Plains – Prep the Portal

Plains – Prep the Portal is one of the adventures in the Trials of Mount Tiamat.

	Seek the aid of some unlikely allies to prepare a portal to banish Tiamat back to Avernus.
Requirement(s)	Must have completed "The Mad God"
Objective(s)	Complete Area 100
Restriction(s)	Varies depending on daily random effects.
Rewards(?)	Trials of Tiamat DPS ×???	Formation
Additional	Additional Rewards (one skin per victory, so you must complete this adventure twice to get both skins): Wyrmspeaker Avren skin Wyrmspeaker Delina skin

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
aberration	2	0	Imoen, Lae'zel, Zorbu
armor-based	0	3	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Gazrick, Grimm, Hew Maan, Lucius, Selise, Windfall, Wulfgar
bandit	9	1
beast	9	0	Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Zorbu
construct	4	0	Kalix, Wyll
cultist	12	1
devil	1	0
dragon	11	4	Hank, Imoen
drow	16	0
elf	3	0
fiend	1	1	Brother Uriah, Ezmerelda, Farideh, Havilar, Jaheira, Reya, Turiel, Wyll
half-orc	6	0
human	39	6	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
humanoid	39	6	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Kalix, Minsc, Zorbu
ranged	14	7
tiefling	3	0
zhentarim	5	1

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Wave	Tags	Monsters	Monster Tags	Image
1	Indoors	Bat, Giant Rat	beast melee
2	Indoors	Bat	beast melee
3	Indoors	Bat	beast melee
4	Outdoors	Mechanical Guard	construct melee
5	Outdoors	Bandit x9, Mechanical Guard x1	construct half-orc human humanoid bandit melee
Boss	Outdoors	Overambitious City Guard	boss human humanoid melee
6	Outdoors	Bandit	half-orc human humanoid bandit melee
7	Outdoors	Bandit	half-orc human humanoid bandit melee
8	Outdoors	Bandit	human humanoid bandit ranged
9	Outdoors	Bandit, Bandit Wizard	half-orc human humanoid bandit melee ranged
10	Outdoors	Bandit Wizard x10	human humanoid bandit ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Chotyn	boss dragon armor-based melee ranged
11	Outdoors	Zhentarim Spy	drow elf human humanoid zhentarim melee
12	Outdoors	Zhentarim Spy	drow elf human humanoid zhentarim melee
13	Outdoors	Zhentarim Spy	human humanoid tiefling zhentarim ranged
14	Outdoors	Zhentarim Spy	drow elf human humanoid tiefling zhentarim melee ranged
15	Outdoors	Flaming Scarecrow, Zhentarim Spy	construct human humanoid tiefling zhentarim melee ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Zhentarim Assassin	boss human humanoid zhentarim ranged
16	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate	drow human humanoid melee
17	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate, Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon drow human humanoid melee
18	Outdoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon melee
19	Outdoors	Dagger Throwing Cultist, Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon drow human humanoid cultist melee ranged
20	Outdoors	Dagger Throwing Cultist x10	drow human humanoid cultist ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Young Blue Dragon x2	boss dragon melee ranged
21	Outdoors	Dagger Throwing Cultist, Scarecrow	construct drow human humanoid cultist melee ranged
22	Outdoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon melee
23	Outdoors	Costumed Drunk, Drunk Inn Patron, Wild Dog	beast human humanoid melee
24	Outdoors	Drunk Inn Patron, Wild Dog	beast human humanoid melee
25	Outdoors	Costumed Drunk x4, Wild Dog x6	beast human humanoid melee
Boss	Outdoors	Bandit Barbarian, Bandit Ranger, Bandit Sorcerer, Drunk Wizard	boss human humanoid bandit melee ranged
26	Outdoors	Costumed Drunk, Wild Dog	beast human humanoid melee
27	Outdoors	Nothic	aberration melee
28	Outdoors	Asmodeus Cultist, Nothic	aberration human humanoid cultist melee
29	Outdoors	Asmodeus Cultist	human humanoid cultist melee
30	Outdoors	Asmodeus Cultist x5, Lesser Imp x5	devil fiend human humanoid cultist melee
Boss	Outdoors	Succubus	boss fiend melee
31	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate	drow human humanoid melee
32	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate	drow human humanoid melee
33	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate, Dagger Throwing Cultist	drow human humanoid cultist melee ranged
34	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate, Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon drow human humanoid cultist melee
35	Outdoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling x10	dragon melee
Boss	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Dragonwing, Young Blue Dragon	boss dragon human humanoid cultist melee ranged
