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Questlines is one of the adventures in the campaign Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus.

Icon Questlines Clear off your quest to do list while you travel across Avernus.
Requirement(s)
Requirements sign
Must have completed "Tiamat's Army"
Objective(s) Objectives sign Complete Area 400
Restriction(s)
Restriction sign
No Restrictions
Rewards(?) Icon Gems ×800 Tiamat's Favor ×??? Formation Formation A-Furnace

Variants[]

Raggadragga's Crew[]

Icon Raggadragga's Crew Clear off your quest to do list while being hunted by Raggadragga's crew.
Requirement(s)
Requirements sign
Must have completed "Questlines"
Objective(s) Objectives sign Complete Area 450
Restriction(s)
Restriction sign
Various Lycanthropes appear to hassle the Champions with each wave.
They do not count towards quest progress, nor do they drop gold.
See the in-game buff icon for more information.
Rewards(?) Icon Gems ×900 Tiamat's Favor ×??? Formation Formation A-Furnace
Patron: Mirt Objectives sign Complete Area 550 Mirt Influence ×2.38e06 Ruby Coin ×1.04e04
Patron: Vajra Objectives sign Complete Area 575 Vajra Influence ×3.76e06 Symbol of Vajra ×1.09e04
Patron: Strahd Objectives sign Complete Area 600 Strahd Influence ×5.96e06 Barovian Coin ×1.20e04
Patron: Zariel Objectives sign Complete Area 625 Zariel Influence ×9.42e06 Symbol of Zariel ×1.31e04
Patron: Elminster Objectives sign Complete Area 825 Elminster Influence ×3.68e08 Icon Sigil of Elminster ×2.14e04
Additional Raggadraga's Buffs & Debuffs
Wererat: Enemies drop 99% less gold for each wererat on screen. (multiplicative)
Wereboar: Enemies deal 100% more damage for each wereboar on screen. (additive)
Werebear: Enemies speed is increased by 25% for each werebear on screen. (additive)

Just The Worst[]

Icon Just The Worst Clear off your quest to do list with the worst of the worst.
Requirement(s)
Requirements sign
Must have completed "Questlines"
Requirements sign
Must have completed 40 Descent into Avernus adventures or variants.
Objective(s) Objectives sign Complete Area 500
Restriction(s)
Restriction sign
Good Champions cannot be used.
Restriction sign
Neutral Champions (on the good/evil axis) deal no damage.
Rewards(?) Icon Gems ×1000 Tiamat's Favor ×??? Formation Formation A-Furnace
Patron: Mirt Objectives sign Complete Area 600 Mirt Influence ×5.96e06 Ruby Coin ×1.20e04
Patron: Vajra Objectives sign Complete Area 625 Vajra Influence ×9.42e06 Symbol of Vajra ×1.31e04
Patron: Strahd Objectives sign Complete Area 650 Strahd Influence ×1.49e07 Barovian Coin ×1.36e04
Patron: Zariel Objectives sign Complete Area 675 Zariel Influence ×2.35e07 Symbol of Zariel ×1.48e04
Patron: Elminster Objectives sign Complete Area 825 Elminster Influence ×3.68e08 Icon Sigil of Elminster ×2.14e04

When Tentacles Attack[]

File:Icon When Tentacles Attack.png Clear off your quest to do list while tentacles attack!
Requirement(s)
Requirements sign
Must have completed "Questlines"
Requirements sign
Must have completed 52 Descent into Avernus adventures or variants.
Objective(s) Objectives sign Complete Area 550
Restriction(s)
Restriction sign
Two tentacles block two formation slots. (3 & 8) Every 5 seconds, they attack a random adjacent champion dealing 10% of the Champion's max health.
Restriction sign
You may only use Champions with a Strength of 10 or lower.
