo BruteWhite Dragon (D)Gargantuan natural magical beast (dragon) XP 30,250Initiative +15 Senses Perception +21; darkvisionAura of Winter (Cold) aura 5; a creature that enters or beginsits turn in the aura takes 30 cold damage. The ground istreated as difficult terrain, and creatures flying in the aura(other than the dragon) move at half speed. Creatures inthe aura have concealment against ranged attacks.HP 1,145; Bloodied 572; see also bloodied breathAC 38; Fortitude 43, Reflex 37, Will 38Resist 30 coldSaving Throws +5Speed 9 (ice walk), fly 9 (hover), overland flight 12Action Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will) ✦ ColdReach 4; +29 vs. AC; 2d12 + 7 plus 3d12 cold damage (plusan extra 3d12 cold damage on a successful opportunityattack).m Claw (standard; at-will)Reach 4; +29 vs. AC; 2d12 + 7 damage.M Dragon’s Fury (standard; at-will)The dragon makes two claw attacks. If the dragon hits asingle target with both claws, it makes a bite attack againstthe same target.R Icy Tomb (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅ ) ✦ ColdRanged 10; +27 vs. Fortitude; the target is encased inice, takes 4d12 + 9 cold damage, and is restrained andstunned (save ends both).C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅ ) ✦ ColdClose blast 5; +27 vs. Reflex; 8d6 + 9 cold damage, thetarget is slowed and weakened (save ends both), andthe white dragon makes a secondary attack against thetarget. Secondary Attack: +27 Fortitude; the target’s coldresistance is negated until the end of the encounter.C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter)✦ ColdThe dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon usesit immediately.C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 10; targets enemies; +27 vs. Will; the target isstunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Aftereffect:The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Athletics +29Str 25 (+19) Dex 17 (+15) Wis 18 (+16)Con 29 (+21) Int 15 (+14) Cha 15 (+14)January 2009 | DUNGEON 16253