#delighted to report that fern and company curbstomped him within a few rounds

[sky-scribbles]

Cazador: I am immortal and unstoppable! I can still control, you, Astarion, and I will ascend!

My druid, who prepared Sunbeam, Moonbeam and Daylight today: :)

Shadowheart, a cleric, already firing up the the spirit guardians: :)

Gale, with Sunbeam prepared and all the Misty Steps and Dimension Doors needed to free Astarion within the first round: :)

Astarion, with an inventory full of holy water and a weapon that deals radiant damage: :)

Cazador, thirty seconds later: