Pandemonium

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Pandemonium is one of the adventures in the campaign: Vecna: Eve of Ruin.

	Trek across Pandemonium in search of Vecna.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Rod of Seven Parts"?
Objective(s)	Complete Area 1150
Restriction(s)	No restrictions
Rewards(?)	×2300? Rod Part 7×1 Rod Part ×???	Formation

Variants

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Panda-monium

	Trek across Panda-monium in search of Vecna.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "Pandemonium"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 1200
Restriction(s)	Every wave spawns 1-2 Illusory Fancy Red Pandas. They don't drop gold, nor count towards quest progress. Every time a Red Panda is defeated, enemy damage and movement speed is increased by 50%, stacking multiplicatively and resetting when changing areas. You may only use Evil Champions, as only Evil Champions have the heart to attack these adorable Red Pandas. You should be ashamed of yourself for encouraging this behavior.
Rewards(?)	×2400 ×???	Formation	File:Formation VecnaEveofRuin Panda-monium.png
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 1300	×??? ×???
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 1325	×??? ×???
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 1350	×??? ×???
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 1375	×??? ×???
Patron: Elminster	Complete Area 1500	×??? ×???

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
dummy_value	0	0	Check the below list of supported monster-types

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Transcript

Pandemonium
Trek across Pandemonium in search of Vecna.
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Kas:	This way! The monsters bearing Vecna's symbol flee from our might!
Windfall:	[Shouting] What did he say? Gods, this wind is SO LOUD!
Kas:	[Shouting, growling] I SAID we should follow those fiends! They are marked by Vecna!
Reya:	[Shouting] Then we give chase! They might lead us to him!
1	Defeat 25 Enemies		Nothics feed on knowledge! Make sure they stay hungry!
2	Defeat 25 Enemies		More abominable aberrations! Smite them!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] Mind flayers! Guard your heads!
Astarion:	[Shouting] Leave them to me! [Quietly] I have some aggression to work out.
3	Collect 25 Mind Flayer Tentacles		Illithids! Cut their tentacles before they take our brains!
4	Defeat 25 Enemies		More mind flayers! Keep up the pressure!
5	Defeat the Mindwitness		The illithids are rallying to a mindwitness! Show no mercy!
Astarion:	[Quietly] Well, that was fun. I needed that.
Windfall:	[Shouting] Wow, you went all out! What did those things ever do to you?
Astarion:	[Shouting] It's a long story! Ask me about it over a drink sometime if we leave here alive!
Bugbear Hunter:	[Roaring] Brothers and sisters, behold! Fresh meat! The gods of slaughter provide for us again!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] Looks like we've some form of raiding party on the approach! Ready yourselves!
6	Defeat 25 Enemies		These raiders must be especially fearsome to survive here! Don't let your guard down!
7	Defeat 25 Enemies		They have marksmen! Watch out!
Blooshi:	[Halfhearted eldritch blast, sighs] What's the point?
Bugbear Hunter:	[Roaring] Focus your attacks on that one! She is WEAK!
Windfall:	[Shouting] Get your head in the game, kid! It's kill or be killed!
8	Defeat 1 Fallen Rock Blocker		The orcs are taking cover behind those rocks! Clear them out!
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		Hold the line! We can't let them overrun us!
Bugbear Hunter:	[Roaring] Our hunt will not be denied! Rally, my kin! We bring death! We embrace death!
10	Defeat the Howling Hunters		The howler must be the hunter's hound! Dispatch them so we can get back to our quest!
Astarion:	[Shouting] Why is everything here so hellbent on savagery? More than usual, I mean!
Kas:	[Shouting] It's a welcome change! There's no need for diplomacy here! Only pure and simple slaughter!
Blooshi:	[Muttering] Boring. Where's the fun in that?
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] Look at the size of those spider husks! What do you think happened to them?
Reya:	[Shouting] I'm more worried about whatever horror is responsible for taking them down!
Astarion:	[Shouting] We're about to have that question answered! Look sharp, darlings!
Windfall:	[Shouting] Dark Lady below, what the HELLS are those things!?
