Blue Dragons Pt. 4

Old dragons are some of the fiercest beings ever to exist. Rivals to the gods, and certainly no match for mortal armies, old blue dragons are world changers.

Binothres, Very Old Blue Dragon, CR 19

Many years back, a group of towns sent their militias to put an end to the dragon from the desert. Binothres caught wind of this attack, and struck first. While the armies were building a fortified encampment to serve as a base of operations in the desert, he flew to their towns and razed them to dust. He then teleported into their base, using his frightful presence to scatter most and ripped the commanders to shreds. Once the men were removed, the fortress became a prime, defensible lair, and Binothres has set himself up as ruler of the surrounding territories. His power drew a pack of gnolls, and they serve as guards, and mercenaries at Binothres discretion.

Combat Statistics

Size/Type:	Huge Dragon (Earth)
Hit Dice:	30d12+180 = 375HP
Initiative:	+4
Speed:	40ft, 150ft Fly (poor), 20ft burrow
Armor Class:	10 – 2 size + 29 Natural +4 Armor = 38
Base Attack/Grapple:	+30/49
Attack:	Bite +39 2d8+13
Full Attack:	Bite +39 2d8+13, 2 Claws +39 2d6+6, 2 Wings +39 1d8+6, Tail Slap +39 2d6+19
Space/Reach:	15/10ft (15ft with bite)
Special Qualities:	Blindsense 60ft, Darkvision 120ft, SR 25, DR 15/Magic
Immune:	Electricity, Sleep, Paralysis
Saves:	Fort – 17 + 6 Con +2 = 25 Ref –  17 + 0 Dex + 2 = 19 Will – 17 + 4 Wis + 2 = 23
Abilities:	Str 37 | Dex 10 | Con 23 | Int 18 | Wis 19 | Cha 18
Skills:	Bluff +37, Diplomacy +37, Intimidate +37, Knowledge Arcane +37, Knowledge Local +37, Listen +37, Search +37, Sense Motive +37, Spot +37, Use Magic Device +37
Languages:	Draconic, Common, Gnoll, Orc, Infernal, Goblin
Feats:	Flyby Attack, Hover, Wingover, Improved initiative, Multiattack, improved multiattack, Lightning Reflexes, Ability Focus Frightful Presence, Practiced Spellcaster, Iron Will, ability focus breath weapon, great fortitude
Alignment:	Lawful Evil

Binothres continually has mage armor cast. In general he is content to let his gnolls soften up any invading forces, and is not shy about ordering siege weaponry used on approaching envoys he is not expecting. Those who come to treat find him lounging in his main hall, willing to talk. If things look like they will turn to a fight, he makes use of his spells against warriors, or his might against mages. He has no regard for his mercenaries and will not exclude them from his area of effect spells if it would make them less effective. He has no compunctions against flying away if a fight looks to be going poorly.

Breath Weapon SU: as a standard action, once per 1d4 rounds, Binothres can breathe a line of lightning 100ft long dealing 18d8 Electric damage reflex save DC 33

Create/Destroy Water SP: Binothres can use this ability three times per day. It works like the create water spell, except that he can decide to destroy water instead of creating it, which automatically spoils unattended liquids containing water. Magic items (such as potions) and items in a creature’s possession must succeed on a Will save (DC 29) or be ruined. This ability is the equivalent of a 1st-level spell.

Sound Imitation EX: Binothres can mimic any voice or sound he has heard, anytime he likes. Listeners must succeed on a Will save (DC 29) to detect the ruse.

Frightful Presence EX: Binothres can unsettle foes with his mere presence. The ability takes effect automatically whenever he attacks, charges, or flies overhead. Creatures within a radius of 240ft are subject to the effect if they have fewer than 30 hit die. A potentially affected creature that succeeds on a Will save (DC 31) remains immune to Binothres‘ frightful presence for 24 hours. On a failure, creatures with 4 or less HD become panicked for 4d6 rounds and those with 5 or more HD become shaken for 4d6 rounds.

Spell Like Abilities:

• Ventriloquism 3/Day – CL = 15
• Hallucinatory Terrain 1/Day – CL 15

Sorcerer Spells – CL = 15

• Level 0 – 6/Day – DC 14
  • Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Arcane Mark, Mending, Open/Close, Acid Splash, Prestidigitation, Read Magic
• Level 1 – 7/Day – DC 15
  • Alarm, Magic Missile, Mage Armor, Identify, Ray of Enfeeblement,
• Level 2 – 7/Day – DC 16
  • Resist Energy, Web, Mirror Image, Darkness, Scorching Ray
• Level 3 – 7/Day – DC 17
  • Dispel Magic, Fireball, Tongues, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance
• Level 4 – 7/Day – DC 18
  • Invisibility Greater, Dimension Door, Wall of Fire
• Level 5 – 4 – DC 19
  • Cloudkill, Cone of Cold

Lair

Binothres lairs in a recently conquered mercenary fortress. His band of gnolls can be found keeping guard and generally lounging about the complex in any of its rooms or chambers. Humanoid slaves can be seen scurrying about trying not to be seen and obsessively cleaning, lest they draw the dragons ire. Binothres himself spends most of his time in the great hall, which has torn the roof from to allow for easy escape.

