Making their way to the entrance, they found the area outside the tower almost completely overrun with undead. Mixed in with them, numerous Shadar-kai fought for their lives. The heroes would later learn that Roduka had dispatched everyone she could find to help the heroes escape. The cost to her people would be high, but she could not leave the Destroyers of Acererak to be fodder for the small army of undead.
Rudy and Ekeraath immediately sprung into action, racing into the middle of it. Rudy with his usual deadly accuracy and Ekeraath's ability to draw those enemies around to him. Alexander then joined the action and knowing the powers of everyone in the group, Inspired Leenia with but a word.
In a feat of bravery rarely seen by her, Leenia raced into the center of the battlefield and used her most devastating power against undead, dazing and pushing them all in a gargantuan burst of radiant energy. This resulted in a clear path that everyone could quickly traverse and make it safely away from the cave.
This was an interesting encounter for me. It was originally designed to help escort Roduka and her injured companion out of the tower. However, leaving Roduka to take care of the unliving, left me with an encounter that had a slightly different premise.
Bob was talking about trying to stay and fight them all, and at the same time, I'm trying to not discount things because they spoil my plans. Joel presented an excellent solution to the encounter and gave me the opportunity to grow as a DM and say, you did something cool, and even though it spoils my plan, I should reward you.
So Leenia saved the day.
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