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CHAPTER 5
DRACONIC
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of the dragon resident, or it might be heavily trapped (since
the dragon has no need to use it). If the dragon is a lord or has
regular communication with lesser races, it keeps a shield of
heraldry or banner here to make it obvious who claims the
cave as its home.
Area 2: Spare Chamber. Dragons know that their lives
stretch into centuries, and therefore their needs from a home
can change. For this reason, they prefer to move into lairs
that have more space than they need so they won’t have to
move when they grow. Eventually, this room might become
a nursery for offspring, a waiting room for petitioners, a
classroom for students, or a garden.
Area 3: Mundane Storage. Dragons are proud of their
valuables and don’t keep mundane possessions in the same
place. This chamber holds anything of lesser value the dragon
needs for the function of its lair, including food and gear for
guards and functionaries, carcasses it plans to snack on later,
or broken equipment left by slain attackers.
Area 4: Guard House. Even if the main entrance is not
guarded, most dragons house protectors in this part of the
lair, whether soldiers or simply dangerous pets. A dragon’s
keen hearing allows it to notice the sounds of combat even
from its distant hoard vault, meaning that if the defenders
fall, they still serve a useful function by warning the dragon
of intruders.
Area 5: Guest Chambers. Here, safely nestled between
the mundane supplies and the guard house, the dragon keeps
all guests, whether that means friends or allies, visiting
dignitaries, or prisoners stashed in a deep pit. This chamber
is so large that buildings can be constructed within it if the
dragon has need of unusually secure or comfortable guest
quarters. Any clerks and other functionaries working for the
dragon have offices here as well.
Area 6: Antechamber. In this large chamber, the dragon
meets with visitors who are not welcome or not trusted in its
hoard vault. If the dragon holds court, it will do so here. The
antechamber also might house guards that have earned their
master’s trust, either through mutual respect or because the
dragon thinks they are too afraid to revolt.
Area 7: Hoard Vault. The dragon’s personal chamber,
serving as bedroom, study, and vault for its most valuable
possessions. Visitors come here only if they are trusted
friends, or if the dragon feels the need to show off its wealth
and power. Even good-aligned dragons are proud of their
vast collection of valuables and display them to good effect.
The eastern wall of this chamber rises to a large hole in the
roof, big enough for the dragon to fly through even with its
considerable wingspan. As with the main entrance, some
dragons keep this portal concealed.
DRAGON LIBRARY
The high ceilings and broad halls are eerily silent, though the slightest
noise echoes off stone walls. The architecture is neat and simple,
with flat, smooth stones fitted tightly together. The strong smell of
salt is everywhere, not quite hiding the milder scent of paper and
vellum. A stone table sits to the east, beyond which lie massive stone