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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture of pleasure and pain. Graz
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
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
burning river.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Deception
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water)
Equipment: A fancy leather vest or a pair of leather boots, a set of common clothes, and a
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->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->Infernal Machine Rebuild
(+2)
CON
15(+2)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
18(+4)
Saving Throws Wis +4, Cha +7
Skills Arcana +4, Deception +7, Persuasion +7, Religion +4
Damage Resistances
): eldritch blast, fire bolt, friends, mage hand, minor illusion, prestidigitation, shocking grasp
1st–5th level (4 5th-level slots): banishment, burning hands, flame strike, hellish rebuke, magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
shadow and see through every deception. Some are deities of beauty and artistry, who teach that art is a vehicle for the soul’s improvement. Clerics of a god of light are enlightened souls infused with
radiance and the power of their gods’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. Light Domain Spells Cleric Level
Spells
1st burning hands, faerie fire 3rd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to people on the street, they encounter merchants and traditionalists, but they might also find members of the Burning Circle (see “Nature Lovers” below). Each group’s general opinions align with its
wildfire tvhat almost eliminated the young town of Arborean Springs and the surrounding farms and pasturelands. This rampage turned out to be the first of many. Burning Circle. A small group of nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+4 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 14 +2 +5
Skills Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +8
Resistances Cold
Immunities Fire
) Slashing damage.
Hurl Flame. Ranged Attack Roll: +5, range 150 ft. Hit: 17 (5d6) Fire damage. If the target is a flammable object that isn’t being worn or carried, it starts burning.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
(+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Athletics +3, Deception +2, Perception +4, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
mark, replacing the spells in the stat block’s Innate Spellcasting trait.
Aberrant Dragonmark Innate Spells d6 At Will 1/Day
1 Fire bolt (2d10) Burning hands (3d6)
2 Shocking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
+ 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Intimidation +5, Religion +2
, minor illusion
1st level (4 slots): burning hands, expeditious retreat, mage armor
2nd level (3 slots): blur, scorching ray
3rd level (2 slots): fireball
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged
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->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
detection, and determine the outcome. BURNING OR HOLING THE SEA GHOST
Though it is possible for the characters to capture the Sea Ghost, they also might choose to destroy it.
Burning. The Sea Ghost
made a mistake with the signaling, or something of a similar nature. If the story is reasonably convincing, allow the characters to make a DC 14 Charisma (Deception) check. If the check is successful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
)
CON
14(+2)
INT
14(+2)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
14(+2)
Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +5, Wis +2
Skills Athletics +4, Deception +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any
., fly 40 ft.
STR
18(+4)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
18(+4)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Deception +7, Insight +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Graz’zt The appearance of this demon lord is a warning that not all that is beautiful is good. Every plane and curve of his nine-foot-tall body, every glance of his burning eyes, promises a mixture
+9, Con +12, Wis +12
Skills Deception +15, Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +15
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
.
Mod Save
Str 11 +0 +0
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 10 +0 +0
Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear
+1 +1
Mod Save
Int 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
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->Dragon Delves
the faint lingering odor of death. The demon lord’s goat-skull visage glowers at you as statues of cultists gaze outward from the shadowed corners of the hall.
The burning incense in the main temple
bizarre nature of “Orcus’s” commands can take the Search action and make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, the character realizes a deception is afoot. Friendly Dragon. If he becomes Friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
burning river. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Deception Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water) Equipment: A fancy leather vest or a pair of leather boots, a set of common clothes, and a leather pouch with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
)
WIS
18(+4)
CHA
23(+6)
Saving Throws Dex +11, Con +13, Wis +11, Cha +13
Skills Deception +13, Intimidation +13, Perception +11
Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing
spells, requiring no material components:
At will: alter self (can become Medium when changing his appearance), animate dead, burning hands (as a 7th-level spell), confusion, detect magic, fly, geas
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Skills Deception +6, Intimidation +6
Damage Resistances necrotic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition
to relish in the destruction of a novel or remarkable item. In recompense, the oread provides the smith with materials drawn from the burning heart of the world, allowing the smith to create an even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
wield this power are enlightened souls infused with radiance and the power of their deities’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. JODIE MUIR Light Domain
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+5
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 14 +2 +2
Skills Athletics +4, Deception +4
Gear Pistol, Scimitar, Studded Leather
12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 14 +2 +5
Skills Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +8
Resistances Cold
Immunities Fire, Poison; Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 120 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) Fire damage. If the target is a creature or a flammable object that isn’t being worn or carried, it starts burning.
Bonus Actions
Ignited Illumination. The
Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth +6
Senses Darkvision 150 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
particularly sapphires. Green Dragons. Dwarves and green dragons don’t often interact, and when they do, the dragon doesn’t usually threaten them directly. A typical green dragon has no burning desire
to possess the material goods in a stronghold’s hoard, and would much rather snatch up living treasure. Using its powers of deception, a green dragon might try to entice dwarves it encounters to ally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Camp When the characters approach Camp Carrionclay, read the following: Ahead, the smells of rotting fish and burning flesh hang thick in the air. A fortified camp sits atop cliffs jutting from the
draconians and enter the camp. The guards ask in Draconic where the characters are coming from. A character convinces the draconians to let them through with a successful DC 16 Charisma (Deception) check
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->Tyranny of Dragons
. The only artificial heat comes from lamps and tiny stoves burning whale oil. The villagers live on fish, whale meat, and seal meat, eaten raw or dried on racks scattered around the village. With a
. The Ice Hunters have two main interests: finding out why strangers have come to Oyaviggaton, and getting them to leave. They lie freely and well, telling tales of sea monsters and ravaging scrags in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
burn. The only artificial heat comes from lamps and tiny stoves burning whale oil. The villagers live on fish, whale meat, and seal meat, eaten raw or dried on racks scattered around the village. With a
Hunters have two main interests: finding out why strangers have come to Oyaviggaton, and getting them to leave. They lie freely and well, telling tales of sea monsters and ravaging scrags in the area
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