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Winter of the WitchM3: REMLIELEncounter Level 23 (25,500 XP)SetupRemliel, Angel of ProphecyThis encounter occurs either when the Engine of Lumdestroys the last wards of the seal of Remliel or whenthe PC uses the ritual given to them by Sir Keegan tolower the wards.When this happens, an angel of prophecy, Remliel,bursts from the ward to confront those who daredbreak it.When this happens, read the following:The violet runes on the seal glow in intensity, and thenflicker out. With a sharp cracking sound, fissures start toform on the stone and gold of the seal. The ground rumblesas the seal blasts out in all directions, as a huge angelicform armed with a pair of icy katars bursts from the seal.If the Engine of Lum freed the angel, instead of usingRemliel’s initiative, just place him in the initiativeright after the Engine’s turn. He bursts out from theseal as a free action, and when he does, the shockof the egress makes the following close burst attackfrom the seal:C Blast of the Broke Seal (free, when Remliel bursts forthfrom the seal; encounter) ✦ ThunderClose burst 5; +26 vs. Fortitude; 3d6 + 9 thunder damage,and the target is pushed 3 squares and knocked prone.Remliel ends his move 12 squares (60 feet) above theseal, spends the rest of his turn assessing the situation,and says in Common:“Mortals, look upon me and despair. Though it was hopedthat this day would never come, prophecy also foretold itmust. Know that the light that lies below can be removedonly over my lifeless form. Only through this trial bycombat can I give up the Sun’s Sliver.”TacticsRemliel begins his assault by flying down to strikingdistance of the strongest or most menacing combatant.If Morthalat is still on the field, he begins withthe sorrowsworn. Remliel starts by placing his markof prophecy on the first target he engages, and then heuses his katar death dance to take care of multiple combatants.He then spends an action point to repeat thekatar death dance during his first turn in combat.Once he is reduced to 0 or fewer hit points, theangel plays dead (Bluff +19 against the PCs’ passiveInsight each round) for as long as he can to regainstrength and renew his duty.DevelopmentOnce the PCs defeat Remliel, they find the Sun’s Sliverat the bottom of the 50-foot-deep pit that the seal oncecovered.Features of the AreaIllumination: The lighting in the area dependspartially upon the time of day (since these are ruins,the buildings are not fully intact).Remliel,Level 23 Solo SkirmisherAngel of ProphecyHuge immortal humanoid (angel) XP 4,800Initiative +20 Senses Perception +23Angelic Presence Attacks against Remliel take a –2 penaltyuntil Remliel is bloodied.HP 981; Bloodied 490; see also, prophecy of rebirth.AC 40; Fortitude 38, Reflex 37, Will 37Immune disease, fear; Resist 15 thunder, 15 cold, 15 radiantSaving Throws +5Speed 8, fly 12 (hover)Action Points 2m Katar (standard; at-will) ✦ Cold, Radiant, WeaponReach 3; +28 vs. AC; 1d10 + 8 damage plus 2d8 cold andradiant damage (crit 18 + 1d10 damage plus 16 cold andradiant damage).M Katar Death Dance (standard; at-will) ✦ Cold, Radiant,WeaponRemliel can make four katar against different enemies. Aftereach attack Remliel makes (hit or miss), he can shift 2 squares.M Mark of Prophecy (minor; at-will)Reach 3; +26 vs. Will; the target is under the effects ofRemliel’s mark of prophecy. Remliel can only have onecreature under the effects of a mark of prophecy at time.The mark of prophecy has the following effects: the target ismarked by Remliel, and while marked and within sight ofRemliel, when the target hits Remliel, the angel can forceit to reroll the attack at a –2 penalty. Also, once on each ofhis turns as a free action, if Remliel misses the target witha melee attack, the angel can reroll that attack.C Word of Prophecy (free, when first bloodied; encounter) ✦Thunder, FearClose burst 3; +23 vs. Will; 3d8 + 9 thunder damage,and the target is pushed 3 squares and takes ongoing 10psychic and is slowed (save ends both).Prophecy of RebirthThe first time each day that Remliel is reduced to 0 orfewer hit points, he gains regeneration 10 until he regainshit points equal to his bloodied amount or is reduced to 0or fewer hit points again, whichever comes first.Threatening ReachRemliel can make opportunity attacks against all enemieswithin his reach (3 squares).Alignment Any Languages SupernalSkills Acrobatics + 23, Insight +23, Intimidate +24Str 29 (+20) Dex 24 (+18) Wis 25 (+18)Con 26 (+19) Int 19 (+15) Cha 27 -(+19)Equipment plate armor, 2 katarsNovember 2008 | DUNGEON 16050