11	Defeat 25 Enemies		Zariel above, shield us from these living nightmares!
12	Defeat 25 Enemies		They're endless! Stay close! We have to survive this!
Reya:	[Shouting] We're in the dark about fighting these things! We need to study them!
Astarion:	[Shouting] It's not a great time for that, Reya!
Reya:	[Shouting] We have to try SOMETHING, Astarion!
13	Collect 25 Wolf Spider Legs		Their leg joints look weak! Aim there!
Windfall:	[Shouting] They're fiends, at least! They bleed ichor! None that I recognize, but I'd wager demons!
Reya:	[Shouting] It's a start! We can work with that!
Astarion:	[Shouting] I'm more curious about the very large but otherwise normal spiders! I can't tell if they're fighting against the wolf-headed horrors or alongside them!
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		The spiders are swarming! Brace yourselves!
15	Defeat the Giant Spider		That spider leads the pack! Take it down!
Vaeve:	[Distant shouting] HELP! Anyone, PLEASE!
Reya:	[Shouting] Someone's in trouble!
Astarion:	[Shouting] Reya! We've talked about this! We have more important things to focus on right now!
Reya:	[Shouting] I will NOT ignore a plea for help, Astarion! Where does it end if we forsake one life to save the world? That is how evil wins! With me, everyone!
Astarion:	[Muttering, amused] Ever the idealist, but that bleeding heart is just what the world needs. [Shouting] Lead on, then! We're right behind you!
Blooshi:	[Quietly, annoyed] Sure. Whatever. Like I even care.
Reya:	[Shouting] Can you hear us? Whoever you are, we're here to help! Keep calling out so we can find you!
Vaeve:	[Distant shouting] Over here! Quickly! Please!
16	Defeat 25 Enemies		An innocent is in danger! We must help them!
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		Cleave through this swarm!
Windfall:	[Shouting] Winter wolves!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] Reya! Don't mean to interrupt our rescue operation, but we'd do well to gird ourselves against this hellish cold!
Reya:	[Shouting] Understood! Take their pelts!
18	Collect 25 Winter Wolf Pelts		Winter wolves! Their fur may save us from freezing to death here!
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		These wolves are intelligent! We'll need to be careful!
20	Defeat the Winter Wolf		That's the pack leader! Put it down!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] Please hurry! I've cast a barrier, but it won't last for much longer!
Reya:	[Shouting] We're coming! Hold on!
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		Wolves hunt in packs, Champions! Stay alert!
22	Defeat 25 Enemies		This is the last of the winter wolves! Don't falter now!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] I can't maintain the barrier much longer!
Windfall:	[Shouting] Yeah, yeah, we're on our way! [Groan] Please don't be a waste of time.
Astarion:	[Shouting] Those freakish spider-wolf demon things are back!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] There are so many dogpiled together! What are they doing back there?
Windfall:	[Shouting] They're spinning webs to cocoon something!
Reya:	[Shouting] That must be whoever's calling for help! They're almost out of time! Charge!
23	Collect 25 Wolf Webs?		Stop these spider demons from spinning any more webs!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] They're breaking through my barrier! If you're going to do something, do it NOW!
24	Defeat 25 Enemies		No slowing down! We're almost there!
Reya:	[Shouting] We're here! Stay alive!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] My barrier is down! I don't want to die here! Not like this!
Astarion:	[Panicked shouting] Oh sweet hells, what is THAT thing!?
25	Defeat the THAT Horrible Thing		Hold firm! We're in too deep to stop now!
Kas:	[Shouting] There's too many of them! We have to fall back!
Vaeve:	[Desperate cry] Oh, screw this! If I'm going down, I'm bringing these things with me! [Casts earthquake]
Astarion:	[Groan] What just happened?
Kas:	[Dusting off] The ground itself opened beneath us. We fell.
Vaeve:	[Coughing] My apologies. I did what I thought I must do to survive.
Windfall:	[Pained] Well, it worked. Just, please, no more earthquake spells. Ow...
Reya:	[Shouting] I'll tend to the wounded!
