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|description = Astarion is an Origin character and companion in Baldur's Gate 3. He is a High-Elf Rogue with the Noble background.
|description = Disciple Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm.
|image = Disciple Z'rell.jpg
|image = Z'rell.png
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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox creature
| name = Disciple Z'rell
| name = Disciple Z'rell
| class = [[The Fiend]] [[Warlock]]
| image = <gallery>
| image = Disciple Z'rell.jpg
Z'rell.png|In-game
| race = [[Half-orc]]
Portrait Z'rell.png|Portrait
</gallery>
| identity = Female
| va = Jessica Carroll
| faction = [[Cult of the Absolute]]
| faction = [[Cult of the Absolute]]
| titles = Disciple
| hometown = [[Moonrise Towers]]
| hometown = [[Moonrise Towers]]
| occupation = Lieutenant
| occupation = Lieutenant
| voice = Jessica Carroll
| size = [[Medium]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| race = [[Half-Orc]]
| class = [[Warlock]], [[The Fiend]]
| level = 9
| level = 9
| modules = {{Infobox statistics
| e hp = 63
| child = yes
| hp = 90
| size = Medium
| t hp = 117
| type = Humanoid
| ac = 14
| armour_class = 14
| movement = 9
| hit_points = 90
| weight kg = 100
| hit_points_tactician = 117
| xp = 200
 
| weight_kg = 100
| weight_lb = 200
| hiddenlevel = 9
| str = 16
| str = 16
| dex = 11
| dex = 11
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| wis = 9
| wis = 9
| cha = 17
| cha = 17
| con_save_proficiency = yes
| con save prof = yes
| wis_save_proficiency = yes
| wis save prof = yes
| feature1_name = Absolute's Aegis
| passives = Absolute's Aegis @ Absolute's Protector, Agonising Blast, Dark One's Blessing, Opportunity Attack, Psionic Backlash (passive feature), Shield Bash @ Absolute's Protector
| feature1_description = All damage received from spells is reduced by 1.
| t passives = Absolute's Aegis @ Absolute's Protector, Agonising Blast, Dark One's Blessing, Opportunity Attack, Psionic Backlash (passive feature), Shield Bash @ Absolute's Protector, Dark One's Own Luck
| feature1_item = Absolute's Protector
| uuid = 8e75eb3b-7551-485e-8f98-2bf2e51d3e84
| feature2_name = Agonising Blast
| uid = S_MOO_Executioner
| feature2_description = Add your Charisma modifier to the damage done by Eldritch Blast, unless it is negative.
| stats = MOO_Executioner
| feature3_name = Dark One's Blessing
| feature3_description = If you reduce a hostile creature to 0 HP, gain 12 temporary hit points.
| feature4_name = Dark One's Own Luck
| feature4_description = Per short rest, add +1d10 to an ability check.
| feature5_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature5_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.
| feature6_name = Psionic Backlash
| feature6_description = When a nearby enemy casts a spell, react to deal 1d4 Psychic damage for every level of that spell.
| feature7_name = Shield Bash
| feature7_description = When hit with a melee attack, react to Prone the attacker, unless they succeed a DEX saving throw.
| feature7_item = Absolute's Protector
}}
}}
}}
 
'''Disciple Z'rell''' is a high-ranking Absolutist and trusted advisor to {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}} in [[Moonrise Towers]] during [[Act Two]].
'''Disciple Z'rell''' is a [[Half-Orc]] [[Warlock]] who can be found in [[Moonrise Towers]] in [[Act 2]]. She is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to [[Ketheric Thorm]].
{{DiQ|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}}


== Involvement ==
== Involvement ==
=== Act Two ===
=== Act Two ===
 
Z'rell is first encountered in the Moonrise audience chamber with {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, where they are judging the failures of the Absolute's forces from the [[Goblin Camp]]. Ultimately, Ketheric Thorm delegates their punishment to the player character, and Z'rell orders them to report to her afterwards. There, she orders them to assist the necromancer {{CharLink|Balthazar}} to secure a relic needed by Ketheric, called the {{CharLink|Aylin|Nightsong}}. If the party allow Balthazar to seize the Nightsong, then Z'rell offers the follow-up quest {{Quest|Resolve the Abduction}}, tasking the party to assist {{CharLink|Marcus Falgor|Marcus}} with the abduction of {{CharLink|Isobel}}.
{{SpoilerWarning}}
 
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 ====
==== Unlocking Lann Tarv's secret stash ====
The trader {{CharLink|Lann Tarv}} has a secret stash of items that can be unlocked by convincing Z'rell to give the party access to it.


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?" does not appear, casting {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} is recommended. After choosing the conversation option or casting the spell, an {{Skill|Insight}} check must be passed, followed by a {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}}. If succeeding both checks, the party can speak with Lann Tarv (with the same character that convinced Z'rell) to unlock the secret stash.
 
If the dialogue option "What exactly was this relic he was sent to retrieve?" doesn't appear, cast [[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 killing or freeing the Nightsong, she leads the Absolute forces against the party during the assault on Moonrise Towers. She starts the combat with {{cond|Mirror Image}} and {{cond|Fire Shield: Chill}}.


