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

Uthnis commands the lich vestiges in this chamber.Uthnis remains in the doorway of his chamberusing frostburn to damage and slow large groups ofintruders. He sustains this effect until the powerrecharges. He then reverts to shadow ray and tries tokeep away from intruders. If an opponent makes it tothe stairs, he exclusively targets that individual.The vestiges use arrow slits to shoot their shadowrays into the chamber, targeting arcane power usersabove all others. They remain in the side chambersas long as possible but rush out if intruders move ontothe stairs leading upward or engage Uthnis in melee.Illumination: Dim light, from an indeterminablesource, fills the chamber.Side Chambers: The side chambers in this areaare described on page 47.Ceiling: The ceiling is 30 feet high.Whispers of Betrayal: Whispers of betrayal areactive in this area (page 49 presents more informationon this ubiquitous feature of the citadel).Stairs: Both sets of stairs count as difficult terrain.A waist-high balustrade provides cover to characterson the stairs.Arrow Slits: Arrow slits pierce many of the wallsin this chamber; characters behind an arrow slit gainsuperior cover.Stone Doors: All the stone doors (AC 5, Fortitude10, Reflex 5, hp 40) are firmly shut. It requires aDC 25 Strength check to open a door from the mainchamber, but they open easily from inside.Uthnis Maiali’s Phylactery: With a DC 29 Perceptioncheck, the heroes find a small ruby-encrustedskullcap in Uthnis Maiali’s chamber (Area 5). A DC25 Religion check identifies it as his phylactery (hp40, resist all 20). Assuming the characters are not incombat, they can destroy it easily.October 2009 | DUNGEON 171