Overall, I felt this was solid, but I got greedy. The Hellion and the Houndmaster were equipped with Moon Cloaks & Rings, the Occultist had a Moon Cloak & Cursed Incense, and the Antiquarian had the Ancestor's Map and her speed trinket, with the plan to latch on to the Hellion for a guard and to buff the Hellions dodge and protection. I knew my party comp had to be spot on to have a hope of survival, so I had a Hellion in rank 1, Occultist in rank 2, Hound Master in rank 3, and the Antiquarian in rank 4. If others have a better line up suggestion along with trinket recommendations or other tips, I would *really* appreciate it, with much thanks in advance.Īs a little background on how I found myself in this mess, I was doing an Antiquarian Dark Run on Veteran in the Weald on a Long Expedition, and with resolve level 3 Heroes. My thoughts were a Man-at-Arms, a Flagellant, a guarded/defended Vestal, and *maybe* a Jester. So, my question: What kind of party make up is best for purely surviving the damned bird for 4 rounds, and CAN a 4th level party survive it for that time enough to see it retreat and retrieve my trinkets? I'm aware a 4th level group is going to suffer increased stress and lack the resistances, equipment, and class skillls preferred for this, but I'm kinda sorta desperate.

The reason I'd prefer not to advance my heroes to 5th or 6th level is because I don't want to trigger the Wolves at the Door quest, regardless of options to game it (raw recruits sacrificed for the greater glory). However, after a recent run, I * really* want to get my trinkets back from this gawdamnt bird.

Normally this isn't the kind of question I'd like to put out, as my preference would be to build up a team of 5th or 6th level Heroes with maxed class skills and equipement (as well as a number of preferred quirks locked in).

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