36	Outdoors	Vulture	beast melee
37	Outdoors	Flaming Fist Soldier, Vulture	beast human humanoid melee
38	Outdoors	Flaming Fist Soldier	human humanoid melee
39	Outdoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling, Flaming Fist Soldier	dragon human humanoid melee
40	Outdoors	Flaming Fist Soldier x10	human humanoid melee
Boss	Outdoors	Captain Zodge	boss human humanoid melee
41	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate	drow human humanoid melee
42	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate, Flaming Fist Soldier	drow human humanoid melee
43	Outdoors	Asmodeus Cultist, Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon human humanoid cultist melee
44	Indoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling	dragon melee
45	Indoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling x10	dragon melee
Boss	Indoors	Galvan	boss human humanoid armor-based ranged
46	Outdoors	Asmodeus Cultist, Bandit Wizard	human humanoid bandit cultist melee ranged
47	Outdoors	Bandit	half-orc human humanoid bandit melee ranged
48	Outdoors	Bandit	half-orc human humanoid bandit melee
49	Outdoors	Cult of the Dragon Initiate, Dagger Throwing Cultist	drow human humanoid cultist melee ranged
50	Outdoors	Blue Dragon Wyrmling x3, Dagger Throwing Cultist x7	dragon drow human humanoid cultist melee ranged
Boss	Outdoors	Ancient Blue Dragon	boss dragon armor-based melee ranged

Transcript

Plains – Prep the Portal
Seek the aid of some unlikely allies to prepare a portal to banish Tiamat back to Avernus.
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Minsc:	"Celeste, are you all right? To Minsc, you appear much vexed."
Celeste:	"You can read me well, Minsc. Though I understand the importance of this mission, I'm not happy about it."
Dhadius:	"Be at ease, Celeste. It's as Laeral Silverhand called it -- an alignment of opportunity with the Red Wizards, our two factions bonded by the craft and art of magic. And by common purpose against the Cult of the Dragon."
Rath:	"A most magnanimous introduction. We are well met, Champions. May I introduce my adjutant, Azbara Jos."
Boo:	"Squeak!"
Minsc:	"It is as you say, Boo. Speak of devils, and look! Rath Modar appears by teleporting in next to you."
Azbara:	"Ah, droll. Thankfully, my master is quick to forgive the japes of unintelligent creatures. And he'll probably excuse the hamster as well."
Celeste:	"Easy, Minsc. Dhadius is right. In the name of common goals, we can set old animosities aside. Rath Modar, Elminster has explained our mission to escort you and your spellcasters to a Red Wizard enclave near Mount Tiamat -- and said you'd tell us more during the journey. So let's get that journey underway, shall we?"
1	Defeat 25 Enemies		This alliance with the Red Wizards is off to a sketchy start already -- and an attack by bats and giant rats in Rath Modar's safe house isn't going to improve anyone's mood!
2	Defeat 25 Bats		The rats have already fled this fight -- but these swarms of bats are tenacious about keeping you from getting outside!
Rath:	"Yes, the Red Wizards had... dealings with the Cult of the Dragon in the past. And sensing the ambition of Severin, I put in place several safeguards for the work we did for them."
Dhadius:	"A portal set up at the heart of the Well of Dragons! That was Elminster's ace in the hole. This is a most cunning operation, from beginning to end."
Rath:	"Yes, but the Red Wizards' portal offers no value unless its magic can be reshaped remotely to banish Tiamat back to Avernus... and unless Elminster and his party can attune the Dragon Queen to the portal before she kills them to the last."
Minsc:	"Prattle, prattle. Minsc does not like this Rath Modar. You, agitated Azbara Jos."
Azbara:	"That's 'adjutant,' not 'agitated,' you simpleton. You should learn to show deference to your betters."
Minsc:	"When there is fine statue of agitated Azbara in Baldur's Gate, as there is of Minsc, we talk then about betters, eh? But for now, talk of why we walk rather than using Red Wizard magic to reach enclave. Other teams teleported to mountain, why not us?"
Azbara:	"Because the enclave sits amid a zone of powerful magic being studied by the Red Wizards. In addition to fueling the ritual needed to set up the portal, that magic will wreak havoc with any attempts at teleportation. Did your captains tell you nothing of this mission?"
Minsc:	"Eh. People talk and talk, but Minsc sometimes has more important work than to think and listen. Like right now, bashing bats! Ho!"
3	Collect 25 Bat Wings		These bats won't give up! Grounding them might be the only way to get past them!
Rath:	"Finally underway. Do you Champions always devote this much of your expeditions to fighting every step of the journey?"
Dhadius:	"It's a strangely common occurrence. And frankly, I think that with better leadership... wait a moment. What's going on?"
Overambitious City Guard:	"Aha! I knew it!"
Celeste:	"Oh, Selûne give me strength... not you again! What are you doing here?"
Overambitious City Guard:	"Following up on rumors of Red Wizards using this old barn as a safe house. And it's true! And what's more, I see that you Champions are in league with these rotters! Well, after our last meetings, it's a good thing I've brought along mechanical help from Waterdeep! Have at you!"
Azbara:	"Do the rest of us get an introduction to this malcontent?"
Minsc:	"Is long and funny story. But really too long for telling in combat, and jokes are mostly of 'You had to be there' type. Champions! This guard must not be allowed to delay us! Attack!"
4	Defeat 25 Mechanical Guards		This city guard's love of mistaken identity continues unabated! But you'll need to shut down these mechanical guards if you want to clear things up!
Overambitious City Guard:	"Ha! I have you right where I want you now!"
Dhadius:	"I don't know how half your guards being reduced to scrap is that ideal of a position, but all right. Time to finish this mechanical mob."
Azbara:	"More trouble incoming. Bandits by their look."
Rath:	"More rabble needing to be shown their place. So be it!"
5	Defeat the Overambitious City Guard		A group of bandits tries to take advantage of the chaos in town! Time to shut this fight down!
Overambitious City Guard:	"Ha... all right... now I have you... right where... ow... you know..."
Dhadius:	"Beaten down to within an inch of your life, then flattened by chromatic orb for good measure? Yes, I do know."
Celeste:	"This is no time to gloat, Dhadius. Rath Modar is right, we need to move. Minsc, leave a healing potion for this misguided fool. The townsfolk can help him after that. Everyone else, with me!"
6	Defeat 25 Bandits		Traveling openly with the Red Wizards is once again drawing danger to you. Send these bandits on their way!
Rath:	"I must say, Celeste, I find you and Dhadius to both be most engaging conversationalists. I was worried that this journey would be tedious in the extreme."
Celeste:	"I had my own concerns about this journey as well, Rath -- one of which is looming large. Why are you and your allies not concealing your robes and tattoos? Our friends' missions have already begun. We can't afford to tarry. And we will if anyone else spots you and decides to settle a score with the Red Wizards."
Rath:	"I do not conceal who I am, Celeste, because I do not fear anyone who would take issue with me. Folk who fear the Red Wizards fear Szass Tam, who is no more friend to me than he is to you. If I had my way, his rule over Thay would have ended long ago."
Celeste:	"With you taking his place, no doubt. A new despot to replace the old?"
Rath:	"Despot is such a... loaded term. Ah, but look! It seems that our Thayan finery has attracted some attention. Perhaps you and your Champions should deal with this trouble. After all, you said it yourself... we mustn't tarry."
7	Defeat 25 Bandits		As fast as you clear them out, still more bandits press you! This gang means business!
8	Clear the Burning Debris		A burning barrier has been set up to let bandit archers pin you down! Clear this blazing debris out!
9	Defeat 25 Enemies		Bandit wizards step up to make this fight even more dangerous! Look sharp!
Dhadius:	"These bandit wizards are more powerful than they appear. It's a good thing we've got the Red Wizards casting from the back ranks."
Celeste:	"I'd prefer they were farther back. Their showy spellcasting just attracts more attention... wait... what's that sound?"
Minsc:	"All eyes to sky! Is bronze dragon making death dive! Scatter!"
Chotyn:	"The Red Wizards! Rath Modar! I thought my keen eye recognized you!"
Rath:	"Indeed? I can't say I recall having the pleasure."
Chotyn:	"I have seen you visit your accursed enclave. I have fought your Red Wizards seeking dragon blood for your vile research. My younglings have been threatened! You will pay!"
Minsc:	"Minsc sees blood rage in dragon's eyes that occludes all understanding! We must subdue noble creature before much carnage ensues! Quickly!"
10	Defeat Chotyn		The bandit wizards are happy to take advantage of the arrival of this vengeful dragon! You'll need to take care of them if you have any hope of talking Chotyn down!
Chotyn:	"Curse you all! You have me down, but not out. I will persevere! I will destroy all Red Wizards and their allies."
Azbara:	"It seems we make friends wherever we go. Shall I finish this creature?"
Celeste:	"Don't take another step toward her, Azbara. Chotyn, hear me! Gaze upon me! Remember the aid the Champions gave you, and the pledge of peace you promised."
Chotyn:	"I... Celeste? Champions? But you travel with the accursed Red Wizards. I do not understand."
Celeste:	"It's a tale I have no time to tell, Chotyn. But you may yet get a summons from Aurinax the gold that will explain all. For now, trust that the Champions will ensure that these Red Wizards are no threat to you or yours... here and hereafter. Rath Modar?"
Rath:	"Yes, fine. It'll be nice to have a bronze dragon owe me a favor..."
Chotyn:	"Duplicitous mage. But yes, I will stand aside. It's the least I can do for you, Champions, given the aid you once extended me."
Minsc:	"Champions are much grateful, fair dragon. Now go safely while we go quickly. All these fights are costing us great time."
Azbara:	"More trouble ahead, I think. Though with that black armor, I think they're trying a bit too hard to be forbidding."
Celeste:	"Those are Zhentarim forces. And I don't suppose we'll get past them without a fight..."
11	Defeat 25 Zhentarim Spies		Word of your journey is apparently running ahead of you -- and the Zhentarim have come out in force to greet you!
12	Defeat 25 Zhentarim Spies		These Zhentarim spies are already in over their heads in this fight. One solid push should drive them back!
Dhadius:	"I feel there are definitely more burning trees on this journey than is usual for us. Is this the sort of reception you normally receive?"
Rath:	"Yes, sadly. The rabble are so frighteningly uninspired."
13	Clear the Burning Debris		Driving the Zhentarim back has only let them set up a burning blockade to hinder you -- and to make you easier targets for their archers!
14	Defeat 25 Enemies		Evil scarecrows that once haunted these farm fields have been an even deadlier threat after exposure to the Zhentarim's fires! Stand fast!
15	Defeat the Zhentarim Assassin		The Zhentarim assassin who commands this crew stands fast behind archers and flaming scarecrows! Push through their lines to take this leader down!
Minsc:	"Minsc sees last of Zhentarim forces scattering. This is good news."
Celeste:	"We can hope so. But I'm worried about who they might run into while they're fleeing... and who might have noticed this fight..."
Minsc:	"Movement ahead! We have large force spreading out across road to meet us."
Celeste:	"Just as I feared. The Cult of the Dragon know we're on the move."
Rath:	"I wouldn't worry about it, Celeste. You Champions have shown yourselves capable of handling all sorts of threats."
Celeste:	"But the easiest threat to deal with is one that's avoided. I was hoping that we would reach your enclave without the Cult of the Dragon becoming aware of our plans. If they know that you intend to take control of the portal in the Well of Dragons with your ritual, it'll make your work more difficult."
Rath:	"Magical challenges are my specialty, Celeste. Just as challenges of combat appear to be the Champions' specialty. So perhaps you can get to it?"
16	Defeat 25 Cult of the Dragon Initiates		Word of your alliance with the Red Wizards has reached the Cult of the Dragon, whose initiates are out in full force to stop you!
17	Defeat 25 Enemies		Blue dragon wyrmlings in the service of the cultists are keen to enter the fray! Look sharp!
Azbara:	"Champions! I have orders for you!"
Minsc:	"Minsc thinks perhaps agitated wizard has somewhat skewed sense of hierarchy in immediate surroundings."
Azbara:	"I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that. I don't understand the bleating of sheep. And it's 'adjutant'! For the rest of you: the ritual to be performed can make use of dragon scales, and the fresher the better."
Dhadius:	"We hear you. Champions! Get up close with these wyrmlings! Let's go!"
18	Collect 25 Blue Dragon Scales		Anything that might give you an advantage against the Cult of the Dragon is worth doing. Time for some scale snipping!
19	Defeat 25 Enemies		As the wyrmlings continue to harry you, the cultists fall back to attack from range. Keep moving!
20	Defeat two Young Blue Dragons		The cultists' secret weapons finally arrive! Two young blue dragons will take control of the field unless you stop them!
Celeste:	"Only two dragons, and that was a dire fight. The messages I'm getting through our sending stone from our friends confirm that everyone is facing increasing threats."
Minsc:	"Is all right, Celeste. Whatever fight they face, other Champions will stand fast. And Aurinax's metallic dragons are helping. All are in this together."
Celeste:	"Everyone on the other trials are in this together, yes. But I can't shake the feeling that the Red Wizards and we are undertaking this trial with very different ends in mind..."
21	Defeat 25 Enemies		The last of the cultists get in a parting shot, with the aid of a wandering scarecrow band!
22	Defeat 25 Blue Dragon Wyrmlings		A pack of blue wyrmlings zeroes in on you for a sudden assault!
Celeste:	"What in the world...? That group of revelers ahead are a long way from any tavern. What could have inspired them to take their party on the road? Azbara, is this your doing?"
Azbara:	"Certainly not. Drunken brawling appears to be far more the Champions' style. But this is odd... there's a dweomer of enchantment about them."
Minsc:	"Enchanting or not, Minsc suspects Red Wizards may want to get accustomed to drunken brawl. Because drunken brawlers are coming in fast!"
23	Collect 25 Barrels of Ale		A host of drunken locals have taken to the roads -- and are intent on making trouble for you! Confiscating their ale might be a good start to stopping this brawl!
24	Defeat 25 Enemies		As fast as you send them running, more drunken revelers stumble forth toward you!
Drunk Wizard:	"Lookit! Those spellcasters there are all in red robes! It's a holiday! Red robes day! Whoo!"
Bandit Sorcerer:	"It's not a holiday. Those are the Red Wizards of Thay! Would you pull yourself together? I told you not to join in with those carousing idiots."
Drunk Wizard:	"The Red Wizards?! Oh, they're so cool! I mean, you know... they're all right. Do you know I totally could have been a Red Wizard? They asked me to join! But I was all, like, 'I gotta do my own thing...'"
Minsc:	"Hey, there! Fellow adventurers! What is going on with you hanging at edge of fray? Do you know what has inspired revelers to violence?"
Drunk Wizard:	"None of your business! I mean, no we don't. And we're totally not taking stock of your tactics because we're going to ambush you later."
Bandit Sorcerer:	"Oh, for... come on! We need to get away from here!"
Azbara:	"None of this is really making sense, is it?"
Dhadius:	"No. But the way those two are falling back behind the revelers' lines, I have no doubt we'll be meeting them again before this fight is done."
25	Defeat the Local Adventuring Group		Getting into the forest should let you stay clear of these drunks. But as promised, this ambushing adventuring party seems to want to teach you a lesson!
Celeste:	"Grab that inebriated wizard before she can flee! We need to know what's going on here. Bandits and dragon cultists are one thing, but this drunken brawl makes no sense."
Drunk Wizard:	"Hey, put me down! All right! I accept your surrender..."
Azbara:	"Very magnanimous of you. Now let me dispel this charm off you, so you can tell us who put it on you in the first place -- and why."
Dhadius:	"What inspired you and your fellow adventurers to challenge the Champions? Who sent those drunks out to assault Red Wizards on the road? Cult of the Dragon spellcasters?"
Drunk Wizard:	"Ohhhh, that feels weird now. Wait, it's coming back to me... yeah, it was her... her... she's.... actually, I didn't catch her name. Oh, but she's so fine! 'Just one little kiss?' I said, and she was all over me!"
Celeste:	"Oh, no. Let her go, Minsc. I know who we're facing."
Rath:	"Indeed. The evidence of a kiss points to a succubus. But why would a succubus have any interest in our quest?"
Celeste:	"No reason at all. But I know a succubus who has an interest in the Champions. Everyone, be on your guard."
26	Defeat 25 Enemies		The last of the drunks are intent on tailing you into the forest. Send them home for good!
Minsc:	"There ahead! Minsc sees giants hiding in shrubberies! Enormous eyes are staring!"
Rath:	"Thankfully, those enormous eyes are attached to significantly smaller creatures. Those are nothics. A most unusual threat to find on a mountain forest trail..."
Celeste:	"More work from our succubus friend, I fear. There's no telling what manner of creatures she might have drawn out to harry us."
Minsc:	"Monsters appear to be harrying and hurrying. Here they come!"
27	Defeat 25 Nothics		The succubus's enchantments have drawn a group of nothics into the fray. Clear these aberrations out!
Azbara:	"The nothics are on the move again. And there's someone else with them..."
Succubus:	"Champions... Champions! Have you missed me?"
Celeste:	"Not for a moment, fiend. But clearly the same can't be said for you if you've pursued us this far. Speak your piece and be done with it. We won't waste time on negotiations with the likes of you."
Succubus:	"I feel much the same, mortal. But this dialogue isn't mine. Rather, my master Bel sends his regards."
Minsc:	"Bel? What words does that trumped-up imp have for us? He is angry still over how Champions made fool of him? Or does he wish to thank us for Zariel's redemption clearing way for his advancement?"
Succubus:	"You are most amusing for a mortal. You'll make a fine pet some day. But Bel's words to you are orders. Give up this assault on the Well of Dragons. As a prisoner of Avernus, Tiamat belongs to Bel -- and he alone will decide her fate."
Celeste:	"And that's all you have? That was more of a waste of time than I thought."
Succubus:	"I couldn't agree more. So we'll need to do this the hard way. My faithful! Take the Champions and their Red Wizard allies down!"
28	Collect 25 Symbols of Asmodeus		Cultists of Asmodeus step up alongside the succubus's other servants! Show your defiance for their infernal master by stripping away their unholy symbols!
29	Defeat 25 Asmodeus Cultist		The last of the nothics have scattered, but the cultists only double down on their attacks!
Celeste:	"The succubus is cowering behind these cultists! Push through!"
Succubus:	"You call me craven? You think I would cower before the likes of you?"
Minsc:	"Minsc does not need to think. Minsc has evidence of own eyes."
Succubus:	"Then so be it! My master seeks allegiance that your arrogance forbids. So on Bel's orders, my servants and I will end you!"
30	Defeat the Succubus		The succubus finally faces you -- and brings a pack of sadistic imps with her! Take all these servants of darkness down!
Azbara:	"Curses, but that fiend's a slippery one! We almost had her."
Dhadius:	"She's away through no fault of yours, Azbara. If you ask me, certain of the Champions find it too easy to let foes get past them."
Succubus:	"Fools. You haven't seen the last of me, or my servants! Each time we meet, you make this more personal. So when next we meet, look for me closer than you expect..."
Minsc:	"Minsc will respond to foreboding commentary with suitable disdain."
Boo:	"Squeak!"
Minsc:	"Ah, you have good eyes, Boo! Champions! This fiend's forces have fled, but new foes approach! We must move!"
31	Defeat 25 Cult of the Dragon Initiates		The dragon cultists have regrouped -- and are more determined than ever to thwart your plans!
32	Defeat 25 Cult of the Dragon Initiates		As hard as these cultists hit, you'll show them the Champions can hit even harder!
33	Collect 25 Symbols of Tiamat		Some of the cultists are already falling back to attack from range. Tearing free the symbols of Tiamat the others wear might convince them to backtrack as well!
Minsc:	"Listen, all! Minsc hears pitter-patter of tiny wings!"
Celeste:	"Blue dragon wyrmlings are coming in fast to the cultists' defense! Everyone watch yourselves!"
34	Defeat 25 Enemies		Another pack of blue dragon wyrmlings promises to take this fight up a notch!
Dhadius:	"The cultists are fleeing -- and that dragonwing leading them doesn't look happy about it."
Dragonwing:	"Cravens! Reform ranks! Your cowardice will be your downfall!"
Minsc:	"Hey there, friend dragonwing. You are outnumbered and outflanked. You should perhaps rethink life choices that brought you here."
Dragonwing:	"You think yourself funny, warrior? See which one of us is laughing when this fight is done."
Azbara:	"Look sharp! The blue wyrmlings are regrouping! And they're not alone!"
35	Defeat the Dragonwing and the Young Blue Dragon		The cult dragonwing's young blue dragon and blue wyrmling allies arrive to finish this fight -- so you need to finish them first!
Celeste:	"I don't like the look of this road. Look ahead, there. People are running in fear."
Boo:	"Squeak!"
Minsc:	"As Boo says. He and I return from speaking to wagon folk. They talk of attacks along road in recent hours. An armed band, moving quickly."
Celeste:	"The forces of the Cult of the Dragon? Are they trying to distract us rather than fight us now?"
Minsc:	"No, and it was strange. They describe emblem on armor suggesting sigil of the Flaming Fist in Baldur's Gate. But we are far from that city, and that militia."
Rath:	"A private mercenary company, perhaps? I don't like that they're so close to the enclave... and I'll be keen to ask them their business here."
36	Defeat 25 Vultures		Vultures attracted to the wagon attacks in this area suddenly swarm to the attack! Drive them back!
Azbara:	"We've hit those vultures hard enough that they should have scattered. Why are they still circling around?"
Rath:	"Perhaps they're looking to see what results from this rather large armed force moving for us at speed. I think we've found our wagon attackers."
Minsc:	"Those uniforms look familiar... and what is this?! Indeed, these are Flaming Fist mercenaries! What could bring them from Baldur's Gate?"
Zodge:	"Champions! Hold where you are. Thanks to the warnings of an old friend, we've been sent to intercept you, and not a moment too soon, I can see."
