Heist Heist

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Operation Ice Diamond

(appendices)
Contents
Appendix 1: Assembling the Crew 1
Appendix 2: Secrets 3
Appendix 3: Roleplaying Chapter 3 5
Appendix 4: Traps 7
Appendix 5: Valuable Items 9
Appendix 6: Vault Door Puzzle 10
Appendix 7: Maps and Tokens 12
Appendix 8: Magic Items 13
Appendix 9: Stat Blocks 16
Appendix 1: Assembling the Crew
1. The Leader
This individual exudes an air of confidence,
with a commanding presence that naturally
draws others to follow their lead. They
possess a sharp intellect and exceptional
organizational skills, able to formulate
intricate plans and adapt on the fly. Their
unwavering composure and ability to make
tough decisions make them the natural
choice to steer the team towards success.
2. The Brains
This character has a razor-sharp mind and
a wealth of knowledge, and is the team’s
intellectual powerhouse. They have a knack
for problem solving and uncovering crucial
information. Their expertise spans various
fields, providing valuable insights that guide
the team’s actions and help them navigate
obstacles with finesse.
3. The Beauty
Looks that could melt hearts and a
confidence that borders on arrogance are the
main attributes of this character. They knows
the power they hold over others and they
effortlessly utilize their charm and seductive
allure to manipulate unsuspecting targets,
weaving a web of deception with every bat
of their eyelashes.
4. The Thief
A shadow in the night, this character
embodies the essence of stealth and
cunning. They possess an exceptional set of
skills, able to navigate through even the most
intricate security measures. Their nimble
fingers can bypass locks, disable alarms,
and extract valuables without leaving a trace.
Their expertise in evasion and making clean
getaways makes them an invaluable asset to
the team.
5. The Insider
This character has connections in the right
places and possesses invaluable inside
knowledge about the target location. They
may have a history with the place or hold
a position that grants them unique access.
Their familiarity with the layout, security
protocols and key personnel ensures that
the team has the upper hand when it comes
to executing the heist smoothly.
6. The Kid
Full of youthful energy and unwavering
confidence, this character brings an
infectious enthusiasm to the team. Their
vibrant spirit and natural optimism uplift
the mood during tense moments and serve
as a source of inspiration for others. While
their inexperience and exuberance may
occasionally lead to impulsive actions,
their fresh perspective and unwavering
determination make them a valuable
member of the team.
7. The Muscle
Towering in stature and built like a human
fortress, this character is the team’s pillar of
strength. Their imposing presence alone is
often enough to deter adversaries and protect
the team in confrontations. With combat
skills honed through years of training, they
are a formidable force to reckon with and
they ensure the team’s safety during high-
risk situations.
8. The Con Artist
This character is a virtuoso of lies and
illusions. With a chameleon-like ability to
assume different identities, they effortlessly
deceive others and manipulate situations to
their advantage. Their skills in persuasion,
acting and sleight of hand make them
the ultimate trickster, capable of creating
distractions, gaining trust and ensuring the
success of the heist.
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 9. The Veteran
This character has seen it all and has a
wealth of experience, having lived through
countless missions and heists. Battle-scarred
and wise, they bring a level-headedness and
practicality to the team. They may be haunted
by memories and have a stoic demeanor, but
their resolve and unwavering loyalty to their
comrades means they are a pillar of strength
in the heist team.

10. The Forced Hand

Trapped between a rock and a hard place,
this character finds themselves reluctantly
roped into the heist against their will. Whether
due to past mistakes, personal vendettas
or coercion, their unique circumstances
make them a complex addition to the team.
They bring a mixture of desperation and
resourcefulness, using their knowledge and
abilities to navigate the fine line between
cooperation and self-preservation.

