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Flaming Fist Marcus is NPC who is a former member of the Flaming Fist, now turned into an elite agent of the Followers of the Absolute. When the party first goes to speak with Isobel on how to traverse through the Shadow-Cursed Lands
Agent of the Absolute | |||||||
Flaming Fist Marcus | |||||||
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Level 6 | |||||||
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Race | [[Aberration, formerly Human.|Aberration, formerly Human.]] | ||||||
Type | Aberration | ||||||
HP | 86, 40 Temporary HP | ||||||
AC | 17 | ||||||
Movement Speed | 9m / 30ft | ||||||
Size | Medium | ||||||
Weight | 75kg | ||||||
Proficiency Bonus | +3 | ||||||
Initiative | +6 | ||||||
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Character information | |||||||
Location | During the attack on the Last Light Inn. | ||||||
Attacks
Main Hand Attack - Greatclub +1:
Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.
- Attack roll: +10
Vampiric Shout
Vent a malevolent shout, wounding nearby foes and healing yourself provided they're neither Constructs or Undead.Unique Traits
Fly
- Fly up to target position, up to Range: 18 m / 60 ft each turn using your Movement Speed.
Tactics
Marcus is an incredibly aggressive great weapon fighter, who in the case of the encounter at the Last Light Inn will focus on Isobel in trying to knock her out. The fight there can end very quickly if he and the Winged Horrors act first on Initiative. Being a dedicated Fighter, his extra attack along with a bonus attack he can gain through a Critical Hit thanks to his Great Weapon Master passive.
The key to besting Marcus is preparation. During the conversation with him, shifting your party around to avoid getting caught up in his Vampiric Shout is a good way to avoid losing Concentration on a spell. An easy approach to keeping