KarrβAashta, a human investigator affiliated with the Finders Guild, runs a small agency in the Deathsgate district whose inquisitives can find out just about anything a client wants to know. KarrβAashta takes on cases that other Finders Guild inquisitives wonβt touch; he specializes in jobs involving the Cogs far below the towers of Sharn. This willingness to venture into the depths of the earthβ¦
You alter the appearance of a set of nonmagical clothing that isnβt being worn by someone else. You determine the color, styling, decoration, and form the clothing takes, though you canβt generate clothes worth more than 15 GP. For example, you could transform a tattered Robe into Fine Clothes, or vice versa. At the end of the spellβs duration, the altered clothing returns to its original form.β¦
Refer to the Oakshore Docks Map and identify the Suggested Start Area for the Player Characters. Don't reveal the rest of the dock's contents yet, as they aren't initially visible to the characters. To begin the investigation, read or paraphrase: Oakshoreβs dockside neighborhood consists of six single-story homes and businesses separated by dingy alleys. Shells in intricate geometrical patternsβ¦
No one is born intent on bringing evil into this world, yet many lives are transformed by the suffering inflicted upon them. Warriors of Regret are haunted by the shadows of evil deeds done. Through training and reflection, Warriors of Regret accept their past canβt be erased. Instead, they focus on forging remorse and grief into a weapon against their foes Though their misdeeds follow theirβ¦
Depending on what levels of the City of Towers an inquisitive agency focuses on, its members might get involved in very different sorts of investigations. Lower Sharn means poor clients and lawless streets. Middle Sharn means merchant rivalries and better pay. Upper Sharn means uncovering the secrets hidden behind the veneer of respectability. See the β Sharn Neighborhoods β section later in thisβ¦
The NPCs also know optional clues that aid in navigating the Fields of the Crow or fighting Raum. They only reveal these secrets if theyβre Friendly with the characters. You decide which questions succeed on a DC 15 Charisma check to get an NPC to divulge this information:
You touch a corpse and leave a magical mark. You can choose to make it a visible mark that appears as a rune or word written on the flesh, or you can choose to make the mark Invisible. A creature that takes the Study action to specifically examine a corpse automatically detects it, whether visible or Invisible. Available For: Bard (Legacy), Sorcerer (Legacy), Warlock (Legacy), Wizard (Legacy),β¦
Inquisitive agencies run the gamut from a handful of private investigators working together to networks of detectives supported by dragonmarked houses. If the characters want to establish their own inquisitive agency, they should consider two key factors: where to locate the agency, and whether to associate with an established guild. Kuno Inquisitives in Sharn keep constant watch over criminalβ¦
Jessie the Red (Medium Pirate) is very excited about the party happening tonight after the Plunder Auction celebrating her wifeβs latest achievement. She is madly in love with her wife, a human named Dead Eye Jolene. She immediately recognizes that the party is not with the Brinejacks but keeps it to herself. Sheβs far more interested in finding out who they are and telling them about theβ¦
Wondrous Item, common A question mark is worked into the head of this key. The key has a 5 percent chance of unlocking any lock into which itβs inserted. Once it unlocks something, the key d isappears.
If the characters want to convince Iskari to work against Szass Tam, they must secure one or more pieces of evidence that prove Iskari has stolen from the lich. The characters recognize when something they find is evidence. They can find four pieces of evidence, which are in the following areas:
You convert raw materials into products of the same material. For example, you can fabricate a wooden bridge from a clump of trees, a rope from a patch of hemp, or clothes from flax or wool. Choose raw materials that you can see within range. You can fabricate a Large or smaller object (contained within a 10-foot Cube or eight connected 5-foot Cubes) given a sufficient quantity of material. Ifβ¦
The characters are free to conduct the investigation however they see fit. Fillius can offer the following suggestions for ways to gather clues:
You and up to five willing creatures within 5 feet of you instantly teleport to a previously designated sanctuary. You and any creatures that teleport with you appear in the nearest unoccupied space to the spot you designated when you prepared your sanctuary (see below). If you cast this spell without first preparing a sanctuary, the spell has no effect. You must designate a location, such as aβ¦
You hurl a spectral, barbed chain at a creature that you can see within range. The target makes a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 2d6 Force damage, is pulled up to 30 feet toward you, and is bound by the chain. While bound by the chain, the creature is tethered to you and canβt move or teleport to a space more than 30 feet away from you, and you have Advantage on attackβ¦
Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious metal to coerce prisoners into betraying themselves. Many serve powerful devils, wrenching secrets from imprisoned souls using deadly, animate chains. Left to their own devices, chain devils encourage ruthless individuals to pursue forbidden magic, leading their pupils down paths to theβ¦
The red rock formation is sacred to the village, but no one knows about the temple within. The Couatl has lain dormant without a worthy, mortal Priest Acolyte and thus faded from local lore. In the first chamber, Celestial script reads, βThose seeking peace are welcome. You only need to ask.β In the second chamber, wall art depicts healing actions. Sofia βs hair ribbon can also be found. In theβ¦
You create chains of ice around a creature you can see within range. The target makes a Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the target takes 1d10 Cold damage, and its Speed is halved until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage only. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d10 for each spell slot level above 1. Available For:β¦
The investigation ends when the characters feel theyβve collected enough information to report to Fillius, who meets them after they contact him with the Speaking Stone he gave them. If the characters correctly deduce that Korex is behind the murders, Fillius agrees that the evidence supports their conclusion. If the characters donβt arrive at this discovery themselves, Fillius can help them makeβ¦
Dragonmark Feat (Prerequisite: Eberron Campaign, Canβt Have Another Dragonmark Feat) You gain the following benefits. Wild Intuition. When you make an Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Animal Handling) check, you can roll 1d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. Primal Connection. You always have the Animal Friendship and Speak with Animals spells prepared. You can cast each spellβ¦
Wondrous Item, uncommon This powder resembles fine sand. There is enough of it for one use. When you take a Utilize action to throw the dust into the air, you and each creature and object within a 10-foot Emanation originating from you have the Invisible condition for 2d4 minutes. The duration is the same for all subjects, and the dust is consumed when its magic takes effect. Immediately after anβ¦
Spies use charm and deception to veil their true intentions. If forced into combat, they seek to end such conflicts quietly and decisively. Spies Spies gather information and disseminate lies, manipulating people to gain the results the spiesβ patrons desire. Theyβre trained to manipulate, infiltrate, andβwhen necessaryβescape in a hurry. Many adopt disguises, aliases, or code names to maintainβ¦
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