• "Matron" Baenre - Yvonnel Baenre
• Bladen’Kerst Baenre
• Sos’Umptu Baenre
• Vendes Baenre
• Dantrag Baenre
• Jarlaxle Baenre
• “Methil” El-Viddenvelp (illithid)

Matron Mother of House Baenre, modified for being Venerable (Yvonnel Baenre, Deceased, killed near Mithril Hall by Bruenor Battlehammer)

"Matron Baenre": Female Drow Clr16/Dis4/Hie5; CR 26; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 25d8+75; hp 287; Init +0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 28 (touch 15, flat-footed 28); Base Atk +15; Grp +14; Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead, Smite; SQ Drow traits, SR 36, DR 5/Good; AL CE; SV Fort +24, Ref +11, Will +31; Str 9, Dex 10, Con 21, Int 23, Wis 33, Cha 29.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +8, Concentration +15, Diplomacy +18, Gather Information +8, Heal +10, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (Arcana) +15, Knowledge (History) +10, Knowledge (The Planes) +15, Knowledge (Religion) +20, Listen +4, Search +4, Sense Motive +10, Speak Language (Common, Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Illuskan), Spellcraft +20, Spot +4. Craft Wand, Craft Wondrous Item, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Extend Spell, Extra Rings, Iron Will, Forge Ring, Leadership, Persistent Spell, Spell Penetration.

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 36. Matron Baenre has used magic to maintain her health, providing a +5 Inherent Constitution bonus. Aura of Evil (as 25th level cleric); Rebuke Undead as 16th level cleric (with a +4 bonus) 12/day. Metamagic Feat.

Spell-like Abilities (as 25th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Divine Emissary (Ex): Matron Baenre also gains a bonus equal to her divine disciple level on any Charisma-based skill or ability checks she makes when dealing with outsiders that are chaotic evil or that serve Lolth.

Matron Baenre can communicate telepathically with any outsider within 60 feet that is chaotic evil or serves Lolth. This feature of divine emissary is a Supernatural Ability.

Sacred Defense (Ex): Matron Baenre has a +4 bonus on saving throws vs Divine Spells, as well as the Spell-like and Supernatural Abilities of outsiders.

Imbue with Spell Ability (Sp): Matron Baenre can use Imbue with Spell Ability (caster level 20th). Since it is a Spell-like Ability, Matron Baenre does not need to devote a 4th level spell slot to use it, though the imbued spells themselves take up her lower-level spell slots, as usual. This ability is usable once per day.

Blast Infidel (Su): Matron Baenre can use negative energy spells to their maximum effect on lawful good creatures. Any spell with a descriptor that involves inflicting or channeling negative energy (Inflict spells, Mass Inflict Light Wounds, Harm) cast on a lawful good creature works as if under the effect of a Maximize Spell feat. Undead affected by this ability heal the maximized amount of damage.

Divine Reach (Su): Matron Baenre can use touch spells on targets up to 60 feet away. If the spell requires a melee touch attack, Matron Baenre must make a ranged touch attack instead.

Mastery of Energy (Su): Matron Baenre channels negative energy more effectively, increasing her ability to affect undead. Add a +4 bonus to Matron Baenre’s Rebuke checks and Rebuke damage rolls.

Cleric Spells Prepared (6/8+1/8+1/8+1/7+1/7+1/6+1/6+1/5+1/5+1; base DC = 21 + spell level; caster level 25th).

Deity: Lolth. Domains: Destruction (Smite +4 Att/+25 Dmg 1/day), Evil (cast Evil spells at +1 caster level), Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 25th level cleric 12/day)

Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Matron Baenre’s House Insignia, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Arach-Tinilith Ring, Bag of Spiders, Matron Baenre’s Ring of Antivenom, Ring of Arachnid Control, Ring of Protection +5, Robe of the Matron, Spider Rod, other possessions unknown. As Matron Mother of the most powerful house in Menzoberranzan, Matron Baenre has almost unlimited access to mundane and magical equipment or funds.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Ruby-Red.

Conversion Note: Attributes in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set listed as Str 9, Int 18, Wis 19, Dex 10, Con 16, Cha 15; modified for level and slight modification for new drow modifiers. She is listed as a 25th level Priestess in Menzoberranzan boxed set. Matron Baenre had Ring of Arachnid Control, Ring of Anti-Venom, Spider Wand, Bag of Bones (summons Spiders) listed as equipment in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set.