Horde

Binothres’ horde is a combination of accumulated treasures, and siege equipment and weaponry left abandoned in the fortress. The gold, gems and valuables are strewn about the throne room, while the weaponry is in use around the castle.

• Aquamarine (700 gp)
• Banded Agate (8 gp)
• Black Star Sapphire (1,300 gp)
• Blue Star Sapphire (1,300 gp)
• Chalcedony (60 gp)
• Emerald (600 gp)
• Hematite (6 gp)
• Jasper (80 gp)
• Jet (100 gp)
• 2 x Moss Agate (9 gp)
• Pink Pearl (80 gp)
• Red Garnet (80 gp)
• Rhodochrosite (9 gp)
• Rose Quartz (60 gp)
• Sardonyx (60 gp)
• Sardonyx (70 gp)
• Silver Pearl (90 gp)
• Star Rose Quartz (20 gp)
• Star Rose Quartz (80 gp)
• Turquoise (9 gp)
• White Opal (900 gp)
• White Pearl (60 gp)
• White Pearl (70 gp)
• Brass Helmet (700 gp)
• Carved Ivory Drinking Horn set with Amethyst (1,800 gp)
• Copper Cloth Choker (110 gp)
• Dragonscale Ribbon (400 gp)
• Ebony Horse Mask (1,100 gp)
• Electrum Chalice (1,200 gp)
• Electrum Cloth Robe (1600 gp)
• Electrum Cloth Tabard set with White Pearl (4,000 gp)
• Ermine Fox Talisman (400 gp)
• Fine Cloth Tabard trimmed with Sable (1,000 gp)
• Fine Steel Bell (100 gp)
• Gold Cloth Choker (500 gp)
• Gold Cloth Pennant (500 gp)
• Masterwork Gold Greatsword wreathed in White Continual Flame (5,000 gp)
• Gold Sundial inlaid with Hepatizon (6,000 gp)
• Iron Bracelet (120 gp)
• Iron Buckle (110 gp)
• Ivory Figurine of Kostchtchie (200 gp)
• Ivory Miniature of a Shiro Style Castle set with Moss Agate (900 gp)
• Leather Belt set with Malachite (10 gp)
• Leather Boots with Bronze Buckles (100 gp)
• Leather Choker (110 gp)
• Leopard Fur Tabard (1,000 gp)
• Ornate Silver Mirror set with Rhodochrosite (800 gp)
• Painted Glass Coffer (60 gp)
• Platinum Choker (900 gp)
• Platinum Dice (pair) (100 gp)
• Porcelain Figurine of a Male Human Necromancer (500 gp)
• Rabbit Fur Talisman (40 gp)
• Silk Gown threaded with Copper (500 gp)
• Red Silk Kimono (170 gp)
• Silk Sash trimmed with Fox Fur (100 gp)
• Silver Belt (1,300 gp)
• Silver Cloth Gown (1,200 gp)
• Silver Diadem set with Obsidian (900 gp)
• Silver Sundial wreathed in Continual Flame (4,000 gp)
• Small Bag of Spices (mint) (80 gp)
• Star Rose Quartz Sundial (800 gp)
• Turquoise Statuette of a Halfling Sorceress inlaid with Electrum (700 gp)
• Belt of Giant Strength (+4) (16,000 gp) (worn)
• +2 Merciful Kama (Medium) (18,302 gp)
• Rod of Negation (37,000 gp)
• 2 x Ballista (500 gp)
• Carriage (100 gp, 600 lb)
• Cauldron (10 gp)
• 4 x Chandelier (50 gp)
• 10 x Chariot (100 gp, 200 lb)
• Heavy Catapult (800 gp)
• 2 x Light Catapult (550 gp)
• 3 x Round Table (50 gp)
• 2 x Siege Ram (1,000 gp)
• Sled (20 gp, 300 lb)
• 9 x Table (30 gp)
• 11 x Tent (10 gp, 20 lb)
• Coins    30,665 gp

Nefer-ra, Ancient Blue Dragon CR 21

Long ago, the Hunra Wastes were ruled by a kind and benevolent king, devoted to ensuring safe passage through the brutal terrain for caravans and travelers. His people prospered as they acted as hosts to merchants hoping to make the passage easier. That was over 600 years ago. Now, the wastes are ruled by the Dragon Nefer-ra. Nefer-ra came to the king in friendship offering protection for his people. Shortly after gaining his trust, she slew the king, and took his castle for her own. Now his palace is avoided by all but the most foolhardy adventurers. 

