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DRAGOTHAIN THE SHADOW OF FABLED WHITE PLUME MOUNTAINlies a dismal land, a blighted place of gnarled trees,bone fields, and roaming, hungry undead. The foultaint staining this region originates in the lair ofa loathsome creature whose name inspires terrorin even the boldest of heroes: Dragotha, the DeathDragon.Little remains of Dragotha’s flesh to indicate thatthis undead horror was once a red dragon. Twinhorns snake from the back of its skull; smaller onesare blackened by flame, cracked, splintered, or missingaltogether, leaving dark holes that now hold onlyburrowing parasites. Tattered membranes clothe itswings while mummified tissue clings to its tail andmassive rib cage. Webs hang from its frame whilebright green maggots squirm in its joints. If the presenceof this massive skeletal dragon were not enough,Dragotha’s baleful blue stare radiates all the maliceand evil that fuels this undead monstrosity. To beholdit is to see death.DragothaLevel 31 Solo ControllerAncient dracolichGargantuan natural magical beast (dragon, undead) XP 115,000Initiative +23 Senses Perception +24; darkvisionNecromantic Link (Healing, Necrotic) aura 5; any living creaturethat enters the aura or starts its turn in the aura takes 20necrotic damage. For each creature that takes damage from hisaura, Dragotha regains 5 hit points.HP 1,430; Bloodied 715; see also bloodied deathAC 48; Fortitude 46, Reflex 46, Will 46Immune disease, fear, poison; Resist 30 necrotic; Vulnerable 10radiantSaving Throws +5Speed 8, fly 10, overland flight 16Action Points 2m Bite (standard; at-will)Reach 4; +38 vs. AC; 2d10 + 11 damage.m Claw (standard; at-will) ✦ NecroticReach 4; +38 vs. AC; 1d10 + 11 damage, and Dragotha makesa secondary attack against the same target. Secondary Attack:+36 vs. Fortitude; 2d12 + 5 necrotic damage, and the target isweakened (save ends).M Fury of Tooth and Claw (standard; encounter)Dragotha makes two claw attacks and one bite attack.R Dragotha’s Contempt (standard; recharge ⚄ ⚅) ✦ NecroticRanged 10; +36 vs. Will; the target is pushed 1 square and isstunned (save ends). Aftereffect: The target takes 20 necroticdamage and is weakened (save ends both).R Dragotha’s Curse (minor; at-will)Ranged 10; automatic hit; the target provokes opportunityattacks when it shifts (save ends).C Breath Weapon (standard; encounter) ✦ Cold, Fire, PoisonClose blast 10; +36 vs. Reflex; 3d12 + 11 cold, fire, and poisondamage, and the target loses one healing surge. Miss: Halfdamage, and the target does not lose a healing surge.Recover Breath (standard; encounter)Dragotha recharges its breath weapon.C Death Wind (standard; encounter) ✦ NecroticClose blast 10; +34 vs. Fortitude; 3d12 + 11 necrotic damage,and ongoing 10 necrotic damage (save ends), and the target’snecrotic resistance is negated until the end of the encounter.C Bloodied Death (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦NecroticDragotha’s death wind recharges, and the dragon uses itimmediately.C Frightful Presence (standard; encounter) ✦ FearClose burst 20; targets enemies; +36 vs. Will; the target isstunned until the end of Dragotha’s next turn. Aftereffect: Thetarget takes a –2 penalty to attack rolls (save ends).C Mesmerizing Glare (immediate interrupt, when an enemymakes a melee attack against Dragotha; at-will) ✦ FearClose blast 3; +36 vs. Will; the target is immobilized and takesa –4 penalty to attack rolls until end of Dragotha’s next turn.Miss: The target takes a –4 penalty to attack rolls until end ofDragotha’s next turn.Alignment Evil Languages Common, DraconicSkills Arcana +31, Endurance +30, History +31, Insight +29,Intimidate +31, Religion +31Str 33 (+26) Dex 26 (+23) Wis 28 (+24)Con 30 (+25) Int 32 (+26) Cha 32 (+26)Dragotha LoreA character knows the following information with asuccessful Arcana or History check.DC 15: Dragotha embodies the perfect fusion ofdragon and undead,. Such is Dragotha’s reputationthat this dracolich has acquired misguided cultistswho erect shrines in the wreckage of its domain.Since the undead dragon rarely has use for livingservants, these feckless acolytes receive the curse ofundeath as their reward for constant service.DC 20: Ages ago, Dragotha was a celebrated consortof Tiamat, a mighty red dragon chosen for his strengthand cunning, as well as unswerving loyalty to his mistress.He was dutiful and felt an earnest affection forthe god, sparing him her wrath far longer than anyother consort. For all the Dark Lady doted on Dragotha,though, he had little protection from ambitious dragonsthat craved his vaunted position. Through his longyears, he squared off against numerous dragon ascendants,each more powerful than the last.DC 25: Dragotha’s fall came when a viciousdragon challenged him. He dealt with the upstart ashe had others, tearing out its throat and devouringits heart. Unknown to him, his rival was the son ofTiamat, whose death enraged his mistress. Realizinghis doom was at hand, Dragotha fled Tiamat’s realmto find refuge in the mortal world. Even far from crueltalons of his former lover, he knew her servants wouldfind him—and when they did, they would kill him.DC 30: Dragotha sought out a powerful priest ofthe death god, a vile human named Kyuss, who promisedimmortality in exchange for the dragon’s service.236CHAPTER 4 | New Monsters