Embassy of the Baatezu

This huge tower has 100% transmutation resistance. It is 40 ft. tall, save for the semicircular eastern portion which is 100 ft. tall, the final 40 feet being a towering spire which is splendidly crafted with tentacle-like protrusions. A pair of Gargoyle Golems stand watch at the base of this spire, along the balcony; they can be commanded to act by any baatezu or Savant Aboleth but do not otherwise act of their own volition unless they see a Savant Aboleth being attacked by any creature, whereupon they at once swoop down to attack the savant's assailant.

The baatezu here are intrigued by the Aboleth experiments in extending domination and have brought gifts of gems and slaves. In return, the Aboleth have allowed Pallestren and his retinue to occupy the tower. The savants have no intention of allowing the baatezu to learn much, but they also do not wish to give offense to these powerful beings, and by granting them emissary status they hope to delay them for long enough to complete their own work without provoking any angry response by rejected fiends. Of course, both groups spy on each other constantly, to little effect. The magic resistance of the baatezu, and the protections of the Great Towers, are such that the baatezu mission has proved largely fruitless to date.

The locations and inhabitants are described below, followed by tactics and strategy. A roster of stats for the baatezu is given separately from the main text. Map 30.18 shows layout.