Combat Statistics

Size/Type:	Gargantuan Dragon (Earth)
Hit Dice:	33d12+231 = 445HP
Initiative:	+4
Speed:	40ft, 200ft Fly (clumsy), 20ft burrow
Armor Class:	10 – 4 size + 32 Natural +4 Armor = 42
Base Attack/Grapple:	+33/57
Attack:	Bite +41 4d6+12
Full Attack:	Bite +41 4d6+12, 2 Claws +41 2d8+6, 2 Wings +41 2d6+6, Tail Slap +41 4d6+18
Space/Reach:	20/15ft (20ft with bite)
Special Qualities:	Blindsense 60ft, Darkvision 120ft, SR 27, DR 15/Magic
Immune:	Electricity, Sleep, Paralysis
Saves:	Fort – 18 + 6 Con +2 = 27 Ref –  18 + 0 Dex + 2 = 20 Will – 18 + 4 Wis + 2 = 25
Abilities:	Str 35 | Dex 10 | Con 25 | Int 20 | Wis 21 | Cha 20
Skills:	Bluff +41, Diplomacy +41, Intimidate +41, Knowledge Arcane +41, Knowledge Local +41, Knowledge Nature 41 Listen +41, Search +41, Sense Motive +41, Spot +41, Use Magic Device +41
Languages:	Draconic, Common, Halfling, Orc, Infernal, Ignan, Terran
Feats:	Flyby Attack, Hover, Wingover, Improved initiative, Multiattack, improved multiattack, Lightning Reflexes, Ability Focus Frightful Presence, Practiced Spellcaster, Iron Will, ability focus breath weapon, great fortitude, Ability Focus Sound imitation
Alignment:	Lawful Evil

Nefer-ra continually has mage armor cast. She keeps a series of alarms cast about the major focus points of the city that trigger with banshee wails when triggered. Nefer-ra uses her massive listen check to detect this screeching and is generally aware of anyone in the city who doesn’t teleport immediately to her location. Once detected, she uses veil to appear as a lost traveler, desperate, starving, and raving about ghostly wraiths. The ruse is that the city is haunted, and she needs their help. She attempts to endear herself to the party for protection, claiming to be able to warn of traps, and using dominate person as needed. Once she has assessed the skills of the intruders, she will do one of two things. 1 – Simply eat them. 2 – cast the following buffs in secret, and then attack. Globe of Invulnerability, True Seeing, Invisibility Greater, Mirror Image, and Resist Energy.  

Breath Weapon SU: as a standard action, once per 1d4 rounds, Nefer-ra can breathe a line of lightning 120ft long dealing 20d8 Electric damage reflex save DC 35

Create/Destroy Water SP: Nefer-ra can use this ability three times per day. It works like the create water spell, except that she can decide to destroy water instead of creating it, which automatically spoils unattended liquids containing water. Magic items (such as potions) and items in a creature’s possession must succeed on a Will save (DC 31) or be ruined. This ability is the equivalent of a 1st-level spell.

Sound Imitation EX: Nefer-ra can mimic any voice or sound she has heard, anytime she likes. Listeners must succeed on a Will save (DC 33) to detect the ruse.

Frightful Presence EX: Nefer-ra can unsettle foes with her mere presence. The ability takes effect automatically whenever she attacks, charges, or flies overhead. Creatures within a radius of 270ft are subject to the effect if they have fewer than 33 hit die. A potentially affected creature that succeeds on a Will save (DC 33) remains immune to Nefer-ra‘s frightful presence for 24 hours. On a failure, creatures with 4 or less HD become panicked for 4d6 rounds and those with 5 or more HD become shaken for 4d6 rounds.

