Merim

Merim is a human adept and True Soul of the Cult of the Absolute in Act Two. She is stationed at the stairs leading into Moonrise Towers, guarding the entrance from intruders and assisting True Soul Malik in vetting new arrivals.

Involvement

Moonrise Towers

Merim is encountered when approaching Moonrise Towers for the first time, where she will stop the party and let Malik probe at their tadpoles through the use of his own Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen. Upon recognizing the party lead as a True Soul, Malik asks for news from the field; no matter the response, Merim will suggest to the party that Disciple Z'rell is in the audience chamber, and would want to hear from them.

If Minthara's demise is prevented and freed from the Moonrise Towers Prison, the party can lead her out of Moonrise through the main entrance. Passing by Malik and Merim will have them block the party's path, demanding an explanation as to why Minthara is not in her cell. Convincing them that Minthara has been wiped and is at the party's whim would have them satisfied with the explanation, and let the party and Minthara leave in peace.

Defending Moonrise Towers

If the Nightsong is freed and the Harpers launch their assault on Moonrise Towers, Merim is killed during the subsequent battle. Her corpse can be found at the bottom of the stairs of the main door entering Moonrise, at X: -153 Y: -130.

Combat

Attacks and Abilities

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Quarterstaff

Normal weapon damage Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Topple ()   –  Quarterstaff

1d4 (1~4) Bludgeoning

Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.

DEX Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Sacred Flame ()

1d8 (1~8) Radiant

Engulf a target in a flame-like radiance.

DEX Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Guiding Bolt ()

4d6 (4~24) Radiant

The next attack roll against this target has Advantage.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Hunger of Hadar ()

2d6 (2~12) Cold

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2d6 (2~12) Acid

Creatures within this black sphere are  Blinded and take damage at the end of their turn and the start of their turn.

Creatures starting their turn in the area take 2d6Cold damage. Creatures ending their turn in the area possibly take 2d6Acid damage.

The area is  Difficult Terrain.

DEX Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

AoE: 6 m / 20 ft (Radius)

 Guardian of Faith ()

Call forth a divine guardian that attacks nearby enemies. Every time it deals damage, the guardian loses an equal amount of Hit Points.

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

 Command: Flee ()

Command a creature to flee from you on its turn and do nothing else.

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable loot

• Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen
• Scale Mail
• Quarterstaff
• Moonrise Guard's Key