Hopelessly Lost

Adventures
A Mysterious Summons Building Trust The Dinner Party The Botched Kidnapping Trollskull Manor Attack on the Manor Nimble Escape Fugitives Hopelessly Lost Enter the Sargauth Lair of the Xanathar Waterdeep Under Siege Vault of Dragons Champions of Waterdeep Once More Into The Breach Wyllowwood An Illithid Undertaking Déjà Vu Alterdeep
Campaigns
A Grand Tour of the Sword Coast‎ Tomb of Annihilation‎ Waterdeep: Dragon Heist‎ Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus‎ Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Light of Xaryxis Turn of Fortune's Wheel

Hopelessly Lost is one of the adventures in the campaign Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.

	Lost in the Undermountain, it's time to find your way home!
Requirements	Must have completed "Fugitives"
Objectives	Complete Area 150
Rewards	×300 ×???	Formation

Variants

Bazaar Exploits

	Lost in the Undermountain, it's time to find your way home with some goblins!
Requirements	Must have completed "Hopelessly Lost"
Objectives	Complete Area 200
Restrictions	Two goblins accompany your party. They each take up a formation slot and change locations every 25 areas. Xanathar Guild enemies take additional damage.
Rewards	×400 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 300	×2.44e04 ×1,150
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 325	×3.86e04 ×1,400
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 350	×6.10e04 ×1,700
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 375	×9.65e04 ×2,100
Additional

Flame(skull) War

	Lost in the Undermountain, it's time to find your way home, if you can get past Trenzia's Flameskull!
Requirements	Must have completed "Hopelessly Lost" Must have completed 12 Dragon Heist adventures or variants
Objectives	Complete Area 250
Restrictions	All gold found is reduced by 99%. Trenzia's Flameskull spawns in each area, and has her damage increased by 200%.
Rewards	×500 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 350	×6.10e04 ×1,700
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 375	×9.65e04 ×2,100
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 400	×1.52e05 ×2,550
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 425	×2.41e05 ×3,150

Servants of the Demon Prince

	Lost in the Undermountain, it's time to find your way home under assault by Orcus’s minions.
Requirements	Must have completed "Hopelessly Lost" Must have completed 35 Dragon Heist adventures or variants
Objectives	Complete Area 300
Restrictions	In Non-Boss levels, each wave creates an extra 1-3 random undead. They do not drop gold, or count towards quest progress. In Boss levels, an additional random boss spawns. You must defeat this additional boss to advance. Only Champions with INT of 14 or higher may be used.
Rewards	×600 ×???	Formation
Patron: Mirt	Complete Area 400	×1.52e05 ×2,550
Patron: Vajra	Complete Area 425	×2.41e05 ×3,150
Patron: Strahd	Complete Area 450	×3.81e05 ×3,850
Patron: Zariel	Complete Area 475	×6.03e05 ×4,700

Waves

Type	Waves	Bosses	Favored By
aberration	15	2	Imoen, Lae'zel, Zorbu
armor-based	4	2	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Gazrick, Hew Maan, Wulfgar
beast	16	1	Imoen, Jaheira, Minsc, Zorbu
construct	0	1	Wyll
dwarf	28	2
gnome	26	0
goblinoid	8	0
half-orc	10	0
hit-based	0	1	Binwin, Ezmerelda, Hew Maan
humanoid	31	3	Dynaheir, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Minsc, Zorbu
lycanthrope	0	1
melee	46	10
monstrosity	0	2	Ezmerelda, Imoen, Minsc
ranged	16	2
undead	9	2	Brother Uriah, Ezmerelda, Jaheira, Minsc, Nerys, Wyll, Zorbu
xanathar	26	2

