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(Left to right) neldrazu, needle demon, and nycademonNELDRAZU TACTICSThe neldrazu looks for a lightly armored enemy anduses abduct to bring it among the neldrazu's allies.Once the enemy is isolated, the neldrazu tears it apartwith flaying claws. If attacking in groups, neldrazusteleport in different directions, spreading out theirenemies as much as possible.NELDRAZU LOREArcana DC 14: Although difficult to control,neldrazus make excellent abductors for slavers orkidnappers that don't mind if their goods are slightlydamaged.ENCOUNTER GROUPSNeldrazus are usually encountered with otherdemons, but take any opportunity to wreak havoc.They prefer being near places where they can keeptheir victims isolated, such as narrow ledges, steepslopes, or pit traps.Level 7 Encounter (XP 1,650)• 2 barlguras (level 8 brute, MM 53)• 2 neldrazus (level 8 lurker)• 1 tiefling heretic (level 6 artillery, MM 250)NYCADEMONRIPPLING WITH MUSCLES AND THICK TENDONS, nycademonsare winged terrors that soar over the charredlandscape of the Abyss, searching for prey on theopen expanses. These predators harry ground creaturesfor amusement, lifting their hapless victimshigh into the air and dropping them.NycademonLevel 22 Skirmisherlarge elemental humanoid (demon) XP 4,150Initiative +21 Senses Perception +17HP 210; Bloodied 105AC 35; Fortitude 35, Reflex 35, Will 32Resist 20 variable (2/encounter)Speed 6, fly 6 (hover)© Wicked Axe (standard; at-will)Reach 2; +27 vs. AC; 2d8 + 5 damage (crit 3d8 + 21), andongoing 5 damage (save ends).4 Wicked Edges (standard; at-will)The nycademon makes two wicked axe attacks.4 Snatch (standard; at-will)Before or after the attack, the nycademon flies 6 squares. Reach2; +2 5 vs. Fortitude; the target is grabbed.Strong FlyerWhen a nycademon moves a grabbed target, it does not have tomake a Strength attack. While bloodied, a nycademon can fly atfull speed instead of half speed when moving a grabbed target.Alignment Chaotic evil Languages Abyssal, CommonSkills Intimidate +21Str 25 (+18) Dex 26 (+19) Wis 13 (+12)Con 26 (+19) Int 8 (+10) Cha 21 (+16)Equipment 2 greataxes