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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The illusions that I weave dazzle and deceive. Sometimes that deception eases your burdens, letting you forget your troubles for a moment. But I can also ease your burdens by ending your life
major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan—and the foundation of House Thuranni. House Phiarlan continues to offer entertainment and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
away. About a dozen of the aged polearms hang from the walls haphazardly about the room. Creatures/NPCs There is an elder oblex in this chamber, though the bulk of the creature resides as a strange pool
bearing a longsword, to the entrance to beckon the adventurers forward into the chamber. As the adventurers approach the chamber, the human woman backs away from them as it continues to beckon them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tokens, or they attempt to speak with the dead and succeed on a DC 16 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, the gwishin is calmed enough to talk; see “Conversing with the Gwishin.” Additionally
Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. If the characters present two tokens, they have advantage on this check. If the characters fail this check (or haven’t obtained any of the tokens yet), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
than I could overcome with my wits and talents. There, I said it. I’m just not good enough to try it by myself.
“Everyone else thinks this is a fool’s errand,” he continues. “The king’s tomb, where
the axe lies, was hidden even from his own people, but I believe we can find it together!” Gargosh continues in detail, giving the adventurers a crash course on Besilmer history (see the “Ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
heist—quietly. I can pay you a lump sum of twenty gold pieces for your services. What do you say?”
If the characters accept, Quink continues: “I’d like you to stake out the bank tonight. If you see
checks: DC 15 Charisma (Deception). The character tells the thief a lie, like saying the guards are coming. DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces the thief to pursue a different line of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Symbiotic Being A second being resides within your body along with you. It manifests physically somewhere on you and relies on you for its survival. At the same time, it offers you knowledge and
symbiote resides, it reappears on your body in another location at the next midnight. Roll on or choose an option from the Symbiotic Nature table to determine what sort of symbiotic being shares your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. A character pretending to be a Harper can fool her with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Deception) check. Otherwise, the characters must either compel Elaspra to release the information using magic, or
they trace the key to its owner, the characters can head to the Southern Ward in search of Volkarr Kibbens. The spring chain continues with encounter 10, “Converted Windmill.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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
hostages—if Phenax ever remembers that they exist.
4 Phenax’s bloodline continues. The god’s many-times-over grandchildren live as master thieves and number among the few souls who might be able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
bidding, masking their intentions behind layers of deception. They lure victims to them by mimicking voices calling out for help, or drive unwanted visitors away by imitating the cries of fierce beasts
(+2)
CHA
14(+2)
Skills Arcana +3, Deception +4, Perception +4, Stealth +3
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Draconic, Sylvan
Challenge 3 (700 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Solitary mind flayers are likely rogues and outcasts. Most illithids belong to a colony of sibling mind flayers devoted to an elder brain — a massive brain-like being that resides in a briny pool
12 (+1)
INT
19 (+4)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +7, Deception +6, Insight +6, Perception +6, Persuasion +6, Stealth +4
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
angel. His supposed daughter, Glasya, is thought by some sages to be a godlike entity of unknown origin. Lord of Nessus Asmodeus resides in Nessus, the bottommost layer of the Nine Hells. By design, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
artificial eyes that glare menacingly down at you.
The voice belongs to Aphelion, whose consciousness resides on the servers in this dimly lit room. The supercomputer’s usually blithe demeanor has turned
the ship’s hull in this area. A dark, narrow tunnel extends from the opening and into the mountainside. If the characters follow the tunnel, it continues for 1 mile before exiting into the Barrier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
spectral form straddling its prey. The ethereal hag fills her victim’s head with doubts and fears, in the hope of tricking it into performing evil acts in the waking world. The hag continues her nightly
armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
successful DC 15 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the character is struck by the cart and falls prone as it continues to roll. After plowing through the party, the cart flips on its side, sending
with a successful Wisdom (Insight) check contested by Jarlaxle’s Charisma (Deception) check. If the characters somehow penetrate Jarlaxle’s disguise, he smiles and offers them 10,000 gp if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
disputes, to ensure that peace continues to reign. Autumn Eladrin
Medium Fey (Elf), Typically Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 19 (natural armor)
Hit Points 165 (22d8 + 66)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1
(+0)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Deception +8, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances psychic
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Elvish, Sylvan
Challenge 10 (5,900
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
comprehension!” The threat is empty, but the statue continues to levitate for 1 minute before sinking back down to the ledge. The magic resets after 1 hour. While it is levitating, the statue can be easily
Kolat Towers, and she is familiar with both the layout of the towers and the current occupants of the place. She knows that Manshoon resides in an extraplanar sanctum accessible through a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
what lies beyond. The door of the Dran & Courtier is neither locked nor trapped — though the building emanates strange sounds, shakes as though it’s falling apart, and continues to radiate a strange
the characters. When Propha is asked any questions, characters can attempt a Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the doppelganger’s Charisma (Deception) check, which is usually made with advantage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. The cart continues down the track unhindered.