Wave	Tags	Monsters	Monster Tags	Image
1	underground	Giant Rat, Giant Spider	beast melee
2	underground	Giant Rat, Giant Spider	beast melee
3	underground	Giant Spider, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	beast dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
4	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
5	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled) ×10	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
Boss	underground	Gibbering Mouther	boss aberration melee
6	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
7	underground	Dwarf Ghost, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid undead xanathar melee
8	underground	Dwarf Ghost, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid undead xanathar melee ranged
9	underground	Dwarf Ghost, Giant Rat	beast dwarf undead melee
10	underground	Dwarf Ghost ×8, Gazer ×2	aberration dwarf undead ranged
Boss	underground	Carrion Crawler	boss monstrosity melee
11	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
12	underground	Giant Rat, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	beast dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
13	underground	Gazer, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
14	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
15	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled) ×10	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
Boss	underground	Xanathar Commander (labeled)	boss dwarf humanoid xanathar melee
16	underground	Giant Rat	beast melee
17	underground	Bugbear, Giant Rat	beast goblinoid humanoid melee
18	underground	Bugbear, Gazer, Giant Rat	aberration beast goblinoid humanoid melee ranged
19	underground	Bugbear, Giant Spider	beast goblinoid humanoid melee
20	underground	Giant Spider ×10	beast melee
Boss	underground	Giant Centipede	boss beast melee
21	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
22	underground	Giant Rat, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	beast dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
23	underground	Giant Rat, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	beast dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
24	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
25	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled) ×10	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
Boss	underground	Xanathar Troublemaker (labeled)	boss dwarf humanoid xanathar melee
26	underground	Nothic	aberration melee
27	underground	Giant Rat, Nothic	aberration beast melee
28	underground	Lesser Gibbering Mouther, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
29	underground	Lesser Gibbering Mouther, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
30	underground	Lesser Gibbering Mouther ×10	aberration melee
Boss	underground	Weretiger Librarian	boss humanoid lycanthrope melee
31	underground	Giant Rat	beast melee
32	underground	Nothic	aberration melee
33	underground	Nothic	aberration melee
34	underground	Lesser Gibbering Mouther	aberration melee
35	underground	Lesser Gibbering Mouther ×10	aberration melee
Boss	underground	Gibbering Mouther	boss aberration melee
36	underground	Bugbear	goblinoid humanoid
37	underground	Bugbear, Gazer, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome goblinoid half-orc humanoid xanathar ranged
38	underground	Bugbear, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome goblinoid humanoid xanathar melee
39	underground	Bugbear, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome goblinoid humanoid xanathar melee
40	underground	Bugbear ×10	goblinoid humanoid
Boss	underground	Crazed Owlbear (boss)	boss monstrosity melee
41	underground	Ghoul, Trenzia's Flameskull	boss undead armor-based melee ranged
42	underground	Ghoul, Skeleton, Trenzia's Flameskull	boss undead armor-based melee ranged
43	underground	Burning Rat, Ghoul, Trenzia's Flameskull	boss beast undead armor-based melee ranged
44	underground	Burning Rat, Trenzia's Flameskull	boss beast undead armor-based melee ranged
45	underground	Skeleton ×10	undead melee
Boss	underground	Flesh Golem (hits), Trenzia's Flameskull (boss)	boss construct armor-based hit-based undead melee ranged
46	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
47	underground	Gazer, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
48	underground	Gazer, Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	aberration dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
49	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled)	dwarf gnome humanoid xanathar melee
50	underground	Xanathar Fighter (labeled) ×10	dwarf gnome half-orc humanoid xanathar melee ranged
Boss	underground	Beholder Zombie	boss undead armor-based melee ranged