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Appendix 2: Secrets
1. The Double-Crosser
Secret: Deep down, The Double-Crosser
harbors selfish intentions and plans to steal
the Heart of Ice for themselves, leaving the
rest of the party behind. They may even
have spun a web of lies, leading another
team member to believe they will abscond
together with the diamond. Their true motive
is personal gain and an escape from the
clutches of their comrades.
Example: On the surface, The Double-
Crosser appears to be happily married to
a member of the team. Together with their
spouse, they have made a plan to take the
gem for themselves and live happily ever
after. However, behind closed doors they
are involved in a torrid affair with another
team member. They have concocted a
plan to steal the jewel and elope with their
beloved, leaving the rest of the team and
their heartbroken spouse in the dust.
2: The Saboteur
Secret: Unbeknownst to the others, The
Saboteur is secretly aligned with a rival
faction and aims to sabotage the heist.
Whether they’re being blackmailed or have
their own ulterior motives, their objective is
to ensure the mission’s failure. Their loyalty
lies elsewhere and they will stop at nothing
to disrupt the team’s plans.
Example: During a critical mission to
steal a powerful spellbook, The Saboteur
engaged in a passionate encounter with a
high-ranking official’s spouse. A magical
surveillance artifact known as the Mirror
of Truth captured the entire encounter. A
shadowy figure possesses the mirror and is
using it as a powerful tool for blackmail. If
this information is released it would not only
tarnish The Saboteur ’s reputation but also
endanger the life of their lover. They must
either betray their team or risk the exposure
of their indiscretion.
3: The Assassin
Secret: The Assassin harbors a dark vendetta
against a specific team member and plans
to assassinate them during the heist. Driven
by jealousy, revenge or a sinister pact, they
carefully seek opportunities to disadvantage
their target while maintaining a façade of
cooperation. Once the gem is secured, they
will unleash their deadly intent to ensure
that their nemesis doesn’t escape with their
life.
Example: Long ago, another team member
betrayed the father of The Assassin, selling
him out and resulting in his capture and tragic
demise. The heist presents The Assassin
with an opportunity to settle the score once
and for all. They plan to eliminate their foe
during the chaos of the operation, ensuring
that justice is served and their personal
vendetta is avenged.
4: The Artifact Hunter
Secret: While the Heart of Ice is the primary
target, The Artifact Hunter has their eyes
set on another valuable artifact within the
Blackthorne Mansion. Their true goal is to
steal this additional treasure alongside the
diamond, with plans to sell it on the black
market or fulfill a personal agenda.
Example: The Blackthorne Villa contains
many treasures, including a valuable book
called the Codex of Eternity. This ancient
text is of immense historical value to the
right buyer. Valerius has secretly tasked
The Artifact Hunter with retrieving the
coveted Codex during the heist. In exchange
he promises a hefty reward and access to
exclusive opportunities to progress up
the chain of command within his criminal
network. The only information he has about
the Codex is that it has a golden snake
symbol on the cover.
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 5: The Legacy
Secret: The Legacy carries a significant
familial connection to the Blackthorne family
or the Heart of Ice itself. Motivated by a deep
sense of duty and responsibility, they aim to
steal the gem to protect their family’s honor
or hidden truths. Their actions are driven by
a solemn commitment to safeguard their
ancestral secrets and ensure the rightful
place of the diamond within their family’s
history.
Example: Generations ago, the ancestors
of The Legacy were betrayed by the
Blackthornes, resulting in the loss of their
ancestral lands and the Heart of Ice. The
Legacy seeks to steal the gem not only to
reclaim what was taken from their bloodline
but also to expose the Blackthornes’
treachery and restore justice to their family
name. The heist is their chance to uncover
the truth and unveil the hidden history that
has haunted their family for centuries.

6: The Alias
Secret: The Alias is burdened by a dark
past and a concealed true identity that, if
exposed, could shatter their present life.
They have carefully crafted a new persona
and are determined to keep their secrets
buried. The heist puts their hidden identity
at risk, and they must do everything in
their power to prevent their true self from
being unveiled. Their actions are driven by a
desperate desire to protect the life they have
built and avoid the consequences of their
past actions.
Example: The Alias is actually a former
noble who was disgraced and exiled from
their homeland due to a scandalous affair
with a powerful political figure. They have
assumed a new identity and have been living
in hiding ever since. If their true identity is
revealed during the heist, it could lead to
their ultimate downfall, as powerful enemies
would stop at nothing to seek revenge or
ensure their permanent silence. They need
to be careful that they aren’t recognised or
outed in some way.

