[Lvl 22] - Grasp of the Mantled Citadel.pdf

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Encounter Level 24 (30,000 XP)1 tormenting ghost (G)1 famine spirit (F)2 voidsoul specters (V)1 sentient forest trapThe Mantled Citadel stands upon a huge rockycrag that juts through the forest to tower above thesurrounding trees. A single, steep pathway spiralsupward. The effects of the rituals loosed into theforest and the resultant necrotic seepage are strongestin the areas immediately around the citadel. Severalundead creatures and the very trees of the forest itselfguard the path.When the characters enter this area, read:Ahead, a pathway begins to spiral up the rocky crag uponwhich stands the Mantled Citadel. The trees cluster closelytogether about the crag; many cling precariously to thesteep cliffs. Thick branches arch over the pathway shroudingit into darkness. The surrounding forest is totally silent—noteven the wind manages to penetrate the mass of twistedwood above your heads.Tormenting Ghost (G) Level 21 ControllerMedium shadow humanoid (undead) XP 3,200Initiative +19 Senses Perception +17; darkvisionHP 152; Bloodied 76AC 32; Fortitude 30, Reflex 34, Will 32Immune disease, poison; Resist insubstantialSpeed fly 6 (hover); phasing Spirit Touch (Standard, at-will) ✦ Necrotic+24 vs. Reflex; 2d8 + 9 necrotic damage. Ghostly Possession (Standard, recharge ) ✦ CharmTarget must be a living humanoid; +24 vs. Will; thetormenting ghost enters the target’s space and is removedfrom play, and the target is dominated (save ends).The tormenting ghost can use this power only againstone creature at a time. When the target is no longerdominated, or when the tormenting ghost chooses to endits ghostly possession (a free action), the ghost reappears ina square adjacent to the target. Burst of Terror (Standard, recharge ) ✦ Fear, NecroticClose burst 5; targets enemies; +24 vs. Will; 1d8+9necrotic damage, the target is pushed 5 squares, and thetarget is dazed and immobilized (save ends both). Ghostly Terrain (Standard, at-will) ✦ NecroticArea burst 1 within 10; the area is suddenly filled withghostly lights, wisps of necrotic mist, and the faintwhispers of the dead. The area becomes difficult terrainand lightly obscured. Any creature that enters or ends itsturn in the area is immobilized (save ends). The ghostlyterrain remains in place for 5 minutes before fading away.Spectral Shift (immediate reaction, when missed by a meleeattack, at-will)The tormenting ghost shifts 3 squares.Alignment Evil Languages CommonSkills Stealth +24Str 11 (+10) Dex 28 (+19) Wis 14 (+12)Con 20 (+15) Int 12 (+11) Cha 25 (+17)Famine Spirit (F)Level 21 BruteLarge shadow animate (undead) XP 3,200Initiative +12 Senses Perception +16; darkvisionHP 167; Bloodied 83AC 33; Fortitude 34, Reflex 32, Will 33Immune disease, poison; Resist insubstantialSpeed 4; phasing Rending Claws (Standard, at-will) ✦ NecroticRequires a free hand; reach 2; +24 vs. Armor Class; 3d8 + 8necrotic damage, and the target is grabbed. Swallow Whole (Standard, at-will) ✦ Acid, NecroticTargets a creature grabbed by the famine spirit; +24vs. Armor Class; 2d8 + 4 necrotic damage, and thetarget is engulfed, entering the famine spirit’s space anddisappearing from sight and removing line of effect to allsquares. While engulfed, the target takes ongoing 10 aciddamage and is stunned and immobilized (save ends all).The famine spirit gains regeneration 10 while a target isengulfed.When the target saves, it is no longer engulfed. Thetarget reappears in an unoccupied square adjacent to thefamine spirit of the target’s choosing. If the famine spiritis killed, an engulfed target is no longer engulfed andreappears in a square previously occupied by the faminespirit. A famine spirit can have only one creature engulfedat a time.Alignment Evil Languages CommonStr 26 (+18) Dex 14 (+12) Wis 23 (+16)Con 19 (+14) Int 22 (+16) Cha 17 (+13)October 2009 | DUNGEON 171
2 Voidsoul Specters (V) Level 23 LurkerMedium shadow humanoid (undead) XP 5,100 eachInitiative +23 Senses Perception +16; darkvisionSpectral Cold (Cold) aura 1; an enemy that starts its turn inthe aura takes 10 cold damage and takes a -2 penalty to alldefenses until the start of its next turn.HP 115; Bloodied 57AC 35; Fortitude 32, Reflex 35, Will 34Immune disease, poison; Resist 30 necrotic, insubstantial;Vulnerable 10 radiantSpeed fly 8 (hover); phasing Spectral Touch (Standard, at-will) ✦ Necrotic+25 vs. Reflex; 2d12 + 6 necrotic damage. Life Siphon (Standard, encounter) ✦ Healing, NecroticClose blast 5; +25 vs. Fortitude; 2d12 + 6 necrotic damage,and the voidsoul specter regains 5 hit points for everycreature damaged by the attack.Invisibility (minor 1/round, at-will) ✦ IllusionThe voidsoul specter becomes invisible until it attacks oruntil it is hit by an attack. It remains invisible while usinglife siphon.Alignment Chaotic evil Languages CommonSkills Stealth +24Str 12 (+12) Dex 26 (+19) Wis 10 (+11)Con 19 (+15) Int 11 (+11) Cha 23 (+17)The tormenting ghost uses ghostly possession againstany opponent enjoying particular success withpowers with the Radiant keyword. It uses burst ofterror to push groups of enemies off the path, leavingsuch unfortunates to the forest.The voidsoul specters invisibly approach the PCsbefore using spectral touch. A bloodied voidsoul specteruses life siphon to heal itself.After the tormenting ghost and the voidsoulspecters attack, the famine spirit waits an additionalround before entering battle. It uses rending claws tograb a target and then swallow whole to assuage its terriblehunger.Sentient ForestLevel 23 Elite HazardTrap XP 10,200The very trees writhe and twist, clawing at your warm flesh.Trap: So close to the Mantled Citadel, the trees growing on thecrag’s flanks have become semi-sentient. While the treesslumber, they do not pose a threat. When they awaken,however, they sense the presence of life and hunger todrink its vital essences.PerceptionDC 27: The character notices that the tree branches shudderas the party passes under them.DC 31: The character gets the sudden impression that thetrees are watching the party like a hunter watches its prey.Initiative +8TriggerWhen a character uses a power with the Fire or Radiantkeyword, the trees awaken and start to move menacingly.They attack living creatures in the area on the next round.AttackStandard ActionMeleeTargets: 2 creatures within3 squares of the cliff edge.Attack: +31 vs. ACHit: 3d6 + 8 damage and target is restrained (save ends).CountermeasuresTurn undead causes affected trees to become dormant (noattacks; save ends).A character can attack the trees (AC 32, other defenses 27; hp90; resist 15 all).A character can make a DC 32 Religion check or a DC 36Arcana check as a standard action to calm the trees. Twosuccessful checks return the trees to slumber.Illumination: Darkness. The boughs of huge treesgrow over the pathway forming a tangled arch ofwood through which no light penetrates.Steep Cliff: Steep cliffs make up three of theknoll’s sides. The cliffs are 80 feet high, and charactersfalling down them take 8d10 falling damage.Characters can scale the cliffs with a DC 16 Athleticscheck.Dense Woods: The Forest of Twisted Souls surroundsthe knoll. Movement among the trees is slow;count any square within the tree line as difficultterrain.October 2009 | DUNGEON 171
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