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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic Warbler Metallic warblers resemble songbirds and serve as clandestine agents of their creators, keeping watch over communities without directly intervening. Their telepathic bond lets them
, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands Common and Draconic but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Heads of State The head of almost any nation described in chapter 2 could be your patron. For some nations and regions, it’s impossible to speak of a “head of state,” but you might enjoy the
trade pacts with the nations of Khorvaire. 2–3 As agents of Queen Aurala, help her build Aundair’s strength in preparation for the next war, without alerting other nations to her ambitions. 4–5 Assist the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the
voices of all others. Occasionally, two gods agree to share the services of an oracle. Oracles who try to remain independent often find themselves pursued by the agents of evil gods who would bind them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Secrets of Immortality Any who would speak with the White Jade Emperor must
petition for an audience at the Hall of Divine Wisdom This adventure embroils characters in a conspiracy involving the
in the political vacuum. In response, Wei has set her considerable network of agents to covertly work toward two goals: Preserving the Emperor. Assuring the emperor’s continued rule is the easiest way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Phaerimm Agent Phaerimm agents travel the surface world, seeking out powerful magic to rule others. Phaerimm Agent Large Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC 15Initiative +4 (14)
HP 123 (19d10 + 19
Cha 18 +4 +7
Skills Arcana +9, Insight +6, Perception +6
Immunities Charmed
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands Common and Deep Speech but can’t speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, Rakdos claims authority over all the demons of this world — even if some of them, ambitious and headstrong as demons are, rebel against his authority. Demons are agents of destruction that work their
barbed devils or horned devils, except that they are demons. (They are chaotic evil, they speak Abyssal and not Infernal, and they lack Devil’s Sight.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Marked for Death Agents of the Queen of Air and Darkness dispatch four fomorians to intercept the party. Riding in howdahs strapped to the fomorians’ backs are four wood elf wizards (use the drow
after her exile, but they do not know that her prison is the book. The characters might also use the speak with dead spell to learn some of the above information from fallen enemies. Treasure Each wizard wears a ring of gleaming black glass (worth 10 gp) on the third finger of their left hand.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
remained that way ever since. Less than a year ago, the Gralhunds were approached by agents of the Zhentarim loyal to Manshoon, and the nobles formed an alliance with them. House Gralhund gives the
what’s not generally known is that the Zhents in House Gralhund are agents of Manshoon. Neither Orond nor any other member of his family knows about the wizard’s clone. As far as Orond and his wife are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Shapechanger trait to pose as Sergeant Luggik. During assaults through the portal, the slaad uses telepathy to relate information to Zot and Sotu’s agents, who then slip back through the portal. This helps the
invaders prepare ever-deadlier attacks. Before Battle The characters can inspect the gate to Acheron or speak to any of the soldiers at the gate. Major Kalar won’t let the characters attune the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, they kidnapped Erasmus van Richten and sold him to his death at the hands of the vampire Baron Metus. In the brief time she knew him, Ez befriended Erasmus and heard him speak lovingly of a
agents to her existence. From a cell in Il Aluk, Ez’s mother Irena Radanavich manipulates a web of lies to bring her daughter back into the family.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Deva Devas are angels that act as divine messengers or agents to the Material Plane, the Shadowfell, and the Feywild and that can assume a form appropriate to the realm they are sent to. Legend tells
retains its game statistics and ability to speak, but its AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and special senses are replaced by those of the new form, and it gains any statistics and capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
spellcasters, but they can enrich any character’s story. When using this table, you can either choose the entries that speak to you or draw cards from the deck. Sage Destinies Card Heroic Tie
each day. Skull You seek a way to cheat death. Star Your spells and magical abilities take on the appearance of playing cards. Sun Agents of the Solar Bastion (see chapter 10) once saved your life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
versions of your own design—perhaps with signature cosmetic effects. Monsters. Monsters can serve as threats but also agents of noble houses. Shape-shifting creatures such as Imps and Wererats excel at
supernatural intrigue. Choose a single spell—such as Clairvoyance, Geas, or Speak with Dead—and consider how to make it central to a plot involving secrets and mysterious revelations. Consider doing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
fabricated by the sinister Order of the Emerald Claw? Was the schism orchestrated by agents of the Chamber to fulfill aspects of the Draconic Prophecy that speak of thirteen houses?
CLAUDIO POZAS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Agents of the Wyrmsmith Like most of his kind, Themberchaud is vain and proud. He’s pampered, but also restless. The adult red dragon has been aware for several years that his handlers are
withholding things from him, but rather than demand disclosure, he has waited and observed. He wants agents of his own, and sees the interest of the Keepers in the adventurers as an opportunity. The dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Refrum can’t dispute this evidence, but he talks of how Jarme went to the gallows professing to have no memory of any slayings. After the execution, Refrum offered his ability to cast speak with dead
Styes has some connection to the Lantern Ghost killings. The priest suspects that agents of this conspiracy used enchantments to control Jarme, forcing him to commit one or more of the murders. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
talent for lying is well suited. Never forget that devils can speak lies to you at will, even though one might promise not to. Only a contract with the devil — one that it will try to get you to sign
— can make it speak true. Even then, its talk will be leavened with vagueness to lead you to draw the wrong conclusions.