Spell Like Abilities:

• Ventriloquism 3/Day – CL = 17
• Hallucinatory Terrain 1/Day – CL 17
• Veil – 1/Day – CL 17

Sorcerer Spells – CL = 15

• Level 0 – 6/Day – DC 15
  • Detect Magic, Light, Mage Hand, Arcane Mark, Mending, Open/Close, Acid Splash, Prestidigitation, Read Magic
• Level 1 – 8/Day – DC 16
  • Alarm, Magic Missile, Mage Armor, Identify, Ray of Enfeeblement
• Level 2 – 7/Day – DC 17
  • Resist Energy, Web, Mirror Image, Darkness, Scorching Ray
• Level 3 – 7/Day – DC 18
  • Dispel Magic, Fireball, Tongues, Clairaudience/Clairvoyance
• Level 4 – 7/Day – DC 19
  • Invisibility Greater, Dimension Door, Wall of Fire, Enervation
• Level 5 – 7 – DC 20
  • Cloudkill, Cone of Cold, Dominate Person
• Level 6 – 4 –DC 21
  • True Seeing, Globe of Invulnerability

Lair

Nefer-ra considers the entire city her lair, but is generally found sleeping atop the spires of the main castle.

Horde

Nefer-ra’s horde is kept in the royal treasury of the main castle. It contains everything of value from the castle, along with anything she has found from 600 years of searching the city, and anything she has claimed from adventurers trespassing. 

