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So, I have a group of brave adventurers who tried to just waltz into the top floor of the Pinnacle to apparently have it out with Karzoug. I think they were surprised by the strength and array of the forces that responded to the alarm.
As a side note, I created a document that details the order in which various forces respond to the incursion, including how many rounds after the general alarm they arrive, full state blocks for each of them (this is not provided in either the original or anniversary edition), their tactics upon arrival and a good deal of supplemental information about the NPC’s, including details about Khalib’s spells. If this would be of any use to anyone else, I would be happy to post it, I just don’t know where. It took me a couple of hours to put together.
Anyway, after being beaten back, the PC’s have retreated to a Mage’s Magnificent Mansion about 50 yards down the stone ramp from the entrance hallway. At this point, they were fleeing the two Rune Giants and Khalib. We ended the session at that point as it had taken us 4 hours to get through 12 rounds of action.
I imagine the PC’s plan is to either buff and heal for a few rounds and then pop out or to wait longer and fully rest to recharge their much diminished spell reserves. I have a couple of ideas for either instance but I thought it would be fun to get some input for other suggested surprised that I could set up once the PC’s emerge from the manse.
Thanks!
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I wouldn't expect that to end well for the PCs. Khalib has permanent see invisibility, so if he's chasing them when they cast it, he should be able to see the entrance.
As long as he can identify the spell (pretty likely with +26 Spellcraft), he can buff himself for as long as he wants and wait for allies (and summoned creatures) to surround the door, then start throwing dispel magic and greater dispel magic at the mansion.
If the dispels fail, it gets interesting. If he's exhausted a lot of spells, he probably takes the time to rest himself, leaving his allies to guard the mansion's entrance. Otherwise it might be worth waiting up along with them.
Given more supplies, I'd suggest he build up a roaring fire or string up a net around the door. I can't speak to their availability, however. A hemisphere wall of ice is potentially interesting, as is splitting up the party as they emerge with a wall of force.
Cheers!
Landon