Sgt. Knox:	[Pained] Inside voice, Reya!
Reya:	[Embarrassed] Sorry. I'll heal everyone. Now, I think introductions are in order.
26	Defeat 25 Enemies		First, let us dispatch these thirsty stirges.
Vaeve:	I am Vaeve, a mage of little consequence. I would thank you for a timely rescue, but I've managed to save myself. Still, I am grateful for the attempt at heroics. Who are you people?
Reya:	We are the Champions, heroes of the Faerûn and beyond.
Astarion:	We're kind of a big deal.
Vaeve:	I'll have to take your word on that. We should keep moving. To be still in this place is to invite death.
27	Defeat 25 Enemies		More stirges? There must be a nest nearby. Keep them at bay!
Astarion:	Vaeve, was it? Do you know much about this place? We're new here.
Vaeve:	I know enough to survive and perhaps some more besides. More than you all, I suspect, at least.
Astarion:	Wonderful. Let's begin with this. Where are we, exactly?
Vaeve:	This is Pandesmos, part of the windswept depths of Pandemonium. It is the most hospitable layer, if you can imagine.
Windfall:	And I thought Avernus was bad enough. At least we can speak normally now.
Vaeve:	Indeed. The wind persists even here, but the cave walls help to amplify the sound. These labyrinthine caverns extend across the entire plane.
Reya:	Then we'll be walking for some time, I imagine. There must be an exit somewhere.
Vaeve:	It seems that we're stuck together for now. We should harvest the cave fungi for spell components. I don't know about you all, but mine are spent.
28	Collect 25 Pandesmos Fungi		Let's recover some samples of this cavern's fungal growths for our new companion.
Vaeve:	Yes, this should be enough. Although, the spore servants were a surprise. Keep your eyes open. Their master must be lurking somewhere.
Reya:	You seem... stoic, Vaeve. Are you not at all curious as to why we're here?
Vaeve:	Frankly? No. Your business is your own, and mine is my own. It's better that way. I work alone.
Blooshi:	[Scoffs] Reminds me of someone.
29	Defeat 25 Enemies		These fungal foes are hardly a threat, but don't let that dull our defense!
Vaeve:	Ah, a mutated aboleth. That would be the source of the spore servants. You are warriors, yes? Time to make yourselves useful.
30	Defeat the Fungal Aboleth		We have nothing to prove, but far be it from us to let an aboleth go free. Attack!
Windfall:	[Disdainful] There, it's dead. Good enough for you?
Vaeve:	[Confused glance] I sense hostility. I believe there's been a misunderstanding. I am glad to have met you all. However, I struggle with pleasantries, you see. Shall we try again?
Vaeve:	I suppose it may be worth knowing each other's purpose here, to help affirm an alliance between us. I came to this nightmarish place to recover a family heirloom which I believe to be secreted away in a particular ruin by the sea. And you?
Kas:	Revenge. Hateful, righteous, undying vengeance.
Vaeve:	Is he being hyperbolic? It's hard to tell.
Reya:	Kas comes off a bit strong. He's serious, but he doesn't speak for all of us. We're here to save the entire multiverse from a terrible fate at the hands of Vecna, the Lord of Secrets.
Sgt. Knox:	But it's complicated. There's two of them, you see. Two Vecnas, I mean.
Vaeve:	Yes, I am aware.
31	Defeat 25 Enemies		It seems this part of the cave is a spider nest, and these hatchlings look hungry!
Astarion:	You already know that there are two Vecnas? Word travels fast.
Vaeve:	It was a logical conclusion. I witnessed their forces fighting on the surface, with Vecna's banner carried by both sides, although the symbols differed slightly.
Kas:	So the lich has managed to rally soldiers here already? Impressive, I'll admit. He works fast. I wonder where they came from.
Vaeve:	I suppose you don't know about the war on the surface.
Reya:	Yes, that is a safe assumption. Please enlighten us, Vaeve.
Vaeve:	I believe one Vecna has allied with none other than Lolth, the Spider Queen.
Sgt. Knox:	That's not good. Though I suppose it is a practical move to bolster your forces with those of a like-minded power.
