The Whispering Standing Stones

• 1 × Young Green Dragon (CR 8, 3,900 XP)
• 1 × Adult Gold Dragon (CR 17, 18,000 XP)

XP

21,900 of a 31,200 XP high budget

Party

4 characters of level 15

An abandoned campfire still smokes beside a toppled cooking pot. Every bird in the canopy goes quiet at once.

Setup. A young green dragon and an adult gold dragon are circling overhead, drawn by the smell of the party's rations.

Terrain

• Old snare: a hidden snare (DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) to spot) leaves the first creature to step on it Restrained (escape DC 15).
• Steep ravine: a creature shoved toward the edge must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or fall 20 feet.

Tactics. Vain and proud: dragons pause to boast, and can be talked into a bargain if flattered.

Twist. A rival adventuring party arrives on the second round and wants the same prize.

Adjust on the fly

• Easier: Give the young green dragon its minimum Hit Points and drop its strongest action for the first round.
• Harder: Add one more young green dragon (25,800 XP total, high for this party).

Treasure. 11,000 gp in mixed coins and two gemstones worth 1,100 gp each.