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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
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
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
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Magic Weapon. The Blade of Avernus is a magic weapon that functions as a vorpal sword.
Random Properties. The sword has the following randomly determined properties, as described in chapter 7 of the
ruler of Avernus, or a sanctuary you designate if you rule Avernus.
Destroying the Sword. The sword can be destroyed by casting it into the River Styx or melting it down in the forge that created it.
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right.
Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right.
Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh: the dao were forced to
that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner.
In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and culture, they are enormously
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
enslave dao for a time. It is said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh
, and the yakfolk foster that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner.
In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it
to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash
Species
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
espionage in the lands west of the Mournland, while Thuranni operates in the eastern lands. As a rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. Thuranni and Phiarlan
Backgrounds
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
with each passing day, your heart swells with a mixture of fear and joy at the prospect of one day venturing back to the Plane of Faerie—your home away from home.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception
nectar or honey.
3
You have long whiskers like those of a cat.
4
Your ears are covered with soft tufts of fur.
5
Your skin sparkles in moonlight.
6
Flowers either bloom or wilt
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Created by the Cat Lord—a divine being of the Upper Planes—to blend the qualities of humanoids and cats, tabaxi are a varied people in both attitude and appearance. In some lands, tabaxi
live like the cats they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, tabaxi live as other folk do, not exhibiting the feline behavior the Cat Lord intended
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
Eye and Hand of Vecna
Legacy
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an
transforms into a golden eye with a slit for a pupil, much like that of a cat. If the eye is ever removed, you die.
To attune to the hand, you must lop off your left hand at the wrist and the press
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
Monk
Legacy
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shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
frequently proficient in Deception. They seek aid from the wizards, mercenaries, merchants and priesthoods allied with the Zhentarim.
FEATURE: SAFE HAVEN
As a faction agent, you have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception. Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Gods and Other Powers Different deities rule the various aspects of the cosmos and mortal life, sometimes cooperating with each other, sometimes competing. People gather in public shrines to worship gods of life and wisdom or meet in hidden places to venerate gods of deception or destruction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
The Bonus Doesn’t Stack Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. For example, if a rule allows you to make a Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Polymorph Blade Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, the creature must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving
Wolf 12 Horse 13 Ox 14 Giant frog 15 Poisonous snake 16 Hawk 17 Octopus 18 Cat 19 Rat 20 Rabbit A creature is immune to this effect if it is immune to damage of the weapon’s type, is a shapechanger, or
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->Basic Rules (2014)
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
chains binding the city to the infernal iron posts sinking into Avernus must be severed, and the city must be returned to the Material Plane. FORGING THE BLADE OF AVERNUS
At some point after the
destruction of the Sword of Zariel, Zariel gives her servants (including the characters if they have taken on that role) the task of forging a new blade for her. This endeavor comes with the following
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
magen
Hypnos magen
Living Bigby’s hand
Living blade of disaster
Living demiplane
Snow golem
Tomb tapper
ELEMENTALS
Auril (second form)
Auril (third form)
Chwinga
FIEND
Chardalyn
Gunvald Halraggson
Icewind kobold
Isarr Kronenstrom
Jarund Elkhardt
Vellynne Harpell
Xardorok Sunblight
MONSTROSITIES
Auril (first form)
Crag cat
Spitting mimic
Yeti tyke
UNDEAD
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
cloak or disguise one’s appearance), and proficiency with skills such as Deception, Performance, and Sleight of Hand all greatly benefit the Chameleon. Bards and rogues, as well as characters with
patron’s behalf. Consider some or all of these roles for the characters in your party: Chameleon. A master of disguise, sleight of hand, and deception, the Chameleon can perform the work of the
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->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Swords Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and
lives. One blade might use a circus troupe as cover for nefarious deeds such as assassination, robbery, and blackmail. Other blades strike at the wicked, bringing justice to bear against the cruel and
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
College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
songs, and telling tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
agents include sophisticated bards, zealous paladins, talented mages, and grizzled warriors. They are chosen primarily for their loyalty and are experts in observation, stealth, innuendo, and combat
the glory and security of their people, and for the lords who rule over them. However, Alliance operatives are often glory hounds, looking to gain a leg up on their counterparts from other Alliance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” below), she leads the party to her audience chamber (area M18) and conducts negotiations there. If the hag deems their performance unsatisfactory, she doesn’t feel bound by the rule of reciprocity
give her one of the following items in exchange: Shadow. If a character agrees to give up their shadow, Endelyn uses her scissors of shadow snipping (see appendix A) to snip it off. Gloam the Cat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
teleportation Wondrous item Yes Horn of blasting Wondrous item No Horn of Valhalla (silver or brass) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Instrument of
the bards (Cli lyre) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (awareness) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (protection) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (reserve) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (sustenance) Wondrous