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C Acid Spray (immediate reaction, when en enemy damages thedragon; at-will) ✦ AcidClose blast 3; level + 5 vs. Fortitude; the target takes ongoing 5acid damage (save ends). The ongoing damage increases to 10 at11th level and to 15 at 21st level.Caustic BiteIn place of its breath weapon, any gray dragon can usethis power.M Caustic Bite (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ AcidLevel + 6 vs. AC; 2d6 + Strength modifier damage, and thetarget is weakened and takes ongoing acid damage equalto one-half the dragon’s level (save ends both). The damageincreases to 2d10 + Strength modifier at 11th level, and to 4d8+ Strength modifier at 21st level.Frightful RoarAny gray dragon can have this power. It replacesfrightful presence.C Frightful Roar (minor; encounter) ✦ FearClose blast 10; level + 5 vs. Will; the target takes a –5 penalty toattack rolls against the dragon until the end of the dragon’s nextturn.Green Dragon PowersGreen dragons dictate the tenor of combat throughclever manipulation and outright domination. Theyare accomplished liars, using honeyed words to erodethe mind and unravel their victims’ resolve.Dominate MortalThis power, designed for an ancient green dragon,replaces mind poison.R Dominate Mortal (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ Charm, PsychicRanged 10; level + 3 vs. Will; 1d8 + Charisma modifier psychicdamage, and the target is dominated and takes ongoing 5psychic damage (save ends both). The dragon can dominate onlyone creature at a time.Dread WhispersAny green dragon can give up luring glare in exchangefor this power.R Dread Whispers (standard; at-will) ✦ CharmRanged 10; level + 3 vs. Will; the target is weakened (save ends).Purple Dragon PowersSome purple dragons develop their mental powers tothe exclusion of more typical attacks.Maddening PresenceInstead of frightful presence, any purple dragon canhave this power.A Maddening Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ CharmArea burst 5 within 10; targets enemies; level + 4 vs. Will;the target does nothing on its turn except attack the nearestcreature (enemy or ally), moving if necessary (save ends). Thetarget makes only basic attacks while under this effect. If morethan one creature is nearest, determine the target randomly.Mind HammerBy giving up its bite attack, any purple dragon cangain this power.C Mind Hammer (standard; at-will) ✦ FearClose blast 5; level + 4 vs. Will; the target is pushed 3 squaresand dazed (save ends).Wrathful FeedbackThis power is intended for an elder or ancient purpledragon, It replaces phasing strike.C Wrathful Feedback (immediate reaction, when an enemydamages the dragon with an attack; at-will) ✦ PsychicClose blast 5; level + 4 vs. Fortitude; the target is pushed 2squares and knocked prone, and takes ongoing 10 psychicdamage (save ends).Red Dragon PowersRed dragons are magnificent creatures of incrediblepower and ferocity, the undisputed masters ofdragonkind. These alternative powers reinforce theirarrogance and might.Shock WaveAn adult or older red dragon can have this power inplace of its tail strike.C Shock Wave (minor; recharge ⚄ ⚅)Close burst 5; level + 4 vs. Fortitude; the target is pushed 5squares, is knocked prone, and is dazed (save ends). Aftereffect:The target is slowed (save ends).SnatchAs with shock wave, this power takes the place of tailstrike for an adult or older red dragon.M Snatch (immediate interrupt, when an enemy moves into asquare adjacent to the dragon; at-will)The dragon attacks the triggering enemy; level + 5 vs. Reflex;the target takes damage equal to that from the dragon’s clawattack and is grabbed (until escape). First Failed Escape Attempt:The dragon automatically hits the target with its bite attack.Terrifying PresenceAny red dragon can gain this power. It replaces frightfulpresence.C Terrifying Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 10; targets enemies; level + 5 vs. Will; the targetmoves its speed away from the red dragon by the safest routepossible and is weakened until the end of its next turn.252CHAPTER 4 | New Monsters