Rewards(?) Icon Gems ×1100 Tiamat's Favor ×??? Formation File:Formation When Tentacles Attack.png
Patron: Mirt Objectives sign Complete Area 650 Mirt Influence ×1.49e07 Ruby Coin ×1.36e04
Patron: Vajra Objectives sign Complete Area 675 Vajra Influence ×2.35e07 Symbol of Vajra ×1.48e04
Patron: Strahd Objectives sign Complete Area 700 Strahd Influence ×3.72e07 Barovian Coin ×1.54e04
Patron: Zariel Objectives sign Complete Area 725 Zariel Influence ×5.89e07 Symbol of Zariel ×1.66e04
Patron: Elminster Objectives sign Complete Area 850 Elminster Influence ×5.82e08 Icon Sigil of Elminster ×2.21e04

Waves[]

Type Waves Bosses Favored By
armor-based 0 2 Binwin, Ezmerelda, Gazrick, Grimm, Hew Maan[WL 1], Lucius, Selise[WL 2], Windfall[WL 3], Wulfgar
bandit 7 0
beast 10 1 Imoen[WL 4], Jaheira[WL 4], Minsc[WL 4], Zorbu
demon 17 1
devil 16 4
elemental 2 1
fey 4 0 Minsc[WL 4]
fiend 33 6 Brother Uriah[WL 5], Ezmerelda[WL 6], Farideh[WL 7], Havilar[WL 8], Jaheira[WL 4], Reya, Turiel, Wyll
flying 9 1
gnoll 7 1
hit-based 0 2 Binwin, Ezmerelda, Grimm, Hew Maan[WL 1], Windfall[WL 3]
human 7 1 Dynaheir, Ezmerelda[WL 9], Jaheira[WL 4], Kalix, Minsc[WL 4], Zorbu
humanoid 17 2 Dynaheir, Ezmerelda[WL 9], Jaheira[WL 4], Kalix, Minsc[WL 4], Zorbu
lycanthrope 7 1
melee 50 8
ranged 3 2
tiefling 5 0

Please add all the missing waves definition (with "0 & 0" or no values in case you don’t know them…) based on in-game’s "ENEMY TYPES" data mentionned on adventure’s starting/choice screen, place them between the header & the footer lines (which should remain untouched), and keep the monster-type lines sorted alphabetically. Thanks! (click this link for more info)

  1. 1.0 1.1 Only valid for Kleeb - [Middle Columns] - and only working against boss enemies if they have hits-based or armor-based health.
  2. Only valid with Selise’s Aggressive stance.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Only valid with Windfall’s Black Dragon's Corrosion specialization.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Only one type of monsters for a given Champion depending on the chosen specialization.
  5. Only valid with Brother Uriah’s Book of Exalted Deeds specialization.
  6. Only valid with Ezmerelda’s Guide to Fiends Feat.
  7. Only valid with Farideh’s Pact with Lorcan specialization, and all boss enemies also count as demonic Fiends for the purposes of all abilities that care about such things.
  8. See details about Havilar’s special mechanics.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Only valid with Ezmerelda’s Guide to Humanoids Feat.
Wave Tags Monsters Monster Tags Image
1 hellish outdoors Lemure fiend devil melee Monster Fiend Cambion
2 hellish outdoors Lemure, Lesser Imp fiend devil flying melee
3 hellish outdoors Lemure fiend devil melee
4 hellish outdoors Lemure, Merregon fiend devil melee
5 hellish outdoors Lemure ×6, Lesser Imp x4 fiend devil flying melee
Boss hellish outdoors Cambion boss fiend armor-based ranged
6 hellish outdoors Spined Devil, Stirge devil fiend flying beast melee Monster Fiend ChainDevil
7 hellish outdoors Spined Devil, Mezzoloth devil fiend flying melee
8 hellish outdoors Spined Devil devil fiend flying melee
9 hellish outdoors Mezzoloth, Abyssal Fly fiend beast melee
10 hellish outdoors Mezzoloth ×10 fiend melee
Boss hellish outdoors Chain Devil boss fiend devil hits-based melee
11 hellish outdoors Stirge, Madcap beast fey melee Monster Fiend Narzugon
12 hellish outdoors Stirge, Madcap beast fey melee
13 hellish outdoors Madcap fey melee
14 hellish outdoors Madcap, Abyssal Fly fey beast melee
15 hellish outdoors Mezzoloth ×10 fiend melee
Boss hellish outdoors Narzugon boss fiend devil armor-based melee
16 hellish outdoors Mezzoloth, Stirge fiend beast melee Monster Elemental Fire
17 hellish outdoors Avernus Bandit bandit humanoid tiefling melee
18 hellish outdoors Avernus Bandit bandit humanoid tiefling melee
19 hellish outdoors Avernus Bandit, Lesser Fire Elemental bandit humanoid tiefling elemental melee
20 hellish outdoors Lesser Fire Elemental ×10 elemental melee
Boss hellish outdoors Fire Elemental boss elemental ranged
21 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken, Spined Devil demon devil fiend flying melee Monster Devil SpinedDevilPoweredUp 3
22 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken, Spined Devil demon devil fiend flying melee
