[Cerek the Barbaric]

Well, I have to admit that I defeated Firkraag the first time by giving in to the lure of the cheese. [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

After trying legit tactics 12-15 times (or more-finally lost count) and getting my butt thoroughly kicked, I used Jaheira to cast Magic Resistance on him. This actually LOWERS his Resistance because it sets it equal to 2%/level of caster (I think)...so it brought his Resistance down to about 28-32%. The neat thing is that this is NOT considered a "hostile act", so Firkraag just sat still and did nothing. I then sent Imoen forward and had her cast Feeblemind. This IS considered hostile and it took a few more reloads before the spell finally made it past his Resistance and Saving throws.

Once he is "feebleminded", he will sit perfectly still while the entire party slices, dices, and julien-fries him.

Alright....it isn't very noble nor heroic....but being noble and heroic had gained me nothing but a tombstone up to that point.

This time through, however, I've installed the Weimer Tactics Mod....so my "cheese" will have no effect on him now. Even if I hadn't installed the Mod, I wouldn't resort to this tactic again. If all else failed, I would just leave and come back when my party was stronger. (kinda like the party in the Inn at Waukeen's Promenade. If you try to attack them right after Chateau Irenicus, you will probably have your head handed to you on a platter. Fortunately, they are nice enough to stay put and wait for you to gain a few levels.

Right now, I am using my assassin and Yoshimo to go in and Set Snares right outside the door. I then headed for the circus tent and will come back and set MORE snares outside their door after resting. A couple of days rest should give me enough traps to take the lead fighter out completely. )