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 ==
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{Feature box|Black Hole}}
{{Feature box|Cone of Cold}}
{{Feature box|Counterspell}}
{{Feature box|Eldritch Blast}}
{{Feature box|Lacerate|item=Handaxe +1}}
{{Feature box|Main Hand Attack|item=Handaxe +1}}
{{Feature box|Mirror Image}}


== Attacks and Abilities ==
=== Tactics ===
{{Feature box|name=Main Hand Attack|* Uses {{RarityItem|Handaxe +1}}
* 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 centre of a large, open entryway surrounded by her allies. However, this is a bait since she uses {{SAI|Counterspell}} on the first spell the party cast. Hence, it is recommended to cast a cantrip first instead of a stronger spell.
* Can use [[weapon actions]].}}


{{Feature box|name=Black Hole|image name=Black Hole.webp|* Create a point of intense gravity that pulls in all nearby enemies and possibly Slows them. Their movement speed is halved, their Armour Class and Dexterity saving throws are reduced by 2, they can only take an action or bonus action (not both), they cannot take reactions, and they cannot attack more than once per turn.
=== Loot ===
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Protector}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Handaxe +1}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Fear}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Scroll of Shatter}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}}


{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
== Related literature ==
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Beheading the Bitterroots}}
{{Action}}}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Orcs of the Trielta Hills}}
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Recruiting Gnolls}}
{{Feature box|name=Counterspell|image name=Counterspell.webp|* Nullify another creature's spell as a reaction.
* {{MdRarityItem|Taking the Groves Off the Table}}
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Z'rell's personal reminder}}
{{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
 
{{Resource | Reaction}}}}
 
== Loot ==
* {{RarityItem|Absolute's Protector}}
* {{SmIconLink|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen Item Icon.png|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}}
* {{RarityItem|Handaxe +1}}
* {{RarityItem|Scroll of Fear}}
* {{RarityItem|Scroll of Shatter}}
* {{RarityItem|Studded Leather Armour}}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="250px" mode="packed">
Disciple Z'rell model.jpg|Z'rell's model.
Disciple Z'rell model.jpg|Z'rell's model.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Related literature ==
=== Written by Z'rell ===
* {{SmItemIcon|Beheading the Bitterroots|wrap=y}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Orcs of the Trielta Hills|wrap=y}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Recruiting Gnolls|wrap=y}}
* {{SmItemIcon|Z'rell's personal reminder|wrap=y}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Z'rell|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Z'rell|long}}


{{NavShadowCursedLands}}
{{Moonrise Towers}}
 
[[Category:Humanoids]]
[[Category:Half-Orcs]]
[[Category:Half-Orcs]]
[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Characters in Act Two]]
[[Category:Characters in Moonrise Towers]]
[[Category:Warlocks]]
[[Category:Followers of the Absolute]]
[[Category:Bosses]]
[[Category:Authors]]

Latest revision as of 05:17, 11 March 2025

Disciple Z'rell is a high-ranking Absolutist and trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm Ketheric Thorm in Moonrise Towers during Act Two.

Portrait Z'rell.png
“
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

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act Two[edit | edit source]

Z'rell is first encountered in the Moonrise audience chamber with Ketheric Thorm Ketheric Thorm, where they are judging the failures of the Absolute's forces from the Goblin Camp. Ultimately, Ketheric Thorm delegates their punishment to the player character, and Z'rell orders them to report to her afterwards. There, she orders them to assist the necromancer Balthazar Balthazar to secure a relic needed by Ketheric, called the Aylin Nightsong. If the party allow Balthazar to seize the Nightsong, then Z'rell offers the follow-up quest Resolve the Abduction Resolve the Abduction, tasking the party to assist Marcus Falgor Marcus with the abduction of Isobel Isobel.

Unlocking Lann Tarv's secret stash[edit | edit source]

The trader Lann Tarv 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?" does not appear, casting Detect Thoughts Detect Thoughts is recommended. After choosing the conversation option or casting the spell, an Insight Insight check must be passed, 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) 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 Absolute forces against the party during the assault on Moonrise Towers. She starts the combat with Mirror Image Mirror Image and Fire Shield: Chill Fire Shield: Chill.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Black Hole Black Hole ()

Create a point of intense gravity that pulls in all nearby enemies and possibly Slows them.

Five more black holes can be summoned after this spell's initial casting. Afterwards, you must Short Rest before casting it again.

INT Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Recharge: Short rest
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold ( + )
Damage: 8~64
D8 Cold.png
8d8Damage TypesCold

Make a flurry of frost, crisp air, and condensed snow crystals erupt from your hands.

CON Save
 Range: Self
AoE: 9 m / 30 ft (Cone)
Counterspell Counterspell ( + )

Try to stop a spell being cast.

If it is higher level than the spell slot you used to Counterspell, you must make a check using your spellcasting ability[See Notes] to prevent it. The check's difficulty is equal to 10 plus the level of the spell you are trying to counter.

This spell can be cast while you are Silenced Silenced.

Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast ()
Damage: 1~10
D10 Force.png
1d10Damage TypesForce

Conjure a beam of crackling energy. Deals 1d10Damage TypesForce damage to a target.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Lacerate Lacerate ()   –  Handaxe +1
Damage: 5~10
D6 Slashing.png
1d6 + 4Damage TypesSlashing

Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleed Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

CON Save
 Range: Normal weapon range
Recharge: Short rest
Main Hand Attack Main Hand Attack ()   –  Handaxe +1
Damage: 5~10
D6 Slashing.png
1d6 + 4Damage TypesSlashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Mirror Image Mirror Image ( + )

Create 3 illusory duplicates of yourself to distract attackers. Each duplicate increases your Armour Class Armour Class by 3.

Whenever you successfully evade an attack, one of the duplicates disappears.

 Range: Self

Tactics[edit | edit source]

  • It can be tempting to use a large Area of Effect spell to start combat like Fireball Fireball or Hunger of Hadar Hunger of Hadar since Z'rell usually starts the fight in the centre of a large, open entryway surrounded by her allies. However, this is a bait since she uses Counterspell Counterspell on the first spell the party cast. Hence, it is recommended to cast a cantrip first instead of a stronger spell.

Loot[edit | edit source]

Related literature[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Z'rell's model.

    Z'rell's model.

External links[edit | edit source]

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