Vajra Safahr (VAWJ-rah sah-FAR) is a human Wizard in her midthirties, making her the youngest person ever to hold the position of Blackstaff—the chief mage of Waterdeep and the head of Blackstaff Academy, a school for mages. Several of the older and more seasoned mages of Waterdeep consider Vajra an upstart, but they are smart enough not to challenge her. As the badge of her office, she carries…
The core of the Company of the Black Crown is composed of former Brelish commandos who served under Breggan during the war. Over the last few years, they’ve picked up some new recruits, mostly settlers who want vengeance on the denizens of Droaam. The Black Crowns are a higher class of brigand than the typical roadside thug; they work together efficiently, and coordinate actions with code words…
Medium Humanoid (Human), Neutral Evil AC 14 Initiative +3 (13) HP 27 (5d8 + 5) Speed 30 ft.
Also known as the City of Splendors, the bustling city of Waterdeep is ruled by a lordly council. The current Open Lord, Laeral Silverhand, keeps her identity known to the public. The Masked Lords rule alongside her anonymously, thus preventing any of them from being bribed or threatened. Waterdeep boasts a prodigious magical academy at Blackstaff Tower, which is run by a wizard holding the…
Faerûn has a reputation for being home to many powerful wizards and other characters. This can be an obstacle at the table if your players encounter a problem and expect an NPC like Laeral Silverhand, the Blackstaff, or Drizzt to swoop in and take care of things. Your characters might even try to locate and recruit such characters, hoping to use them to solve the party’s problems. But it’s…
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| 1 | Dusker. This gnome is Breggan’s most trusted lieutenant. Supposedly exiled from Zilargo, Dusker is a deadly assassin who often hides any time there’s potential danger, waiting to strike when trouble arises. (Gnome Assassin, she/her) |
| 2 | Blessing. Breggan’s loyal bodyguard, Blessing is a heavily armored warforged soldier. They served with Breggan during the war and… |
The following characters from the D&D; multiverse could serve as archmage group patrons:
Staff, rare (requires attunement) This dark wooden staff is carved in the shape of a majestic stallion. The staff has 10 charges. While holding the staff, you can expend 1 charge to cast the Phantom Steed spell from it. In addition, you can use a command word while holding the staff and expend 1 charge to take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. The staff regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at…
Weapon (greatsword), artifact (requires attunement) Hidden in the dungeon of White Plume Mountain, Blackrazor shines like a piece of night sky filled with stars. Its black scabbard is decorated with pieces of cut obsidian. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. If you hit an Undead with this weapon, you take 1d10 Necrotic damage, and the target regains…
Staff, Rare (Requires Attunement) This dark wooden staff is carved in the shape of a majestic stallion. The staff has 10 charges. While holding the staff, you can expend 1 charge to cast the Phantom Steed spell from it. In addition, you can use a command word while holding the staff and expend 1 charge to take the Dash action as a Bonus Action. Left to Right: Squasher, Staff of Favorable Winds,…
Staff (quarterstaff), common As a Magic action while touching this weapon, you can transform it into a mundane item or back into its weapon form. It can’t be used to make attacks while transformed into a mundane item. Different Trick Weapons transform into different items. The DM chooses the mundane item or determines it randomly by rolling on the following table. 1d10 Proficiency with a…
Staff (quarterstaff), uncommon This magic Quarterstaff is made of a tightly knit length of braided rope. As a Bonus Action, you can use a command word to magically release its knotted form and loosen it into a 50-foot length of Rope. Repeating the command word as a Bonus Action causes the Rope to tighten back up into a Quarterstaff. If a creature has the Restrained condition from the Rope when…
Staff, very rare (requires attunement by a Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) This staff is made from the reclaimed horn of a huge Undead creature. While you’re attuned to the staff, you have Advantage on saving throws to resist mental stress effects. The staff can also be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff. The staff has 15 charges for the following properties and regains 2d6 + 3 expended charges daily…
Staff, rare (requires attunement by a Druid) This staff has 6 charges and can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. While holding it, you have a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls. Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many…
Staff, Rare (Requires Attunement by a Druid) This staff has 6 charges and can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. While holding it, you have a +2 bonus to spell attack rolls. Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many…