Sources: Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), Eberron Campaign Setting (3.5E), Complete Divine (3.5E), Dragon #302. And the Drow novels by R.A. Salvatore.

Matron Triel Baenre - see: Matron Mothers of Menzoberranzan

Second Daughter of Yvonnel Baenre (Deceased, killed near Mithril Hall by Gandalug Battlehammer)

Bladen’Kerst Baenre: Female Drow Clr14; CR 15; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 14d8+84; hp 163; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 33 (touch 17, flat-footed 29); Base Atk +10; Grp +17; Atk +19 melee (1d8+9 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +19/+14 melee (1d8+9 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 25; AL CE; SV Fort +18, Ref +13, Will +17; Str 24, Dex 18, Con 22, Int 12, Wis 17, Cha 17.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Concentration +15, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (Religion) +10, Listen +4, Search +2, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Drow Sign Language), Spot +4. Cleave, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes (b), Power Attack, Scribe Scroll.

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 25. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 14th level cleric 6/day.

Spell-like Abilities (as 14th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Cleric Spells Prepared (6/6+1/6+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 13 + spell level, caster level 14th).

Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 14th level cleric 6/day).

Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Baenre House Insignia (Major), +3 Elven Chainmail, +3 Heavy Mithral Shield, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Natural Armor +4, Arach-Tinilith Ring, Belt of Giant Strength +6, Drow Boots, Greater Piwafwi, Ring of Defense +3, other possessions unknown.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown.

Conversion Note: No attributes were listed in the 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, rolled up. She is listed as a 14th level Priestess in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No possessions listed.

Sources: Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), and Dragons #290 and #302. And the Drow novels by R.A. Salvatore.

Daughter of Yvonnel Baenre, Keeper of the House Baenre Chapel

Sos’Umptu Baenre: Female Drow Clr10/Contemplative5; CR 16; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 10d8+50 plus 5d6+25; hp 179; Init +7; Spd 30 ft.; AC 35 (touch 22, flat-footed 28); Base Atk +9; Grp +13; Atk +15 melee (1d8+6 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +15/+10 melee (1d8+6 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 26, DR 5/Good; AL CE; SV Fort +17, Ref +18, Will +26; Str 18, Dex 25, Con 20, Int 18, Wis 26, Cha 24.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +5, Concentration +11, Diplomacy +8, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (Nobility and Royalty) +7, Knowledge (The Planes) +10, Knowledge (Religion) +14, Listen +2, Profession (Shrine Maiden) +10, Search +2, Sense Motive +8, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spellcraft +13, Spot +2. Blind-Fight, Craft Rod, Craft Wand, Craft Wondrous Item, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes (b), Scribe Scroll.

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 26. Aura of Evil (as 15th level cleric); Rebuke Undead as 10th level cleric 10/day. Divine Health; Slippery Mind; Divine Wholeness (20 HP/day); Divine Body.

Spell-like Abilities (as 15th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/7+1/7+1/6+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 18 + spell level; caster level 15th).

Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Evil (cast Evil spells at +1 caster level), (Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 15th level cleric 10/day).

Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Baenre House Insignia (Major), Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Arach-Tinilith Ring, Belt of Prowess, Piwafwi of Charisma +6, Ring of Defense +5, Robe of the Keeper, other possessions unknown.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown.

Conversion Note: No attributes were listed in the 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, rolled up. She is listed as a 12th level Priestess in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No possessions listed. Added levels due to passage of time.

Sources: Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), Complete Divine (3.5E), and Dragons #290 and #302. And the Drow Novels by R.A. Salvatore and Elaine Cunningham.

Matron Mistress of the Academy, Daughter of Yvonnel Baenre (killed near Mithril Hall by Drizzt Do’Urden, resurrected by unknown power, Lolth perhaps?)

Quenthel Baenre: Has an official write-up in Dragon #302.

