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8 Abyssal Ghoul Myrmidons (G) Level 21 MinionMedium elemental humanoid (undead) XP 800 eachInitiative +17 Senses Perception +14; darkvisionHP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion.AC 35; Fortitude 35, Reflex 34, Will 31Immune disease, poison; Resist 10 necroticSpeed 8, climb 4 Claws (Standard, at-will)+26 vs. Armor Class; 9 damage, and the target isimmobilized (save ends). Dead Blood (when reduced to 0 hit points) ✦ NecroticClose burst 1; all enemies in the burst take 5 necroticdamage.Alignment Chaotic evil Languages AbyssalSkills Stealth +22Str 27 (+18) Dex 25 (+17) Wis 18 (+14)Con 23 (+16) Int 19 (+14) Cha 13 (+11)The death knight strides forth fearlessly to deal withthe intruders. It does not maneuver to provide itsundead allies with the benefits of its marshal undeadaura, expecting them to make the effort instead.It uses valiant strike when it has adjacent allies anddivine challenge against any obvious paladins or martialtypes. It waits until the ghoul myrmidons haveentered combat to use unholy flames. It saves terrifyingsmite until it can be used to push away an opponentwho is protecting an injured ally.The abyssal ghouls charge into combat, trying toget close to the death knight. A few use the secret passagesto try and outflank intruders. They do not shutthe secret doors after they use them.The half-elf baleful thaumaturge stays back frombattle, using his ranged powers against intruders.He uses infernal slam to stay away from enemiesand soul bite to gain temporary hit points. He usesmouths of hell to damage intruders trying to get downthe passageway and wall of shadow teeth to inhibitheroes trying to get round his undead allies. If badlydamaged, he uses bloody step to teleport behind thenearest group of allies.Illumination: Dim light, from an indeterminablesource, fills the chamber.Whispers of Betrayal: Whispers of betrayal areactive in this area (page 49 presents more informationon this ubiquitous feature of the citadel).Ceiling: The ceiling is 15 feet high.Side Chambers: The side chambers in this areaare described on page 49.Secret Doors: Three secret doors pierce the wallsof this area. Each is activated by a slightly raised stoneset into the floor on either side of the door. A DC 29Perception check locates the secret door and its openingmechanism.Stairs: These steep stairs count as difficult terrain.Doors: All the doors are closed but not locked.Single doors with a line of sight to the main chamberhave small shuttered view ports (all of which areopen). Characters looking through a view port havesuperior cover.Once the heroes have defeated these creatures, nothingremains to stop them from challenging Irfelujharin his lair. By now, the lich is almost certainly awareof their presence and prepared for their arrival. Referto Encounter C8 for details of his preparations.October 2009 | DUNGEON 171
Encounter Level 26 (45,000 XP)Irfelujhar (I)Irfelujhar’s personal chambers fill the entire top levelof the citadel. Irfelujhar is ever-ready for trouble andalmost certainly heard the battle between the charactersand his guardians in Encounter C7, unless thePCs suppressed the sounds of battle.When the PCs enter this area, read:A crystal ceiling allows dim light to illuminate this plushlyarranged chamber. Eight crystalline pillars hold the domedceiling aloft. A large statue of Tiamat stands toward theback of the room. Behind it, five alcoves pierce the wall.A tall, gaunt, bald human clad in red robes trimmedwith black edging stands before the pillar, an elongatedebon wand in hand. His sallow skin has fallen away inplaces, revealing gleaming white bones beneath.Brought to bay in his own personal chambers, Irfelujharunleashes his awesome might to destroy theimpertinent intruders. During the battle, he tauntsthe interlopers by telling them that they are too late,that the ritual has already been delivered and shouldbe completed any moment now.Irfelujhar does not flee—he has lived for centuries,survived many “deaths,” and believes he can overcomeany threat.Irfelujhar (I)Level 26 Solo ArtilleryMedium natural humanoid (undead) XP 45,000Initiative +19 Senses Perception +21; darkvision Grasping Tendrils (standard; sustain minor; encounter) ✦Necromantic Aura (Necrotic) aura 5; any living creaturethat enters or starts its turn in the aura takes 15 necroticdamage.HP 960; Bloodied 480Regeneration 10. If Irfelujhar takes radiant damage, hisregeneration doesn’t function until the end of his nextturn.AC 40; Fortitude 41, Reflex 40, Will 42Immune disease, poison; Resist 20 necroticSaving Throws +5; Irfelujhar makes saving throws vs. stunnedand dazed at the start of his turn, even if those conditionsare not normally ended by saves.Speed 6Action Points 2 Baleful Strike (minor; at-will) ✦ Necrotic+31 vs. AC; 2d8 + 8 necrotic damage, and Irfelujhar shifts2 squares. Tormenting Ray (standard; at-will) ✦ NecroticRanged 20; +29 vs. Reflex; 2d6 + 10 necrotic damage, andthe target is stunned (save ends). Cascade of Fire (standard; encounter) ✦ FireArea burst 2 within 20; +29 vs. Reflex; 4d10 + 10 firedamage.Force, ZoneArea burst 2 within 10; +29 vs. Fortitude; 2d10 + 10 forcedamage, and the target is restrained (save ends). The burstcreates a zone of difficult terrain that lasts until the end ofIrfelujhar’s next turn. Any enemy that enters the zone isimmediately attacked by grasping tendrils. Irfelujhar cansustain the zone as a minor action. First Failed Save: thetarget is stunned (save ends). Shockwave (standard; at-will) ✦ ForceClose burst 3; +29 vs. Reflex; 3d10 + 10 force damage, andthe target is pushed 3 squares and falls prone.Spellmaster (minor, recharge )Irfelujhar recharges cascade of fire or grasping tendrils.Necrotic MasterIrfelujhar can convert any attack power he has to necroticdamage. Change a power’s energy keyword to necrotic,or add necrotic energy to an attack power that doesn’tnormally deal energy damage.IndestructibleWhen Irfelujhar is reduced to 0 hit points, his body andpossessions crumble into dust. He reappears (alongwith all his possessions) in 1d10 days within 1 square ofhis phylactery, unless the phylactery is also found anddestroyed.Alignment Chaotic evil Languages Common, SupernalSkills Arcana +28, Nature +26, Religion +28Str 20 (+18) Dex 22 (+19) Wis 26 (+21)Con 24 (+20) Int 30 (+23) Cha 20 (+18)Equipment robes, wand.He uses grasping tendrils and shockwave to keepopponents at bay while immolating intruders withcascade of fire (which he recharges with spellmaster).Irfelujhar moves around the chamber to force thecharacters to bunch up to get at him. He is a cruel,sadistic individual; he saves his action point until hecan use it to slay an injured opponent.Illumination: Dim light, filtering in through thecrystal ceiling.Whispers of Betrayal: Whispers of betrayal areactive in this area (page 49 presents more informationon this ubiquitous feature of the citadel).Side Chambers: The side chambers are describedon page 49.Ceiling: The domed ceiling, which is crafted frommagically hardened crystal, reaches a height of 40October 2009 | DUNGEON 171
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