STYGIAN DOCK
THE FLYING FORTRESSES OF AVERNUS NEED FUEL, AND
what better fuel than the souls of the damned.
-The CartographerZariel's flying fortresses are serviced and repaired at
this rus ting repair dock. When the characters arrive
here, read the following boxed text to the players:
A massive iron struct ure that appears to be a pair o f
docking arms straddles the River Styx and extends out
over it. Hefty clamps, chains, and bars are fixed to the
docking arms to lash large vessels between them.If the players arrive here after meeting Bel, Zariel's
flying fortress is present (see "Zariel's Flying Fortress."
page 130). If so, read the following boxed text to
your players:
A gigantic basalt citadel shaped like a sword blade
is moored at the dock. The Aying fortress thrums as
screaming souls from the River Styx are drawn up into it.The Stygian dock is a 100-foot-high service platform
protruding from the rocky cliffs of the River Styx. The
clamps. chains, and bars fixed to the upper arms of the
dock hold flying fortresses in place.
A horned devil named Bazelsteen manages the dock
for Zariel but yearns for the freedom to carry out its me-
cha nical experiments. To earn its aid, visitors must first
serve as test pilots for the devil's latest contraption.
Twelve barbed devils patrol the dock in groups of
three devils each. If Zariel's flying fortress is present,
three bone devils also circle overhead. Intruders are at-
tacked or warned away. If the characters try to negotiate
with the devils, Bazelsteen swoops down to deal with
them personally.
DEALING WITH BAZELSTEEN
Engine oil covers this horned devil, which constantly
chews on a shard of smoking, red hot coal. Bazelsteen
is more interested in machines than creatures and is
willing to repair or modify any infernal war machine
that the characters currently use. See appendix B for
possible weapon replacements, armor upgrades, and
magic gadgetry. Instead of payment, the horned devil
requires that they help it complete a test (see "Test Run
221,"' page 124 ). If the characters perform this task
well, Bazelsteen agrees to fully repair their infernal war
machines. He also offers one free weapon swap, armor
upgrade, or magical gadget.
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