Staff, rare (requires attunement by a Spellcaster) This staff is made of polished, interlocking bones and several skulls are fused together to adorn the top. Runes are carved along its length. While you hold the staff, you can cast Chill Touch from it, using your spell attack bonus. Additionally, you have Advantage on Charisma (Intimidation) checks made while holding the staff, and the staff’s…
Staff (quarterstaff), very rare (requires attunement by a Creature with an Intelligence of 17+) When you attune to this Quarterstaff, it remains solid in your grip but feels pliable within your mind. Whenever you make an attack with this magic weapon, you can choose to make the attack at range. When you do, you use your mind to telekinetically curve the Quarterstaff into the form of a Longbow .…
Staff, very rare (requires attunement by a Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) You have Resistance to Cold damage while you hold this staff. Spells. The staff has 10 charges. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell Regaining Charges. The staff…
Staff, Very Rare (Requires Attunement by a Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) You have Resistance to Cold damage while you hold this staff. Spells. The staff has 10 charges. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it, using your spell save DC. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Spell
This gnarled, oak staff ends in a crook reminiscent of a swan’s neck. It is clearly ancient, and was only recently uncovered from deep within an elven ruin. You have a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Once a day, if the wielder is reduced to 0 Hit Points, the Swansong Staff immediately animates (using the stats of an Animated Broom) to protect them. The weapon acts…
Staff (quarterstaff), uncommon This weapon was masterfully crafted by artificers of the ancient Dhakaani empire to combat the minions of the daelkyr Orlassk. It is forged from byeshk, and does not corrode or weather with time. Although stonebane weapons are not inherently magical, this weapon ignores Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage when used against creatures made of…
Huge Arcane Artillery (Staff), Requires Attunement by a Spellcaster Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 120 Siege Staffs, the primary form of arcane artillery, are made of wood—typically around fifteen feet long—engraved with mystic sigils and inlaid with dragonshards. Activating a Siege Staff takes 3 Magic actions: one to prime the staff; one to aim it; and one to release the spell. There are several…
Staff, legendary (requires attunement) This twisted wooden staff is crowned by a trinket-adorned deer’s skull. It was fashioned by Farryn before she delved into the dark lore of Gorthos. Soft, fragrant moss and earthy mushrooms grow along the staff’s length. While holding the staff, you can use it as a Spellcasting Focus for your spells, you gain a bonus to spell attack rolls and your spell save…
Staff, rare (requires attunement by a Bard, Cleric, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) This staff has 10 charges. While holding the staff, you can use any of its properties: Cast Spell. You can expend 1 of the staff’s charges to cast Charm Person, Command, or Comprehend Languages from it using your spell save DC. Reflect Enchantment. If you succeed on a saving throw against an Enchantment…
You can use an Arcane Focus (not a Druidic Focus) as a Spellcasting Focus for your Ranger spells.
Staff (druid, wizard, or sorcerer spell focus), very rare (requires attunement) Appearance This wooden and brass staff is topped by a large, spinning brass sphere. This sphere is orbited by several smaller brass spheres that are not physically connected to the staff, yet cannot be removed from their orbit. Rules This +2 staff can be used as a spell focus by a Druid, Wizard, or Sorcerer. This…
The core of the company is composed of former Brelish commandos who served under Breggan during the war. Over the last few years, they’ve picked up some new recruits, mostly settlers who want vengeance on the denizens of Droaam. The Black Crowns are a higher class of brigand than the typical roadside thug; they work together efficiently, and coordinate actions with code words and gestures. In…
Staff, Very Rare (Requires Attunement by a Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard) This staff has 20 charges and can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff that grants a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with it. While holding it, you gain a +2 bonus to Armor Class, saving throws, and spell attack rolls. Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from…
Fully matured black dragonflight dragons terrorize the lands of Azeroth from the skies and manipulate society by shape-shifting into humanoid disguises. A black dragon wearing a mortal visage usually has jet-black hair and red eyes.
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