Transcript

Hopelessly Lost
Lost in the Undermountain, it's time to find your way home!
Area	Goal		Quests & Cinematics
Jarlaxle:	Right, let's take stock of the situation. We're trapped in Undermountain. Nihiloor is at large and has the Stone of Golorr. We have no resources, no way back to the surface, no idea where we are, and no way to catch the mind flayer. Have I missed anything?
Squiddly:	Yeah, you forgot about us!
Jenks:	Which is all right. We don't want to get in anyone's way.
Nat:	[Signs]
Jarlaxle:	Oh, well then. Clearly, I'm worrying about nothing.
Nayeli:	Your endless complaining won't get us any closer to retrieving the stone, Jarlaxle.
Jarlaxle:	Oh, this is just idle banter. Trust me, when I start complaining, you'll know about it.
Bruenor:	Oi! Less yakkin' and more hackin'! We got company!
1	Defeat 25 Monsters		Trapped in Undermountain! Defenseless children to watch over! Monsters everywhere! What could go wrong?
Ulkoria:	No doubt that's just the beginning of the trouble we're going to run into down here. We need to find a plan.
Bruenor:	We got 'nuff combat savvy in this group that I ain't worried about us holdin' our own in Undermountain. But most folks who go delvin' here have in mind ta keep goin' deeper down. We just wanna get that stone back, then get out.
Ulkoria:	We're near the upper levels either way, which gives us two choices. Try to find the route up to the Yawning Portal, or descend to Skullport.
Celeste:	I don't think we have the luxury of ascending. Nihiloor came here intentionally. I think the mind flayer must be trying to get the Stone of Golorr to the Xanathar in Skullport.
Bruenor:	Looks like tha plan's found us, then. We're lookin' fer tha route ta Skullport -- and I mean ta make a final reckonin' with that mind flayer before it gets there.
2	Defeat 25 Monsters		A second wave of spiders and rats presses in! The denizens of Undermountain have no intention of making your journey an easy one.
Bruenor:	Got them rats on tha run finally. Give it one more push and we'll knock these spiders back with 'em.
Jarlaxle:	Looks like the spiders are just the opening act. There's a Xanathar Guild scout party ahead, coming in fast!
Bruenor:	Feh. Feels like it's more than time ta get another shot at them blackguards.
Ulkoria:	Watch yourselves, friends. Those symbols mark them as the Xanathar's elite defenders, not the street-fighting rabble we've faced before. But that gives me an idea. Grab those symbols, everyone! As many of them as you can!
3	Collect 25 Xanathar Symbols		It's another showdown with the Xanathar Guild! This time, with souvenirs!
Jarlaxle:	Right, that's quite the collection of craft projects. And I assume this had a purpose?
Ulkoria:	It'll knock them off their game, for one. These guild thugs use these symbols in Undermountain to recognize each other. Without them, they'll be keeping themselves busy taking potshots at each other in the dark.
Bruenor:	Long as they leave a few o' themselves fer me, I ain't complainin'.
Ulkoria:	Better, though -- seeing this squad on patrol, I think I know were we are. These are the Arcane Chambers, which means there's a goblin bazaar nearby. I wouldn't call the goblins friendly, but they have no love of the guild.
Nayeli:	You think having the symbols to prove we've fought the guild might win us some friends there?
Celeste:	Hopefully. And if we're lucky, one of those friends can help us get to Skullport before the mind flayer does.
4	Defeat 25 Monsters		Another wave of Xanathar Guild fighters tries to lock you down. Push on!
Bruenor:	Can't say them guild thugs is takin' this fight all that seriously. Pretty sure I can hear 'em laughin'.
Celeste:	Listen more closely, Bruenor. That's not laughter. That's a gibbering mouther!
Jarlaxle:	I see it! And the Xanathar Guild is driving it straight toward us!
5	Defeat the Gibbering Mouther		A wave of inane babble from the hall ahead heralds the arrival of madness! Take this gibbering mouther out before it's too late!
Jarlaxle:	Is it just me, or did that creature's endless babbling sound strangely familiar?
Ulkoria:	It sounded familiar to me. That was all bits and pieces of verbal spell components. That aberration was humanoid once, I'll reckon. One of Halaster Blackcloak's apprentices.