Daughter of Yvonnel Baenre, known as “Duk-Tak” (Unholy Executioner) (Deceased, killed by Drizzt Do’Urden in Menzoberranzan during Starless Night)

Vendes Baenre: Female Drow Clr11/Rog3/Asn3; CR 18; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 11d8+66 plus 6d6+36; hp 202; Init +7; Spd 30 ft.; AC 31 (touch 21, flat-footed 31); Base Atk +12; Grp +18; Atk +20 melee (1d8+8 plus Special, Scourge of Ebony Fangs); Full Atk +20/+15/+10 melee (1d8+8 plus Special, Scourge of Ebony Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead, Sneak Attack +4d6, Death Attack; SQ Drow traits, SR 28; AL CE; SV Fort +18, Ref +22, Will +21; Str 22, Dex 26, Con 22, Int 18, Wis 24, Cha 16.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +16, Concentration +18, Craft (Poisonmaking) +10, Disable Device +8, Disguise +4, Heal +10, Hide +8, Intimidate +16, Knowledge (Religion) +13, Listen +7, Move Silently +8, Open Lock +8, Profession (Torturer) +20, Search +7, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +4, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spellcraft +10, Spot +8. Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes (b), Persuasive.

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 28. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 11th level cleric 6/day. Sneak Attack +4d6; Trapfinding; Evasion; Trap Sense +1. Death Attack (DC 17); Poison Use; +1 save vs Poison; Uncanny Dodge

Spell-like Abilities (as 17th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/6+1/6+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 17 + spell level; caster level 11th).

Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 11th level cleric 6/day).

Assassin Spells Known (3/1; base DC = 14 + spell level; caster level 3rd). Spells Known: 1st–Detect Poison, Jump, True Strike; 2nd–Invisibility, Spider Climb.

Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Baenre House Insignia (Major), Scourge of Ebony Fangs, Amulet of Natural Armor +4, Arach-Tinilith Ring, Belt of Perfect Excellence, Bracers of Armor +6, Ring of Defense +3, Wand of Viscid Globs, other possessions unknown.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown.

Conversion Note: No attributes were listed in the 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, rolled up. She is listed as a 11/15 Priestess/Thief in Menzoberranzan boxed set. Listed as having a Whip of Fangs that turns victims to Ebony, used Wand of Viscid Globs in Starless Night.

Sources: Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), and Dragons #290 and #302. And the Drow novels by R.A. Salvatore.

Archmage of Menzoberranzan, Elderboy of Yvonnel Baenre (Blinded during War of the Spider Queen, gained new eyes)

Gromph Baenre: Has an official write-up in Dragon #302.

Weapon Master of House Baenre, Secondboy of Yvonnel Baenre (Deceased, killed by Drizzt Do’Urden in Menzoberranzan during Starless Night)

Dantrag Baenre: Male Drow Ftr18; CR 19; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 18d10+108; hp 264; Init +13; Spd 40 ft.; AC 35 (touch 25, flat-footed 25); Base Atk +18; Grp +25; Atk +35 melee (1d8+15, +5 Adamantine Longsword of Defending) or +32 melee (1d8+13, Khazid’hea); Full Atk +33/+33/+28/+23/+18 melee (1d8+15, +5 Adamantine Longsword of Defending) and +30/+30/+25/+20 melee (1d8+10, Khazid’hea); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 29; AL CE; SV Fort +22, Ref +17, Will +14; Str 22, Dex 30, Con 22, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 15.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Climb +8, Hide +8, Intimidate +10, Jump +5, Listen +6, Move Silently +8, Search +6, Sense Motive +5, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spot +6, Tumble +8. Blind-Fight, Blooded, Cleave, Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Great Cleave, Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, Greater Weapon Focus (Longsword), Improved Critical (Longsword), Improved Initiative, Improved Sunder, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Mobility, Mounted Combat, Quick Draw, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (Longsword), Weapon of Choice (Longsword), Weapon Specialization (Longsword).

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 29. Cannot be Shaken, and ignores the effects of the Shaken condition.

Spell-like Abilities (as 18th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Possessions: Baenre House Insignia (Major), “Khazid’hea” +2 Keen Adamantine Longsword, +5 Adamantine Longsword of Defending, Belt of Prowess, Bracers of the Blinding Strike, Drow Boots, Greater Piwafwi, Master’s Ring, Ring of Defense +5, other possessions unknown. As Weapon Master of the most powerful house in Menzoberranzan, Dantrag has almost unlimited access to mundane and magical equipment or funds.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: White, Eyes: Amber.

