Bryce Crypt

This area marks your first direct conflict with servants of your ultimate enemy, the King of Shadow. Undead and Shadow Initiates, either Clerics or Monks, abound in the Crypt.
Here you’ll have your confrontation with the leader of the cult, Arval. This fight can be tough. Arval is a powerful cleric who includes spells such as Word of Faith in his arsenal. He has many Monks to help him, and once they surround your party, reaching him can be very difficult. Buff up as much as you can, Haste included. Start combat by plastering as many as you can with area effect spells to begin with. If you can manage it, try to plant a powerful summoned creature next to Arval right away. The idea is to keep him occupied and have something to try and disrupt his spellcasting since you can’t reach him right away. Once the monks close in, have a spellcaster pound Arval with spells like Magic Missile and Flame Arrow while your fighters go to work on the Monks.