NOTE: This is not the same encounter as recruitable Smaug in Third Age 1650.
It was during the afternoon that he first noticed the small passage leading into the mountain. It was partially hidden behind some boulders and it was only blind luck that he stumbled onto it. Wondering where it led, he stepped into the opening and followed the twisting passageway deeper and deeper into the mountain vastness. Finally, a small light seemed to shine ahead and he slowed his pace. Looking through a hole in the wall ahead, he held his breath as the chamber beyond held hundreds of pieces of gold and a further chamber promised untold riches. Creeping forward to the edge of a gigantic stone chamber, he could see what looked like glowing objects and jewels of all types heaped in glorious piles reaching to the top of the cave. At the very top, two huge shields which looked to be made of solid gold caught his attention. Suddenly, shivers ran down his back as the 'shields' opened wide and (s)he was looking into the coldest set of reptilian eyes that he had ever seen. "WHERE ARE YOU, LITTLE WORM, THAT YOU SHOULD DISTURB MY SLUMBER?" The voice boomed across the intervening space as Smaug's incredibly huge head lifted from the pile of jewels and slithered quickly around within a few feet of the awestruck his. What should I do, he thought frantically. Should he
Character Encounter
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| Options | Free People | Neutral | Dark Servants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mention SAURON's name and use it to get the Dragon's obedience | APOLOGIZE for the intrusion and try to leave | ||
| ATTACK the Dragon and take whatever treasure he can find | |||
| Tell a STORY about how he got lost and how it won't ever happen again | |||
| OFFER the Dragon money or artifacts to let him go | |||
| BOW down before the Dragon and acknowledge his awesome presence | |||
| FLEE | Injured/Killed |