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IRON DRAGONQUICK AND DECEPTIVE BY NATURE, iron dragons huntfrom the shadows, striking when and where theychoose. Iron dragons prefer to lair in regions of lowhills and deep forests, or other environments thatoffer good concealment for a large predator.IRON DRAGON TACTICSIron dragons prefer to strike from ambush. An irondragon's lair features an extensive series of chambers,each with multiple entrances and exits. The dragonstations traps or minions in each of these chambers,waiting until its foes are distracted by more obviousthreats before it strikes.IRON DRAGON LORENature DC 20: Savage and surly, iron dragonsare reclusive and prefer to strike from ambush. Irondragons breathe blasts of lightning.Nature DC 25: As iron dragons age, they becomemore impervious to attack. A battle with an older irondragon promises to be a prolonged affair.ENCOUNTER GROUPSAs befits their sly nature, iron dragons do not haveallies so much as dupes. They lure dwarves, hobgoblins,minotaurs, and other greedy humanoidsinto working for them in return for a promise ofeasy loot. An iron dragon dispatches its "friends"to ambush intruders. Once the fighting starts, thedragon watches for a few moments. If its intercessioncan win the battle, it attacks. If its allies seem likelyto be defeated, an iron dragon flees rather than riskits own hide.Level 7 Encounter (XP 1,600)• 3 dwarf hammerers (level 5 soldier, MM 97)• 1 young iron dragon (level 5 solo lurker)Level 13 Encounter (XP 4,000)• 1 adult iron dragon (level 11 solo lurker)• 2 minotaur warriors (level 10 soldier, MM 190)