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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mercurius" data-source="post: 9628752" data-attributes="member: 59082">[SPOILER="A Tarrasque attacks Waterdeep"]<h3>1. Key Statistics: Tarrasque</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Challenge Rating (CR) : 30</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Hit Points : ~676 (average for its Hit Dice)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Armor Class (AC) : 25</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Damage Resistances/Immunities :<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Immune to poison, psychic damage; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical attacks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Condition immunities: charmed, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Regeneration : Heals 40 hit points at the start of its turn unless it takes damage from a magical source or is targeted by Wish .</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Multiattack : Makes multiple attacks per turn, dealing massive physical damage (~100–150 damage per round).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Swallow : Can swallow smaller creatures whole, dealing automatic acid damage each turn.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Legendary Actions : Can take three actions on other creatures' turns, including additional attacks or movement.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Siege Monster : Doubles damage dealt to objects and structures.</li> </ul><h4>Key Capabilities </h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Tarrasque’s Siege Monster trait allows it to destroy buildings, walls, and infrastructure with ease.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its regeneration ensures it can recover quickly unless countered with specific magical effects.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its multiattack and legendary actions allow it to deal overwhelming damage over the course of a round.</li> </ul>[HR][/HR]<h3>2. Waterdeep: City Overview</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Population : ~130,000 (as per the Forgotten Realms setting).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Defensive Resources :<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">City Guard : A well-trained militia numbering in the thousands.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors : A guild of powerful mages capable of casting high-level spells.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lords’ Alliance : Political and military support from allied factions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Powerful Individuals : High-level adventurers, nobles, and NPCs (e.g., Mirt the Moneylender, Khelben Arunsun) could contribute to the defense.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Infrastructure : Strong walls, towers, and magical wards protecting the city.</li> </ul></li> </ul>[HR][/HR]<h3>3. Combat Dynamics</h3><h4>Initial Attack</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Tarrasque enters Waterdeep by emerging from the ground (via burrowing) or smashing through the city walls.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Using its Siege Monster trait, it destroys key structures like the Castle Waterdeep , Blackstaff Tower , and other landmarks within the first few rounds.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Its multiattack and legendary actions allow it to kill hundreds of civilians and guards in moments.</li> </ul><h4>Defenders’ Response</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">City Guard : While brave, the city guard is no match for the Tarrasque’s AC (25) and resistances. They might manage to distract it temporarily but will suffer heavy casualties.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Mages : The Watchful Order of Magists would attempt to counter the Tarrasque with high-level spells:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Meteor Swarm : Deals massive AoE damage, potentially reducing the Tarrasque’s HP significantly.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Disintegrate : Prevents regeneration for one round.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Forcecage or Wall of Force : Attempts to trap or isolate the Tarrasque.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">High-Level Characters :<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Adventurers like Mirt or Durnan might engage the Tarrasque directly, using tactics such as grappling, teleportation, or exploiting its vulnerabilities.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Legendary NPCs like Khelben Arunsun (if active) could use spells like Wish or Time Stop to neutralize the Tarrasque.</li> </ul></li> </ul><h4>Outcome</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Despite the defenders’ efforts, the Tarrasque’s durability and regeneration make it nearly impossible to kill without significant coordination and resources.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It would likely rampage for several hours, destroying large portions of the city before being defeated.</li> </ul>[HR][/HR]<h3>4. Casualties and Destruction</h3><h4>Casualties</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Tarrasque’s initial attack would kill thousands of civilians in densely populated areas like the Dock Ward or South Ward .</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Subsequent attacks, combined with its legendary actions and multiattack, would result in tens of thousands of deaths.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Estimated casualties: ~40,000–60,000 people (about 30–50% of the population).</li> </ul><h4>Percentage of City Destroyed</h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Tarrasque’s Siege Monster trait ensures that it systematically destroys buildings and infrastructure.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Key areas like the Castle Waterdeep , Blackstaff Tower , and major marketplaces would be reduced to rubble.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Estimated destruction: ~60–80% of the city .</li> </ul>[HR][/HR]<h3>5. Defeating the Tarrasque</h3>The Tarrasque’s defeat would require a coordinated effort:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Massive Spellcasting : Spells like Meteor Swarm , Disintegrate , and Wish would be essential to bypass its resistances and counter regeneration.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trapping or Containment : Spells like Forcecage or Wall of Force could immobilize the Tarrasque temporarily, allowing defenders to focus fire.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heroic Sacrifice : High-level characters might need to sacrifice themselves to deal the final blow (e.g., using Wish to banish the Tarrasque or teleporting it into a demiplane).</li> </ul>Even with these efforts, defeating the Tarrasque would take hours, during which it would cause catastrophic damage.[HR][/HR]<h3>6. Conclusion</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Casualties : ~40,000–60,000 people (30–50% of the population).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Destruction : ~60–80% of the city would be destroyed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Outcome : The Tarrasque would eventually be defeated, but not before causing immense devastation.</li> </ul>[/SPOILER]</blockquote>

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