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Red Dragon WyrmlingTacticsA red wyrmling fearlessly approaches its enemiesand unleashes its fiery breath, then spends its actionpoint to make a double attack. If it becomes bloodied,the wyrmling directs its recharged breathweapon against the foe for which it holds the mostanimosity.Unlike more mature reds, wyrmlings are battlecrazed.When their blood is up, they fight to thedeath, no matter the odds.Encounter GroupsRed dragon wyrmlings stay near their hatchery forthe first few years of life, but afterward they dispersein search of food and lairs of their own.Some dragonborn enjoy the company of dragons,especially reds. Since mature dragons are difficult towork with, red wyrmlings are the best choice.Level 5 Encounter (XP 1,000)✦ 1 red dragon wyrmling (level 5 elite soldier)✦ 2 dragonborn soldiers (level 5 soldier, MM 86)✦ 1 rage drake (level 5 brute, MM 92)Level 8 Encounter (XP 1,850)✦ 2 red dragon wyrmlings (level 5 elite soldier)✦ 1 cambion hellsword (level 8 brute, MM 39)✦ 2 flameskulls (level 8 artillery, MM 109)White DragonWyrmlingWHITE DRAGONS GROW QUICKLY but are more ferociousthan cunning; most die before maturing. Whitewyrmlings are nasty blights of cold and bestialhunger that blow in with cold weather out of themountains, looking for food and treasure.A white wyrmling’s head crest is less pronouncedthan an adult’s, and its throat and chin are smoothlyscaled, lacking the dewlap and spike of an adult. Ithas only a hint of horns on the ridges over its eyes andears. The rest of its body has yet to develop scales andis instead protected by leathery white hide.186CHAPTER 4 | New MonstersRON SPENCER