Astarion:	And it does explain all the spiders. What about the other Vecna?
32	Defeat 25 Enemies		Ettercaps! They'll feed us to their young if we're not careful!
Vaeve:	I believe the other Vecna is attempting to free an ancient evil that could endanger all of reality.
Astarion:	That's significantly worse and completely ridiculous.
Kas:	That must be ours, then. Only he would do something so foolish.
Vaeve:	[Quizzical] Yours?
Windfall:	Let's walk and talk. It's a long story. Sarge and I will catch you up to speed. I could use a refresher myself.
Sgt. Knox:	It all started with cultists kidnapping people in Neverwinter...
33	Collect 25 Spider Webs		Collect some webbing, we might need it as we move forward!
Reya:	Blooshi? You've been pretty quiet for a while.
Blooshi:	So what? I'm still fighting. [Casually blasts a spider] See?
Reya:	Yes, I see that. But you're obviously upset. It's okay to talk to me.
Blooshi:	What, so you can yell at me again? No thanks. You should just go back to barking orders at us. There are plenty more spiders around.
Reya:	You're right. I'm sorry for yelling at you, Blooshi. I was angry and frustrated, and I lashed out at you. That was wrong. None of this is your fault. I'll give you some space.
34	Defeat 25 Enemies		We'll not be a meal for these monsters! Keep fighting!
Reya:	[Quietly] Astarion, I'm worried about Blooshi. It's not like her to be this quiet for this long. Could you talk to her, please? I might only make things worse.
Astarion:	Me? What do you want me to do? Oh, fine. I'll try. Just stop pouting.
Astarion:	[Awkwardly] Hello, darling. Reya says you've been quiet. Cat got your tongue?
Blooshi:	Wow, you suck at this.
Astarion:	Yes! I'm not sure what she expected me to accomplish here. Still, we ARE here, you know, when you're ready.
35	Defeat the Giant Spider		We're almost out of this spider nest! Finish the fight!
Blooshi:	[Sighs] No one understands what I'm going through.
Kas:	[Growls] No one understands what I've been through.
Blooshi:	[Mutual surprise]
Kas:	[Mutual surprise]
36	Defeat 25 Enemies		Darkmantles! Watch your heads!
Astarion:	Well, Reya, I tried, but there's just no getting through to the poor girl.
Reya:	Thank you for trying, Astarion. Wait... is she talking with KAS!?
Windfall:	Seems that way. They both got played by the same guy, right? Guess they have something to bond over.
Reya:	Yes. I suppose that makes sense. All done with Vaeve then? She's aware of our mission?
Sgt. Knox:	Right. She's an attentive one - and curious. Lots of questions.
Vaeve:	A good story stands up to scrutiny. I had to be certain you were telling the truth. It is quite the tale. I will help you, so long as our interests align.
Reya:	We welcome your assistance. Please, tell us everything you know about this plane.
Blooshi:	So then I was like, 'Watch out!' and the zombies were all like, 'Blughh!' Anyway, I started eldritch blasting. The next day, King Glumdrop choked on a chicken bone, but it was still pretty cool.
Kas:	You saved the life of a royal with the powers given to you by Vecna?
Blooshi:	Well, I didn't know it was Vecna at the time, but yeah, I guess. Why? Is that weird?
Kas:	He usually favors executing would-be rulers, not protecting them. I killed many by his command, long ago.
Blooshi:	By his command? Like, he gave you orders to follow?
37	Defeat 25 Enemies		Oh man, more of those cave squids. Let's mess 'em up!
Kas:	I was the greatest general in Vecna's army. It's how I earned my namesake blade, though it's now gone. Did he not bid your actions as well?
Blooshi:	I mean, no? Not really? He kind of let me just do my own thing. The skull would whisper stuff, but it was always suggestions, not demands.
Kas:	Hm. You are fortunate. I was kept on a leash. Most of his servants are. Perhaps he saw something special in you. Hidden potential, to be sculpted.
Blooshi:	You think so? Maybe. I guess it doesn't matter now, though.