Conversion Note: No attributes were listed in the 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, rolled up. He is listed as a 18th level Fighter in Menzoberranzan boxed set. Dantrag had +3 Longsword of Sharpness, +5 Longsword Defender, and Bracers of the Blinding Strike listed as equipment in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set.

Sources: Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), Dragons #290 and #312, WotC Novels section Champions of the Hall. And the Novels regarding Drizzt Do'Urden by R.A. Salvatore. Plot & Poison by Green Ronin.

Son of Triel Baenre and the Glabrezu Belshazu

Jeggred Baenre: Has an official write-up in Dragon #302.

Daughter of Gromph Baenre (Renegade, living on the Surface)

Liriel Baenre: Has an official write-up on the Wizards of the Coast website in the Novels section. (link: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/fr/baenre2 )

Leader of Bregan D’aerthe

Jarlaxle: Male Drow Ftr18; CR 19; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 18d10+36; hp 172; Init +7; Spd 60 ft.; AC 26 (touch 18, flat-footed 21); Base Atk +18; Grp +19; Atk +24 melee (1d6+2 plus Special, +1 Keen Rapier of Wounding) or +25 melee (1d4+3 plus Special, +2 Keen Main-gauche of Life Stealing); Full Atk +22/+17/+12 melee (1d6+2 plus Special, +1 Keen Rapier of Wounding) and +23/+18/+13 melee (1d4+2 plus Special, +2 Keen Main-gauche of Life Stealing); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 29; AL NE; SV Fort +18, Ref +16, Will +14; Str 14, Dex 20, Con 15, Int 20, Wis 16, Cha 26.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +11, Diplomacy +11, Gather Information +7, Hide +5, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Arcana) +2, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +5, Listen +4, Move Silently +5, Search +4, Sense Motive +11, Speak Language (Common, Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Dwarven, Illuskan, Gnome, Goblin), Spot +4, Tumble +5, Use Magic Device +7. Blind-Fight, Blooded, Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Daylight Adaptation, Dodge, Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Investigator, Leadership, Mobility, Negotiator, Persuasive, Quick Draw, Stealthy, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse.

Special Qualities: Drow traits: +2 Racial bonus on Listen, Search (entitled to a Search check when passing within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door), and Spot checks; Darkvision 120 ft.; Immune to Sleep; +2 Racial bonus on saves vs Enchantments; +2 Racial bonus on Will saves vs Spells and Spell-like Abilities; SR 29. Cannot be Shaken, and ignores the effects of the Shaken condition.

Spell-like Abilities (as 18th level caster) 1/day –Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire.

Possessions: +1 Keen Rapier of Wounding, +2 Keen Main-gauche of Life Stealing, Belt Pouch of Holding (as Type I Bag of Holding), Bracer of Throwing Daggers, Bracers of Armor +8, 12 Daylight Pellets, Earring of Charisma +6, Earring of Resistance +5, Jarlaxle’s Boots, Jarlaxle’s Cape, Jarlaxle’s Eyepatch, Necklace of Missiles, Ring of Protection +3, Ring of Freedom of Movement, Scarab of Protection, 6 Sun Flash Pellets, Wand of Daylight, other possessions unknown. As the leader of Bregan D’aerthe, and being a very well connected person, Jarlaxle can obtain just about any magical item imagined.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: None, Eyes: Unknown.

Conversion Note: Attributes in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set listed as Str 13, Int 18, Wis 15, Dex 20, Con 15, Cha 18. He is listed as a 17th level Fighter in Menzoberranzan boxed set. Equipment listed in Menzoberranzan boxed set for Jarlaxle: Necklace of Missiles, Eyepatch (Fireball and Fear as Wands), Cape of Scintillating Colors, +1 Rapier of Wounding, +2 Main-gauche of Life Stealing, Bracer of Throwing Daggers +4 (provides 5 daggers/round), Wand of Illumination, Pouch of Holding, Light Pellets, Time Bombs; these are just what is thought of what he carries and uses. In Drizzt Do’Urden’s Guide to the Underdark, Jarlaxle is listed as a 17th level Fighter with the following equipment: Necklace of Missiles, Drow Boots, Cape of Scintillating Colors, Hat of Holding, +1 Rapier of Wounding, +2 Main-gauche of Life Stealing, 5 +4 Daggers of Throwing, Ring of Free Action, Ring of Protection +3, Braces of Defense AC 2, Scarab of Protection, and for a short time the evil artifact Crenshinibon the Crystal Shard.

