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+RED DRAGON
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+A RED DRAGON'S LAIR
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+The most covetous of the true dragons, red dragons
+tirelessly seek to increase their treasure hoards. They
+are exceptionally vain, even for dragons, and their
+conceit is reflected in their proud bearing and their
+disdain for other creatures.
+The odor of sulfur and pumice surrounds a red
+dragon, whose swept-back horns and spinal frill define
+its silhouette. Its beaked snout vents smoke at all times,
+and its eyes dance with flame when it is angry. Its wings
+are the longest of any chromatic dragon, and have a
+blue-black tint along the trailing edge that resembles
+metal burned blue by fire.
+The scales of a red dragon wyrmling are a bright
+glossy scarlet, turning a dull, deeper red and becoming
+as thick and strong as metal as the dragon ages. Its
+pupils also fade as it ages, and the oldest red dragons
+have eyes that resemble molten lava orbs.
+Mountain Masters. Red dragons prefer mountainous
+terrain, badlands, and any other locale where they can
+perch high and survey their domain. Their preference
+for mountains brings them into conflict with the hilldwelling copper dragons from time to time.
+Arrogant Tyrants. Red dragons fly into destructive
+rages and act on impulse when angered. They are so
+ferocious and vengeful that they are regarded as the
+archet'ypical evil dragon by many cultures.
+No other dragon comes close to the arrogance of the
+red dragon. These creatures see themselves as kings
+and emperors, and view the rest of dragon kind as
+inferior. Believing that they are chosen by Tiamat to rule
+in her name, red dragons consider the world and every
+creature in it as theirs to command.
+Status and Slaves. Red dragons are fiercely territorial
+and isolationist. However, they yearn to know about
+events in the wider world, and they make use of lesser
+creatures as informants, messengers, and spies. They
+are most interested in news about other red dragons,
+with which they compete constantly for status.
+When it requires servants, a red dragon demands
+fealty from chaotic evil humanoids. If allegiance isn't
+forthcoming, it slaughters a tribe's leaders and claims
+lordship over the survivors. Creatures serving a red
+dragon live in constant terror of being roasted and eaten
+for displeasing it. They spend most of their time fawning
+over the creature in an attempt to stay alive.
+Obsessive Collectors. Red dragons value wealth
+above all else, and their treasure hoards are legendary.
+They covet anything of monetary value, and can often
+judge the worth of a bauble to within a copper piece at a
+glance. A red dragon has a special affection for treasure
+claimed from powerful enemies it has slain, exhibiting
+that treasure to prove its superiority.
+A red dragon knows the value and provenance of
+every item in its hoard, along with each item's exact
+location. It might notice the absence of a single coin,
+igniting its rage as it tracks down and slays the thief
+without mercy. If the thief can't be found, the dragon
+goes on a rampage, laying waste to towns and villages in
+an attempt to sate its wrath.
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