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Appendix 3: Roleplaying Chapter 3
Quotes from Mabel and Fay
• ”So what brings you lot down here?
Looking for a bit of excitement, are ya?
Well, let me tell you, there’s nothing
more thrilling than dodgin’ rats and
sewage! It’s the highlight of our days, it
is!”
• Oh, adventurers, eh? Fancy slayin’
dragons and rescuin’ princesses, do
ya? Well, let me tell ya, it’s all a load
of nonsense, innit? The real heroes
are the ones who fight against the
oppressive systems that keep us down.
It’s about time we stood up to those
who are exploitin’ the poor! We need to
break free from the chains of outdated
capitalist dogma! We need progress, not
some fancy-pants heroics!
• Down here in the sewers, we’ve built our
own little haven, free from the tyranny
of the wealthy. No lords or ladies tellin’
us what to do or takin’ away our hard-
earned pennies. We live by our own
rules, cooperatin’ and sharin’ what
little we have. That’s the true spirit of
socialism, my dearies!”
• “You know, life down ‘ere isn’t all bad.
The smell keeps the posh folk away, and
the crocodiles make for good company.
Quite polite, they are”.
• “They always think they’re the heroes,
don’t they? But let me tell you, my
dearies, heroes don’t smell like wet
dog and rotten cabbage. No offense
intended!”
• “Oh, look, they’re giving us that look.
The one that says, ‘We’re better than
you.’ Well, I’ve got news for ‘em. They
may have fancy weapons, but we’ve got
something they don’t: a true appreciation
for life’s simple pleasures, like a good
squabble in the muck”.
• “Ah, me dearies, you’d be amazed at
what we can learn from the rubbish
that flows through these pipes! We’ve
got ourselves a nose for sniffin’ out the
secrets of the high and mighty. See,
when you live beneath the city like we
do, you start payin’ attention to the
things that get flushed away from the
fancy houses. If there’s a lot of herbs
and alchemical residues, well, that
means a wizard has moved in. Discarded
gaming chips means a secret gambling
den. Clever innit? And that villa you’re
heading towards, they’ve been flushin’
somethin’ even more interestin’! We’ve
seen droppings that look like bits of
armor and broken weapons. That’s the
telltale sign of a Mimic, a shape-shiftin’
monster that can mimic objects. It’s
lurkin’ inside that mansion, disguisin’
itself as somethin’ harmless. The best
way to lure it out is with a bit o’meat…
here you go!” (throws a dead rat over to
the team)
• “Remember: when you’re done playing
heroes, we’ll still be here, scraping by
and finding joy in the simple things like a
warm meal and a dry spot to sleep. You
can keep your epic quests!”
Quotes from the GWL
• “Well, look who we’ve got here,
gallivanting across the rooftops like a
bunch of fancy acrobats! Think you’re
clever, do ya?”
• “Take no notice of them. They’re just
showing off, prancing around up here like
cats. Probably think they’re better than
us!”
• “They’re just a bunch of rooftop
enthusiasts. Not like us. We are
professionals!”
• “Of course those aren’t our real
surnames. We shed our mundane names
like feathers from a molting bird. For
we are no ordinary folk, but dedicated
warriors in the eternal battle against
pigeons”.
• “Let me ask you, have you heard of the
Guild of Waterdeep Liberation? (other
man: I thought we were the Waterdeep
Liberation Guild?) Pfft, Waterdeep
Liberation Guild indeed! They’re idiots!
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 If it was left up to them we’d be overrun
with pigeons!”
• “The GWL seeks to liberate the city from
the tyranny of pigeons! Those feathery
nuisances defecate on our statues, steal
our crumbs, and spread their avian
tyranny everywhere! We will rally the
masses to reclaim our rooftops, protect
our windowsills, and restore the balance
of power in this bird-dominated city!”
• Pigeons aren’t a problem, you say?
They’re ruthless beady-eyed devils! Look
at ‘em, plotting their feathery domination
as we speak!”
droppings”.
• “Well, well, well, a bunch of ground-
dwellers seeking our esteemed
assistance, eh? You want to use our Rope
Pulley of Supreme Pigeon Extermination,
do you? We didn’t build this marvel
of avian annihilation for just anyone,
you know. It takes skill, precision, and
an unwavering dedication to the art of
pigeon-swatting! So, tell us, what makes
you worthy of being allowed to use our
glorious contraption? Convince us, and
maybe, just maybe, we’ll let you fly
across the High!”