38	Collect 25 Pandesmos Soil Samples		Hey, help me get some of this cool cave mud. I bet it's got lots of weird magic.
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		I guess these earth elementals don't appreciate us stepping all over them.
40	Defeat the Galeb Duhr		Big rock thing! Aw, it's kind of cute in a grumpy way. We should still defeat it, though.
Blooshi:	So, how'd you do it? How did you move on after being betrayed?
Kas:	I didn't. Look at me. After all this time, I'm still chasing the monster that replaced my friend. My hatred burns so strong that I became bound to the Dark Powers. I became a monster myself. I live for revenge alone.
Blooshi:	Do you have to? There's so much more to live for, I mean. I'm just saying, it sounds like you're still on that leash you mentioned.
Kas:	Perhaps you're not quite the youthful fool you seem. Look, I don't have all the answers you seek, and any advice I might give will only lead you to ruin.
Blooshi:	Okay. Thanks anyway, Kas. It's nice to know I'm not alone.
Kas:	Alone? Hardly. Look around you. You're never alone, but you need to find your own path. Don't become like me, Blooshi.
Reya:	[Shouting] We've reached the surface! Looks like a coastline!
Astarion:	[Sighs] And we're back to having to scream at each other. Lovely.
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] The water's much more colorful than I'm used to seeing!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] It's deadly! The prismatic energy of the Ruinous Sea destroys almost anything!
Windfall:	[Shouting] Almost? Do you mean things LIVE in that soup?
41	Defeat 25 Enemies		Let's move, Champions! Don't touch the water, and watch for anything that comes out!
42	Defeat 25 Enemies		Those sea bubbles will melt our flesh if they reach us! Pop them, but be careful!
43	Collect 25 Remorhaz Eggs		Looks like there's a remorhaz nest on the shore! Destroy their eggs!
44	Defeat 25 Enemies		These remorhazes will try to cook us alive with the heat from their bodies! Stay cool!
45	Defeat the Bulette		A bulette! It must be trying to claim this territory! Drive it away!
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		A kuo-toa colony? They're murderous fanatics of the deep! To arms!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] Kuo-toa typically follow the orders of some powerful master! Keep your eyes open!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] I suspect I know what creature they serve! Pray that I am wrong!
47	Defeat 25 Enemies		We won't let our story end with being sacrificed to the sea! Keep fighting!
Blooshi:	[Thinking, feeling lost] Find my own path...
Vaeve:	[Shouting] Sea spawn! Harvest their barnacles if you can! I can brew us potions to resist the burning sea spray!
48	Collect 25 Sea Spawn Barnacles		The kuo-toa's forces are bolstered by sea spawn! Scrape off their barnacles!
Blooshi:	[Thinking, feeling curiosity] What is my path? What do I want?
Blooshi:	[Thinking, feeling anger] I want to find that jerk and give him a piece of my mind. Huh? Why do I feel funny all of a sudden?
Kas:	[Shouting] Blooshi! Don't get distracted! We need all hands in this fight!
Blooshi:	[Shouting] Right! I'm with you! Let's do this!
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		There's no end to these sea spawn! Force them back!
Blooshi:	[Quietly] I feel a weird pull. Like something is calling me. Is this a cat magic thing?
Vaeve:	[Shouting] My theory was correct, unfortunately! A chaos kraken! That's the apex predator of the Ruinous Sea! Show it no mercy!
50	Defeat the Chaos Kraken		Show this kraken that we're the strongest on this beach!
Sgt. Knox:	[Shouting] The kraken is slain! Now what? We don't know where we are!
Vaeve:	[Shouting] We must reach the Ruinous Citadel somewhere on the coast, but it could be in either direction!
Reya:	[Shouting] Windfall? Can we count on your luck again?
Windfall:	[Shouting] I don't control it, Feathers! Be glad that we all survived our fall into the cavern!
Astarion:	[Shouting] So, what? Do we just pick a direction and hope for the best?
Blooshi:	[Shouting] Follow me! I can't explain it, but I think I know the way! Don't give me that look! Just trust me!
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