3–5. The cart derails into area 11. Each creature in the cart is thrown out, lands prone, and must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 5
north wall and continues northward (more or less) for 40 miles to the firenewt-infested smelter and forge of Hrakhamar. It’s passable and the tracks are intact for the full length, but encounters with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
allowed them to pass, but with demons now coming from that area, Gideon angrily assumes that the humans are in league with the demons. A successful DC 12 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check
tome can conclude, with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check, that it’s the work of a madman. Any character who continues to read the book beyond that basic level of understanding must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(Investigation) or Charisma (Deception) check can represent careful play or cagey bluffing. The DC of any checks made to gamble increases by 1 for each drink a character consumes. If a character
successful DC 14 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, or to sweet talk the bartender into “lending” it with a successful DC 13 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. Lounging Duergar. A few duergar are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
enough to pass for a Ten-Towner. Any character who doubts Pekoe’s story can make a Wisdom (Insight) check; if the character’s check result is higher than the doppelganger’s Charisma (Deception) check
temple dedicated to Deep Duerra, a duergar god of conquest and psionics. Xardorok comes here to pray and draws strength from the statue’s flame. The temple’s priest, Klondorn, resides in the room to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: a flameskull. This creature was a servant of the dwarves’ human wizard allies, and it continues to act on ancient instructions to prevent any intruders from passing through this area. This
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
corpses include dead explorers, troglodytes, and cave-dwelling creatures. A wicked spirit of hunger (use the wraith stat block) resides here, a sliver of the lesser god Laogzed’s power. The troglodytes
down and away for 100 feet. It then angles upward and continues for 1 mile, exiting through the north side of the mountain. G6: Small Gallery This cave holds numerous types of fungi. Three giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
since sahuagin intelligence is high, this will not be an easy task. A character who can communicate with the sahuagin, and who makes a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, convinces
. 2. Guard Post This bare, spartan room has a stone bench along the south wall that continues around the angle to the west wall. A chain-and-pulley mechanism is mounted on the north wall, next to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(see chapter 7), the Abbess of Stone, resides here. She spends little time in her room during the day, preferring to exercise and mediate in the dojo (area M15). At night she retires to this room, but
localized cave-in partially obstructs this disused mine tunnel. A heap of rubble stands six feet high and blocks a ten-foot long section of the passage, but the tunnel definitely continues past the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
and tales. High Marshal Methrammar Aerasumé, the city’s lord, resides in a tall, slender palace on the east side of the city and commands Silverymoon’s knight-defenders. The city’s magical defenses
initiative count, the ghost of another chieftain appears next to the tree. This process continues until four Uthgardt ghosts have been defeated. The ghosts don’t attack members of the Blue Bear tribe. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Deception) check contested by the guards’ Wisdom (Insight) checks; if all the characters succeed, the guards are fooled and allow them to pass. If combat erupts here, two earth elementals burst up
him, and four gargoyles cling to the four nearest columns. Marlos continues incantations until he becomes aware of the characters. Then, he pulls back his hood and attacks. Marlos taunts the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. Double stone doors lead into a barrel-vaulted area containing several furnaces. The eastern end of the chamber continues into a large, dark cave, from which a cold wind moans. A stream of water
imprisonment. Idalla tells the characters that she is a captive of a wizard who resides below this level. The succubus plays the role to the hilt, trembling and crying as it spins a tale of woe. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
enough to delve into the greater caverns. It offers cryptic insight on how to enter Iggwilv’s inner sanctum (area G21), where the archmage’s true prize resides. The poem reads as follows: In the center
(Deception) check, Kasdu’ul summons a water weird and orders it to serve the characters for 1 hour, after which it vanishes. In either case, Kasdu’ul then bids the characters farewell and returns to the Elemental Plane of Water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
sanctum in the greater caverns, where the archmage’s true prize resides. The poem reads as follows: In the center lies the gate,
But its locks will surely vex.
Many are the guards who wait
As you
Kashem’s demise—such as a pinch of the dust left behind after her death—or they offer a convincing story and succeed on a DC 17 Charisma (Deception) check, Kasdu’ul summons a water weird and orders it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
for their intrusion and succeed on a DC 20 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, the erinyes try to capture the characters for questioning. B16: Common Room This room is furnished with two long
demiplane until the gem is replaced or someone else accesses the room with a demiplane spell. Treasure. If removed from the wall, the gem continues to radiate magic but doesn’t otherwise function. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
reserved for servants, but a character who succeeds on a DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check convinces Anisetta to let them access it. P9: Balcony This balcony, which overlooks the ballroom, is
ponders what the character said. If the check fails, Zorhanna continues her attack. Once three such checks succeed, Zorhanna concludes that the characters are not her enemies and calls for an end to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
she shares control of the faith of dragonkind. She also holds a special enmity for Asmodeus, who long ago stripped her of the rule of Avernus and who continues to curb the Dragon Queen’s power. Black
territory than it is about gaining power and wealth with as little effort as possible. A green dragon is recognized by its curved jawline and the crest that begins near its eyes and continues down its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
until the end of its next turn.
Bonus Actions
Fog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a point it can see within 90 feet of itself. Each
the scion’s choice, throwing its weapon if necessary. On a successful save, a creature is immune to the scion’s Fog of Deception for the next 24 hours.
Regional Effects The region surrounding a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. A powerful Harper wizard named Krowen Valharrow (CG male Turami human archmage with a robe of useful items and a staff of fire) also resides in the tower, along with dozens of domesticated tressym
Adbar Road), while the other continues down a little-used path east toward Ascore. Forlorn Hills A great forest claimed by elven kingdoms once covered the Forlorn Hills. When the elves left, the forest