• “You should have been here for the

Great Pigeon Purge! We were armed with
nothing but determination and a bag of
stale breadcrumbs. We marched across
the rooftops, flapping our arms and
scaring the wits out of those feathery
pests!”
• “Look at ‘em, starin’ at us like we was
pigeon droppings. Let me tell you, the
real action happens up here! We’ve seen
it all, we have. Anything that goes on in
this city, we know about”.
• “You’re lookin’ to venture into the
territory of the Blackthornes, eh? Well we
might have somethin’ of interest for you.
We happen to know that the windows of
that villa don’t budge an inch, and you
can’t break ‘em neither. The place is
locked up tighter than a dwarf’s purse!
However, little Lady Aurelia has got
herself a rebellious streak. She’s opened
the attic window and she’s always hangin’
out of it to smoke. That window’s a
golden opportunity for the likes of you
to sneak in, unnoticed and unexpected.
Just a bit of information from your
friendly neighborhood GWL, ya know?
Now, what will you do with this juicy
tidbit, eh?”
• “We’ve got more tricks up our sleeves
than a pigeon has feathers”.
• “Ah the Rope Pulley of Supreme Pigeon
Extermination! It’s our crowning
achievement! With its finely tuned ropes
and ratchets we can whisk you across the
High in no time. It’s like flying through
the sky, but without the feathers and bird

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Appendix 4: Traps
Traps have three parts: Detection, Disarming and Damage. Detection is boring - nobody
wants to go through the game constantly rolling to detect traps. The traps in this adventure
therefore do not require a roll to detect. They are either really obvious and the team sees
them immediately, or they couldn’t reasonably be detected so they remain hidden. Damage
is boring too - traps are often a bit pointless because PCs lose a few HP and continue on
their way. For that reason, most of the traps in this adventure aim to affect the unwary PC
in some way rather than causing damage. The gameplay then becomes primarily about
Disarming the trap, which is where the real fun is. Players need to describe how they
disarm or avoid the trap, or how they free their companion, rather than simply making a
roll. This keeps players engaged and encourages them to think about the situation and
interact instead of just rolling dice.
When the team enters a room, roll a d20 to see if the room contains a trap.

1. Sleep Enchantment. There is a bed, sofa or rug in the room which is trapped with a
Sleep spell. If a PC gets within 5ft of the trap they will suddenly feel incredibly tired,
lie down and fall into a magical slumber. The sleeper cannot be shaken awake but will
wake up if they take damage of any kind.
2. Cup of Endless Water. An ornate golden cup filled with sparkling water stands on a
table or shelf. A PC who touches the cup feels compelled to drink the water, and keep
drinking endlessly. The spell ends when someone removes the cup from the hand of
the drinker, which isn’t easy because they’re gripping it so tightly.
3. Crown of Paralysis. A jewelled crown is displayed on a table or shelf. Anyone who
touches it feels compelled to put it on their head. The crown immediately paralyzes the
wearer. The crown can easily be removed by someone else, but if they touch the crown
with their bare hands to remove it they will feel compelled to wear it themselves.
4. Bad Trip. A trip wire is visibly stretched across a doorway. The wire travels up the wall
and connects to a crossbow. Tripping over the wire will pull the trigger and release the
crossbow, causing 1d6 Piercing damage to anyone standing in the doorway.
5. Ruby of Insignificance. A huge ruby suncatcher hangs in a window. Anyone who
touches it feels insignificant and unworthy of being part of the team. They will try to
quit the heist and give themselves up to the guards. This effect lasts for one minute.
6. Pit of Illusion. Just inside the door is a large pit, which appears to be dark and
endless, with no visible bottom. The pit is merely an illusion; players can easily walk
straight across it. Inspecting the pit closely with a successful DC18 Investigation or
Perception check reveals its nature. Interacting with the illusion also reveals it to be
false, e.g. touching it or throwing something into it.
7. Flower of Forgetfulness. A beautiful red flower is displayed in a vase. Any PC who
approaches closer than 10ft will smell the flower ’s sweet perfume, causing them to
forget why they’re here. They can still move and speak, but they do not wish to leave
the cloud of perfume. If they cover their nose or move out of range of the flower they
will regain their memories. Another PC may push or pull them away from the flower, but
if they approach closer than 10ft without covering their nose they will also smell the
perfume and be trapped.
8. Flame Floor. The floor of the room looks empty, but before the team can step inside
a moth lands on one of the floorboards just in front of the doorway. A flame shoots up
and fries it instantly, and the floorboard glows yellow. Any PC who wishes to enter the
room needs to avoid the affected floorboard, otherwise they take 5HP Fire damage.