Nayeli:	That's a foul fate. You're saying the Mad Mage cursed some poor caster?
Ulkoria:	Not the Mad Mage, but the dungeon itself. This area is rife with magical madness. Halaster's apprentices fall victim to it, transformed into gibbering mouthers, nothics... or worse. Or that's the rumor, at least.
6	Defeat 25 Monsters		The goblin bazaar must be close -- but these Xanathar thugs are relentless in their pursuit!
Bruenor:	Oi! Get a load o' that stonework. These is dwarven ruins, and no mistake.
Celeste:	It looks like a temple of some kind. And long deserted too, judging by its condition.
Nayeli:	I wouldn't be so sure about that. I can sense undead close by -- and getting closer!
7	Defeat 25 Monsters		The former residents of these dwarven ruins have been called forth by your fight with the Xanathar Guild -- and they're not happy about it.
Bruenor:	Looks like some kind o' reliquary ahead. And these dwarves weren't too keen on tidyin' by tha look o' it.
Celeste:	I think thoughtless adventurers are more likely to blame, Bruenor. This area has been ransacked.
Nayeli:	That might be an opportunity. Everyone! Do what you can to restore this place to order. If we can show the dwarven spirits that we're not the enemy, they might leave us to finish off these Xanathar miscreants in peace.
8	Collect 25 Dwarven Relics		Returning these scattered relics to their proper resting places might placate these angry spirits.
Bruenor:	That were good thinkin', Nayeli. Them guild thugs is fallin' back, and them dwarf spirits is lookin' friendlier.
Jarlaxle:	They're looking a little too friendly if you ask me... Almost like they want to encourage us to stay!
9	Defeat 25 Monsters		Even as the dwarven ghosts redouble their assault, a horde of giant rats joins the fray!
Jarlaxle:	Stay sharp! There's a gazer patrol ahead. They look like they're trying to flush us out.
Bruenor:	Look double sharp ta tha back at tha same time! That's a carrion crawler, and it's comin' in fast!
Nayeli:	These ghosts have us hemmed in. We need to dismiss these spirits before we're overwhelmed!
10	Defeat the Carrion Crawler		A last mob of dwarf ghosts need to be convinced to return to their rest -- but the monsters that patrol this area won't make it easy for you!
Bruenor:	Finally free o' that dwarf tomb, and I ain't sorry ta see it go. I don't mind spendin' time with tha clan folk, but I think I'll be stickin' with tha livin' from here on in.
Jarlaxle:	Well, if it's old friends you're looking to hang out with, you're in luck. That's a Xanathar Guild strike team, straight ahead.
Nayeli:	There's another coming in from the side. No, three! We're surrounded!
Ulkoria:	Nihiloor has been this way, I'd wager. And he's let the Xanathar's lackeys know we're here!
11	Defeat 25 Monsters		Your presence in Undermountain is known -- and the Xanathar's forces are here to end your threat!
12	Defeat 25 Monsters		The noise of this battle is bringing scavengers out of the darkness, looking to feast on the fallen.
Ulkoria:	These guild thugs are pressing in too quickly. We need to get access to their shortcuts. It might be the only way to get clear of this fight and find the bazaar.
Bruenor:	Well, let's see if they wanna be helpin' us out with that. Everybody! Shake these lackeys down fer maps! We figure out where they're comin' from, maybe we can take tha fight back ta them proper like!
13	Collect 25 Crude Maps		These maps might help you reach the goblin bazaar -- and avoid the Xanathar's deadly patrols.
14	Defeat 25 Monsters		The hallway ahead is another Xanathar Guild ambush. Push through!
Nayeli:	There's no end to these guild fighters.
Jarlaxle:	Maybe we'll have better luck if we take out the alpha. There, at the edge of the fray. That one's giving the orders.
Bruenor:	I see 'em. And I'm callin' 'em fer mine. Everybody with me! Time ta scatter this pack fer good!
15	Defeat the Xanathar Commander		The morale of the Xanathar thugs needs to be tested. Take this commander down!
Jenks:	I think... yes, those Xanathar hoodlums are gone. I'm quite certain of it.
Jarlaxle:	I'll back the boy up. We've got a moment's quiet at last.
Ulkoria:	I wouldn't advise getting used to it. Undermountain has plenty more to throw at us. But we have a more immediate problem -- we're lost. In all that fighting, we've pushed into a new area, and I'm not sure how to get back.
