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Inner SanctumEncounter Level 30 (111,000 XP)Setup1 runescribed dracolich consort of Tiamat (D)2 champions of Tiamat (C)Encounter Level 37 (346,000 XP), add:Tiamat (see page 245)The guardians in this chamber reside in a specialmagical stasis and awaken only when intruders violatethe inner sanctum. The moment any creaturemoves out of the shaft into the chamber, provide theread-aloud text, then place the runescribed dracolichconsort of Tiamat and the two dragonguard dragonbornchampions as shown on the tactical map.If an intruder breaches the field protecting theeggs (see “Features of the Area”), Tiamat appears 1round later.When a PC moves into the room, read:The five dragon heads breathe a multicolored flare thatseems as bright as the sun. In the blinking afterimageappears the gargantuan form of a skeletal dragon, held 50feet aloft by leathery wings. A single massive horn emergesfrom its snout. Two mighty dragonborn warriors appear,their feet on the ground but their wings flared wide.TacticsThe consort and the dragonguards fight to the death.Round 1+: The consort positions itself to unleashits breath weapon with the greatest effect, then engagesin melee to wreak havoc with its frightful presence, mesmerizingglare, and other abilities. The dragonguardchampions split their attacks between PCs, attemptingto force the intruders to focus on them instead ofon the consort. If the PCs retreat, the dragon and thedragonguards follow.Runescribed Dracolich (D) Level 29 Solo ControllerConsort of TiamatGargantuan natural magical beast (dragon, undead) XP 75,000Initiative +22 Senses Perception +25; darkvisionHP 1,335; Bloodied 667; see also glory of TiamatAC 45; Fortitude 45, Reflex 43, Will 41Immune disease, fear, poison; Resist 40 necrotic; Vulnerable 10radiantSaving Throws +5Speed 8, fly 10 (clumsy)Action Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will) ✦ NecroticReach 4; +34 vs. AC; 2d10 + 10 damage. Against a stunnedtarget, this attack deals 4d8 extra necrotic damage.C Mesmerizing Glare (immediate interrupt, when an enemymakes a melee attack against the dracolich; at-will) ✦ FearClose blast 3; +32 vs. Will; the target is stunned until the end ofthe runescribed dracolich’s next turn. Miss: The target takes a–2 penalty to attack rolls against the runescribed dracolich untilthe end of the runescribed dracolich’s next turn.R Runescribed Retaliation (immediate interrupt, when therunescribed dracolich is targeted by a ranged attack; at-will)The runescribed dracolich makes an attack against theattacking creature; +34 vs. Will; on a hit, the runescribeddracolich redirects the attack to a target of its choice within 5squares of it.C Blackfire (standard; recharge ⚃⚄⚅) ✦ Fire, NecroticClose blast 5; automatic hit; 2d12 + 8 necrotic damage, andongoing 15 fire damage (save ends).C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ NecroticThe blackfire dracolich breathes a coruscating blast ofnecrotic energy. Close blast 20; +32 vs. Reflex; 3d12 + 8necrotic damage, and the target is stunned until the end of therunescribed dracolich’s next turn. Miss: Half damage, and thetarget is not stunned. Hit or Miss: The target loses any necroticresistance it has (save ends).C Glory of Tiamat (standard, while bloodied; encounter)Close burst 5; +33 vs. Will; the target is pushed 3 squares,knocked prone, and dazed (save ends).C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 20; targets enemies; +32 vs. Will; the target isstunned until the end of the runescribed dracolich’s next turn.Aftereffect: The target takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls until theend of the encounter.Alignment Evil Languages DraconicSkills Arcana +24, Endurance +27, History +24, Insight +25,Intimidate +23, Religion +24Str 31 (+24) Dex 26 (+22) Wis 22 (+20)Con 27 (+22) Int 20 (+19) Cha 19 (+18)164CHAPTER 3 | Dragon Lairs