23 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken fiend demon melee
24 hellish outdoors Spined Devil, Stirge devil fiend flying beast melee
25 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken ×9, Quasit x1 fiend demon melee
Boss hellish outdoors Greater Spined Devil boss fiend devil melee
26 hellish outdoors Hellwasp, Stirge fiend beast melee Monster Fiend HellwaspQueen
27 hellish outdoors Stirge, Abyssal Fly beast melee
28 hellish outdoors Hellwasp fiend melee
29 hellish outdoors Hellwasp, Abyssal Fly fiend beast melee
30 hellish outdoors Hellwasp ×10 fiend melee
Boss hellish outdoors Hellwasp Queen boss fiend flying hit-based melee
31 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken fiend demon melee Monster Beast AxeBeakAlpha
32 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken fiend demon melee
33 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken fiend demon melee
34 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken, Wereboar fiend humanoid lycanthrope demon melee
35 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken ×5, Wereboar x5 fiend humanoid lycanthrope demon melee
Boss hellish outdoors Axe Beak Alpha boss beast melee
36 hellish outdoors Abyssal Chicken, Wereboar fiend humanoid lycanthrope demon melee Monster Humanoid RaggaDragga
37 hellish outdoors Wereboar, Avernus Bandit humanoid lycanthrope bandit tiefling melee
38 hellish outdoors Wereboar, Avernus Bandit humanoid lycanthrope bandit tiefling melee
39 hellish outdoors Wereboar, Avernus Bandit humanoid lycanthrope bandit human melee ranged
40 hellish outdoors Wereboar ×3, Avernus Bandit x7 humanoid lycanthrope bandit human melee ranged
Boss hellish outdoors Raggadragga boss lycanthrope human humanoid melee
41 hellish outdoors Abyssal Fly, Gnoll beast gnoll humanoid demon melee Monster Humanoid GnollLeader
42 hellish outdoors Gnoll gnoll humanoid demon melee
43 hellish outdoors Gnoll gnoll humanoid demon melee
44 hellish outdoors Gnoll gnoll humanoid demon melee
45 hellish outdoors Gnoll ×9, Gnoll ×1 gnoll humanoid demon melee ranged
Boss hellish outdoors Gnoll Leader boss gnoll demon humanoid melee
46 hellish outdoors Gnoll, Lemure gnoll humanoid demon fiend devil melee Monster Fiend IceDevil
47 hellish outdoors Gnoll, Bearded Devil gnoll humanoid demon fiend devil melee
48 hellish outdoors Bearded Devil, Lesser Imp fiend devil flying melee
49 hellish outdoors Lesser Imp, Merregon fiend devil flying melee
50 hellish outdoors Vrock ×5, Spined Devil ×5 fiend devil melee
Boss hellish outdoors Ice Devil boss fiend devil melee

Transcript[]

Icon Questlines Questlines
Clear off your quest to do list while you travel across Avernus.
Area Goal Quests & Cinematics
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
All right, let me just make sure I have everything straight here...
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
It is as I told you all. My connection to Tiamat has been restored, and it is my destiny to serve the Dragon Queen by destroying Bel -- and to take his place as the true master of Avernus!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
Just to clarify, you've said that last bit in a few different ways each time you tell the story. First it was, 'I'm to deliver Bel to Tiamat's justice.' Now it's, 'She wants me to take over one of the Nine Hells.' What were Tiamat's actual instructions, in exact words?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
... I might have been inferring her wishes for me in that regard. But her orders that we must destroy Bel were clear. I swear this to you, Champions. I know not how, but Tiamat has promised me that Bel holds the key to returning Elturel to the world.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
This is a lot to think about, Arkhan. But we'll have time to consider what you heard in the dream, and what it might mean. We have a long road ahead of us to settle all the bargains we've made that brought us here. Then we can discuss the road ahead.
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Minsc suggests to speak quickly, then. We have devils on approach at speed!
1 Defeat 25 Monsters The abishais scattering has brought calm to Tiamat's monument -- but leaves you momentarily vulnerable to the evil wandering the wasteland of Avernus!