Bruenor:	Don't think we'd wanna backtrack even if we could. We got them guild lackeys behind us, let's try ta keep it that way. Just keep movin', and we'll get ourselves back on course.
Squiddly:	Consider it done. Mr. Jarlaxle and I will take point.
Jarlaxle:	Actually, I think you, Jenks, and Nat will take point from the exact center of the group. Just... I don't know, watch the floor or something.
Squiddly:	Ah, good thinking! Could be secret trapdoors everywhere. We're on it.
Jarlaxle:	Well, that's a relief for me.
16	Defeat 25 Monsters		The tunnels and chambers of Undermountain are a veritable maze -- and these rats know that maze better than you do.
Jarlaxle:	Something's in the dark ahead. And trying to avoid being seen.
Bruenor:	More Xanathar patrols ye think?
Jarlaxle:	Not unless they're better at seeing in the dark than they have been so far.
Bruenor:	Oi. Just got a scent o' some foulness ahead, and it's a scent I know. Everybody get ready! And on me call, charge!
17	Defeat 25 Monsters		A bugbear patrol lurks in the darkness! Time to turn their attempted ambush into a rout!
18	Collect 25 Ore Samples		Rare ores in this area might give you some trade advantage when you reach the bazaar. Load up!
19	Defeat 25 Monsters		The last of the bugbears fall back before your valor! Or maybe it's the horde of giant spiders on their rear flank that have them worried...
Jenks:	Ow! I keep stubbing my toes in the dark.
Jarlaxle:	Squiddly, hold on tight to the others. Watch for trouble in the shadows and keep clear of it.
Bruenor:	Watch yer back, elf! I can hear a skitterin' comin' on fast.
Jarlaxle:	I see it! Get some light over there, quickly!
20	Defeat the Giant Centipede		This chamber is the lair of a deadly giant centipede! Finish this foul creature before it finishes you!
Bruenor:	Gettin' a mite tired o' playin' exterminator with these beasties. These halls ain't got no end. That bazaar has got ta be gettin' close -- or have we gotten turned right around in this dark?
Jarlaxle:	We've stayed on course well enough. Wait... there, up ahead. I can feel fresh air moving. Well, fresher air.
Ulkoria:	Everyone be quiet. Listen.
Jenks:	I can hear a voice. High and whiny, like Squiddly.
Squiddly:	Hey!
Celeste:	No, that's a goblin. My friends, we've made it!
Ulkoria:	Right, everyone stay close together. We need to find a guide we can trust -- and to keep a low profile.
Jenks:	Ah, that voice! I was wrong before. That goblin's even whinier than Squiddly.
Bruenor:	No argument from me, lad. Where in fate's name is all that screechin' comin' from?
Jarlaxle:	It's that goblin there. The one dangling from the gibbet.
Nat:	[Signs]
Jarlaxle:	Sorry, Nat. I agree she looks hungry, but breaking her free in public doesn't really fit into the whole 'keeping a low profile' thing.
Nayeli:	It looks like we've already failed on that count. Watch yourselves!
21	Defeat 25 Monsters		The goblin bazaar turns out to be less of a respite than you anticipated. The thugs of the Xanathar Guild are back!
Bruenor:	Right, that's driven 'em back, fer now at least. We gotta find a guide, and fast.
Glom:	A guide? A guide! Yes! Brave adventurers seek a guide who knows the dungeons of the Mad Mage? Then seek no further! Glom is here, and at your service.
Jarlaxle:	No offense, goblin, but we need guidance over greater distances than you look like you can walk right now. Unless that gibbet is more magically mobile than it looks.
Glom:	No, but brave adventurers can free Glom, yes? Then Glom tell you how get where you want to go! Twisted caverns, hmm? Maddgoth's castle? Ooh, good treasures there.
Bruenor:	Skullport's where we're bound, goblin. But unless ye can get us there quick...
Glom:	Skullport! Yes, easy to Skullport! Fast ways in the dark, Glom knows. Magic ways...
Bruenor:	Right. Maybe we do got somethin' ta talk about. But we got other business first. Everybody look sharp!
22	Defeat 25 Monsters		Rats lurking along the fringes of the bazaar seem keen to join the Xanathar fight.
Nayeli:	This market is chaos. And no one seems to notice or care.
Ulkoria:	Welcome to Undermountain. Those who dwell here learn to adapt to madness quickly, or they don't survive.
Squiddly:	Excuse me? Mister Jarlaxle, sir?
Jarlaxle:	Not now, Squiddly. We're trying to sort some things out.
