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Pyroclastic DragonNO DRAGON BETTER REFLECTS THE FURY of the ElementalChaos than does this one. Dwelling in the plane’smost violent regions, pyroclastic dragons can survivein places inimical to other life. They thrive on a dietof molten ores and minerals, but they savor roastedflesh whenever they can get it.A pyroclastic dragon is a mountainous creaturecomposed of molten rock contained by a thin crust ofcooled stone. Its craggy maw gapes to reveal a whitehotcore. It has the general shape and features of a reddragon, but its body vents poisonous gases from thenumerous rents and fissures that split its stony hide.Elder Pyroclastic Dragon Level 21 Solo BruteHuge elemental magical beast (dragon, fire) XP 16,000Initiative +14 Senses Perception +14; darkvisionVenomous Heat (Fire, Poison) aura 5; any creature that enters theaura or starts its turn within the aura takes 10 fire damage and10 poison damage.HP 1,220; Bloodied 610; see also bloodied breathAC 36; Fortitude 36, Reflex 32, Will 34Immune fire; Resist 25 poisonSaving Throws +5Speed 9, burrow 6, climb 6, fly 6 (clumsy), overland flight 18Action Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will) ✦ FireReach 23; +24 vs. AC; 2d8 + 8 damage, and the target takesongoing 5 fire damage (save ends).m Claw (standard; at-will)Reach 3; +24 vs. AC; 1d8 + 8 damage.M Draconic Frenzy (standard; at-will)The dragon makes a bite attack and a claw attack.C Breath Weapon (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ FireClose blast 8; +22 vs. Reflex; 3d12 + 8 fire damage, and thetarget is blinded and takes ongoing 5 fire damage (save endsboth). First Failed Saving Throw: The target is slowed (save ends).Aftereffect: The target is restrained (save ends).C Bloodied Breath (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦ FireThe dragon’s breath weapon recharges, and the dragon uses itimmediately.C Eruption (immediate reaction, when an enemy attacks thedragon with a melee attack; encounter) ✦ FireClose blast 5, which must include the triggering enemy; +22 vs.Reflex; 4d6 + 8 fire damage, and the target is pushed 3 squaresand knocked prone.C Tremors (standard; recharge ⚃ ⚄ ⚅)Close burst 5; +22 vs. Reflex; 2d6 + 8 damage, and the target isknocked prone.Alignment Evil Languages Draconic, PrimordialSkills Athletics +23, Endurance +22Str 27 (+18) Dex 19 (+14) Wis 19 (+14)Con 24 (+17) Int 11 (+10) Cha 13 (+11)Pyroclastic Dragon LoreA character knows the following information with asuccessful Arcana check.DC 20: Pyroclastic dragons settle in the calderasof active volcanoes. They swim about in the lava,sometimes diving deep into the magma veins to seewhat can be found below. The mere presence of sucha dragon causes the earth to rebel: Venomous fissuressplit the ground, while tremors roll out from whereverthe dragon goes.Pyroclastic Dragon TacticsA pyroclastic dragon is an unsubtle opponent thatexplodes into violence when provoked. It unleashesits breath weapon the first chance it gets, coating itsvictims in molten rock that cools, slowing and eventuallyhalting its enemies. The dragon uses tremorsagainst any that have not been so incapacitated. Itthen uses an action point to shatter its foes with itspowerful bite and jagged claws.Encounter GroupsThough elemental dragons are denizens of the Chaos,sometimes they slip across the planar veil and find alair in the world.Level 4 Encounter (XP 900)✦ 1 young blazewyrm (level 4 elite brute)✦ 1 goblin hexer (level 3 controller, MM 137)✦ 2 goblin skullcleavers (level 3 brute, MM 137)✦ 1 fire beetle (level 1 brute, MM 30)Level 19 Encounter (XP 11,500)✦ 1 elder tempest dragon (level 18 solo soldier)✦ 1 sahuagin baron (level 10 elite brute, MM 224)✦ 2 sahuagin raiders (level 6 soldier, MM 224)194CHAPTER 4 | New Monsters