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 9. Shifting Sands. The floor of the room is covered with a large patterned rug. However,
the rug appears to have an odd grainy texture. Looking closer it becomes apparent that
the entire floor is enchanted to behave like quicksand. A PC who steps on it will rapidly
begin to sink.
10. Acid Spray. There is an unexpected CLICK from underfoot. Looking around it is
apparent that the ceiling contains several small holes. When the PC removes their foot
from the trigger, acid will spray out of the holes, dealing 1d6 Acid damage in a 20ft
radius.
11. Cold Feet. A certain area of the floor appears to be steaming slightly, like an ice
cube in a warm room. Anyone who steps on it will find that their shoes are frozen in
place. They can remove their shoes or attempt to thaw them somehow.
12. Falling Net. A pressure plate on the floor is concealed by a rug. The net is 10ft
square and falls on top of anyone who is underneath it, causing them to be restrained.
The net cannot be torn, but it can be cut or destroyed. Unfortunately the net is sticky
and pins them down so they cannot free themselves.
13. Poison Gas Handle. The handle on a closet, cupoard, desk etc glows with a very
slight green aura. If the handle is touched (even with a weapon or Mage Hand), poison
gas pours out of it in a 20ft radius. Anyone who breathes it takes 1d6 Poison damage.
14. Battering Blocks. There is a pile of unusual looking grey blocks lying on the floor.
Looking around, there are several dents in the wall that match the shape and size of
the blocks. If a PC walks through the door the blocks will fling themselves across the
room, causing 1d6 Bludgeoning damage.
15. Rust Chamber. Whoever is standing on the threshold notices that their buttons or
weapon are gathering a slight coating of rust. Any non-magical metal item that is taken
into the room will quickly rust and disintegrate, starting with weapons. Everything
else will be unharmed. If a PC loses essential weapons the DM will need to put a
replacement weapon in another room for them to find.

On a roll of 16-20 the room does not contain a trap.

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Appendix 5: Valuable Items
There are 32 valuable items. Roll a d4 and a d8 and multiply the results, or simply choose
an item from the list.

1. A tiny swan carved from crystal (4gp)

2. A pair of engraved bone dice (1gp).
3. A silk handkerchief embroidered with a pale blue pattern (1gp).
4. A small silver figurine of an eagle with outspread wings (3gp).
5. A tree made from gold wire with tiny ruby flowers (4gp) .
6. An ornate silver candle holder shaped like twisting vines with garnet grapes (6gp).
7. A miniature book of Dwarven poetry (2gp).
8. A fine porcelain vase decorated with hand-painted flowers (3gp).
9. A miniature silver ship, complete with tiny sails (5gp).
10. A marble carving of The Griffon, one of the Walking Statues of Waterdeep (3gp).
11. A pair of ornamental wooden bookends depicting entwined dragons (1gp each).
12. A small gold plated bell (2gp).
13. A bookmark shaped like a butterfly with blue enamel wings (1gp).
14. A glass paperweight filled with green swirls (1gp).
15. A miniature glass cat with yellow gemstone eyes (1gp).
16. A small velvet pouch containing a sapphire blue marble (2gp).
17. A tiny green marble plate containing a few copper pieces in change (1gp).
18. A sparkly crystal vase (2gp).
19. A set of hand-made nesting dolls decorated with gold lacquer (3gp).
20. A rabbit-shaped money box with gold-painted ears and 5sp inside (1gp).
21. A small obsidian statue of an owl (2gp).
22. A finely carved bone fan etched with images of flowers (1gp).
23. A gold-plated apple which opens but is empty inside (1gp).
24. A wall hanging made from plaited silk threads(2gp).
25. A finely woven lace table-mat (1gp).
26. A large egg, hollowed out and painted with a landscape (5gp).
27. A small seashell which shimmers with iridescent colours (1gp).
28. A framed sketch of an Elven landscape with the signature “Mossbloom” (6gp).
29. A porcelain trinket box with a picture of Waterdeep painted on the lid (1gp).
30. A pewter model of an ogre with a crystal in its raised hand (3gp).
31. A smooth polished rock with rippling patterns of brown and copper (1gp).
32. Two tiny silver balls in a silk box which chime when moved (2gp).

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 Appendix 6: Vault Door Puzzle
The vault door has six black sapphires attached to it. These can be represented for players
by laying six coins or counters on the table in the following configuration:

The players’ goal is to move these gems into a circle in three moves. The rules are as
follows:

• You must slide ONE gem at a time

• When a gem is moved it must end up touching two other gems.
• You have a maximum of THREE moves, then the gems reset to their initial position.
• While moving a gem you may not push other gems out of the way!

