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Guarded CavernEncounter Level 28 (73,000 XP)Setup1 dragon guardian (D)2 death titans (T)When the PCs use the portal on the ElementalChaos, it awakens creatures that Tiamat left to guardthis 100-foot-tall chamber. One is an ancient blackdragon touched by Tiamat; it has the blue and greenbloodlines (see page 253; this creature is an exceptionto the rule that limits a dragon to one polychromaticbloodline). The dragon, now free from stasis, liesready in the throat of the black abyss. Do not put itsminiature on the map until the dragon acts.The other two defenders are death titans thatemerged from stasis in the hallway leading to area 3.The titans are not initially visible to those enteringarea 2; do not place their miniatures until their initiativecount comes up.When a PC moves to within 5 squares of theabyss, allow her to roll a Perception check opposed bythe dragon guardian’s Stealth check (d20 + 33). If thePC is successful, everyone rolls initiative. Otherwise,the dragon and the titans get a surprise round.Dragon Guardian (D)Level 26 Solo LurkerPolychromatic ancient black dragonGargantuan natural magical beast (aquatic, dragon) XP 45,000Initiative +27 Senses Perception +22; darkvisionHP 1,190; Bloodied 595; see also bloodied breathAC 43; Fortitude 39, Reflex 41, Will 35Resist 30 acid, 15 lightning, 15 poisonSaving Throws +5Speed 10, fly 10 (hover), overland flight 15, swim 10Action Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will) ✦ AcidReach 4; +32 vs. AC; 2d8 + 8 damage, and ongoing 15 aciddamage (save ends).m Claw (standard; at-will)Reach 4; +32 vs. AC; 1d10 + 8 damage.M Double Attack (standard; at-will)The dragon makes two claw attacks.M Tail Slash (immediate reaction, when a melee attack misses thedragon; at-will)The dragon attacks the enemy that missed it: reach 4; +32 vs.AC; 1d12 + 10 damage, and the target is pushed 3 squares.C Acid Gloom (standard; sustain minor; recharge ⚃⚄⚅) ✦Acid, ZoneClose burst 2; this power creates a zone of acidic darkness thatremains in place until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Thezone blocks line of sight for all creatures except the dragon. Anycreature entirely within the area (except the dragon) is blinded,and any creature that enters or starts its turn in the zone takes15 acid damage.C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄⚅) ✦ Acid, Lightning,PoisonClose blast 5; +28 vs. Reflex; 4d8 + 6 acid, lightning, and poisondamage, and the target takes ongoing 15 acid, lightning, andpoison damage and takes a –4 penalty to AC (save ends both).C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦ Acid,Lightning, PoisonThe dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses itimmediately.C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 10; targets enemies; +28 vs. Will; the target isstunned until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Aftereffect: Thetarget takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).C Vitriolic Spray (standard; encounter) ✦ AcidClose blast 5; +28 vs. Reflex; 2d10 + 6 acid damage, and thetarget is blinded until the end of the dragon’s next turn. Miss:Half damage, and the target is not blinded.Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Nature +22, Stealth +33Str 26 (+21) Dex 30 (+23) Wis 18 (+17)Con 22 (+19) Int 18 (+17) Cha 16 (+16)2 Death Titans (T) Level 25 Elite BruteHuge shadow humanoid (giant)XP 14,000 eachInitiative +18 Senses Perception +20; darkvisionSoulburner aura 5; enemies in the aura take a –2 penalty to attackrolls and defenses; a creature that dies within the aura bestowsone soul shard to the death titan (see soul shroud).HP 574; Bloodied 287AC 39; Fortitude 42, Reflex 38, Will 35Resist 30 necroticSaving Throws +2Speed 8Action Points 1m Greataxe (standard; at-will) ✦ WeaponReach 3; +28 vs. AC; 2d8 + 10 damage (crit 6d8 + 26).M Double Attack (standard; at-will) ✦ WeaponThe death titan makes two greataxe attacks.R Soul Devourer (standard; recharge ⚅) ✦ NecroticRanged 5; +28 vs. Fortitude; the target loses one healing surge,and the death titan’s soul shroud gains one soul shard. A targetwithout healing surges takes damage equal to half its total hitpoints.C Soulfire Burst (standard; at-will) ✦ NecroticClose burst 1; +26 vs. Reflex; 2d12 + 6 necrotic damage. Thedeath titan must expend one soul shard to use this power.Consume Soul Shard (minor; at-will) ✦ HealingThe death titan expends one soul shard and regains 20 hitpoints.Soul ShroudThe soul shroud contains soul shards that swirl around thedeath titan to protect and empower it. At the beginning of anencounter, the soul shroud contains four soul shards. While thesoul shroud is depleted of soul shards, the death titan takes a –2penalty to attack rolls.Alignment Evil Languages GiantSkills Intimidate +20Str 31 (+22) Dex 23 (+18) Wis 17 (+15)Con 27 (+20) Int 12 (+13) Cha 16 (+15)Equipment plate armor, greataxe162CHAPTER 3 | Dragon Lairs