So, I am DM in campaign with a villian who likes to manipulate groups into fighting on his behalf who are not evil (the groups) He is a Shadar Kai who has gone off his nut. So he captured a pack leader of a tribe of Lythari elves and is holding her hostage to enforce obedience to him (those are the wild elves that can transform into wolves). They will try to stop the adventurers reluctantly but are not willing to hurt or seriously maim them, I am thinking of bolas, and maybe spell arrows? That stop the adventurers or confuse them? They are fighting will other "bad" groups that will kill. Thoughts on creative ways to disarm, restrain, or confuse the adventurers? Anyone done this?
Mind manipulation spells are popular with fey creatures. Dominate Person, Hypnotic Pattern, and Phantasmal Killer come to mind. Also, you might try giving the elves a tougher version of the net that is found in the Equipment section of the PHB.
Those all sound great, especially the Hypnotic Patter and Phantasmal Killer ones. Can you give me some thoughts on a tougher net? What do you mean exactly? And thanks for the help.
I just mean a net that has a magical property or two. The one in the PHB only has a few hit points, so it's very easy for any PCs with a blade or a cantrip to get out of after 1 round. In addition to more hp, you might give it the ability to temporarily sap Strength, for instance.
So, I am DM in campaign with a villian who likes to manipulate groups into fighting on his behalf who are not evil (the groups) He is a Shadar Kai who has gone off his nut. So he captured a pack leader of a tribe of Lythari elves and is holding her hostage to enforce obedience to him (those are the wild elves that can transform into wolves). They will try to stop the adventurers reluctantly but are not willing to hurt or seriously maim them, I am thinking of bolas, and maybe spell arrows? That stop the adventurers or confuse them? They are fighting will other "bad" groups that will kill. Thoughts on creative ways to disarm, restrain, or confuse the adventurers? Anyone done this?
Drow poison?
Hmmm. Interesting that would work well actually. However how would they get it...maybe though they could have their equivalent. Thank you!
Mind manipulation spells are popular with fey creatures. Dominate Person, Hypnotic Pattern, and Phantasmal Killer come to mind. Also, you might try giving the elves a tougher version of the net that is found in the Equipment section of the PHB.
Those all sound great, especially the Hypnotic Patter and Phantasmal Killer ones. Can you give me some thoughts on a tougher net? What do you mean exactly? And thanks for the help.
I just mean a net that has a magical property or two. The one in the PHB only has a few hit points, so it's very easy for any PCs with a blade or a cantrip to get out of after 1 round. In addition to more hp, you might give it the ability to temporarily sap Strength, for instance.
I like these suggestions. An elvish strength sapping net. I will use it.