2 Defeat 25 Monsters Imp scouts are quick to come to the aid of this lemure pack!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Somethin' strange about these rocks scattered around near tha monument.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
I can feel it too, Bruenor. The power of Tiamat's dream still resonates in this rubble. We should bring a few fragments with us. If I can get a read on its magic, it might help us determine Tiamat's true goals in aiding us.
3 Collect 25 Mountain Rocks Grabbing up these rocks is easily done -- as long as you can keep the lemures occupied!
Descent Portrait KaddrusCambion
Cambion:
Mortal rabble. Do you still fight on, vainly? Surrender yourselves to my forces and I might show mercy. Or at least, more mercy than the Dragon Queen will show when she betrays your trust in the end.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
You know nothing of Tiamat's grace, cambion. Speak her name again and I will make you pay.
Descent Portrait KaddrusCambion
Cambion:
Fool. You have no hope of understanding the plots you find yourselves drawn toward, like moths to flame. The more you stick your necks out, the more attention you draw to yourselves. Zariel is watching. Asmodeus is watching. And there will be no one to help you when their attention fixes on you, and you are crushed like bugs!
4 Defeat 25 Monsters A force of merregon foot soldiers joins the fray. Don't let these fiends surround you!
Descent Portrait KaddrusCambion
Cambion:
Have you had enough yet, mortals? Show me your fear. Dispense with your pride. You cannot survive here, and the sooner you admit it, the sooner your anguish will end.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Think ye might have some problems readin' people if ye can't tell tha difference between anguish and blood rage, cambion. And ye might have some trouble countin' if ye can't reckon how many o' yer side is fallen versus how many o' us is still standin'.
Descent Portrait KaddrusCambion
Cambion:
Such insolence. I have you marked, dwarf. You'll be the first to fall when I reach you -- and the last to die, after having watched each of your companions claimed!
5 Defeat the Cambion This boastful cambion needs to be taught a lesson. Show them and their fiendish followers what the Champions can do!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Glad I won't have ta be listenin' ta that half-fiend prattlin' on anymore. But we ain't got time fer a respite. Best we get movin'.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
I agree. Everything the cambion said suggests that our hope of moving unnoticed through Avernus has been dashed. Everyone knows we're here -- which means they'll know why we're here. And if they think we have a chance of returning Elturel to the world, they'll do anything to stop us.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Everyone on board the war machine. Bruenor, I will drive.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
No argument from me. Anyone who wants ta wrestle with tha controls o' this infernal machine is welcome ta tha job.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
Any sense of how long it'll take to return to Uldrak's grave, then to the demon zapper to seek Ralzala?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Like every other part of traveling through Avernus, the trip will be as long as it takes. And the more foes we face, the longer each part of the journey seems to be.
6 Defeat 25 Monsters A shortcut through the mountains will get you on track to return to Uldrak's grave -- but spined devils and stirges promise to make this a troubled journey!
7 Defeat 25 Monsters The spined devils call for reinforcements -- and a squad of mercenary mezzoloths responds!
8 Defeat 25 Monsters These spined devils are tenacious -- and are regrouping for a final assault!
9 Defeat 25 Monsters Mezzoloth reinforcements press the attack -- and a swarm of abyssal flies hinders your response!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Watch road, Arkhan! Minsc sees something moving in quickly!
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Chain devil! And it's managed to latch on to us!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Them mezzoloths is backin' up ta give that devil space. Everybody ta me! Then get ready!
10 Defeat the Chain Devil A chain devil drawn to the frenzy of your passage orders the mezzoloths to regroup for a final assault!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
There! Uldrak's grave, straight ahead. Look for the light gleaming off that titan's helmet.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
I see it. I'll get us there.
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Others see us seeing destination, Minsc fears. Watch out!
11 Defeat 25 Monsters Uldrak's Grave is in sight, but the stirges are back -- and have brought a swarm of madcaps with them, bent on destruction!
12 Defeat 25 Monsters As you pile off the war machine, these nuisance attackers stay in close pursuit!
13 Collect 25 Sickles These madcaps are incorrigible! Disarm some of these fiendish fey to thin their ranks.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
Uldrak! We've returned, as we promised. And we have that which will free you from Tiamat's curse.
Descent Portrait GreaterSpinedDevil
Uldrak:
It cannot be... not after so long. Will we truly be free?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Free to make your choice about where your path takes you next, at least. Here. A vial of Tiamat's blood. And remember who it was who granted you this boon, lest you decide to seek vengeance against the Dragon Queen once more.
Descent Portrait Uldrak
Uldrak:
Champions, it's been a while since I've felt like myself! I accept your gift, dragonborn, and I will return to my home plane and my master there. But I reserve judgement on you and your Dragon Queen in favor of the gods who will judge all.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Right, that's about as much o' tha theological posturin' as I got time fer. Uldrak, it's nice ta see ya back to your normal self. Spill that blood -- and then Celeste'll take a sample o' yers. Then our mission's done here.
14 Defeat 25 Monsters With Uldrak's blood in hand, you can finally put the flight to these madcaps -- but of flock of abyssal chickens appears out of nowhere to thwart your plans!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Wait. Is something strange there, around war machine. Footprints?
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
And lots of them. Looks like a devil patrol. No... mezzoloths. And I have a sinking feeling they haven't gone far...
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
Everyone on board the war machine, and quickly. We can't afford to delay.
Descent Portrait Haruman
Narzugon:
Too late, mortal. Following the destruction you leave behind you was a superior strategy. When my forces destroy you, my reward will be great!
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
I wouldn't spend that reward before you've had a chance to collect it, fiend. And you'll need to catch us first!
15 Defeat the Narzugon As the war machine hits the road again, this narzugon leads its pack of mezzoloth mercenaries in an ambush assault!
16 Defeat 25 Monsters The last of the mezzoloths seem poised to fight to the bitter end -- but a sudden influx of stirges makes this fight more complicated!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Arkhan, ye got a bead on gettin' us back ta tha demon zapper?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
I believe so. Lulu is flying ahead to reconnoiter. And here, she returns.
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
Got it! It's harder to see the zapper when it's not powered up, but it's there, straight ahead.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Hopefully we can make up fer lost time.
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
I'd hold that thought. I can see movement ahead of us... a lot of movement!
17 Defeat 25 Monsters The mezzoloths have scattered, finally -- but a bandit pack patrols this stretch of the route back to the demon zapper!
18 Defeat 25 Monsters These bandits have clear designs on stealing your war machine. Send these riffraff packing!
19 Defeat 25 Monsters On the upside, the bandits are finally fleeing! On the downside, they're fleeing because a sudden swarm of fire elementals is all over the war machine!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Do elementals not understand that war machine is metal? Nothing here to burn! Shoo, all of you!
Icon NPC Boo
Boo:
Squeak!
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
The evil of Avernus corrupts all creatures who dwell here. These murderous elementals won't back down until destroyed!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Then we'll need ta set up better ta fight 'em all head on. We're at tha demon zapper! Everybody bail off tha war machine and get this fight ta open ground!
20 Defeat the Fire Elemental Getting off the war machine draws the lesser elementals with you -- and summons their furious master to the fight!
21 Defeat 25 Monsters With the demon zapper's power broken, abyssal chickens are running amok -- and a cleanup crew of spined devils is close behind them!
22 Defeat 25 Monsters The sheer number of fowlish fiends roaming the battlefield gives these devils a tactical advantage. Push hard!
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
Ralzala! We've returned, and we have what we need to free you from your contract with Zariel. A vial of Uldrak's blood.
Descent Portrait Ralzala
Ralzala:
Champions ... this is almost too much to believe. My servitude, ended!
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
You must drink the blood, and quickly. The ritual is brief, but these devils pursuing us will soon be back.
Descent Portrait Ralzala
Ralzala:
I feel it ... freedom ... oh, Champions, I thank you.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
You can thank us fully by going from here to a place of safety, Ralzala. And by returning the favor you promised.
Descent Portrait Ralzala
Ralzala:
Yes. A ritual of my own. Let me lend you a small fragment of my power over earth and stone, Champions. Let it conceal your tracks and your path from those who pursue you. Go now. And go safely, with my aid and introduction to Bel.
23 Collect 25 Roast Racks As the devils fall back, you have a chance to clear these abyssal chickens out -- and to claim a few that have been roasted to perfection by stray spellfire during the fight!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Time ta get on tha road again. Ye think that dao's magic is gonna make a difference?
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
If I was interpreting the ritual correctly as it was performed, yes. With the amount of fighting we're doing, I'm sure our journey across Avernus will still be noticed. But whatever ritual or magic Lucille was using to follow us will hopefully be thwarted.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Right. So what's our next destination? We was lookin' fer tha place where Zariel's sword was lost before all these side trek conundrums got out o' hand. But now it sounds like settin' up a date with Bel might be in our future. Anyone got anythin' ta say?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
You know my mind. And if Zariel knows our purpose in traveling across Avernus, she may be watching for us to move for the sword. Setting a trap for us.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
A fair point. And if Zariel is working against us, Bel is the only entity in Avernus with the will to defy her -- and perhaps with enough power to do so successfully.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Right, then. Not sure what we're gonna do when we get there, leastwise not without gatherin' some more information. But it looks like our next move is findin' Bel. Lulu, can ye help us with that?
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
Yes... Bel's Forge. The great volcano is his sanctum. He bides his time there, forging the weapons for Zariel's armies. That's where we'll find him. Follow me!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
You all heard Hollyphant. Get on board war machine! Bel's Forge is next stop!
24 Defeat 25 Monsters The devils regroup as you take to the road once more -- and a flock of stirges is running interference for them!
25 Defeat the Spined Devil Packs of wandering quasits and abyssal chickens are plowed up onto the war machine as you tear through them -- and this ferocious spined devil will use the distraction to attack!
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
This territory seems dangerously familiar...
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
It should. Hellwasp nests, dead ahead. Lulu, are you sure this is the way?
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
The only way. Straight through.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Ye all right, little hollyphant? Them wasps did ye a bad turn last time. It'd be no shame ta be afraid. Ye stay back, and we'll watch out fer ye.
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
I'm fine, Bruenor. They won't take me again. I'm here for all of you. Champions, follow me!
26 Defeat 25 Monsters The route to Bel's Forge leads you through the dangers of hellwasp territory once more. Watch yourselves!
27 Defeat 25 Monsters The initial force of hellwasps falls back to gather reinforcements. But these mobs of stirges and abyssal flies are keeping you from getting the war machine up to full speed!
28 Defeat 25 Monsters The hellwasps are back -- and are on the hunt with deadly intent!
29 Defeat 25 Monsters Closing ranks offers some defensive advantage against the hellwasps -- but brings swarms of abyssal flies in closer!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
Almost through! I can see open road ahead through the last of these nests. And something moving...
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
War machines! It's a whole convoy, closing in on us. That dao's promise was worthless!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
No... it's the Wandering Emporium again!
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
This is good fortune. Mahadi might have information about Bel's Forge.
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
That would be useful. But we'll have to stay alive long enough to get it!
30 Defeat the Hellwasp Queen The hellwasp queen has been drawn from the nest! If you don't take her down, this swarm will finish you!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Good eyes as always, elf. That's tha Wanderin' Emporium, dead ahead. But looks like they've picked up a few new war machines since tha last time ...
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
Those aren't additional caravans... the emporium is under attack! Arkhan, get us in there, and quickly! Everyone, to arms!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
All into position! Get between Wandering Emporium and attackers, quickly!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
This is a strange-looking fight, though. Those other war machines are circling at a distance, but it looks like their main attack force is made up of... wait... really?
31 Defeat 25 Monsters Your arrival at the Wandering Emporium is well timed. A mob of abyssal chickens has the place under attack!
32 Defeat 25 Monsters As fast as you clear them out, more abyssal chickens swarm into the fray!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Look! Abyssal chickens are tearing pieces from emporium war machines! Scrap is scattered about!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
What in fate's name is up with them tiny fiends? What kind o' clod would've trained 'em fer this kind o' demolition work?
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
That's it, my lovelies! Swarm them! Tear this emporium apart!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Oi. Ask a stupid question...
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
Another wereboar decked out in Raggadragga's gear. Should I hazard a guess...?
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
No need to guess, outworlder. I am Raggadragga!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
The new Raggadragga, you mean. Taking over for the previous Raggadraggas. Both of whom tried to fight us and died. Just to clarify things?
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
Ha! Old Raggadraggas were weak and stupid. No head for cunning plans, like me! My abyssal chickens! Destroy them all!
33 Collect 25 Pieces of Scrap The mystery behind this assault has been solved -- sort of. But whatever reason the new Raggadragga has for tearing the emporium apart, it's up to you to put it back together again!
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
Little Kahmilla! My lovely! Regroup your forces! Take the fight to them! That's it! Bwa-ha!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
'Little Kahmilla'? Who is this? Wereboars are coming, but which is lieutenant to Raggadragga?
