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Thieves’ Gallery
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: friends, message
3/day each: charm person, disguise self
1/day: suggestionInspiring Words (3/Day). When a creature Edgin can see within 60 feet of
relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21):
At will: alter self (can become Medium), charm person, detect magic
(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard
Monsters
Locathah Rising
blocks the sphere.
While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to Dexterity (Stealth) and Wisdom (Perception) checks, and any light from open flames in the sphere isn’t
person, lesser restoration, moonbeam3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, dispel magic, water breathing4th level (3 slots): charm monster, freedom of movement5th level (2 slots): greater restoration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
flumph’s home — the Underdark — out of building blocks. The flumph knows that its longing to return home is affecting the hobgoblin’s behavior, but it relies on Doomcrown for protection. If the two
about the room are six 7-foot-tall, stalagmite-shaped spires made of tiny rectangular blocks, with a half-finished seventh tower under construction.
Furnishings. Furnishings include a wooden bed, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
balloon made from a bulging rain cloud is tethered to the balcony’s battlements.
If Charm the darkling elder and her two cohorts, the darklings Trinket and Bauble, fled Hither in their rain cloud
balloon, all three are lurking in the guest room (see appendix C for their stat blocks). Charm’s detached shadow is also present unless the characters destroyed it earlier in the adventure. Like other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
resistance against any invasion. Charm Ray It is common for a beholder to charm a hostile monster, lure the creature to the beholder’s lair, and confine it there so it can’t escape under its own power. In
this way, even monsters that can’t be bribed or coerced can be useful to a beholder, making its lair a confusing zoo of hostile beasts. Although each use of the charm effect lasts only an hour
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Edgin Darvis Edgin Darvis has a talent for improvisation and strategy. He’s a musician and tale-teller who relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the
, message
3/day each: charm person, disguise self
1/day: suggestion
Reactions
Inspiring Words (3/Day). When a creature Edgin can see within 60 feet of himself fails an ability check, an attack roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Swashbuckler You focus your training on the art of the blade, relying on speed, elegance, and charm in equal parts. While some warriors are brutes clad in heavy armor, your method of fighting looks
creature can’t make opportunity attacks against you for the rest of your turn. SWASHBUCKLERS AND TWO-WEAPON FIGHTING
The Swashbuckler relies on a good understanding of the D&D rules to realize its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael, because of his battle acumen, to safeguard his holdings. Mammon has never been ousted during a
if they can provide him with an advantage in his own politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves Bael free to pursue his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
with mortals, devils are constantly figuring out how to exploit and corrupt them, often behind thin smiles of feigned concern and false charm. A devil that successfully corrupts a mortal gets the
devils but also explains their hierarchy, how they behave in accordance with their lawful evil alignment, what pleases and enrages them, and why they’re scared of dying on their home plane.
Stat Blocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
chamber lightly obscured and blocks the characters’ view of a great green door to the south (see “Skeleton Gate” below). The iron cage and its prisoner are described in the “Cage” section. When the
charm on that character. Each doll can bestow its charm once. These charms are similar to the ones described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide and follow the same rules. Strawbundle’s Charm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
he opens his mouth, his boorish nature, inflated sense of self-importance, fragile ego, and despicable opinions about “the common rabble” come to the fore, and his charm quickly dissipates. When not in
him at any moment. While in Yalah’s presence, Orond becomes an altogether different person: quiet, almost timid, and happy to let his wife have the spotlight. Orond relies on Yalah to manage the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
General Features The hideout consists of well-built dungeon chambers with flagstone floors and walls of dressed stone blocks. The western end of the complex is lower than the eastern end, with stairs
characters charm or successfully question any of the Redbrands, they can learn the location of their hideout under Tresendar Manor as well as the following useful information:
The leader of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard his holdings because of Bael’s battle acumen. During
they can provide him with an advantage in his politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
aurak draconian Drayan supervises six bozak draconians (see appendix B for both stat blocks) in this room. The bozaks are busy dismantling the statues of the gods behind the effigy of Takhisis. If a
shrieking in triumph, the Dragon Armies marching across the face of Ansalon, and a dark temple rising from broken ground. The character gains the charm Dragon Queen’s Will (a type of supernatural gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
in space, and an invisible, 30-foot-radius sphere of magic appears, centered on that point. Total cover blocks the sphere.
While within the sphere, Amble and their allies gain a +5 bonus to
2nd level (3 slots): darkvision, hold person, lesser restoration, moonbeam
3rd level (3 slots): conjure animals, dispel magic, water breathing
4th level (3 slots): charm monster, freedom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
18, +9 to hit with spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion
3/day each: charm
. Mahadi and Zariel Zariel relies on Mahadi’s services to provide supplies, magic items, and other items of value necessary for continuing her campaign in the Blood War. Infernal Rapture has also been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
blocks in the Monster Manual, skip ahead to “Creating a Monster Stat Block." Step 1. Expected Challenge Rating Pick the expected challenge rating (CR) for your monster. Knowing the monster’s expected
by its damage output up or down by 1 for every 2 points of difference. If the monster relies more on effects with saving throws than on attacks, use the monster’s save DC instead of its attack bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the ceiling over each channel.