X
This is not allowed because there isn’t room to
move the central gem without pushing the other
two gems out of the way.

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Solution:

Move 1

Move 2

Move 3

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 Appendix 7: Maps and Tokens
Maps are provided separately. There are three versions of each map: one with grid lines,
one without grid lines, and one for the DM with rooms and key points marked.

The map of the streets and grounds surrounding Blackthorne Villa utilizes a 100x100 grid.
The other maps (Downstairs, Upstairs and Attic) utilize a more manageable 35x25 grid. The
sewer map is 10x20 and the rooftop map is 20x15. On all maps each square represents 5ft.

Tokens are also provided for use in online systems such as Roll20. These tokens include
Commoner, Sewer Jelly, Villa Guard, Villa Mastiff, Giant Viper, Rug of Crushing, Villa Mimic,
Viper Displacer Beast, and The Viper.

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Appendix 8: Magic Items

CROWN OF CLAIRVOYANCE
Wondrous Item, very rare

This ornate golden crown is adorned with intricate engravings and a single shimmering
emerald in the center. It radiates a faint aura of Divination magic.
Once per day, the wearer can activate the Crown of Clairvoyance to gain limited clairvoyant
abilities. By concentrating for a minute while wearing the crown, the user can gain a
vision of past events in the specific location where they are currently standing. The vision
may reveal hidden details, potential dangers, or important information related to the
location and people who were previously there.

SMOKEBLADE PIPE
Weapon, very rare

This smooth wooden pipe is inlaid with golden sigils and magical symbols. It emanates
an aura of Conjuration magic.
You can smoke the pipe and create a floating weapon made of smoke that lasts for one
minute. The weapon appears within 30ft of you and can take whatever form you choose.
When the pipe is activated, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5
feet of the weapon. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 1d8 + your Charisma
modifier. As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the weapon up to 20 feet and
repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.

DAGGER OF RESTORATIVE VENGEANCE

Weapon, very rare

This dagger appears deceptively ordinary at first glance, with a slim blade and a leather-
wrapped hilt. Every now and again it gleams with a golden sheen as it glows with an aura
of Necromancy magic.
Three times per day, you can stab a creature (including yourself) with the dagger and
deal 1d4 Piercing damage. The dagger then heals the creature for 1d10.

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 BLADE OF INSPIRATION
Weapon, very rare

The blade of this longsword dances with faint, ethereal wisps of blue light, as if it carries
the essence of inspiration within it. It radiates an aura of Evocation magic.
If you are holding the sword, once on each of your turns you can inspire an ally to take
one of the following reactions:

• Mirror Strike: Immediately after you use the Attack action to attack with the sword,
you can grant an ally within 30 feet the ability to use their reaction to make one
weapon attack.
• Coordinated Movement: Immediately after you take the Dash action, you can grant
an ally within 30 feet the ability to use their reaction to move up to their speed.
• Evasive Maneuver: Immediately after you take the Dodge action, you can grant an
ally within 30 feet the ability to take the Dodge action as a reaction.

DECK OF NICE MUNDANE THINGS

Wondrous Item, very rare

This deck of battered playing cards is bound together with a leather strap. The cards
appear blank until drawn from the deck. When a card is drawn, the image on it becomes
visible and a physical version of the item appears in your hands. They are all mundane
items - but very nice ones. After drawing a card the deck takes 20 minutes to recharge.
The deck glows with Conjuration magic.
Roll a d10 to see which of the following items appears:

1. An ornate silver grappling hook with a 20ft pink rope attached.

2. A heavy brick which is a beautiful purple colour. The PC who drew the card must
roll a d20; on a roll of 10 or lower they drop the brick on their toes and take 1d6
Bludgeoning damage.
3. A slim gold-plated crowbar.
4. A fruit-scented bar of green soap shaped like a frog.
5. A hand-sized mirror with gold patterns etched around the edge.
6. A tiny silver case with sewing needles inside. The first time a PC opens the case they
must roll a d20; on a roll of 10 or lower they prick themselves on a needle and take
1d4 Piercing damage. After this they are able to open the case without injury.
7. A pouch embroidered with red flowers and filled with flour.
8. A ball of rainbow coloured string.
9. An empty sack embroidered with the words “I ♥ Waterdeep”.
10. A fine quality leather bag filled with sand.