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
No idea. Most of these Goreguts Gang wereboars don't look smart enough to lead themselves, let alone anyone else. Maybe someone unseen lurking nearby? An invisible imp?
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
There are enough foes to fight that we can see. If there's an invisible commander running the show, we'll just have to hope they're caught in the crossfire!
34 Defeat 25 Monsters Raggadragga's wereboars finally make their appearance! Time to cut this lycanthrope gang down to size!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Oi! Dinna ever see meself sayin' these words out loud, but these abyssal chickens is hammerin' us! This fight is takin' way too long.
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
Well done, Little Kahmilla! You have earned your place at my side!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Again with Little Kahmilla! Where is this mastermind who turns abyssal chickens into lethal fighting force? Show yourself!
Icon NPC Boo
Boo:
Squeak!
Descent Portrait AbyssalChicken
Little Kahmilla:
Buck-awwww!!!
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
... Okay, that's one development I did not see coming.
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
No! Because I am smart and you are not! My army of abyssal chickens will rule Avernus!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Finally gettin' this fight on track. Oi, Raggawhosits! Ain't no polite way ta say this, but no matter how many o' them tiny fowl-fiends ye got at yer beck and call, they ain't gonna stand much longer. Look at how many ye lost already, and maybe think about backin' out o' this fight, friend.
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
Fool! Beg for your life as you like, for you will get no mercy! Not from Raggadragga! Not from Little Kahmilla! Not from Big Kahmilla!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
And who is that now?
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
Pretty sure I know. Watch out!
35 Defeat the Axe Beak Alpha Following Little Kahmilla's sterling example, the abyssal chicken swarm goes into final assault mode -- and this deadly axe beak alpha is leading the charge!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Right, them abyssal chickens is scattered, finally. And farewell ta both Kahmillas. We barely knew ye.
Descent Portrait Raggadragga
Raggadragga:
Villains! Homewreckers! I shall have my revenge!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
As long as ye stand still and fight, ye can have whatever ye like, wereboar. Ye got no fiendish poultry swarm ta hide behind now!
36 Defeat 25 Monsters Stirges swarm as these wereboars renew their assault! Stand fast to keep the Wandering Emporium safe!
37 Defeat 25 Monsters Another opportunistic bandit pack presses in alongside the wereboars. Don't let these forces surround you!
38 Collect 25 Soul Coins These bandits are looking for easy looting. Liberating them of the soul coins they've already stolen might get them to rethink their strategy!
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
Ah, Champions! I thought I saw you in the thick of things out here. Thank you for the timely assist. And for keeping the fighting outside the Wandering Emporium, of course. So much neater that way.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
It's good to see you, Mahadi. When we have a moment's respite, we have questions we're hoping you might be able to answer.
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
Ah, yes. So many rumors I've been hearing. The Champions, righting wrongs in Avernus. Undoing curses and contracts. And seeking.. something. And have you lost anyone, perchance? I have heard tales of other outworlders at large in Avernus. Though most don't stay at large for long.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
That's no one from our group. But if you hear more such stories, be on the lookout for folk escaped from Elturel. We would be very grateful if you could keep them safe.
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Is no time to talk to tiger-person now. Must fight!
39 Defeat 25 Monsters With luck, getting enough of these bandits down will convince the rest to flee. But the faster you knock these wereboars back, the more eager they seem to fight!
40 Defeat the Raggadragga It's a wereboar gang showdown, with the bandits running interference. Time to show this latest Raggadragga that the third time isn't as lucky as he thinks!
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
Well done, Champions. It appears the favors I owe you continue to grow in scope and scale.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
You can repay at least one of those now with information, rakshasa -- and your promise that no one but you learns what we ask of you today. If we move against Bel, seeking to destroy him -- what happens?
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
... This is a rare question, my fair knight. And a dangerous one. If this is your reason for coming to Avernus, then it appears that even the rumors I've heard are but a pale recounting of the Champions' ambition.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
Our reason for being here is to free Elturel, Mahadi. Nothing more and nothing less. But certain... intelligence that has come to us indicates that Bel may be a key to doing so.
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
Then let me tell you what I know. Bel may indeed be the key to what you seek, but destroying him may thwart that end if you are not careful.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
So ye're sayin' we're on tha wrong course here?