A Maze of Information Every edict, policy statement, scientific treatise, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hope of surviving. The foremost wizard in the Hells, Mephistopheles suffers nothing that would compromise his intellectual focus. He hates distractions and allows only particular devils to speak to him
made. His court is constantly alert for agents from Dis, since it greatly pains Dispater that Mephistopheles might come across a scrap of information that he doesn’t possess. A number of renowned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
(area 16), when the wiser course of action would be to lead its fellow kuo-toa to a new home far away from the aboleth and its servants. If the characters try to speak with the archpriest in a language
archpriest deems them agents of the aboleth and tries to kill them with the help of its bodyguards and the kuo-toa in area 21b. If the characters gather what it needs to complete the statue, Noolgaloop thanks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
agents in its dark plots. Drowned Master
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 157 (21d8 + 63)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 20
Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Bound Together. The drowned master shares its mind with every other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
dragon goddess, and she sees the summoning of Tiamat to the world as a way to be rid of her. Zariel has directed her mortal agents to assist those who seek to free Tiamat, and her power has made it easier
and dragons. Devils are supreme manipulators, and if the characters have the opportunity to speak with devils that aren’t working for the cult, don’t be afraid to offer them diabolical assistance. Such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to be rid of her. Zariel has directed her mortal agents to assist those who seek to free Tiamat, and her power has made it easier for the Red Wizards to summon devils and for the Cult of the Dragon to
the opportunity to speak with devils that aren’t working for the cult, don’t be afraid to offer them diabolical assistance. Such an offer should put all characters—not just those of good alignment—in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dragon goddess, and she sees the summoning of Tiamat to the world as a way to be rid of her. Zariel has directed her mortal agents to assist those who seek to free Tiamat, and her power has made it easier
and dragons. Devils are supreme manipulators, and if the characters have the opportunity to speak with devils that aren’t working for the cult, don’t be afraid to offer them diabolical assistance. Such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feed on their misery. Agents of Evil. Will-o’-wisps rarely speak, but when they do, their voices sound like faint or distant whispers. In the miserable domains they haunt, will-o’-wisps sometimes form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
assigned to them, but they aren’t bound by that label. Stories of the Lords of the Nine told by mortals might speak of Glasya as Asmodeus’s daughter and Belial as Fierna’s consort, but such expressions can’t
matters of contracts, bargains, and legalities. She and her agents offer mortal petitioners advice on how to manipulate or circumvent the law, or to identify escape clauses — all to ensure that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
meat at Camp Greenbriar for 20 gp or ask Ophelia to provide it from a non-sapient source. Once Ebonclaw agrees to speak with the characters, he is forthright and shares the following: He was recently
be interested in the figurine of wondrous power (serpentine owl) Ophelia offered the characters. He’s also willing to accept a gift at a later date, at which point he sends agents to see if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
a saving throw against the confusion spell. The confusion effect lasts for 1 minute. 91–95 The character loses the ability to speak. 96–100 The character falls unconscious. No amount of jostling or
–70 “I am the smartest, wisest, strongest, fastest, and most beautiful person I know.” 71–80 “I am convinced that powerful enemies are hunting me, and their agents are everywhere I go. I am sure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
their wares. My kin don’t do anything so pedestrian as set up booths or tables for themselves, but instead deal with a few traders who might be at the inn at the time. These agents then travel out and
folk have taken it upon themselves to speak on such topics rather heatedly. I’m hopeful that the coming decades will smooth over these differences and sooth the contentions. Evereska is a beautiful place, and I see no reason to mar that beauty with an argument among friends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to it by its creator and communicates with nearby banderhobbs in a psychic manner. Agents of Evil. During its brief existence, a banderhobb attempts to carry out the bidding of the one who birthed it
darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands Common and the languages of its creator, but can’t speak
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Resonant Connection. If the banderhobb has even a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Withers acts as supervisor for the dwarves and serves as Acererak’s adjunct when the archlich visits the tomb. Using his scrying pool at area 25, Withers can command Omu’s gargoyles and speak to agents on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Agents from the Blue Dragon Army are gathering other floating pieces of the City of Lost Names. One way or another, the Dragon Armies will conquer the skies. Kansaldi will show the characters mercy for
becomes a sentient magic item of lawful evil alignment with an Intelligence of 16, a Wisdom of 19, and a Charisma of 15. It has hearing and normal vision in a range of 120 feet. The gem can speak and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
him, the River Guide doesn’t seek worship. When mortal agents are necessary, though, Athreos often seeks the descendants of those who impressed him during their journey to the Underworld. The Athreos’s
trait You can cast speak with dead with this trait, requiring no material components. Once you cast the spell in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest. Wisdom is your spellcasting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Nightveil Specter The Nightveil specters of Ravnica are hooded, undead guardians that ride flying creatures called gloamwings. They are fearsome agents of House Dimir, protecting the territory and
Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Mount. If the specter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
character loses the ability to speak. 96-100 The character falls unconscious. No amount of jostling or damage can wake the character. Indefinite Madness d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01-15 "Being
convinced that powerful enemies are hunting me, and their agents are everywhere I go. I am sure they're watching me all the time." 81-85 "There's only one person I can trust. And only I can see this