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ROCK OF COMPANIONSHIP
Wondrous Item, legendary

Legend has it that the rock was crafted by a reclusive mage, and its true purpose remains
shrouded in mystery. Visually it appears to be an extremely ordinary grey stone. However,
its true nature becomes apparent once it comes into contact with a person. Once touched,
the rock forms an unbreakable bond with the individual, becoming magically attuned to
their presence.
The rock is conscious and can communicate with its owner telepathically. It conveys its
thoughts and emotions, and may occasionally share simple insights or random musings,
or provide advice or assistance.
The rock has the following attributes:

• Persistent Presence: Once bonded to its owner, the rock always stays within a 10ft
radius of the person. No matter how far they try to move away from it, the stone
magically teleports back to them.
• Unerring Return: When the owner throws the rock, it leaves their hand and they
can see it travelling towards the target. Upon reaching its destination, it serves its
intended purpose but mysteriously vanishes into thin air, only to reappear in the
owner ’s hand at the start of their next turn.
• Mystic Awareness: The rock has Blindsight up to a radius of 30ft, and can perceive its
surroundings including seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching.
• Bonded Respite: A successful DC15 Persuasion check allows the owner to convince
the rock to remain in its current location for a limited time, suppressing its natural
tendency to return after a short duration.

The rock glows with an aura of Transmutation magic. Dispel Magic does not affect the
rock. The connection between the rock and its owner can be severed with a Remove
Curse spell, or by the permanent death of the owner, leaving the rock free to bond with
a new owner.

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 Appendix 9: Stat Blocks

COMMONER ACTIONS
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 2(1d4) bludgeoning damage.
Armor Class 10 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 4 (1d8)
Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

10(+0) 10(+0) 10(+0) 10(+0) 10(+0) 10(+0)

Senses Passive Perception 10

Languages Common
Challenge 0 (10 XP)

SEWER JELLY Amorphous. The Jelly can move through a space

as narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing.
Huge Ooze, Unaligned
Spider Climb. The Jelly can climb difficult
Armor Class 10 (Natural Armor) surfaces, including upside down on ceilings,
Hit Points 76 (8d12+24) without needing to make an ability check.
Speed 10 ft., climb 10ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA ACTIONS

15(+2) 10(+0) 16(+3) 2(-4) 6(-2)
Damage Resistances Acid
Damage Immunities Lightning, Slashing
Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed,
Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Prone
Senses Blindsight 60 Ft. (Blind Beyond This
Radius), Passive Perception 8
Languages - -
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
1(-5) Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach
5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) bludgeoning damage
plus 2 (1d4) acid damage. If the target is a Large or
smaller creature, it is grappled (escape DC15). Whilst
grappled it takes 2 (1d4) acid damage at the start of
each of the Jelly’s turns.

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VILLA GUARD ACTIONS
Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Spear. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 20/60
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage,
Armor Class 16 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d8+24) Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit:
Speed 30 ft. 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands
to make a melee attack.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

14(+2) 12(+1) 18(+4) 12(+1) 11(+0) 10(+0)

Skills Perception +2
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP)

VILLA MASTIFF Keen Hearing and Smell. The Mastiff has

advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that
rely on hearing or smell.
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d8+8) ACTIONS
Speed 40 ft.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target
16(+3) 14(+2) 12(+1) 3(-4) 12(+1) 7(-2) is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone.
Skills Perception +5
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages - -
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

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 GIANT VIPER ACTIONS
Huge Beast, Unaligned Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) piercing damage, and the
Armor Class 14 (Natural Armor) target must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw,
Hit Points 30 (6d8+6) taking 10 (3d6) poison damage on a failed save, or
Speed 30 ft., swim 30ft. half as much damage on a successful one.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
10(+0) 18(+4) 13(+1) 2(-4) 10(-0) 3(-4)

Skills Perception +2
Senses Blindsight 10 Ft., Passive Perception 10
Languages - -
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

RUG OF CRUSHING ACTIONS

Large Construct, Unaligned Dodge. The Rug focuses entirely on avoiding attacks.
Until the start of its next turn, any attack roll made
Armor Class 13 (Natural Armor) against it has disadvantage, and it makes Dexterity
Hit Points 65 (10d10+10) saving throws with advantage. It loses this benefit if it
Speed 10 ft. is incapacitated or if its speed drops to 0.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA

