Smaug the Golden was greatest and most cunning of the Grey Mountain Dragons. He was slow to anger but exceptionally pitiless, spiteful, wrathful, and proud. Although red, his scales had a golden undertone which reflected light like metal. In the sunlight or bright moonlight, Smaug appeared to be gold in color; thus his name. He was 90 feet long and had a wingspan of 150 feet, which was unusually large for a Fire-drake of the Third Age. Smaug originally resided in the Barl Syrnac, but he moved to Anvilmount, northwest of the Withered Heath, when he discovered that Dwarves had uncovered mineral wealth in region.
(character) had traveled many long and twisting paths this day. The mountain passes were always difficult to find and the trails had a way of changing their markings. The last path showed promise as it snaked its way toward the top of this particular mountain. Perhaps this was the right path after all. Suddenly, the path ended in what seemed to be a giant cave entrance. Lying in front of the entrance was a being that generated instant fear and respect. A red gold Dragon lay there and the ancient name leapt unbidden to memory. This one was known as "Smaug", and as the red gold scaled head swiveled up to gaze with piercing eyes, the mouth opened to...speak?
Options | Free People | Neutral | Dark Servants |
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SAY (one word) | - | - | - |
ATTACK the Dragon | Combat | Combat | Combat |
State your ALLEGIANCE | - | - | - |
FLEE | Injured/Killed | - | - |
State your NAME | - | - | - |
Act MEEK | Escape | Escape | Recruited |
Act HAUGHTY | - | - | - |
DEMAND Dragon's obedience | Combat | Combat | Combat |
Offer TEN thousand gold | - | - | Recruited |
Offer one HUNDRED thousand gold | - | - | Recruited |
Offer ONE artifact | Injured/Killed | Injured/Killed | Injured/Killed |
Offer TWO artifacts | Injured/Killed | Injured/Killed | Injured/Killed |
If gold or artifacts are offered to a dragon and your character does not have the required artifacts in inventory or your nation's treasury does not have the required gold, Combat will take place.
The encounter for Smaug in 2950 takes place at 3107 (the lonely mountain) and is different to the 1650 encounter).