The Council of Blood

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Instance: Castle Nathria

Encounter

Description

The Council of Blood presides over courtly functions in Revendreth. Castellan Niklaus is a strict military commander with an indomitable will and impenetrable armor. Lord Stavros, a foppish dandy, leads the court in dance but is also deadly with his blades. Baroness Frieda wields powerful anima magics and commands the dredger wait staff--along with the respect of the entire court.

Instance

Castle Nathria

Creatures

Castellan Niklaus
Baroness Frieda
Lord Stavros
Veteran Stoneguard
Begrudging Waiter

Overview

The Council of Blood, three deadly Venthyr nobles, attack simultaneously. They do not share health, but are restored to full health and gain additional abilities when one of their allies falls. Players suffer in the [Oppressive Atmosphere] of the Venthyr's festivities, but when any council member is reduced to 50% health, the living bosses temporarily flee the arena, and a round of the [Danse Macabre] begins. Players must find their assigned spaces on the dance floor and perform the courtly dance moves in sequence. When the dance concludes the bosses will rejoin the fray.

Tanks

$bullet;Lord Stavros teleports behind his current target before inflicting damage from [Evasive Lunge] to players in a frontal line. $bullet;Coordinate with your co-tank to manage [Evasive Lunge] and [Duelist's Riposte]. $bullet;Attendees are granted limited time to locate their position for the [Danse Macabre].

Healers

$bullet;[Drain Essence] inflicts heavy damage damage over time to the target. $bullet;Quickly find your partner if paired off for the [Dark Recital]. $bullet;Attendees are granted limited time to locate their position for the [Danse Macabre].

Damage Dealers

$bullet;Dutiful Attendants maintain [Unyielding Shield] until they are slain. $bullet;Quickly find your partner if paired off for the [Dark Recital]. $bullet;Attendees are granted limited time to locate their position for the [Danse Macabre].