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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. You infiltrate your secondary guild to learn its secrets, keep tabs on its activities, or perhaps undermine it from within.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies:
, disguise, and deception, members of House Dimir appear inscrutable. Your true personality and ideals might never manifest, or they might mark you as a quirky member of your secondary guild.
Personality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
guardian.
6 Consult with a hermit who lives in the temple.
7 Stop cultists from performing a destructive ritual in the temple.
8 Restore the temple to receive the patron deity’s blessing
too close.
6 A gynosphinx curious about human behavior creates a series of deadly traps in an abandoned temple and lures adventurers to the place to witness if and how they overcome its challenges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
receive a cold welcome. Daggerwatch, Upper Dura Moraggan’s A posh tavern specializing in strong Mror spirits. Food and drink are wealthy in quality and cost. Highhold, Upper Dura The Mystic Market A
safest establishments in Lower Dura. Callestan, Lower Dura The Broken Mirror A curious tavern owned by a family of changelings, the Broken Mirror changes its appearance and theme every week. It’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
with a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. If one or more mages fall in battle, the rest use greater invisibility spells to turn invisible and retreat, putting the tower on
goes on alert. Succubus or Incubus A sometime lover and ally of one of the tower’s wizards, this fiend adopts the form of a slave (your choice of race). Curious to see the inside of Gromph’s sanctum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Deciphering the Mask Characters curious about the nature of Phenax’s Silence find no grand prize in the Court of Orestes. Rather than great wealth, the seer Orestes vaguely predicted the events that
palace’s ruler is nothing less than Phenax’s eidolon.
3 Phenax has triplet offspring, three souls that the god of deception abandoned in the Underworld. Erebos hides these souls, valuing them as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
beasts is likewise something often put to practical use, and the Zil often use small animals as messengers or guides. While Zil gnomes don’t automatically have proficiency with Deception or
.
2 You have a mysterious contact who sends you missions via sending; when you follow their instructions, you invariably receive a reward.
3 You’ve acquired a plot of land in Xen’drik. You’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
that the characters can’t use the information they receive until they interpret those obscure facts. Or the NPC refuses to give a direct answer, speaking only in vague hints that the characters must
piece together to get the information they seek. Wisdom. An NPC is hiding something important, and the characters must read the NPC’s nonverbal cues to understand what’s true and what’s deception. Or key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
for power in the mortal world. These priests receive nightmarish visions from Dendar that they interpret as prophecies, and they then use their magic and influence to make these visions come true
+ 13)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +5
Skills Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
members can place bets, earning a payout depending on which steeds place in the top two of a given race. Up to six nightmares race at any given time; those who bet on the first-place steed receive triple
their initial bet, and those who bet on the second-place steed receive double their initial bet. To simulate a race, have each participating character place a bet on a single number from 1 to 6—each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
can help them unlock the infernal puzzle box and the mysteries of the Shield of the Hidden Lord. After making sure the characters receive their promised reward, Liara thanks them for doing their part
)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4
Skills Athletics +5, Deception +5, Insight +4, Intimidation +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
servants deliver invitations two days before the event. Invitations. If the characters have established themselves in Port-a-Lucine as important, wealthy, and interesting people, they receive genuine
refuse entry to anyone missing acceptable versions of either. Ask the characters to make Charisma (Deception) checks if they present false invitations or have expressed worry that their costumes are subpar, but unless they roll especially poorly, the check simply reinforces the fear of being caught.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-follower can attempt the check, but only by posing as a Tyr worshiper and fooling the ghost with a successful DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check. If it succeeds in reducing Netherskull to 0 hit points
“Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) on any character who served as Fidelio’s host. For laying Fidelio’s spirit to rest, the characters should receive XP as if they had defeated the ghost in combat.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
exchange for power in the mortal world. They receive nightmarish visions from Dendar, which they interpret as prophecies, and then use their magic and influence to make these visions come true. The cruelest
Deception +5, Stealth +4
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft. (penetrates magical darkness), passive Perception 11
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Possible Visions The following are the most relevant visions the characters can receive as answers to their questions. Elaborate upon or modify these as needed, and improvise visions for other
questions the characters ask based on the information in the adventure. Gromph’s Folly If the characters inquire about Gromph Baenre or the arrival of the demon lords, they receive a vision of how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
their local kingpin. A kingpin might receive requests for help from citizens, asking for loans or dealing with unauthorized crime, such as a thieving neighbor. A kingpin tracks these favors and debts
)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
their local kingpin. A kingpin might receive requests for help from citizens, asking for loans or dealing with unauthorized crime, such as a thieving neighbor. A kingpin tracks these favors and debts
, Int +4
Skills Acrobatics +10, Deception +5, Insight +6, Intimidation +5, Perception +6, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth +10
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the fabric of the world around them. Sages who seek out archaics for their knowledge receive confusing and often contradictory answers to questions. If a supplicant successfully unwinds the tangle
, Int +14, Wis +13, Cha +11
Skills Arcana +20, Deception +11, History +20, Perception +13
Damage Resistances force
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
seriously, imposing disadvantage on Charisma (Deception and Persuasion) checks, and causing you to automatically fail Charisma (Intimidation) checks.
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You can cast the gaseous form spell on
Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check against them. Any sign of threatening or duplicitous action on your part negates this automatic success.
