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Dragon’s DenEncounter Level 10 (2,500 XP)SetupRazcoreth (R)Encounter Level up to 13th, add:any surviving allies (see “Development,” below)This tactical encounter can occur anywhere insidethe hill and is triggered whenever Razcoreth hearsthe PCs approach. The tactical map identifies hisstarting position. When the encounter is triggered,he makes a Stealth check to move quietly each rounduntil he confronts the PCs.When the PCs first see Razcoreth, read:Emerging from the gloom of the cavern is a mighty greendragon, its long body covered in a fine mesh of emeraldscales. Clumps of moss and tangles of vine cover much of itsbody, giving it the appearance of a thing of earth and stonerather than flesh and blood. Its red eyes glitter with malevolenceas a cruel smile spreads across its reptilian face.Perception CheckDC 20: A character sees or hears Razcorethapproach.Razcoreth (R)Level 10 Solo SkirmisherYoung green dragon warlockLarge natural magical beast (dragon) XP 2,500Initiative +12 Senses Perception +13; darkvisionHP 428; Bloodied 214; see also bloodied breathAC 26; Fortitude 24, Reflex 25, Will 24Resist 15 poisonSaving Throws +5Speed 8, fly 10 (hover); overland flight 15; see also fl y b ya t t a c kAction Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will) ✦ PoisonReach 2; +15 vs. AC; 1d8 + 6 damage, and the target takesongoing 5 poison damage (save ends).m Claw (standard; at-will)Reach 2; +15 vs. AC; 1d6 + 6 damage.M Double Attack (standard; at-will)Razcoreth makes two claw attacks.M Flyby Attack (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅)Razcoreth flies up to 10 squares and makes a bite attack at anypoint during the move without provoking an opportunity attackfrom the target.M Tail Sweep (immediate reaction, if an adjacent enemy does notmove on its turn; at-will)+13 vs. Reflex; 1d8 + 6 damage, and the target is knockedprone.R Curse of the Black Frost (standard; sustain minor; daily) ✦Cold, ImplementRanged 10; +13 vs. Reflex; 2d8 + 6 cold damage. Hit or Miss: Ifthe target moves for any reason, it takes 1d8 cold damage (saveends). If the target saves, Razcoreth can’t sustain this power.Sustain: The target takes 2d8 cold damage.R Eyebite (standard; at-will) ✦ Arcane, Charm, Implement,PsychicRanged 10; +13 vs. Will; 1d6 + 6 psychic damage, andRazcoreth is invisible to the target until the start of his nextturn.R Luring Glare (minor 1/round; at-will) ✦ Charm, GazeRanged 10; +13 vs. Will; the target slides 2 squares.R Mire the Mind (standard; encounter) ✦ Illusion, Implement,PsychicRanged 10; +13 vs. Will; 2d6 + 6 psychic damage, andRazcoreth and all his allies in range are invisible to the targetuntil the end of Razcoreth’s next turn and Razcoreth gains a +2bonus to Stealth checks until the end of the encounter.C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ PoisonClose blast 5; +13 vs. Fortitude; 1d10 + 6 poison damage, andthe target takes ongoing 5 poison damage and is slowed (saveends both). Aftereffect: The target is slowed (save ends).C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦PoisonThe dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses itimmediately.C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 5; targets enemies; +13 vs. Will; the target isstunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Aftereffect: Thetarget takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).Warlock’s Curse (minor; at-will)Razcoreth can place a curse on the enemy closest to him andgain a +1 power bonus to AC until the start of his next turn. Thecurse lasts until the end of the encounter or until the enemyis slain. Any time Razcoreth damages a cursed target, he deals1d6 extra damage. Whenever he reduces a cursed enemy to 0hit points, he can teleport up to 3 squares as a free action.Warlock’s Leap (move; daily) ✦ TeleportationRazcoreth can teleport up to 6 squares. He does not need lineof sight to the destination, but if he attempts to teleport to aspace he can’t occupy, he doesn’t move.Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Arcana +12, Bluff +19, Diplomacy +14, Insight +13,Intimidate +14, Thievery +15Str 17 (+8) Dex 20 (+10) Wis 16 (+8)Con 19 (+9) Int 15 (+7) Cha 19 (+9)Equipment +3 rod of dark rewardTacticsHis den is not an ideal battlefield, so Razcorethreserves warlock’s leap in case he needs to retreatout of the hill. That said, he still has an impressivearray of powers that make running this encounterchallenging.Round 1: Razcoreth maneuvers to put the PCs inrange of his frightful presence. When two or more PCsare in the area of his burst, he uses this power. Hefollows up by using warlock’s curse on the closest PC.Finally, he spends an action point to use his breathweapon.Round 2: Razcoreth keeps distance between himselfand any defenders, shifting if necessary. He thentargets a defender with crown of madness and spendsan action point to hit a striker with curse of the blackfrost.Round 3: Having exhausted the bulk of his offensivepowers, Razcoreth uses warlock’s leap to teleport116CHAPTER 3 | Dragon Lairs