Squiddly:	Ow! But this one's poking us all!
Yek:	Humph. On these three, too much meat or not muscle enough. No good price for them in servant's market. Still, I feel sorry for you coming all this way, I make an offer.
Nayeli:	Oh, this is a misunderstanding you're going to regret. Get away from those children now!
Bruenor:	Get them kids behind ye, Nayeli. We got more Xanathar thugs inbound!
23	Collect 25 Goblin Cage Keys		Getting information keeps getting more complicated. But the goblin cage keys these Xanathar thugs have stolen might win you some support among the folk of the bazaar.
24	Defeat 25 Monsters		These Xanathar Guild enforcers are pushing in from the far side of the bazaar. Drive them back!
Jarlaxle:	These Xanathar thugs are relentless. This is what comes of everyone waiting to shop the bazaar until the big sales are on.
Yek:	Ffft. Xanathar Guild is weak. Goblins show them what for, under leadership of Yek, who is beautiful human, as you see.
Ulkoria:	Or not. Your magical disguise doesn't fool me, goblin. But as long as we're talking, I'm sure you can't have helped but notice the favor we've done you driving the Xanathar Guild back for a time. Perhaps that's worth something in trade?
Yek:	Ffft again. Yek can't help notice that guild blades show up in greater numbers, like maybe they looking for you. You want trade? Clear bazaar and maybe we talk.
25	Defeat the Xanathar Troublemaker		The guild lackeys are under the orders of this troublemaker. You need to clear this mob out if you have any hope of gaining the information you need!
Jarlaxle:	That's the last of them, for now at least.
Ulkoria:	They'll be back. The guild's lack of control over the bazaar doesn't sit well with the Xanathar.
Yek:	Yek admit, is impressed with large group's performance in fight. So here is bargain. These Xanathars come out of watch posts not far. You large group, clear Xanathars out, Yek give you 10 percent off in bazaar. Even give you good trade for scrawny small ones.
Nayeli:	I'll remind you one last time that the small ones are off the table. But perhaps we can arrange for the release of that goblin on the gibbet. She has information we need.
Yek:	Free Glom? Ha! Easy done, and be sure she is back in chains soon not long. Glom not one of the smart ones.
Celeste:	We'll take your word for that. Everyone, see what the bazaar has to offer and resupply. Jarlaxle and I will talk to Glom and find out what we can. Then we need to move quickly.
Celeste:	Fortune is working in our favor so far. The route Glom set out for us takes us straight through the two watch posts we promised to clear, so we won't lose any time.
Bruenor:	And them goblins in that open air tavern I talked ta spoke o' seein' a mind flayer movin' fast toward them watch posts not three hours past. We're hot on Nihiloor's trail, sure 'nuff.
Jarlaxle:	I saw you joining a table, but I'm surprised you had time to talk given the amount of ale you were knocking back.
Bruenor:	Multitaskin', elf. Multitaskin'.
26	Defeat 25 Monsters		The route to the first Xanathar Guild watch post promises to be an easy journey. Ha! Just kidding.
27	Defeat 25 Monsters		You can hold your own against these nothics well enough -- but a swarm of giant rats looks to pick off the stragglers at the edge of the fight!
Jarlaxle:	All right, that's unexpected.
Ulkoria:	That babble sounds like we've got more gibbering mouthers ahead. What's unexpected about that?
Jarlaxle:	It's not them -- it's the book bin they're all congregating around.
Celeste:	An arcane library! This is a rare find. It would be a shame to pass this way without investigating...
28	Collect 25 Ancient Books		This free-for-all threatens to destroy the valuable lore here. Save these books while you can!
29	Defeat 25 Monsters		Gibbering mouthers and Xanathar thugs press you from all sides. Fight on!
Weretiger Librarian:	Who dares disturb the silence of this scriptorium?!
Bruenor:	Oi! Is this furry librarian lookin' familiar ta anyone else?
Nayeli:	It's the weretiger we met in that temple off the Triboar Trail!
Weretiger Librarian:	You! I recognize you unclean ruffians. It wasn't enough for you to attempt to defile the holy blessing of lycanthropy? Now you try to disrupt my research into the lost lore of Undermountain?!
