Neera (ToB)

Upon arrival, Neera casts Nahal's Reckless Dweomer. Rest to trigger the first encounter.

You will be attacked by Vicross, four Red Wizards, four Thayan Knights, and four Thayan fighters. Neera's spellcasting is blocked. Use Insect Plague and Cloudkill on the wizards and fighters. A high-level Cleric's Dispel Magic can counter enemy defenses. Consider retreating to the world map if overwhelmed.

Warning: Retreat when only one enemy remains to avoid an immediate, unprepared follow-up battle.

After defeating the initial group, Vicross teleports you and herself to Dennaton's Colisseum in Priador.

Vicross teleports away, leaving you to face a horde of Yuan-ti. Use carpet bombing tactics and summoned allies.

After winning, exit via the southwest gate.

Enter the Staging Area and speak to Szass Tam, who orders you to kill Vicross.

Before proceeding, visit the merchants: Hue Greenleaf sells a Buckler +3 and the unique Kazrah's Shield. The Magical Item Merchant offers the unique Cloak of the Lich, a third Ring of Regeneration, and a Sandthief's Ring (useful for crafting the Thieves' Hood). The Book Merchant sells one of three Scrolls of Wish. You can rest by speaking to Molzahn of Tymora or going to the Pocket Plane.

Speak to Szass Tam to be transported to Vicross's estate.

Confront Thallis, the maid. Do not kill her; ask for her help. She reveals Vicross is in the courtyard and guards are in surrounding rooms.

Warning: Red Wizards in surrounding rooms use Potions of Invisibility and attempt to raise the alarm. Prioritize eliminating them with True Seeing.

Clear the guard rooms on either side of the entrance hall. Each has two guards and a trap. Use an invisible Thief to disarm traps and initiate combat with a backstab. The southeast room contains a locked and a trapped chest with potions and magical ammo.

In the library, disarm traps near the entrance and by the courtyard door. Eliminate the Red Wizard and two guards. The wizard can be backstabbed. Search the table for scrolls of Knock, Protection From Magic Energy, and Spell Trigger. The bookshelf contains scrolls of Pierce Magic and Mordenkainen's Sword. Another table has scrolls of True Sight and Protection From Electricity, plus a cursed scroll.

In the east bedroom, disarm three alarm traps. A Red Wizard and five guards are present. A trapped and locked chest by the bed contains gold, potions, and a Scroll of Protection From Undead. A trapped cabinet contains a Scroll of Spell Turning. A nearby table has scrolls of Breach, Mordenkainen's Sword, and Pierce Shield.

The chest and desk in the next room are trapped and contain minor loot. Continue to the dining hall.

In the dining hall, a trap is at the bottom of the room. A Red Wizard and three guards are present. Eliminate them to make the battle against Vicross easier.

Backtrack to the library and pick the lock on the door to the central courtyard. Confront Vicross, two Elite Guards, and the Guard Captain. The Guard Captain drops a suit of Full Plate Mail +2. Vicross drops scrolls and the unique but useless Thayan Circlet.

Warning: This quest can bug out. Make a save now.

Use the Summoning Bell in the courtyard center to summon Szass Tam. Consider placing traps nearby beforehand (a single Spike Trap is sufficient).

Szass Tam will betray you. Deal enough damage to make him call off hostilities.

Speak to Szass Tam again to be teleported back to the Clearing.

Each party member earns 20000 XP. Neera will speak to you.

Warning: If Neera does not talk to you, reload the save from before summoning Szass Tam.

Loot the bodies for useful potions before continuing the main quest.