Celeste:	"I don't know. But I recognize Captain Zodge at the front of their ranks. And if he's come to pledge loyalty to the Champions' cause, I'll be very surprised."
Zodge:	"Truer words were never spoken. This mission of yours is folly! All the Sword Coast knows that Tiamat is too strong a threat to attack head on. You'll do nothing but enrage her with this fool's errand. Turn back for Elturel, and order your friends to do the same."
Celeste:	"Let me guess, captain. This old friend pleaded with you to come stop us? Their words seemed strangely compelling? Perhaps they even bestowed a kiss upon you in thanks?"
Zodge:	"It was... how did you... enough! You won't speak to me that way. Flaming Fist! These so-called Champions need a lesson in responsibility! And we'll be the ones to teach them!"
37	Defeat 25 Enemies		The unexpected appearance of these Flaming Fist mercenaries keeps the vultures in the fight!
38	Defeat 25 Flaming Fist Soldiers		The warriors of the Flaming Fist gather pieces of the carts they've attacked to try to lock you down behind a barricade. Stop them before they stop you!
39	Defeat 25 Enemies		A roving pack of blue dragon wyrmlings has left destruction in their wake along the road -- and is making pushing back against these Flaming Fist forces that much harder!
Dhadius:	"Zodge, your forces are close to overwhelmed. As you've seen, the dragons of Tiamat are at large across the land. Do yourselves a favor and return to Baldur's Gate, and defend the city as needs be."
Zodge:	"Your words have no weight with me, wizard. My friend... she warned me about you. About all of you!"
Celeste:	"The succubus must have pulled out all the stops with him. He's beyond enchanted. There's only one way to finish this fight! And we need to do it quickly!"
40	Defeat Captain Zodge		Captain Zodge orders his mercenaries to make a stand! Time to show them it'll be their last stand!
Celeste:	"Please let that be the last of the distractions we'll face on this journey. Rath, you said we were close to the enclave?"
Rath:	"Even closer now. Come, Champions. Now watch as the Red Wizards do what we do best."
Minsc:	"Look there! Beyond the crest of hills, Mount Tiamat is seen at last!"
Dhadius:	"And no sign of Tiamat on top of it, feeding on our fellow Champions. That's a good sign for now."
Rath:	"Welcome, Champions, to our humble research outpost."
Celeste:	"Such a lovely setting, Rath. I assume that when you noted the unusual magic in the area and decided to undertake research here, you purchased the farmhouse from the folk who dwelled here for a fair price?"
Rath:	"They were... relocated amicably. You have such a fascination with the well-being of other folk. I sometimes wonder, Celeste, do you ever forget to care for yourself?"
Minsc:	"Minsc does not mean to interrupt playful frenemy banter, but we have trouble! Cult of Dragon forces have anticipated our arrival! Farmhouse is surrounded!"
41	Defeat 25 Cult of the Dragon Initiates		The intended site of Rath Modar's ritual is locked down by Cult of the Dragon initiates! Time to clear out these foes so the Red Wizards can get to work!
Red Wizard:	"My lord Rath Modar! This way, sir! We don't know what brought us to the cultists' attention, but we are attempting to push them back. How fares my lord?"
Rath:	"Tired and ready to get to work. Is all prepared?"
Red Wizard:	"Nearly, my lord. But the Cult of the Dragon have been harrying us for some time. We still need to..."
Rath:	"The orders of my sending were clear. All was to be readied before our arrival. Execute Order 74 immediately!"
Red Wizard:	"It shall be done, my lord. And what of these escorts? How are they to be disposed of?"
Rath:	"They are not to be. These are guests. For now."
Minsc:	"Minsc is obliged to point out that Minsc and all other Champions can hear conversation, yes?"
42	Defeat 25 Enemies		The last scattered mercenaries of the Flaming Fist regroup to shore up the dragon cultists' attack!
Azbara:	"Champions! In between battles, you can help with the preparations that are still lacking. Those flowers there are potent sources of the magic centered in this area. Collect them for the ritual!"
Dhadius:	"You heard Azbara. Everyone with me."
Minsc:	"Is it just Minsc, or does Dhadius seem suddenly over-fond of Red Wizards?"
Celeste:	"It's not just you. And I'm hoping it won't be a problem before the end."
43	Collect 25 Flower Fronds		Collecting these flower fronds should be quick work. Or at least it would be if this mob of devil cultists and blue dragon wyrmlings weren't stalking you!
