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Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging off the

destroy your home village? Or did you see too much of the destruction these monsters cause and commit yourself to reining in their depredations? Is your adventuring career a continuation of your work

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Deception Intimidation Perception Performance Persuasion Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 3. Ideally, that character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Athletics Deception

History Insight Perception Persuasion Sleight of Hand Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions. Key NPCs

Balhannoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

might give away the deception, but the imitation is good enough to fool desperate creatures into stumbling into the monster’s clutches. Malevolent Entities. A balhannoth thrives on fear and despair

its victims. Useful Slaves. Drow hunting parties and other denizens of the Underdark sometimes venture into the Shadowfell to capture balhannoths. They install the creatures as guardians, protecting passages from enemy intruders and cutting off avenues of retreat or watching over slaves.

Phenax's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Piety 3+ Phenax trait As a devotee of Phenax, you have proven yourself accomplished at deception. You can call on Phenax’s blessing and cast disguise self with this trait. While the spell is active

whatever it takes to win. (Evil) 3 Duplicity. I lie when it suits me, which makes things so much easier. (Chaotic) 4 Secrecy. All deception requires secrecy, but not all secrets are meant to

Trickery Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

, stealing from the rich, freeing captives, and flouting hollow traditions. They prefer subterfuge, pranks, deception, and theft rather than direct confrontation. Trickery Domain Spells Cleric Level

Spells 1st charm person, disguise self 3rd mirror image, pass without trace 5th blink, dispel magic 7th dimension door, polymorph 9th dominate person, modify memory Blessing of the Trickster

Liara Portyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Liara Portyr As the commander of Fort Beluarian, Liara spends most of her time worrying about the security of her stronghold while cutting deals with pirates. In general, she has no problem with

) CON 15 (+2) INT 14 (+2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4 Skills Athletics +5, Deception +5, Insight +4, Intimidation +5 Senses passive

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B:(A) Spear, 2

others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Sorcerer Core Sorcerer Traits Primary Ability Charisma Hit Point Die D6 per Sorcerer level Saving Throw Proficiencies Constitution and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception

or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

characters can use Charisma checks (applying Persuasion, Intimidation, or perhaps Deception skills, as appropriate) to get it to accept a lower amount; each successful DC 15 check reduces the amount he

asks for by 100 gp. If the players ask about the Scaled Queen, the merrow says that she is a huge, two-headed merrow who carries the special blessing of the Prince of Demons, Demogorgon. Attack the

Yuan-ti Mind Whisperer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

) INT 14 (+2) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +5 Skills Deception +5, Stealth +4 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses

. Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Sseth’s Blessing. When the yuan-ti reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the yuan-ti gains 9

Daemogoth Titan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

) DEX 10 (+0) CON 26 (+8) INT 24 (+7) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Int +12, Wis +9, Cha +10 Skills Arcana +17, Deception +15, History +12

daemogoth titan’s interest, the titan can grant a blessing to the supplicant (see “Supernatural Gifts” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). As long as the creature has the blessing, it must expend and roll two

Merrow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

resemble large fish with humanoid torsos and arms, though their forms vary widely. Merrow are often capable warriors, but most prefer to duel with cutting words before resorting to physical violence. To

+3 Ability Score Mod Save INT 12 +1 +1 WIS 13 +1 +1 CHA 16 +3 +5 Skills Deception +5, Stealth +5 Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11

Fey Wanderer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

magic 13th dimension door 17th mislead You also possess a preternatural blessing from a fey ally or a place of fey power. Choose your blessing from the Feywild Gifts table or determine it randomly

check equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of +1). In addition, you gain proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Performance, or Persuasion. Beguiling Twist 7th-level Fey

Omin Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, Insight +7, Intimidation +4, Medicine +7, Perception +7, Persuasion +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17

. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage. Reactions War God’s Blessing (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When a creature within 30 feet of Omin makes an attack roll, but before learning whether it hits or misses, Omin can grant the creature a +10 bonus to that roll.

Cambion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) INT 14 (+2) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6, Int +5, Cha +6 Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +4, Stealth +7 Damage Resistances cold

) Fiendish Blessing. The AC of the cambion includes its Charisma bonus. Innate Spellcasting. The cambion’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The cambion can innately cast the

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

first day, they find it more difficult, since there’s very little traffic in and out of the camp on a normal day. They’ll need a good story and a successful DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check to walk past

attack and begin cutting their way out of camp, but if they delay or spin tales, a crowd of cultists that outnumbers them five to one surrounds them. If characters try to estimate numbers in the camp

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

first day, they find it more difficult, since there’s very little traffic in and out of the camp on a normal day. They’ll need a good story and a successful DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check to walk

go on the attack and begin cutting their way out of camp, but if they delay or spin tales, a crowd of cultists that outnumbers them five to one surrounds them. If characters try to estimate numbers

