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Curse of Strahd
): augury, lesser restoration, protection from poison
3rd level (3 slots): magic circle, remove curse, speak with dead
4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement
5th level (1 slot): dispel
;while trying not to expose the secret society to their mutual enemy. He thinks the wereravens might prove helpful when the time comes. Van Richten also wants to take out as many of Strahd’s spies
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes.
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Winged Thrull Winged thrulls are at once the most intelligent of Orzhov thrulls (which isn’t saying much), as well as the smallest, most unobtrusive, and most mobile. They act as messengers and spies
exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Actions
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
one of Xanathar’s spies and is searching for secret doors that lead to unexplored areas of the dungeon — information the beholder considers valuable. If threatened, she tries to rejoin her companion in
area 35. If captured, she takes every opportunity to try to escape. She wears no armor, carries no weapons, and has nothing of value on her. She is familiar with levels 1, 2, and 3 of Undermountain but lies about what’s there unless magically compelled to speak the truth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers The Harpers approach good-aligned characters who show promise as spies. One such character receives the following message, written on a paper bird (see appendix A): “Renaer tells us you are a
with their first mission (see the Harpers Missions table). Mirt also tells them that if they ever need to speak with him directly, they are welcome to visit his manor in the Sea Ward. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
nods in appreciation. She continues: “What I am about to tell you requires the utmost discretion,” the queen says. “My spies have uncovered evidence of several new cults based in the Temple of
Elemental Evil. The cultists are planning the widespread death of innocents across this region, and I won’t stand for it.
“My spies infiltrated Nulb, a village near the temple, and stole a record book from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
mercenaries were hired by enemies of Yeonido seeking to undo the city from within. 3 Cunning spies are breaking into the homes of magistrates across the city, looking for proof that the Pearl of Mireu is
claims. 5 All except one member of a local clan are replaced by doppelgangers. Those who live near the clan have noticed them acting differently, but no one wishes to speak ill of them. 6 The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Mastermind Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as
speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least 1 minute, enabling you to pass yourself off as a native speaker of a particular land, provided that you know the language
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
What Renaer Knows At some point during their investigation, the characters might want to speak to Renaer Neverember about the fireball, given his own recent brush with the Zhentarim. Conversely, he
his long, dark shadow was finally gone for good. The truth is, I want nothing to do with him. But his spies hound me. One of them, a gnome named Dalakhar, had been watching me for months. Then, about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher see fleeting glimpses of the drow spies over a period of several days and can, with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
, ascertain that these spies are paying particular attention to the activities of the drow party members. Jarlaxle Baenre If the party reports the drow to the City Watch, Jarlaxle ends the surveillance and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mastermind Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as
kit, and one gaming set of your choice. You also learn two languages of your choice. Additionally, you can unerringly mimic the speech patterns and accent of a creature that you hear speak for at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by Zariel’s spies. Once all nine rods are returned to him, Bel is willing to divulge the location of the Bleeding Citadel. Bel suggests that the characters speak to a sibriex that was recently
captured by his spies. Sibriexes are hoarders of forbidden lore, and this particular one has been a good source of information for Bel. It might know where Zariel’s spies hid the adamantine rods. To help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhents coin and allows them to use the family’s noble villa as a refuge. In exchange, the house reaps all the benefits that the Black Network offers, including intelligence that its spies have gathered. So
his wife’s company, he is prone to excessive boasting and temper tantrums. When he must speak to strangers, he keeps his half-orc bodyguard Hrabbaz close by, for fear that others might attack and rob
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hawk or an owl. Most serve as messengers and spies, flying over the busy streets or high over the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters. Anvilwrought Raptor
Tiny
Languages understands one language of its creator but can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Keen Sight. The raptor has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Recorded Mimicry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hope of surviving. The foremost wizard in the Hells, Mephistopheles suffers nothing that would compromise his intellectual focus. He hates distractions and allows only particular devils to speak to him
attracts numerous spies despite the inhospitable environment. Merely observing Mephistopheles’s disciples at work can provide insights into the nature of their research and the discoveries they have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
member — and also gives the characters a password that temporarily bypasses the tower’s defenses. Characters who speak the password while inside the tower won’t have to deal with the tower’s guards
D’aerthe spies to find Vizeran and steal the grimoire, so that he has evidence he can lord over his brother. Vizeran’s plan is appealing to Jarlaxle because it doesn’t cost him anything. As long as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, though magic can be used to pry the information from his lips. Characters can also speak to the hire-coach driver, Rowan Evenwood, who dropped off Agorn’s lady friend before transporting Agorn to
, he sinks below the surface and begins to drown as the cold water overcomes him. If the characters find themselves outmatched by the Zhents, help comes in two forms. Two Harper spies sent by Remallia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
6.)