44	Defeat 25 Blue Dragon Wyrmlings		Getting inside the farmhouse should put you in a better defensive position. Or at least it would have if these blue dragon wyrmlings hadn't followed you in!
Minsc:	"We cannot hold wyrmlings back. Something drives them to a state of rage!"
Dhadius:	"There's someone coming in behind them! It's another wyrmspeaker!"
Rath:	"Yes. And I know who. One of our contacts when the Red Wizards worked with the Cult of the Dragon. A Thayan who forgot too quickly where his loyalties lie... Galvan! Betrayer!"
Galvan:	"Call me instead your savior, Rath. I warned you not to turn against the cult. It is not too late to prove your allegiance to Tiamat! The Champions who assault the mountain are already finished. The Dragon Queen is triumphant! And there will be no winning side in this war but hers!"
Rath:	"The only side I fight on is my own, you impudent pup. The only ambition that matters to me is mine. You would see the magic of Faerûn controlled by dragons alone -- just one of the many weaknesses that kept you from becoming a Red Wizard. Now begone or fall! The choice is yours!"
45	Defeat Galvan		The blue wyrmspeaker Galvan directs his wyrmlings in a frenzied assault! Take them all down!
Celeste:	"That pulse of magic! So strong I can taste it. Is the ritual underway?"
Rath:	"It begins. But that fool Galvan sending his forces against the enclave means I must recheck every aspect of what was prepared. I need time -- and you Champions must buy it for me. Protect the farmhouse! Turn back all threats! We won't have a second chance with the ritual."
Minsc:	"All heard shouty wizard with orders. Outside! The Champions will hold this place!"
46	Defeat 25 Enemies		Asmodeus cultists and bandit wizards seek to take the farmhouse and disrupt the ritual! Hold fast!
Celeste:	"Azbara, how much longer?"
Azbara:	"Patience, cleric. Good things come to those who wait."
Minsc:	"Red Wizards are more familiar with bad things, I think. You may need different aphorism."
47	Defeat 25 Bandits		The devil cultists scatter, but a new wave of bandits presses from all sides!
Dhadius:	"These bandits are pressing us in overwhelming numbers! We can't hold them!"
Celeste:	"We have to! For our friends, Dhadius! You heard Rath Modar -- we have only one chance!"
Minsc:	"Bandits are fighting with unusual ferocity! They have glazed eyes of being unable to think, like Minsc when reading instruction manuals!"
Boo:	"Squeak!"
Celeste:	"This is the succubus's handiwork, I'd warrant. She's turning everyone she can against us."
Azbara:	"Yes. Not a great feeling, is it?"
Celeste:	"No, Red Wizard. At least not when it's unearned. Everyone, we need to hinder their attacks! Try to disarm them, and quickly!"
48	Collect 25 Weapons		These bandits have the advantage of numbers and the succubus's enchantment to make them fearless! Getting their weapons away from them might be your only chance!
49	Defeat 25 Enemies		As the bandits scatter, the Cult of the Dragon's forces ready themselves for a final stand!
Celeste:	"What was that tremor? Azbara, the ritual?"
Azbara:	"That wasn't the ritual. That was the mountain! Look!"
Celeste:	"Oh, my word... our friends and Bregan D'aerthe must have completed their trial beneath the mountain..."
Minsc:	"And with great success by all we see. But Minsc also sees new trial before us! Champions! Death from above! Scatter and stand fast!"
50	Defeat the Ancient Blue Dragon		The dragon cultists' deadliest weapon comes! Take down this ancient blue dragon, or all is lost!
Celeste:	"Rath! Is it done?"
Rath:	"Yes. The ritual is complete, despite all the best efforts of our many foes, mutual and otherwise. The portal is alive with the magic that might return Tiamat to her prison on Avernus. Our job is done."
Celeste:	"Done but not ended. The sendings I'm receiving from the other teams are frantic. I can't tell what's happening. I've tried using the sending stone to contact Elminster in the Well of Dragons, but something's blocking its magic. Do you think he and his team have any chance of attuning the Dragon Queen to the portal?"
Rath:	"I wouldn't want to speculate. But judging by the state of the mountain, they haven't made the task easy. Regardless, we can rest easy after a job well done. And you and I, Celeste, should... consider options for the future. We work well together, I think. Each able to address certain... shortcomings in the other's worldview."
Celeste:	"I don't have the energy to even respond to that thought, Rath. That shortcoming in your own worldview you speak of? It's keeping you from understanding that if any of these trials failed... if Elminster and his team fail... there won't be any options. Because there'll be no future for Faerûn..."
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