7. Fidelio's Folly

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

, either as a ghost or when in possession of a host, Fidelio’s ghost is laid to rest. “Victory at last!” says the ghost as it fades away. Afterward, Tyr bestows a blessing of protection (see

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

life and death, along with snakes or other venomous creatures. Pharika’s Favor Pharika craves champions who support her ongoing experiments, torment her enemies, and deliver cutting-edge aid to the

trait Pharika’s blessing shields you from most maladies. You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you are immune to disease. Pharika’s Disciple Piety 25+ Pharika trait Pharika

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

) CON 14 (+2) INT 8 (−1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Deception +2, Perception +7, Religion +1 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Abyssal, Common

Deception +5, Perception +7, Religion +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Abyssal, Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Demonic Ritual. Brusipha can spend 3

Ogre Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Restrained by the trap can free itself by cutting the rope or by slipping out with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check. If the trap is triggered, the noise alerts the ogre in area E2, who

examples: DC 10 Charisma (Deception). The character dupes the ogre with a clever ruse or outlandish lie. DC 10 Charisma (Performance). The character amuses the ogre with a small performance, such as a

Gnoll Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

bow shot becomes easy prey for any gnolls near it. Some particularly clever gnolls have been known to use burning arrows to spark fires, cutting off their prey’s escape routes and driving victims into

, preferably by messenger bird. Do not tell the spies of your suspicions. Invent a story, such as the search for an outlaw or some other deception. If a spy fails to report, you must strike quickly

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. Others are sentinels who pierce deception. Some are deities of beauty and artistry who teach that art is a vehicle for the soul’s improvement. Level 3: Light Domain Spells Your connection to this

Wisdom modifier (minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. Trickery Domain Make Mischief and Challenge Authority The Trickery Domain offers magic of deception

Mister Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

16 (+3) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +3 Skills Arcana +5, Deception +4, Perception +3 Damage Resistances necrotic Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive

until the next dawn), message Bonus Actions Blessing of the Raven Queen (1/Day). Witch magically teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

in any way, replace the Persuasion check with a DC 20 Charisma (Deception) check. On a failed check, the dragon is not swayed by the characters’ words but still keeps the gift. With each successful

sense, with a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Insight) check, that it’s of divine origin. (The moonlight is a blessing from Selûne, though there’s no way for the characters to confirm this.) Three successful

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

. Among the demon lords whose power has endured long enough for demonologists to name them are Fraz-Urb’luu, the Prince of Deception; Kostchtchie, the Prince of Wrath; Pazuzu, Prince of the Lower Aerial Kingdoms; and Zuggtmoy, Lady of Fungi.

Giants

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

) 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

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

to glory. He rationalizes any setbacks (including his capture and imprisonment) as part of his “divine plan.” His killings are carefully ritualized, following an exacting process of cutting open the

, 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

Areas of Kolat Towers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, holding a knife and cutting carrots and celery. A staircase curves up one wall, leading to area K7. Zhent Cook. The halfling, Manafret Cherryport, is one of Manshoon’s lieutenants. He loves to cook, and

Charisma (Deception) check convinces these Zhents that the characters are their allies. Treasure. Resting in small piles and neat stacks on the table are 74 cp, 52 sp, 19 gp, and 4 taols. K15. Summoning

Ranger Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Spell 3 Charm Person 5 Misty Step 9 Summon Fey 13 Dimension Door 17 Mislead You also possess a fey blessing. Choose it from the Feywild Gifts table or determine it

modifier (minimum of +1). You also gain proficiency in one of these skills of your choice: Deception, Performance, or Persuasion. Level 7: Beguiling Twist The magic of the Feywild guards your mind. You

City Celebrations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

deception, attempting to cheat her in a deal, and buried her under a mountain of molten gold as punishment. A commemoration of that event, Leiruin is the day for guild members to pay their annual dues and

wields the Wand of the Four Moons in a ceremony blessing all navigators. This holy relic is said to be the mace wielded by Selûne in her first battle against Shar, and again in a fight with her sister

City Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Sivan is quiet and introspective, but he always keeps a hilarious joke or cutting remark at the ready. Character Backgrounds. Adventurers with the Artisan or Entertainer background might do business

in the Temple of the Radiant Sun, while those with the Farmer background might seek it out as a place for blessing. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might visit the temple for one of the following reasons

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

uses his innate darkness spell to retreat as soon as possible. Treasure Among the debris is a spider silk pouch with 23 pp and a necklace of prayer beads. The necklace holds one bead of blessing, one

narrow crack in the wall behind them, cutting off their escape. It fights until slain. N17. Sacrifices Characters hear the wind and spot the green light here before arriving. At an intersection of four

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