1.6 KiB
1.6 KiB
type, region, danger
| type | region | danger |
|---|---|---|
| location | Red Dragon territory, southern Aethrune | Extreme |
Ashveil Caldera
Overview
The volcanic lair of Morgra, the Ashen Matron in the southern mountain range. An active volcano surrounded by an ash-choked wasteland where nothing grows and the sky is perpetually overcast. Morgra's treasure hoard — accumulated over 2,800 years — fills the deepest chamber.
Environment
- Ashfall obscures vision beyond 100 feet and deals 1d4 fire damage per hour
- Lava rivers and pools throughout the lair (10d10 fire damage immersion)
- The air is unbreathable without magical protection (DC 15 CON save every 10 minutes or suffocate)
- Morgra's ancient presence suppresses detect good and evil and similar divination within 10 miles
Layout
The caldera is a multi-level volcanic cave system. Morgra lairs in the Throne of Ash — a chamber at the volcano's heart where the heat is so intense that nonmagical metal melts in minutes.
Loot
If the party raids the lair while Morgra is absent (at the Citadel of Sundering in Arc 4), they find:
- 45,000 gp in coins and gems
- 6 rare magic items (DM choice)
- 2 very rare items (DM choice)
- Ignivar, the Betrayer's preserved scale — a memento Morgra kept for 500 years (serves as legend lore on Ignivar's history)
- Correspondence with High Pontiff Vosseth spanning 200 years — proof of treason
Plot Significance
- Mentioned as Morgra's domain throughout Arc 3
- An optional high-risk raid in Arc 4 (while Morgra is at the Citadel) to cripple cult resources
- Her brood of 2 adult red dragons may be encountered here or at the Citadel