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Returning 35 results for 'deception interests are blessing'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s will while also advancing the interests of the family. Matron mothers embody the scheming and treachery associated with the Queen of Spiders. Each stands at the center of a vast conspiratorial web
Queen’s blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lolth's Fickle Favor","rollDamageType":"psychic
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.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required
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->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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebos’s Champions Erebos spends most of his time and attention on the Underworld, leaving his champions to safeguard his interests in the realm of the living. He might call upon his followers to
priest of Heliod who is said to be immortal because of the sun god’s blessing.
6 Take an aging champion of Iroas who has pledged their soul to Erebos in exchange for a glorious death on one last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the same god, but more likely, they represent the interests of different gods as they face the dangers of the world together. Gods of Theros Deity Alignment Suggested Cleric Domains Common Symbol
War Four-horned bull’s head
Nylea, god of the hunt NG Nature Four arrows
Pharika, god of affliction NE Death, Knowledge, Life Snakes
Phenax, god of deception CN Trickery
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
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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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
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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.
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
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
beasts is likewise something often put to practical use, and the Zil often use small animals as messengers or guides. While Zil gnomes don’t automatically have proficiency with Deception or
. Family is very important to the Zil, and you could be pursuing the interests of your family… or seeking to interfere with the plans of a rival family. You could even be working for the mysterious Trust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of
in nature. Agents of the Black Network must often work in secret, and are frequently proficient in Deception. They seek aid from the wizards, mercenaries, merchants and priesthoods allied with the Zhentarim.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
ballrooms, boardrooms, and seedy taverns, willing to do whats necessary to get what they need. Those in this role often exude Charisma and might be adept with the Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion
certainly legitimate Research Assistants who honestly pursue their studies, this role might suit characters without academic interests. Scholar. Likely possessing a high Intelligence score and a focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
interaction with each organization over the course of the campaign. Gaining Renown A character earns renown by completing missions or quests that serve an organization’s interests or involve the
organization directly. You award renown at your discretion as characters complete these missions or quests, typically at the same time you award experience points. Advancing an organization’s interests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drow Matron Mother At the head of each drow noble house sits a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god’s will while also advancing the interests of the
bonus action, the matron can bestow the Spider Queen’s blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage but has advantage on the next attack roll it makes
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
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
15 (+2)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Con +7, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Intimidation +7, Persuasion +7
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
own best interests. Eater of Hope
Large fiend, lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
(Deception). The character deceives the cultists with a lie, such as pretending to be a fellow cultist or an aspiring member. DC 13 Charisma (Persuasion). The character convinces the cultists that it is
in both parties’ interests not to fight. On a successful check, the cultists’ attitudes improve to Indifferent. Otherwise, the cultists fight. Treasure. Footlockers under four of the beds contain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
your senses. The symbiote speaks, reads, and understands two languages; one that you speak, as well as one appropriate to its nature. Choose one of the following skills: Arcana, Deception, History
symbiote seeks to defend the servants and interests of a powerful being or organization.
5 The symbiote wants to keep you from harm at all costs and believes it knows what’s best for you.
6 The symbiote seeks to experience new sensations, the more bizarre the better.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Lords’ Alliance Characters who place the security of the city and the realm ahead of their own interests are invited to join this faction. Potential recruits must be residents of Waterdeep. Jalester
rift between the Zhentarim and Esloon’s gang by sowing rumors of betrayal. They must spend 25 gp in bribes and succeed on a DC 16 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check. Conversely, they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
interests of the family. Matron mothers embody the scheming and treachery associated with the Queen of Spiders. Each stands at the center of a vast conspiratorial web, with demons, spiders, and conscripted
Lolth’s Fickle Favor. The drow bestows the Spider Queen’s blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6) psychic damage but has advantage on the next attack roll it makes
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Emissaries of Doom. Tiamat deploys abishais as emissaries, sending them to represent her interests in the Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists or
armies, green abishais represent the god’s interests in the Nine Hells and beyond. Their keen senses make them adept at discovering secrets and other sensitive information, while their diplomatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
type of abishai is associated with one of Tiamat’s five dragon heads: black, blue, green, red, and white. Tiamat deploys abishais as her agents, sending them forth to represent her interests in the
ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
19 (+4)
Saving Throws Int +8, Cha +9
Skills Deception +9, Insight +6
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