If the characters accept her quest, Lurkana suggests they search Skullport first and points them in the right direction (beyond area 23). She also suggests that they speak with Skullport’s
bugbears and five goblins as bodyguards and scouts. Unknown to Lurkana, two of the goblins have intellect devourers in their skulls and act as secret spies for Xanathar. The bugbears and other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
woman is Muriel Vinshaw, a wereraven (see appendix D) and friend of the Martikov family (see chapters 5 and 12). A resident of Vallaki, Muriel spies on Baba Lysaga for her fellow wereravens. However
, she avoids the village proper, preferring to lurk on the outskirts. If the characters allow her to speak, Muriel warns them about the dangers of Berez and arms them with the following information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
out as many of Strahd’s spies as he can, starting with evil Vistani. Man with a Plan. Van Richten doesn’t know that his former protégé, a good-aligned Vistana named Ezmerelda d’Avenir, has come to
, remove curse, speak with dead
4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement
5th level (1 slot): dispel evil and good
Undead Slayer. When Rictavio hits an undead with a weapon attack, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Sentries. The duergar power of invisibility plays a significant role in their society. The potential presence of unseen spies everywhere enforces honesty among duergar. Slaves rarely, if ever, talk or act
. Darkhafts. Members of the Deepking’s secret corps of psionic agents, the darkhafts often travel with duergar merchants as overseers and spies. Kavalrachni. The vicious kavalrachni ride giant tarantulas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Most of these mercenaries are Zhents, and where one finds the Zhentarim, one can also find Harper spies. The merchant princes have specific monopolies on all merchandise sold in the city. Characters in
relationships. He is naturally distrustful of everyone. Buying Beasts. Ifan Talro’a employs dozens of merchants throughout Port Nyanzaru who not only serve as his spies but also sell domesticated beasts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Destroying a doll causes the child’s soul within it to become trapped in the Soulmonger. The straw doll, Strawbundle, usually speaks for the group. Clay No-Face can speak only if it molds a mouth onto its
hags are a frightful lot:
Widow Groat has tarnished gold coins covering her eyes and ants nesting in her skull. The ants serve as her spies, and their presence often portends her arrival. She carries a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
contracted who’ll bring an item to order, for the right price. 7. Temple of Savras Savras is a deity of wizards, fortune tellers, diviners, and those who unfailingly speak the truth regardless of whether
privately hired security agents patrolling it openly (guards) and undercover (spies). All of them work for the merchant prince Zhanthi, who has a monopoly on the jewelry trade in Port Nyanzaru.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mordenkainen’s magnificent mansion spell. There, he provides them with food and sanctuary away from the prying eyes of Strahd and his spies. Characters are free to take a short or long rest, during which time
, but when he does speak, his pronouncements are authoritative and not to be questioned. The archmage has never had his fortune read by Madam Eva and doesn’t care to, but if he is told about the Holy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
father, yes.”
Active Roleplaying. Notice throughout the example how Russell and Amy actively roleplay their characters’ behavior. In this active approach, they speak with their characters
Castle Ravenloft, so I hope it’s beyond Strahd’s spies. And I have heard that Vallaki is well defended, with a wooden palisade and iron gates.”
Russell: “As if such defenses would stop a vampire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
follow this path are hired killers, spies, or bounty hunters, the capabilities of this subclass are equally useful for adventurers facing a variety of monstrous enemies. IGNATIUS BUDI Assassin
then roll one Psionic Energy Die. For a number of hours equal to the number rolled, the chosen creatures can speak telepathically with you, and you can speak telepathically with them. To send or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Perception 7
Languages understands Dwarvish but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Engine of Pain. Once per turn, a creature that attacks the hammerer can target the duergar trapped in it. The
feared duergar mind masters usually operate as spies, both inside and beyond a duergar stronghold. Their psionically augmented abilities enable them to see through illusions with ease and shrink down to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
kitchen, killing rats and eating whatever Gabourey drops on the floor. Slobberchops has no loyalty to the Vanthampur family, and detests Thurstwell and his imp spies. The tressym befriends any character who
alerted to intruders, Thurstwell has locked the puzzle box in the iron chest and tucked the key into his robe pocket. Thurstwell commands several imp spies who enter and leave his room through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
score of 10 and the ability to speak Common or Druidic. The druids use these awakened beasts as spies and messengers. Roll a d8 and consult the Awakened Beast Encounter table to determine what kind of
speak Common and Dwarvish. They have advantage on saving throws against poison and resistance against poison damage. They wield handaxes and light crossbows instead of shortswords and longbows. Here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
other guild members. The oni has three ravens that act as messengers, and it uses a ring of animal influence to speak with them. These ravens deliver secret messages to the guildmaster’s spies abroad
and receive similar messages from those spies. If one or more characters interrupt the oni, it politely asks them to leave. If they refuse, it shoos away the ravens and attacks the characters. The oni’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, crowded streets are full of spies. Waterdhavian noble families and guilds hold tremendous political and economic sway up and down the Sword Coast, but within the city itself, true power lies with the
have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14. They speak Common and Giant. These cloud giants are cartographers engaged in remapping the Sword Coast while searching for ancient battlegrounds and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
the third round of combat. Green moss grows over the remains of three headless ghouls stuffed into an alcove in the south. GNAWBONES DRUIDS
The Gnawbones are lawful evil female human druids who speak
room to keep track of her various humanoid spies along the Sword Coast. She has a separate map for Waterdeep, where most of her machinations take place. A character who has been to Waterdeep or who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
seen without his suave bodyguard, Valken Naspeer (N male half-elf assassin). Although Urlam and Valken are good-humored and speak highly of the local authorities, they know that the lord protector
they can’t animate. The skeleton is unarmed and deals 1 bludgeoning damage on a hit. Any character who casts a speak with dead spell on Mirak’s skull and asks Mirak’s spirit how he died learns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hunting for food. They have no treasure to speak of, though each carries a sack containing 1d4 mundane items, determined by rolling on the Items in a Giant’s Bag table in the introduction. Reghed Nomads
expedite their travels across the North (see the “Airship of a Cult” section in chapter 4, “The Chosen Path”). Suggested Encounter Klauth spies on trespassers from afar. If the characters harm his