34 lines
1.2 KiB
Markdown
34 lines
1.2 KiB
Markdown
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type: npc
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role: "Young Magma Dragon, Potential Ally"
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location: "[[Ironheart Mine]] → Free"
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alignment: Chaotic Neutral
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race: Young Magma Dragon (homebrew)
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# Scorchmaw
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## Overview
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A young magma dragon bound by the [[The Hand of Ruin|Hand of Ruin]] to guard the anchor chamber in the [[Ironheart Mine]]. He resents his captivity. If freed, he turns on the cultists and may become a recurring ally — or a future problem.
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**In Arc 2:** [[Arc 2 - The Gilded War#Hook 5: The Ironheart Siege|Arc 2, Hook 5]]
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## Stat Block (CR 10)
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See [[Ironheart Mine#Scorchmaw — Young Magma Dragon (Homebrew)|Scorchmaw stats in Ironheart Mine]].
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## After Freedom
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If the party frees Scorchmaw without killing him:
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- He gives them a **Scale Token** — call for aid once in Arc 4 (arrives in 1d4 rounds)
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- He doesn't fight for free; he's a young, selfish dragon
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- He remembers the party and may complicate later arcs (he steals from nearby towns; the party's reputation may be affected)
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## Personality
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- Young, arrogant, impulsive
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- Curious about the "surface world" (he's spent decades underground)
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- Doesn't understand politics; just wants to fight, eat, and hoard
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- Calling him "cute" or "little" provokes instant hostility
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