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108The Dragon’s GrottoEncounter Level 6 (1,250 XP)SetupCaustrex (C)2 kobold dragonshields (D)Encounter Level 7 (1,500 XP), add:1 kobold wyrmpriest from area 8 (W)4 kobold minions from area 8 (K)Caustrex and her dragonshields are ready for the playercharacters. If the PCs alerted the other kobolds in thecomplex, the kobold wyrmpriest and four kobold minionsare present as well. First, have the players placetheir miniatures at the entrance to the cave, then placeCaustrex as shown, and then place any kobolds that thePCs can clearly see. Place the rest only when the PCsnotice them or when they first take their turns.When the players finish placing their miniatures,read:Illumination from a large hole in the ceiling shines downon a massive dragon covered in gray scales and thornybarbs. Its long tail, which ends in a pair of long spikes, kicksup plumes of dust when it twitches. A string of green droolspills from its oversized mouth, revealing its anticipationfor the coming kill.When the players spot a kobold dragonshield,read:A slight warrior in scale armor hisses at you. The creatureis armed with a longsword and a shield bearing a crudelikeness of the dragon.CHAPTER 3 | Dragon LairsCaustrex (C)Level 5 Solo SoldierYoung gray dragonLarge natural magical beast (dragon) XP 1,000Initiative +6 Senses Perception +10; darkvisionAura of Terror (Fear) aura 5; enemies in the aura take a –2 penaltyto saving throws.HP 325; Bloodied 162; see also bloodied breathAC 23; Fortitude 22, Reflex 21, Will 21Resist 15 acidSaving Throws +5Speed 8, fly 6, overland flight 12Action Points 2m Claw (standard; at-will)Reach 2; +10 vs. AC; 1d8 + 5 damage, and the target isimmobilized and takes ongoing 5 damage (save ends both).m Tail Lash (standard; at-will)Reach 2; +10 vs. AC; 1d6 + 5 damage, and the target takesongoing 5 damage (save ends).M Slicing Fury (standard; at-will)The dragon makes a claw attack against one target and a taillash attack against another target.M Warding Tail (immediate reaction, when missed by a meleeattack; at-will)The dragon makes a tail lash attack against the attacker.C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ AcidClose blast 5; +9 vs. Fortitude; 1d10 + 3 acid damage, and thetarget is pushed 2 squares. The target also takes ongoing 5 aciddamage and is immobilized (save ends both).C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦ AcidThe dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses itimmediately.C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 5; targets enemies; +8 vs. Will; the target is stunneduntil the end of the dragon’s next turn. Aftereffect: The targettakes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Arcana +9, Intimidate +8Str 20 (+7) Dex 15 (+4) Wis 16 (+5)Con 17 (+5) Int 14 (+4) Cha 13 (+3)2 Kobold Dragonshields (D) Level 2 SoldierSmall natural humanoidXP 125 eachInitiative +4 Senses Perception +2; darkvisionHP 36; Bloodied 18AC 18; Fortitude 14, Reflex 13, Will 13; see also trap senseResist 5 (damage type of the dragon served)Speed 5m Short Sword (standard; at-will) ✦ Weapon+7 vs. AC; 1d6 + 3 damage, and the target is marked until theend of the kobold dragonshield’s next turn.Dragonshield Tactics (immediate reaction, when an adjacentenemy shifts away or an enemy moves adjacent; at-will)The kobold dragonshield shifts 1 square.Mob AttackThe kobold dragonshield gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls perkobold ally adjacent to the target.Shifty (minor; at-will)The kobold shifts 1 square.Trap SenseThe kobold gains a +2 bonus to all defenses against traps.Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Acrobatics +5, Stealth +7, Thievery +7Str 14 (+3) Dex 13 (+2) Wis 12 (+2)Con 12 (+2) Int 9 (+0) Cha 10 (+1)Equipment scale armor, heavy shield, short swordJASON A. ENGLE