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|description = Disciple Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm. | |description = Disciple Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm. | ||
|image = | |image = Z'rell.png | ||
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| class = [[Warlock]], [[The Fiend]] | | class = [[Warlock]], [[The Fiend]] | ||
| image = <gallery> | | image = <gallery> | ||
Z'rell.png|In-game | |||
Portrait Z'rell.png|Portrait | Portrait Z'rell.png|Portrait | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to | Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}. | ||
== Involvement == | == Involvement == | ||
Z'rell is first encountered in the Moonrise audience chamber along with General Thorm, where they are judging the failures of the Absolute's forces from the Goblin Camp. Ultimately, Z'rell delegates their punishment to the player, and orders them to report to her afterwards. There, she assigns them the task of assisting the necromancer | Z'rell is first encountered in the Moonrise audience chamber along with General Thorm, where they are judging the failures of the Absolute's forces from the Goblin Camp. Ultimately, Z'rell delegates their punishment to the player, and orders them to report to her afterwards. There, she assigns them the task of assisting the necromancer {{CharLink|Balthazar}} in securing a relic needed by Ketheric, called the {{CharLink|Aylin|Nightsong}}. If the player allows Balthazar to take the Nightsong Z'rell will give a follow-up quest, [[Resolve the Abduction]], tasking the player to assist {{CharLink|Marcus Falgor|Marcus}} with the abduction of {{CharLink|Isobel}}. | ||
==== Unlocking Lann Tarv's secret stash ==== | ==== Unlocking Lann Tarv's secret stash ==== | ||
The trader | The trader {{CharLink|Lann Tarv}} has a secret stash of items that can be unlocked by convincing Z'rell to give you access to it. | ||
If the dialogue option "What exactly was this relic he was sent to retrieve?" doesn't appear, cast | If the dialogue option "What exactly was this relic he was sent to retrieve?" doesn't appear, cast {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}}. After choosing it, you will need to pass an insight check followed by a DC 18 persuasion check. If you succeed, speak with Lann Tarv, with the same character that convinced Z'rell, in order to unlock the secret stash. | ||
==== Assault on Moonrise Towers ==== | ==== Assault on Moonrise Towers ==== | ||
If Z'rell is still alive after the player kills or frees the | If Z'rell is still alive after the player kills or frees the Nightsong, she will lead the forces of the Absolute against the party when they attempt to enter Moonrise Towers. She will start this battle with {{cond|Mirror Image}} and {{cond|Fire Shield: Chill}}. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
=== Attacks and Abilities === | === Attacks and Abilities === | ||
{{Feature box|Black Hole}} | |||
{{Feature box|Cone of Cold}} | |||
{{Feature box|Counterspell}} | |||
{{Feature box|Eldritch Blast}} | |||
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Handaxe +1}} | {{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Handaxe +1}} | ||
{{Feature box|Mirror Image}} | {{Feature box|Mirror Image}} | ||
{{ | === Tactics === | ||
{{ | * It can be tempting to use a large Area of Effect spell to start combat like {{SAI|Fireball}} or {{SAI|Hunger of Hadar}} since Z'rell usually starts the fight in the center of a large, open entryway surrounded by her allies. However, this is a bait since she will use {{SAI|Counterspell}} on the first spell the party casts. Hence, it can be smart to cast a cantrip first to have her waste it and then use stronger spells. | ||
== Loot == | == Loot == | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Protector}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Protector}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Handaxe +1}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Fear}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Fear}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Shatter}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Shatter}} | ||
* {{MdRarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}} | * {{MdRarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}} | ||
== Related Literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Beheading the Bitterroots}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Orcs of the Trielta Hills}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Recruiting Gnolls}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Z'rell's personal reminder}} | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Disciple Z'rell model.jpg|Z'rell's model. | Disciple Z'rell model.jpg|Z'rell's model. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Characters in Act Two]] | [[Category:Characters in Act Two]] | ||
[[Category:Bosses]] | [[Category:Bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Followers of the Absolute]] | |||
[[Category:Warlocks]] | |||
[[Category:Authors]] |
Latest revision as of 00:14, 10 November 2024
“I see you have been rejected in the past. Do not worry - the Absolute loves you, and that is all that truly matters.„
Overview[edit | edit source]
Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm.
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Z'rell is first encountered in the Moonrise audience chamber along with General Thorm, where they are judging the failures of the Absolute's forces from the Goblin Camp. Ultimately, Z'rell delegates their punishment to the player, and orders them to report to her afterwards. There, she assigns them the task of assisting the necromancer Balthazar in securing a relic needed by Ketheric, called the Nightsong. If the player allows Balthazar to take the Nightsong Z'rell will give a follow-up quest, Resolve the Abduction, tasking the player to assist Marcus with the abduction of Isobel.
Unlocking Lann Tarv's secret stash[edit | edit source]
The trader Lann Tarv has a secret stash of items that can be unlocked by convincing Z'rell to give you access to it.
If the dialogue option "What exactly was this relic he was sent to retrieve?" doesn't appear, cast
. After choosing it, you will need to pass an insight check followed by a DC 18 persuasion check. If you succeed, speak with Lann Tarv, with the same character that convinced Z'rell, in order to unlock the secret stash.Assault on Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]
If Z'rell is still alive after the player kills or frees the Nightsong, she will lead the forces of the Absolute against the party when they attempt to enter Moonrise Towers. She will start this battle with and .
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]
Tactics[edit | edit source]
- It can be tempting to use a large Area of Effect spell to start combat like or since Z'rell usually starts the fight in the center of a large, open entryway surrounded by her allies. However, this is a bait since she will use on the first spell the party casts. Hence, it can be smart to cast a cantrip first to have her waste it and then use stronger spells.
Loot[edit | edit source]
- Absolute's Protector
- Handaxe +1
- Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen
- Scroll of Fear
- Scroll of Shatter
- Studded Leather Armour
Related Literature[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Z'rell on the Forgotten Realms Wiki