A random idea that popped into my head earlier this week was to start a blog series that profiled specific enemies and monsters. I just thought it might be fun and something that could augment or supplement the work the folks at the DDOWiki have already compiled. Since this random thought occurred to me while I was running around the Searing Heights, I figured I would start with an enemy from that area.
Not too long ago I wrote up a blog looking at various factions that are found in Searing Heights and hypothesized how they interact with each other. A primary faction within this area is the Sulatar Drow. Among their ranks, are some vicious spellcasters, including the Sulatar Wizards.
A Sulatar Wizard approaches for some combat.
Sulatar wizards are primarily encountered around the Sulatar settlement on the western side of Searing Heights at the base of the volcanic mountain peak. They are typically scattered throughout the area around the settlement ranging from the Ominus Cave explorer point and west from that point and then extending all way from that point to Guck’s hidden cave in the North. These clever enemies are normally encountered with Sulatar Clerics but they can also be clustered with other Sulatar forces.
Like other drow, they have spell resistance and like other Sulatar they have fire resistance (makes some sense since they worship fire giants). Once they spot an enemy, they tend to cast invisibility right off in hopes of being able to hide from their enemies. They also like to cast web in order to ensnare any unlucky adventurers. There main offensive spells seem to be scorching ray and lightning bolt (although I could be mistaken on lightning bold, I thought I remember a second spell being cast at me).
Sulatar Wizard casting invisibility before attacking.
From what I can tell, they have approximately 40 to 60 hit points. They also seem to move pretty quickly and rapidly to engage enemies. Combined with their companion clerics, they can be quite annoying and dangerous, especially for lower level characters who are not prepared for fire based attacks. Luckily, they don’t bother to try to hide their presence and can be spotted quite easily afar, allowing you to attack them with ranged attacks for some time before you get forced to engage them and any surrounding enemies.
Keep these things in mind when you encounter one of these enemies out in Searing Heights. If you have fire resistance, you should be able to take them out without too much of an issue, as long as you don’t get overwhelmed.
Thanks for reading everybody and happy hunting!!
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