Scoria

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Scoria the Red Dragon "ruled" Mistrya. The people of the kingdom paid tribute at the start of every season in exchange for their lives. She's attacked Sylvas for sport, with hatred for the elves. According to history books, Scoria arrived in Mistrya around 1360, ~150 years ago.
Scoria's human shape had long red hair. Her outfit depended on her mood—armor when there for business and a sundress when she was there just to talk.Of Dice and Men: Episode 26
== History ==
Over 1500 years ago, before the Breaking of Arcadia, Scoria knew Cinder the Red before Cinder became trapped. The circumstances of their interactions are unknown.
According to history books, Scoria arrived at Dragon Peak in Mistrya "from distant lands" around the year 1360. Scoria soon began her reign of terror upon the lands below. She took tribute from the people of Mistrya, bringing the once prosperous society to ruin.
In early 1510, Scoria destroyed the elven village of Valuria, slaying the population including Kes's and Kellen's father.Misscliks Devotion: Episode 22
In January 1511, the new monarch of Mistrya, King Alex Guilder, reached an agreement with Scoria. The exact terms of the deal between King Guilder and Scoria are not known, but the king's wife, Queen Natasha, told Akuban Prince Budariousz that it was "an injudicious deal."Akuban Knights: Episode 01
Soon after, Scoria and her offspring began to back Mistryan war efforts. One of Scoria's offspring was slain by adventurers from Drekis in Goldhill and Scoria retaliated by destroying much of the army of the Drekissin invaders, including the many occupying Dawngate.Letter 151108 Richard
In August 1511, Scoria attacked Kneecap, Longcast, and Bridge Gate. The bridge at Bridge Gate was destroyed, removing a route between Drekis and Mistrya. Scoria, after a fight with Azoron the Blue, then attacked the Drekissin cavalry raiding the grasslands before returning to the siege at Dawngate.Of Dice and Men: Episode 20
In September 1511, Scoria had a new clutch of dragon eggs and withdrew from the war effort to take care of the eggs.Hardcore Heroes: Episode 55
By the start of 1512, the tax rate on the villages of Mistrya had increased dramatically. Instead of a seasonal tribute, it was monthly. The rate was 100 gold or 100 silver coins a month for each settlement. Because of Scoria's equal valuation of gold and silver, the value of gold coins became dramatically devalued inside Mistrya.Desperate Measures: Episode 01
In early 1512, an envoy from the trapped Cinder the Red visited Scoria, alerting her to Cinder's current situation. Scoria understood the mysterious sigil delivered from Cinder and sent her pet wizard to meet with Cinder. The contents of their communications is currently unknown.Shenanigans: Episode 165
In 15 May 1515 Scoria was slain by the McGary Brothers and a Gold Dragon named Shine.
== Lair ==
The entrance to Scoria's lair resided at the base of Dragon Peak, up a series of switchbacks with all vegetation and trees cut away. A 10' high and 12' wide cave entrance was protected by giants on either side and preceded by a squad of trolls. A tower structure adjoining the cave was built into the mountain.
Inside the cave, hugging the right wall through a magically lit 100' passage was Scoria's reception room. The walls of the wide open chamber were all lined with mirrors angled toward Scoria upon her raised platform.
== Underlings ==
* Scoria's personal troops were split among 4 factionsTombs of Scoria: Episode 26
** Servants
** Lair Guard
** Vanguard
** Enforcers
* Scoria's "Eyes & Ears, Claws & Fangs" appeared during the McGarys' extraplanar travel (Nov 1513 to Jan 1515)Tombs of Scoria: Episode 81
== Servants ==
* Leader: Zarthan (deceased)
** Dwarven Cleric of Voraci
** hasn't been seen in years
** Revealed to be a deserter of Army of Voraci, stole Invisibility Wards and fled from Solum to serve Scoria Tombs of Scoria: Episode 89
**Slain by brothers McGary during the fated assault of Dragon's Peak.
== Lair Guard ==
* Leader: Balaerius (deceased)
