I have decided that I would like to alter some things with book 6.
I would like to incorporate the Circle of hierophants in the Stonelands into the ritual to close the Wound. What kind of actions or rituals could be used? I'm looking for creative ideas here. If you have something/anything leave a post.
I would like for this to be something that the PCs discover instead of being found out off screen.
One of my PCs is a druid as well as the child of Sarenrae. Yay campaign trait. I also have an archmage wizard.
I figure to have them fight Treerazer at the Circle.
Do you have the Worldwound campaign book? There are a lot of good ideas there for high level demonic foes that are better suited than Treerazer. I used the threat of the druidic demon up there for a side adventure.
I'd look at occult rituals as an inspiration, maybe starting with one of the undead druids first. Like they have to convince him to return to life and then find a way to free him from his state.
By book 6 though I can't see too much being a challenge, so good luck!
This is what I get for posting at work before double checking names. I meant Shaorhaz. Not Treerazer.
@seannoss - I'm not really looking for a super threat with this. I'm just looking for something to make the whole plot feel epic.
I thought of something. According to the Worldwound book, the archdruid who released the devastating blast to stop the demons is still there. Maybe I can get a scene where the druid/hierophant in my group gets to use the "toy" he acquires in book 5 (which has STRONG ties to Sarenrae if you know what I'm talking about) to "rip" the evil out of him and the druids. Thereby helping to restore the entire area.
My group is nearing the final encounter for book 4. So, I have a little bit of time. I've basically fully embraced the high octane numbers and tried to create encounters that feel epic when they need to be.
And I don't have the Occult Adventures book, but I did just check out the segment on occult rituals on the d20pfsrd site. Hmmmmm. I may have to get that book sooner than I was thinking.
I like where this is going. Time to let it sit in my brain for a bit to percolate.
Also needing to percolate - changing the capture of the "suture" and the subsequent Storm King encounter. I like the idea of the crusader army surrounding Iz, so that my Marshal Paladin of Iomedae can have his King Theoden at the Battle of Pelenor Fields moment.
For those who may be curious as to what I'm thinking about, these are my ideas so far.
Return to Drezen after rescuing the Herald.
Vision of the Circle to wizard and druid.
Meeting with Iomedae and Sarenrae and Nocticula
Quest to unlock the power of the Circle and restore the Druids of the Green Faith
Learn about the Suture and chisel and the ritual for closing the Worldwound
Reports of crusader victories against demon forces
Siege of Drezen
March on Iz with the 5th crusade army with PCs in lead
Confront Amenora for chisel
Confront Flayed Man and for Suture
Epic fight in sky with Storm King and Terendelev. Where everyone can witness.
The reasons for some of these changes was inspired by this post. I really liked the epicness behind it.
I am open to more creativeness. I know there are people who are way more creative than me.