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Z'rell
“I see you have been rejected in the past. Do not worry - the Absolute loves you, and that is all that truly matters.„
Overview
Z'rell is a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Absolute and a trusted advisor to Ketheric Thorm.
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 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
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 check must be passsed followed by a DC 18 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.
is recommended. After choosing it, you will anAssault on Moonrise Towers
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 and .
Combat
Attacks and Abilities
Tactics
- 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
- Absolute's Protector
- Handaxe +1
- Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen
- Scroll of Fear
- Scroll of Shatter
- Studded Leather Armour
Related Literature
Gallery
External links
- Z'rell on the Forgotten Realms Wiki