Celeste:	My friend, we have no quarrel with you. But you must know the lost lore of Undermountain will drive anyone who studies it mad!
Weretiger Librarian:	Ridiculous! I am as canny today as when I entered these halls a year ago. I have the superior intellect! I am the god of knowledge! Bow down before me!
30	Defeat the Weretiger Librarian		This wandering librarian is showing the signs of Undermountain's madness. Take him down!
Bruenor:	All these fights is slowin' us down. We gotta work on pickin' up tha' pace. But look there! That's more dwarven stonework in them tunnels ahead.
Jarlaxle:	Looks like an abandoned mine. Lots of signs of foot traffic, though. It's like a highway for Xanathar Guild patrols through here.
Bruenor:	Then let's try ta make some highway time. Come on!
31	Defeat 25 Monsters		An old dwarven mine is the next stage of the route to the watch post -- and the rats you drove off previously are close behind you.
32	Defeat 25 Monsters		Nothics have claimed the ancient mine as their lair. Don't let these monstrosities get the drop on you!
33	Collect 25 Nothic Claws		These nothics won't break! Claiming trophies from those you drop might make the others think twice about how much they want this fight.
Jenks:	Mr. Jarlaxle, sir? I think I hear more of those mouth monsters ahead!
Jarlaxle:	Good ears, Jenks. Everyone -- gibbering mouthers dead ahead. Jenks and Squiddly, stay close to Nat. As long as she can't hear them, she's safe from the gibbering. She can help you stay safe if you're affected.
Bruenor:	Everybody else, close up ranks. Then hit 'em hard!
34	Defeat 25 Monsters		Even as the nothics fall back, the sound of madness from the darkness ahead tells you your fight isn't done.
35	Defeat the Gibbering Mouther		A gibbering mouther controls its ravenous lesser kin. Finish these aberrations off before they finish you!
Jarlaxle:	The tracks through the mine tunnels all converge up ahead. That's our first watchpost. Looks like bugbear sentries.
Bruenor:	They ain't spent much time on defensive setup. We hit 'em hard, we'll get inside easy 'nuff.
Ulkoria:	Getting through will be the hard part. The Xanathar Guild holds its territory in Undermountain tenaciously.
Bruenor:	Tenaciously, twentyaciously -- don't matter how many o' 'em there are, we're takin' 'em down!
36	Defeat 25 Monsters		The bugbear sentries at this watchpost surge forward to attack! Clearing out the Xanathar Guild from these tunnels will be easier said than done!
37	Defeat 25 Monsters		The bugbear mercenaries are joined by a force of Xanathar Guild fighters -- and by their beholder master's pets!
38	Collect 25 Weapon Shards		These bugbears are brutal combatants with whatever weapons are at hand. Grab up these broken blades before they're used against you!
39	Defeat 25 Monsters		The Xanathar Guild lackeys are starting to break. Finish them off!
Bruenor:	One more wave ta push back! Hit 'em hard, Champions, and we're through.
Jenks:	That's right! We're the Champions! Tell everyone!
Jarlaxle:	Jenks, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but what are you doing?
Jenks:	I think this last bunch is scared that they don't know us! I keep hearing someone shouting, 'Who? Who?'
Jarlaxle:	I hear it now, too. And I'm pretty sure that's not what you think it is...
40	Defeat the Crazed Owlbear		A last force of bugbears works with a deadly pet! Take this crazed owlbear down, and quickly!
Bruenor:	Another mine. Looks like old works fer copper diggin'.
Jarlaxle:	It's remarkable how much abandoned industry there is in Undermountain. A wily entrepreneur could do a deal with Halaster Blackcloak and make a killing down here...
Squiddly:	What are you writing down, Mr. Jarlaxle?
Jarlaxle:	Just notes for a quick business plan. Not important.
Nayeli:	Jarlaxle, it seems certain to me that anywhere abandoned in Undermountain is likely abandoned for good reason.
Trenzia's Flameskull:	Intruders! These are Trenzia's mines! You will all die! Die die die!!!
Jarlaxle:	All right, we can talk about profit sharing...
41	Defeat 25 Monsters		A shortcut through this old copper mine will bring you to the second Xanathar watch post -- unless the undead that dwell here have something to say about it.
42	Defeat 25 Monsters		Another wave of ghouls is joined by a force of skeletal warriors -- but this lightning-powered flameskull is the bigger threat!