• Alexandrite (500 gp)
• 2 x Alexandrite (600 gp)
• Amethyst (80 gp)
• Aquamarine (600 gp)
• 2 x Banded Agate (8 gp)
• Banded Agate (10 gp)
• Bloodstone (20 gp)
• Bloodstone (40 gp)
• Blue Quartz (8 gp)
• Blue Quartz (12 gp)
• Blue Star Sapphire (1,100 gp)
• Brown-green Garnet (110 gp)
• Carnelian (40 gp)
• Chalcedony (50 gp)
• 2 x Citrine (50 gp)
• Citrine (60 gp)
• Deep Blue Spinel (500 gp)
• Deep Green Spinel (120 gp)
• Deep Green Spinel (140 gp)
• Eye Agate (7 gp)
• Eye Agate (11 gp)
• Fiery Yellow Corundum (800 gp)
• Golden Yellow Topaz (300 gp)
• Golden Yellow Topaz (500 gp)
• Iolite (20 gp)
• Jasper (30 gp)
• Jet (100 gp)
• 2 x Lapis Lazuli (11 gp)
• Moonstone (50 gp)
• Moss Agate (10 gp)
• Moss Agate (12 gp)
• Obsidian (6 gp)
• Obsidian (9 gp)
• Obsidian (13 gp)
• Red Garnet (60 gp)
• Rhodochrosite (14 gp)
• Rich Purple Corundum (1,100 gp)
• Rich Purple Corundum (1,200 gp)
• Rock Crystal (40 gp)
• Rock Crystal (50 gp)
• Rock Crystal (80 gp)
• Rose Quartz (20 gp)
• Rose Quartz (50 gp)
• Sardonyx (50 gp)
• Sardonyx (80 gp)
• Silver Pearl (140 gp)
• Smoky Quartz (50 gp)
• Star Rose Quartz (30 gp)
• 2 x Violet Garnet (400 gp)
• Violet Garnet (700 gp)
• White Pearl (90 gp)
• White Pearl (130 gp)
• A Perfect Rose in Temporal Stasis (2,000 gp)
• Bolt of Bronze Cloth (200 gp)
• Bolt of Fine Cloth threaded with Silver (500 gp)
• Bolt of Gold Cloth (1300 gp)
• Bolt of Gold Cloth set with Jade (1,000 gp)
• Bolt of Gold Cloth set with Red Garnet (2,000 gp)
• Bolt of Silk threaded with Fine Steel (700 gp)
• Bottle of Exotic Ettercap Wine (600 gp)
• Brass Necklace set with Moonstone (1,000 gp)
• Brass Orrery (1,300 gp)
• Brass Pin set with Moss Agate (800 gp)
• Brass Urn inlaid with Gold (1700 gp)
• Bronze Pendant set with Eye Agate (300 gp)
• Carved Ivory Drinking Horn inlaid with Hepatizon (5,000 gp)
• Carved Wooden Idol of Kord (40 gp)
• Carved Wooden Necklace (70 gp)
• Carved Wooden Staff (120 gp)
• Carved Wooden Staff studded with Gold (300 gp)
• Pair of Ceramic Dice (60 gp)
• Pair of Ceramic Dice (160 gp)
• Ceramic Ring (100 gp)
• Copper Holy Symbol of Olhydra inlaid with Silver (1,300 gp)
• Dragonscale Gloves (800 gp)
• Dragonscale bound Spellbook (blank) (1,100 gp)
• Ebony Comb (500 gp)
• Ebony Comb inlaid with Gold (1,800 gp)
• Ebony Holy Symbol of Nerull inlaid with Platinum (1,700 gp)
• Ebony Necklace inlaid with Silver (1,200 gp)
• Electrum Cloth Robe set with Alexandrite (2,000 gp)
• Electrum Cloth Robe set with Amethyst (5,000 gp)
• Electrum Cloth Tabard (2,000 gp)
• Ermine Shoes (800 gp)
• Feathered Belt (10 gp)
• Fine Leather Pouch set with Peridot (700 gp)
• Fine Leather Ribbon set with Hematite (600 gp)
• Fine Steel Sundial (500 gp)
• Fox Fur Longsword Scabbard (1,700 gp)
• Gilded Wooden Goblet inlaid with Platinum (2,100 gp)
• Glass Eye (pink) (1,000 gp)
• Gold Cloth Pennant emblazoned with a lion crest (1,000 gp)
• Gold Cloth Robe (1,400 gp)
• Gold Cloth Tabard (1,500 gp)
• Gold Orrery (3,000 gp)
• Hematite Miniature of a Ziggurat set with Moss Agate (200 gp)
• Iron Pendant (30 gp)
• Ivory Medallion inlaid with Copper (1,000 gp)
• Jet Necklace inlaid with Silver (900 gp)
• Lacquered Wooden Coffer (700 gp)
• Leather Hunter’s Cap (120 gp)
• Leather Ribbon (40 gp)
• Pair of Marble Dice set with Banded Agate (400 gp)
• Marble Ring set with Eye Agate (100 gp)
• Ornate Silver Mirror (400 gp)
• Ornate Silver Mirror set with Moss Agate (700 gp)
• Painted Glass Ring (110 gp)
• Pewter Bell (20 gp)
• Pewter Belt (130 gp)
• Pewter Staff (100 gp)
• Platinum Cloth Hunter’s Cap (600 gp)
• Platinum Miniature of a Galleon set with Chrysoprase (800 gp)
• Platinum Necklace set with Red Garnet (1,500 gp)
• Platinum Masterwork Heavy Steel Shield (2,000 gp)
• Polished Stone Coffer (70 gp)
• Porcelain Amphora carved with Knotwork (2,200 gp)
• Porcelain Amphora carved with Knotwork (2,300 gp)
• Porcelain Panda Totem set with Golden Yellow Topaz (4,000 gp)
• Rabbit Fur Hunter’s Cap (140 gp)
• Red Spinel Amphora wreathed in Violet Continual Flame (4,000 gp)
• Rosewood Scroll Case (300 gp)
• Sable Gloves set with Jet (1,600 gp)
• Set of Crystal Polyhedral Dice (100 gp)
• Silver Brooch inlaid with Brass (1,400 gp)
• Silver Cloth Gown (1,900 gp)
• Silver Decanter (500 gp)
• Silver Framed Masterpiece Painting of the Castle (5,000 gp)
• Silver Framed Painting of an elderly portly man with a large white beard (2,400 gp)
• Silver Rapier (800 gp)
• Silver Ring (300 gp)
• Silver Rod (100 gp)
• Small Bag of Jasmine (100 gp)
• Small Bag of Strong Incense (100 gp)
• Small Bag of Chilli Powder (80 gp)
• Small Geometric Tapestry threaded with Electrum (3,000 gp)
• Tooled Leather Wolf Talisman set with Azurite (600 gp)
• Wood Framed Painting of an Oasis (500 gp)
• Carpet of Flying (5 ft. by 10 ft.) (35,000 gp)
• +3 Anarchic Dagger (Small) (Inscribed with Gnomish word for tricks) (50,302 gp)
• Decanter of Endless Water (9,000 gp)
• +4 Blinding Heavy Wooden Shield (Small) (25,157 gp)
• Manual of Bodily Health (+4) (110,000 gp)
• Pearl of Power (9th level) (81,000 gp)
• Potion of Heroism (750 gp)
• Rod of the Viper (19,000 gp)
• Staff of Evocation (35 of 50 charges) (45,500 gp)
• Staff of Healing (48 of 50 charges) (26,640 gp)
• +1 Flaming Throwing Axe (Inscribed with Dwarven runes for flame) (8,308 gp)
• 41 x Bolt of Linen (5 gp, 10 lb)
• 5 x Bookcase (30 gp)
• 28 x Bow Saw (5 gp, 5 lb)
• Chandelier (50 gp)
• 33 x Hot Weather Outfit (8 gp, 7 lb)
• 2 x Round Table (50 gp)
• 2 x Small Cage (10 gp)
• 43 x Small Cask of Dried Figs (3 gp, 8 lb)
• Small Cask of Tobacco (2 gp, 8 lb)
• Coins    17,630 pp, 61,332 gp, 5 sp

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