Your personal tastes reverse, such that your favorite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Ghost ship 3 Friendly and curious adult bronze dragon 4 Whirlpool (25 percent chance that the whirlpool is a portal to the Elemental Plane of Water) 5 Merfolk traders 6 Passing warship (friendly or
do on land. Owning a Ship At some point in your campaign, the adventurers might gain custody of a ship. They might purchase or capture one or receive one to carry out a mission. It’s up to you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Intelligence check. Using Nolzur’s marvelous pigments grants advantage on the check. Animating Nangnang convincingly requires a successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception) check. If multiple characters contribute
, have one character make the check with advantage. Convincing Groak that Nangnang’s words are genuine requires a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception or Performance) check. If the words are delivered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to possess the material goods in a stronghold’s hoard, and would much rather snatch up living treasure. Using its powers of deception, a green dragon might try to entice dwarves it encounters to ally
. Unfortunately for the dwarves, orcs seem to receive omens from Gruumsh bidding them to invade a stronghold just when it is wracked with plague, riven by infighting, or otherwise at its weakest. The all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
unconscious, and will die if they don’t receive healing within the next hour. I3: Blessings Memorial Murals of people making offerings to the gods cover this room’s walls. At the chamber’s center stand
been killed by salamanders if Izel hadn’t been curious about them. The tlexolotl can’t understand them, so it has had them manacled to the western wall. If asked, they explain that the tlexolotl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
would never be fooled by such deception again. 6 I was poor or I feared becoming poor, so I learned the tricks I needed to keep myself out of poverty. Criminal d6 I became a criminal because … 1 I
was naturally curious, so I packed up and went to a university to learn more about the world. 2 My mentor’s teachings opened my mind to new possibilities in that field of study. 3 I was always an avid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition
aquatic home through sightings and stories, becoming a guardian of the place and, in effect, a manifestation of its personality. Aquatic Collectors. Curious by nature, naiads often seek out what the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, he was owed better than he received. When he didn’t receive the accolades, he began to see everyone in his way as the problem, trying to keep him down, and he vowed to do whatever it took to turn the
)
Skills Deception +3, Insight +4
Languages Common, Halfling
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Brave Devotion. Wiggan has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. Wiggan is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
wyrmling. Development.If the elves return to Redwood Watch, they are warmly welcomed home. The villagers celebrate the elves that night in the village green. If the characters don’t attend, they receive
lie to Marilissa about their purpose and make a DC 12 Charisma (Deception) check. On a successful check, Marilissa believes the characters aren’t here to harm the wyrmling. She lets the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
, Deception +9, Insight +5, Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances poison
Damage Immunities psychic
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common
, or just her right hand. If the characters are working for the Golden Vault, they know the organization would not approve of this method. The characters receive no reward from the organization if they kill or mutilate Prisoner 13.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, Deception +9, Insight +5, Perception +5, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances poison
Damage Immunities psychic
Condition Immunities charmed
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Common
, or just her right hand. If the characters are working for the Golden Vault, they know the organization would not approve of this method. The characters receive no reward from the organization if they kill or mutilate Prisoner 13.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
ghouls while seeing nothing strange about Undead roaming the mine. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check, a character can convince the spectator that one or more party members are wizards or
dwarves who work for the owners of Wave Echo Cave, sent to terminate the spectator’s employment (thereby releasing it from its obligations). If the deception succeeds, the spectator disappears and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, and all of “Derendil’s” recollections and personality are an illusion created by the Demon Prince of Deception. The quaggoth refuses to believe the truth, and any incontrovertible evidence as to his
Underdark denizens with whom the characters don’t share a language. Once it becomes attached to one or more of the adventurers, Stool behaves somewhat like an enthusiastic and curious younger sibling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
below. Gnome Deities Deity Alignment Province Suggested Domains Common Symbol
Baervan Wildwanderer NG Woodlands Nature Face of a raccoon
Baravar Cloakshadow NG Illusion, deception
afterlife. GIFTS FROM THE GODS
The gnome gods enjoy traveling about the multiverse in the guise of ordinary gnomes. Those who offer them aid or treat them with respect might receive a modest token of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
consent to receive a signed and sealed letter of admittance. The wax seal must be intact and unbroken when the letter is presented to the Keeper of the Emerald Door. The Keeper determines the letter’s
admittance with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the forger’s Dexterity (Deception) check. Anyone caught presenting a forged letter is denied access to the Inner Ward indefinitely. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Smiling ones are cloud giants who honor and emulate Memnor’s craftiness and deceit above all else. They are tricksters supreme who use sleight of hand, deception, misdirection, and magic in their
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INT
15(+2)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
17(+3)
Saving Throws Con +10, Int +6, Cha +7
Skills Deception +11, Insight +7, Perception +7, Sleight of Hand +9
Senses passive Perception 17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
on itself on a success. If the mycelium is destroyed, the room is engulfed in a psychic backlash. Those present receive visions of an endless forest of tower-sized mushrooms, a woman wearing a holy
afraid but seems curious, and he is clean and seems well fed. He addresses the robed figure, calling her Xanthoria and asking her to show him what she’s doing in an attempt to alleviate his boredom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
), lawful evil
Armor Class 9
Hit Points 5 (2d8 − 4)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
7 (−2)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
6 (−2)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Deception
unique in its design. This particular box belongs to Thavius Kreeg and was entrusted to Duke Vanthampur for safekeeping. Curious to know what’s inside the box, the duke gave it to Thurstwell