Z'rell

Disciple Z'rell

In-game
Portrait

Occupation

Lieutenant

Stats

Size

Medium

Type

Humanoid

Race

Half-orc

Class

Warlock, The Fiend

Balanced Difficulty Stats

Level

9

HP

90

AC

14

Initiative

0

Proficiency

+4

Weight

100 kg (200 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	11 (0)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	9 (-1)	17 (+3)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+3	0	+8	+2	+3	+3

Features

Absolute's Aegis
If the wielder bears the Absolute's Brand, all damage received from spells is reduced by 1.
Agonising Blast
When you cast Eldritch Blast, add your Charisma Modifier to the damage it deals, unless it is negative.
Dark One's Blessing
Whenever you reduce a hostile creature to 0 Hit Points, this gift from your patron grants you Charisma Modifier + Warlock Level temporary hit points.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Psionic Backlash
When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal 1d4Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
Shield Bash
When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to knock it Prone unless they succeed a Dexterity saving throw.

Explorer Difficulty Stats

Level

9

HP

63

AC

14

Initiative

0

Proficiency

+6

Weight

100 kg (200 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	11 (0)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	9 (-1)	17 (+3)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+3	0	+10	+2	+5	+3

Features

Absolute's Aegis
If the wielder bears the Absolute's Brand, all damage received from spells is reduced by 1.
Agonising Blast
When you cast Eldritch Blast, add your Charisma Modifier to the damage it deals, unless it is negative.
Dark One's Blessing
Whenever you reduce a hostile creature to 0 Hit Points, this gift from your patron grants you Charisma Modifier + Warlock Level temporary hit points.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Psionic Backlash
When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal 1d4Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
Shield Bash
When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to knock it Prone unless they succeed a Dexterity saving throw.

Tactician Difficulty Stats

Level

9

HP

117

AC

14

Initiative

0

Proficiency

+4

Weight

100 kg (200 lb)

Ability scores
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
16 (+3)	11 (0)	18 (+4)	14 (+2)	9 (-1)	17 (+3)

Saving throws
STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
+3	0	+8	+2	+3	+3

Features

Absolute's Aegis
If the wielder bears the Absolute's Brand, all damage received from spells is reduced by 1.
Agonising Blast
When you cast Eldritch Blast, add your Charisma Modifier to the damage it deals, unless it is negative.
Dark One's Blessing
Whenever you reduce a hostile creature to 0 Hit Points, this gift from your patron grants you Charisma Modifier + Warlock Level temporary hit points.
Opportunity Attack
Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
Psionic Backlash
When a nearby enemy casts a spell, you use your reaction to deal 1d4Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
Shield Bash
When a foe hits you with a melee attack, you can use your reaction to knock it Prone unless they succeed a Dexterity saving throw.
Dark One's Own Luck
Call on your patron to change your fate and add a 1d10 to an Ability Check.

Disciple Z'rell is a Half-Orc Warlock who can be found in Moonrise Towers in Act 2.

“

I see you have been rejected in the past. Do not worry - the Absolute loves you, and that is all that truly matters.

„

— Z'rell if she sees that the player has been romantically rejected by a companion.

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 character, 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 party allows Balthazar to take the Nightsong, then Z'rell gives a follow-up quest, Resolve the Abduction, tasking the party 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 the party access to it.

If the dialogue option "What exactly was this relic he was sent to retrieve?" doesn't appear, casting Detect Thoughts is recommended. After choosing it, you will an Insight check must be passsed followed by a DC 18 Persuasion check. If succeeding both checks, the party can 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 killing or freeing the Nightsong, she leads the forces of the Absolute against the party during the assault on Moonrise Towers. She will start the combat with Mirror Image and Fire Shield: Chill.

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 Fireball or 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 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[edit | edit source]

Related Literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Z'rell's model.

External links[edit | edit source]

Z'rell on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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