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Monsters
Astarion's Book of Hungers
Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The devil makes two attacks, using Infernal Blade or Confounding Ray in any combination.
Infernal Blade. Melee Attack
Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Infernal Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Infernal Blade
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks underwater. It is immune to the effects of being
underwater at a depth greater than 100 feet.
Bound Together. The drowned blade shares its mind with every other drowned one within 1 mile of it, and can communicate its thoughts and observations to them
Equipment
A Concealed Blade is a dagger built into a mechanism hidden within a bracer or gauntlet. When you roll Initiative, you can make a Dexterity (Deception) check opposed by others’ Wisdom
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Multiattack. The professor makes two Spatial Blade attacks.
Spatial Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade"} to hit (the
target can’t benefit from cover less than total cover), reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once.
Fae Blade
. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Resistance. The kolyarut has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The kolyarut makes four Unerring Blade attacks.
Unerring Blade. Melee Weapon Attack
: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Unerring Blade"}):
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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the rune is destroyed, the giant can inscribe a storm rune on another crystal ball in its possession when it finishes a short or long rest.Multiattack. The giant makes three Lightning Blade or
Lightning Lance attacks.
Lightning Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Blade"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The champion makes two Leeching Blade attacks and uses Hollow Void.
Leeching Blade
. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Leeching Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6);{"diceNotation":"2d6+6", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
attacks with Blade Storm, if available.
Blazing Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Blazing Morningstar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target
", "rollAction":"Blazing Morningstar", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.
Blade Storm (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Blade Storm"}. The champion
Warforged
Legacy
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
warforged embrace a concrete purpose — such as protecting allies, completing a contract, or exploring a land — and embrace this task as they once did war. However, there are warforged who
chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor.
Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound
variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command.Graz’zt’s Lair
Graz’zt’s principal lair is his
the lair, all Wisdom (Insight) checks have disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Persuasion) checks have advantage.
Mirrors Everywhere. Flat surfaces within 1 mile of the lair that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
character’s check result is higher than the devil’s, the character sees through the devil’s deception. Devils like to slip extra clauses into the fine print of a contract. When this happens, a character who can
read Infernal can make an Intelligence (Investigation) check opposed by the devil’s Charisma (Deception) check. If the character’s check result is higher than the devil’s, the character detects the extra clauses in the fine print and can have them removed before the contract is signed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
flattering finery. They promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals, often securing a deal with a contract they produce in a flash of brimstone. This contract binds the mortal signatory’s soul to
from the Contract Loopholes table to inspire a loophole an astute reader might discover.
JOHN TEDRICK Harvester Devil
Contract Loopholes 1d6 The Contract Is Void if the Signatory … 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Drowned Blade Drowned Blade
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 10 (leather armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks
Backgrounds
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->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
drowned blade makes two rusted longsword attacks.
Rusted Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar).
Drowned Blade Assaulting the hermitage in Tammeraut’s Fate, this barnacle-encrusted undead warrior fights with surprising cunning. Starfish cling to its wispy beard, and its evil rage is visible in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Morgrave Conflicts A campaign centered on Morgrave University suggests three significant campaign conflicts: Rival Explorers. Characters can explore the tension between legitimate scholarship and
greed as they undertake expeditions and explorations in competition with rival adventurers. Emerald Claw. Adventures can bring characters into conflict with sinister forces such as the Order of the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child.
5
I’m incapable of deception.
6
I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me.
Contacts
The Azorius
the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill.
Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception
Primus, leader of the modrons. As a creature of absolute law, Primus could be trusted to issue a fair and impartial verdict. Asmodeus drafted a contract to seal the deal, and the angels — after carefully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
for the death of a friend or ally? Or have you turned away from your people, either by choice or because of the actions of a rival? Double-Bladed Scimitar The double-bladed scimitar is the signature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
actions of a rival? Valenar Double Scimitar The double scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over
. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with a variety of different members of the guild in different contexts—when looking for a contract, gathering referrals, staying in the guildhall, and so on. The Guild Contact table provides
except inspire and encourage members 2 A retired adventurer who works hard to connect member groups with employment opportunities that match their skills 3 A petty rival who continually tries to claim
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion. In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part of itself
Multiattack. The kolyarut makes four Unerring Blade attacks.
Unerring Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
rendered, guests need not fear being trapped within, since Mahadi is very serious about maintaining the contract between host and guest. Each guest must agree to this formal arrangement prior to
establishment fall under a special contract and therefore rank most highly in his esteem. Of course, guests leaving Infernal Rapture are expected to pay their bills in full prior to departure. If a guest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2
+2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception
imitations with a successful DC 14 Wisdom (Insight) check.
Actions
Shadow Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Necrotic damage. Hit or Miss: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, the character makes three checks: Dexterity (Stealth), Dexterity using thieves’ tools, and the player’s choice of Intelligence (Investigation), Wisdom (Perception), or Charisma (Deception). If none of
) if the character succeeds on only one check. If the character’s rival is involved in crime or law enforcement, a complication ensues if the character succeeds on only two checks. Crime Complications
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Faceless mask, scrap of gray cloth 19–21 Trapdoor Grease Pit Gehenna Bloody knife, lava rock 22–24 Furnace door Bank of Abbathor The Nine Hells Pinch of sulfur, signed contract 25–27 Iron gate Armory Acheron
Broken blade, medal 28–30 Clock tower face High Courts Mechanus Metal cog, perfectly balanced scales 31–33 Razorvine trellis Great Foundry Arcadia Rune-inscribed ingot, sprig of grapes 34–36 Temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
+ 3)
Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
6 (−2)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Deception +4, Insight +3
their masters, and an imp can be quite dangerous if its master is threatened. Some such imps have the following trait.
Familiar. The imp can enter into a contract to serve another creature as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Phenax’s Champions Phenax’s champions are pawns in his grand game of lying, cheating, and deception. He takes particular pleasure in tormenting Heliod and Iroas, whom he regards with special scorn
simple heist could be the triggering event for a series of major conflicts between two rival temples that ends in a citywide conflagration. Champions of Phenax could also serve as a bulwark against more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
embossed silver hilt and a blade of amber
6 A lavishly illustrated genealogy kept in a magically sealed container that disputes a current monarch’s right to the throne
7 Heretical religious
loyal cultists
10 A beautifully enameled urn holding the desiccated heart of the dragon’s former green dragon rival