** Lv.14 Human Mage
** resided in the tower structure near the entrance of Scoria's lair
** people were taken to him and never come back
**Slain by Tyrael McGary during assault of Dragon's Peak.
* defenses around the ground-level lair entrance were
** 2+ mountain giants
** trolls
** ogres
** orcs
* near the Dragon Peak entrance there were
** ~50 harpies
** gargoyles within the shaft of the mountain
* in the Wyrmwood there were
** hundreds of orcs in a large camp
** small patrols of goblins
** many wards blocking Invisibility/Teleportation
== Vanguard ==
* Banner: red flag with a black silhouette of a dragon
* Leader: Shivan
** Lv.7+ Half-Elf Fighter/Mage
* 5 subfactions of the Vanguard
** Assassins
** Crushers
** Strike Groups
** Infiltrators
** Scouts
* Nov 1513 to Jan 1515: vanquished
=== Assassins ===
* Justina
** Lv.10 Human Necromancer
** 20 Jan 1513: killed by the McGarysTombs of Scoria: Episode 51
* Sophie
** Lv.11 Human Thief
** 22 Jan 1515: captured by the McGarysTombs of Scoria: Episode 82
=== Crushers ===
* Leader: Scrizza
** Half-Orc Fighter
* band of ~100 including ogres, orcs, half-orcs, hobgoblins, and other "monstrous" species
* usually in the Mistryan Thieves' Forest
** not in a town due to their tendency to kill people
* Apr 1512: stationed near Longcast and Kneecap in Eridon
* Early 1513: joined by Shivan in the raiding of northern Akuba (Yetel, Sairo, and Zakot) in the aftermath of the Akuban Civil WarTombs of Scoria: Episode 68
=== Strike Groups ===
* 4 groups with knights from noble families
* seem to retrieve items for Scoria
* Mar 1512 to Apr 1512: 1 group had a forward operating bases near GoldhillTombs of Scoria: Episode 24
** 6 Apr 1512: routed and captured by the McGarysTombs of Scoria: Episode 25
=== Infiltrators ===
* spies that send messages back to Strike Groups
** Lv.7-8 Wizard enchanted a servant to serve Valla McGary hallucinogenic tea
*** 22 Dec 1512: captured by AntonTombs of Scoria: Episode 47
=== Scouts ===
* 3 Mages, 3 Clerics, and their subordinates
* scry on enemy resources and pass information onto the Vanguard
* Apr 1512: operating out of the ruins of Halfhill
== Enforcers ==
* Leader: HarbinTombs of Scoria: Episode 48
** Half-Ogre Fighter/Mage
* many subfactions with their own leadership brought and held together by Harbin through fear and sheer force of will
* Early 1512: over 1000 at their peak (approximately 500 goblins, 300 orcs, 200 ogres, 20 trolls, 6 giants)
* Dec 1512: mid to high hundreds after overtaking Longcast and Kneecap
* Sep 1513: ~300 stationed near Tharnham and Meadstead
* Nov 1513 to Dec 1514: vanquished
== "Eyes & Ears, Claws & Fangs" ==
* Vultus Stiros
** Lv.11 Human Diviner
** age 63 male from outside of Arcadia and Solum
** Scoria's diplomat in Crownhold
*** relays information between King Alex Guilder and Scoria
** 18 Feb 1515: killed by the McGarys Tombs of Scoria: Episode 84
* Niar
** Lv.14 Human Thief
** age 41 female from outside of Arcadia and Solum
** assassin acting as Scoria's enforcer to keep Crownhold in line
*** potentially hired by Vultus Stiros rather than bound to Scoria
** wields , a legendary dagger from the Age of Heroes
** 18 Feb 1515: killed by the McGarys
== 2e Combat ==
Scoria's actual skill in combat is untested by players, so the following is the Rules as Written (RAW) information from the 2nd Edition Monstrous Manual. Scoria may have had very different attributes.
* AC: 31
* HP: 184
* Movement: 9, Fl 30 (C), Jp 3
* Magic Resistance: 65%
* Spell Slots: 2/2/2/2, 2/1
* Intelligence: 15 to 16
* Fear Radius: 50 Yards
 Observed Spells: , , 
* Equipment: Robe of Eyes, a brooch (of Shielding, probably), multiple magical rings
All dragons have a claw/claw/bite attack form and a breath weapon. Dragons also employ several other attack forms/ Dragons frequently divide their attacks between opponents, using the more dangerous attacks, such as the bite, against the foes they perceive to be the toughest.
* Claw & Bite Red Dragons can do 2 Claw (1d10 each) & 1 Bite attack (3d10) + Special per turn. 
* Breath Weapon: 24d10+12 damage breath weapon that is 90' long, 5' wide at the dragon's mouth and 30' at the base. Creatures struck by the flames must save versus breath weapon for half damage. The breath weapon can be used once every three rounds.
* Spells: Red dragons cast spells at 9th level, adjusted by their combat modifiers. Dragons do not use spell books or pray to deities; they simply sleep, concentrate when they awaken, and remember their spells. Dragon spells have only a verbal component; the spells have a casting time of 1, regardless of level. Dragons cannot physically attack, use their breath weapon, use their magical abilities, or fly (except to glide) while casting a spell.
== References ==
Category:Dragons