A portcullis in the north wall blocks a door bearing the image of the Donjon card. On the stone arch above the portcullis, a large glyph depicts a waxing crescent
through this door, the portcullis blocks their way. Southern Door. The door leading to area 4 is locked, but it can be unlocked from this side. Alternatively, the characters might unlock it from area 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
combat abilities. The two stat blocks presented here, along with the Tarkanan Assassin in Eberron: Rising from the Last War , illustrate members of House Tarkanan who wield the power of their aberrant
marks in combat. Tarkanan Marauder. This powerful assassin relies on teleportation to catch targets unaware and deal out rapid death. Tarkanan Marauder Medium or Small Humanoid, Chaotic Evil
AC 16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, in the form of a blessing or charm (see chapter 7, “Treasure” for such supernatural gifts). SAMPLE FACTION: THE ZHENTARIM
The Zhentarim (also known as the Black Network) is an unscrupulous shadow
, both legal and illicit, thus destroying its competitors and making everyone dependent on it.
A member of the Zhentarim thinks of himself or herself as a member of a very large family and relies on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
sidekicks. See the “Scaly Eye Members” sidebar for more information. B5. Bronze Gate Entrance A bronze gate locked from the inside with a heavy bar blocks this entrance tunnel. A creature inside the Bronze
): charm person, detect magic, expeditious retreat, sleep 2nd level (3 slots): darkness, invisibility,suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): dispel magic, protection from energy 4th level (2 slots): dimension door
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
Darkvision. While entirely in Darkness, you have the Invisible condition to any creature that relies on Darkvision to see you in that Darkness. Level 7: Iron Mind You have honed your ability to resist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods
listed spells prepared.
Trickery Domain Spells Cleric Level Prepared Spells 3 Charm Person, Disguise Self, Invisibility, Pass without Trace 5 Hypnotic Pattern, Nondetection 7 Confusion, Dimension
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
can be taken or lost. True greatness relies on personal prowess. Faced with this truth, a frost giant might seek a supernatural gift from Vaprak the Destroyer. Troll Eater. Frost giants mainly turn
, Giant
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Dreamwalker’s Charm. An enemy that starts its turn within 30 feet of the giant must make a DC 13 Charisma saving throw, provided that the giant isn’t incapacitated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, revealing several piles of stone blocks on the floor.
A contact stone is located in the eastern corner of the room.
Glowing Archways. Any creature that steps through one of the four archways that open
stone blocks are difficult terrain. Copper Panels. If a creature touches a copper panel, the creature takes 2 (1d4) lightning damage, and the archway stones flash. Until the end of the creature’s next
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is glowing, the wall of force can’t be dispelled. Two living blades of disaster (see appendix C) guard the double door that blocks the way to area Y19l. The blades attack intruders that move in range
chairs represent the eight schools of magic. Anyone who has a supernatural charm gained by drinking from the goblet in area Y8 can sit safely in the chair for the school of magic tied to that charm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
guarded. Lothar is a capable combatant in his own right and can animate a host of skulls in his collection as flameskulls. To combat larger threats, the Master of Bones relies on a ghoul-shaped stone
, the foundry obscures the sky with smoke and steam, and by night, it illuminates entire city blocks with roaring fires. The Mind’s Eye makes many of the tools and metalcrafts used throughout Sigil. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their
frost, shocking grasp
1st level (4 slots): charm person, feather fall, mage armor, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust of wind, invisibility
3rd level (3 slots): fly, gaseous form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, haunt the after-hours stalls of the Gatehouse Night Market just a few blocks from the Gatehouse. Booths unfold from pocket dimensions at last light, their dealers lit by the neon glow of indifferent will
. The night market relies on adventurers to settle disputes between vendors and their unrepentant clientele. Grease Pit Vicki Pangestu Hungry planar creatures gather in the Grease Pit, a streetfood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the light’s effect for 10 minutes. Any spell that overwhelms or blocks the light also suppresses it in the spell’s area for the duration of the spell. Glyph Key. One of the dread warriors has a glyph
must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or suffer one of the following effects, rolled randomly. 2d4 Eye Ray 2–3 Charm. For its turn, the target moves toward its nearest ally and attacks with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
appendix B for all three stat blocks). The Red Wizard here is Mennek Ariz, the rebel wizard who helped assault the Bloodgate. He was captured during the assault and brainwashed. A character who succeeds
on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can discern that he isn’t acting of his own volition. Only magic, such as dispel magic or charm person, can break the effect. If he is freed of the brainwashing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
) cleans the hut during the day and is confined in a cage outside at night. Treasure. Hanging from the ceiling is a gold censer (worth 250 gp). Four blocks of incense (worth 25 gp each) are kept in a
finishing a long rest in the forest, each character who aided in Halani’s safe return gains a charm of the slayer (see the “Supernatural Gifts” section in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
in profit than quality. Lacking the carpentry skills of his ancestors, he relies on underpaid apprentices to assemble wagons that are little better than ordinary, yet they cost five times as much. The
this quest, the characters must learn that Othovir has blood ties to House Margaster in Waterdeep. Othovir won’t divulge this information willingly, so the characters must either charm or interrogate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
stat blocks). If they notice an intruder in the mess hall, the goblins panic and attack. The goblins attempt to overwhelm any intruder with sheer numbers, aiming to subdue instead of kill. If all
goblin psi commander to do so by succeeding on a DC 12 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check (or they can bribe or charm the goblins). They can also open the lock with a successful DC 18