18(+4) 16(+3) 12(+1) 4(-3) 1(-5) 1(-5) BONUS ACTIONS
Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic Crush. When a creature starts its turn within 5 ft. of
Condition Immunities Blinded, Charmed, the Rug, the Rug leaps up and attempts to grapple the
Deafened, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, creature, forcing it to make a DC 18 Dexterity saving
Petrified, Poisoned throw if the rug isn’t incapacitated. If the saving throw
Senses Blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this fails, the creature is instantly grappled (escape DC
radius), Passive Perception 5 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained,
Languages - - blinded, incapacitated, unable to breathe, and the
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Rug cannot smother another target. In addition, at the
start of each of the target’s turns, the target takes 6
(1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Antimagic Susceptibility. The Rug is incapacitated
A creature can hold its breath for a number of minutes
while in the area of an antimagic field. If targeted
equal to 1 + its Constitution modifier (minimum of 30
by Dispel Magic, the Rug must succeed on a
seconds). After that it can survive for a number of
Constitution saving throw against the caster ’s spell
rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of
save DC or fall unconscious for 1 minute.
1 round). At the start of its next turn, it drops to 0 hit
Damage Transfer. While it is grappling a creature, points and is dying, and it can’t regain hit points or be
the Rug takes only half the damage dealt to it, and stabilized until it can breathe again.
the creature grappled by the Rug takes the other
half.

False Appearance. While the Rug remains

motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal
rug. It only activates if trod upon; it has enough
intelligence not to react when poked. It only attacks
intruders and is smart enough to recognise people
it isn’t supposed to attack.

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VILLA MIMIC Shapechanger. The Mimic can use its action to
Medium Monstrosity, Neutral polymorph into an object or back into its true,
amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in
Armor Class 12 (Natural Armor) each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying
Hit Points 78 (12d8+24) isn’t transformed. It reverts to its true form if it
Speed 15 ft. dies.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Adhesive (Object Form Only). The Mimic adheres
17(+3) 12(+1) 15(+2) 5(-3) 13(+1) 8(-1) to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller
creature adhered to the mimic is also grappled by
Skills Stealth +5 it (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape
Damage Immunities Acid this grapple have disadvantage.
Condition Immunities Prone False Appearance (Object Form Only). While the
Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 11 Mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable
Languages - - from an ordinary object.
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Grappler. The Mimic has advantage on attack
rolls against any creature grappled by it.

ACTIONS
Pseudopod. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
If the mimic is in object form, the target is subjected
to its Adhesive trait.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8)
acid damage.

VIPER DISPLACER BEAST

Large Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
Avoidance. If the Displacer Beast is subjected to
Armor Class 10 (Natural Armor) an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to
Hit Points 85 (12d10+30) take only half damage, it instead takes no damage
Speed 40 ft. if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half
damage if it fails.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18(+4) 15(+2) 16(+3) 6(-2) 12(+1) 8(-1) Displacement. The Displacer Beast projects
a magical illusion that makes it appear to be
Senses Darkvision 60ft, Passive Perception 11 standing near its actual location, causing attack
Languages - - rolls against it to have disadvantage. If it is hit by
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 an attack, this trait is disrupted until the end of
its next turn. This trait is also disrupted while the
Displacer Beast is incapacitated or has a speed
of 0.

ACTIONS
Multiattack. The Displacer Beast makes two attacks
with its tentacles.

Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10

ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage plus
4 (1d8) poison damage.

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 SERAPHINA BLACKTHORNE (THE VIPER)
Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Neutral
ACTIONS
Armor Class 16 (Studded Leather)
Hit Points 91 (14d8+28) Multiattack. Seraphina makes two attacks.
Speed 30 ft.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, and
11(+0) 18(+4) 14(+2) 12(+1) 14(+2) 12(+1) the target must make a DC 15 Constitution saving
throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison damage on a failed
Saving Throws Dex +7, Int +4 save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Skills Acrobatics +6, Deception +3, Perception Light Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to
+3, Stealth +9 hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3)
Damage Resistances Poison piercing damage, and the target must make a DC 15
Senses Passive Perception 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) poison
Languages Common, Elvish, Thieves’ Cant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
Challenge 8 (3900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 a successful one.

Assassinate. During her first turn, Seraphina has

advantage on attack rolls against any creature that
hasn’t taken a turn. Any hit she scores is a critical
hit.

Evasion. If Seraphina is subjected to an effect

that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw
to take only half damage, she instead takes no
damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and
only half damage if she fails.

Sneak Attack. Once per turn, Seraphina deals an

extra 14 (4d6) damage when she hits a target with
a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack
roll.

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