Bruenor:	We're more than a match fer tha rest o' these undead, but that flameskull is tearin' us apart! We gotta get ta it!
Nayeli:	These mines are saturated with necromantic energy.
Celeste:	And the copper shot through the stone here is making the flameskull's lightning even more potent.
Bruenor:	Nothin' ta do but keep on, then. Champions! Hit 'em hard!
43	Collect 25 Singed Bones		As long as the flameskull leads them, these undead are fearless! Perhaps laying claim to the rest of that undead creature's singed remains will crack its resolve.
44	Defeat 25 Monsters		Another swarm of burning rats surrounds you! Look sharp!
Squiddly:	Watch out! Big stitchy thing, straight ahead!
Jarlaxle:	We call that a flesh golem, Squiddly, but well spotted.
Celeste:	Oh, no... Trenzia's set up a perfect trap! Each time the flameskull attacks with lightning, the copper in this floor will heal the golem!
Nayeli:	Focus fire on the golem if you can! Then take that accursed undead down!
45	Defeat the Flesh Golem		You need to destroy the flameskull's flesh golem pet, and quickly -- but this skeleton horde stands in your way!
Calliope:	Well that was less fun that I thought it would be.
Jarlaxle:	Perhaps next time we see a trap, we'll think of how that trap might affect us before we barrel in.
Jenks:	Nat, your hair is standing on edge - OW!
Ulkoria:	I think we've all learned our lesson. Let's keep moving.
Bruenor:	That were a brutal brawl and no mistake. But we're clear o' tha mines at last.
Jarlaxle:	There, dead ahead. Movement. Xanathar Guild sentries. A lot of them.
Nayeli:	Looks like we've found our second watchpost. And we're definitely not getting through without a fight.
46	Defeat 25 Monsters		The Xanathar Guild thugs holding the second watch post are seemingly waiting for your arrival -- and are ready to fight to the death!
47	Defeat 25 Monsters		Gazers and archers lay into you from the edges of the fray. Don't let them pin you down!
48	Collect 25 Gazer Eyestalks		Spawned by the Xanathar, these gazers share that beholder's arrogance. Turning them into trophies might take them down a notch!
Shunn Shurreth:	Listen well, Champions! I am Shunn Shurreth, and I am master here.
Bruenor:	What in tha Nine Hells... What kind o' creature is that? Like some kind o' drider that is, but tha wrong way round.
Jarlaxle:	Most likely just a drow cursed by some priestess. It doesn't take much to annoy them.
Shunn Shurreth:	Our sentries have warned us of your coming, and Nihiloor has apprised us of your capabilities. You can demonstrate good judgment by walking away from this fight -- or you can die here. The choice is yours.
Bruenor:	So tha mind flayer passed this way? That's good news fer us and bad news fer ye, spider-drow. 'Cause we got an appointment with that one, and there ain't nothin' gonna stand in our way!
49	Defeat 25 Monsters		The fighters of the Xanathar Guild regroup for a last stand!
Squiddly:	Mr. Jarlaxle! Champions! It's a big eye thing!
Jenks:	It's a dead big eye thing! With the wiggly small eyes on the outside!
Nat:	[Signs]
Jarlaxle:	Correct, Nat! That's an undead beholder. I'm going to have to get you doing some flashcard drills with the other two, I think...
Bruenor:	Oi! Less education and more decimation! Champions! Battle formations now!
50	Defeat the Beholder Zombie		The watch post's final defense is revealed! Destroy this beholder zombie or the fight is lost!
Jarlaxle:	I've done a fast scout of the perimeter. It looks like that Shunn Shurreth bolted, whoever he was.
Bruenor:	Just as well. We're behind schedule again, and as satisfyin' as it'd be ta send his offer back ta him up close and personal, we ain't got tha time.
Celeste:	Even behind as we are, my friends, we've done well to get this far. We know we're still on Nihiloor's trail, and we've disrupted the Xanathar Guild's operations across this level of Undermountain. If the route Glom gave us continues to hold true, we have a chance to reclaim the Stone of Golorr.
Squiddly:	And don't forget you've got us.
Celeste:	Squiddly. You, Jenks, and Nat have made this journey even more memorable than it otherwise would have been. But I fear the journey is far from over...
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