Descent Portrait Mahadi
Mahadi:
No. But seek to learn what you can of Bel before making any... hasty decisions. His destruction would unleash chaos, and provide magnificent cover for your true plans, yes. But voices on the wind tell me that there are other forces at work here. Forces that have their own agenda relating to Elturel. Be careful, Champions.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Everyone on board! We have wasted too much time already.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
We're all here, Arkhan, and ready to move. Are you all right?
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
Well enough. I know what I must do.
Icon Celeste
Celeste:
Arkhan. If letting Bel live serves a greater purpose...
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
I know my duty to the Champions, Celeste. Let's speak no more of this.
41 Defeat 25 Monsters The route to Bel's Forge takes you past the nesting grounds of swarms of abyssal flies -- and into the sights of a marauding gnoll pack!
42 Defeat 25 Monsters Driving the flies off should make this fight easier -- but the gnolls only double down on their assault!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Any sign o' these blighters lettin' up?
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
The opposite, in fact. We've got at least three more packs moving in to cut us off. No idea whether they want us or the war machine. Or both.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Well, ain't no gnoll gonna be chawin' down on this dwarf today. Everybody get ready fer tha next wave!
43 Defeat 25 Monsters As fast as you knock them off, more gnolls clamber up on the war machine! You need to keep moving!
44 Defeat 25 Monsters These gnolls will overwhelm you if you can't break their relentless assault! Push hard!
45 Defeat the Gnoll Leader Driving these gnolls back only encourages them to open fire from range -- even as their feral leader launches a furious assault!
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Gnoll leader is down! But gnoll followers are still following! Following us, I mean!
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
This ash cloud that's descended doesn't look as though it's letting up. Lulu?
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
[Cough] Ash ahead, as far as the eye can see. But my eye spotted Bel's Forge straight on before us before everything went dark.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
We keep on, then. Let's see if this storm can convince these gnolls to seek their ride elsewhere.
46 Defeat 25 Monsters A pack of lemures slithers across your path -- and is drawn up and into the gnoll fight by the speed of your passage!
47 Defeat 25 Monsters The last of the gnolls make a desperate stand -- but a pack of bearded devils are in the way of your counterattack!
48 Defeat 25 Monsters As the bearded devils close in around you, a squad of imps runs interference!
Descent Portrait Lulu
Lulu:
There! Look! The ash clouds are parting!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Oi. That's one nasty-lookin' volcano, and no mistake.
Icon Arkhan
Arkhan:
And there's a wall of devils between us and it.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Time ta start climbin' that wall, then. Leave tha war machine here. We can't afford ta let it get taken. Then let's go announce ourselves ta them that's keepin' watch on Bel's front door.
Icon Minsc
Minsc:
Minsc and Boo return from scouting perimeter. Force of devils has vrock thralls standing ready. And ice devil leading from behind.
Icon NPC Boo
Boo:
Squeak!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Yeah. I been hearin' that blighter's voice poppin' up in me head. Pretty sure they're tryin' everybody one at a time with their telepathy. Tryin' ta find someone ta deal with.
Descent Portrait IceDemon
Ice Devil:
Outworlders. You trespass in places whose threat you are not capable of understanding. Submit to the forces of Bel.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
Devil! Cease your useless prattle. We are the Champions, and we will have an audience with Bel. Whether you want to get out of our way or not...
49 Defeat 25 Monsters As you leave the war machine, the imps are in hot pursuit -- and a force of deadly merregon warriors is waiting for you!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
Here come them vrocks. Demons bound ta devil service ain't got no life expectancy in tha Nine Hells -- meanin' they ain't stoppin' comin' till tha last o' them is put down!
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
Then we use that to our advantage. Keep between the vrocks and their spined devil masters! Let each of their assaults hinder the other side. Then use every moment of confusion to take them all down!
50 Defeat the Ice Devil This ice devil sets its forces of spined devils and vrock thralls against you! Time to show all these fiends that your intent to enter Bel's Forge is serious!
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
That ice devil's down! And that's a sudden and complete silence that's fallin'...
Icon Jarlaxle
Jarlaxle:
The rest of the devils have stopped fighting. Someone's ordered them to stand down.
Icon Nayeli
Nayeli:
Bel, no doubt. Watching to see what we're capable of.
Icon Bruenor
Bruenor:
And now he knows. So let's get this little summit o' ours underway. Oi! Ye devils at tha gate. Tell yer lord tha Champions is here on business. Tell him he's seen us make our introduction. Now it's his turn...
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