Sources: Drizzt Do’Urden’s Guide to the Underdark (2E), Drow of the Underdark (2E), Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), Volo’s Guide to All Things Magical (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Races of Faerun (3E/3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), and Complete Divine (3.5E). And the Drow novels by R.A. Salvatore.

Formerly Baenre House Adviser for Extra-Menzoberranzan Affairs, now a member of Bregan D’aerthe

“Methil” El-Viddenvelp: Male Illithid Psion-Telepath7; CR 15; Medium Aberration (Psionic); HD 8d8+32 plus 7d4+28; hp 141; Init +5; Spd 30 ft.; AC 31 (touch 20, flat-footed 26); Base Atk +9; Grp +13; Atk +14 melee (1d4+4, tentacle); Full Atk +14 melee (1d4+4, 4 tentacles); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Mind Blast, Improved Grab, Extract; SQ Illithid traits, PR 32; AL LE; SV Fort +13, Ref +14, Will +25; Str 18, Dex 20, Con 18, Int 33, Wis 28, Cha 28.

Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +12, Concentration +18 (+22 when manifesting defensively), Diplomacy +10, Hide +11, Gather Information +9, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Arcana) +11, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +11, Knowledge (Psionics) +18, Listen +11, Move Silently +11, Psicraft +18, Sense Motive +10, Speak Language (Common, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Infernal, Terran), Spot +11, Use Psionic Device +8. Combat Manifestation, Empower Power, Overchannel, Power Penetration, Psionic Body, Psionic Meditation, Talented, Weapon Finesse.

Special Qualities: Illithid traits: Darkvision 60’; +3 natural armor; Telepathy 100’; PR 32.

Mind Blast (Sp): This psionic attack is a cone 60 feet long. Anyone caught in this cone must succeed on a DC 23 Will save or be stunned for 3d4 rounds. Illithids often hunt using this power and then drag off one or two of their stunned victims to feed upon.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, an illithid must hit a Small, Medium, or Large creature with its tentacle attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple attack as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and attaches the tentacle to the opponent’s head. An illithid can grab a Huge or larger creature, but only if can somehow reach the foe’s head.

If an illithid begins its turn with at least one tentacle attach, it can try to attach its remaining tentacles with a single grapple check. The opponent can escape with a single successful grapple check or an Escape Artist check, but the illithid gets a +2 circumstance bonus for every tentacle that was attached at the beginning of the opponent’s turn.

Extract (Ex): An illithid that begins its turn with all four tentacles attached and that makes a successful grapple check automatically extracts the opponent’s brain, instantly killing that creature. This power is useless vs constructs, elementals, oozes, plants, and undead. It is not instantly fatal to foes with multiple heads, such as ettins and hydras.

Psionic Powers Known (Power Points 309; base DC = 21 + power level; manifester level 16th): 1st –Defensive Precognition, Detect Psionics, Mind Thrust, Psionic Charm, Vigor; 2nd –Body Equilibrium, Ego Whip, Id Insinuation, Psionic Levitate, Psionic Suggestion, Read Thoughts; 3rd –Body Adjustment, Dispel Psionics, Mental Barrier; 4th –Intellect Fortress, Psionic Dimension Door, Psionic Dominate; 5th –Mind Probe, Psionic Plane Shift, Psionic True Seeing, Shatter Mind Blank; 6th –Breath of the Black Dragon, Mind Switch, Psionic Disintegration; 7th –Crisis of Life, Personal Mind Blank, Ultrablast; 8th –Bend Reality, Psionic Greater Teleport, True Metabolism.

Possessions: Cloak of Resistance +5, Ring of Protection +5, Robes of the Mentalist, Torc of Power Preservation, other possessions unknown.

Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: None, Eyes: Milky White.

Conversion Note: Listed as Psionicist level 7 in Menzoberranzan boxed set, no other information.

Sources: Menzoberranzan boxed set (2E), PHB 3.5, DMG 3.5, Monster Manual 3.5, Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3E), Magic of Faerun (3E), Player’s Guide to Faerun (3.5E), Underdark (3.5E), and Expanded Psionics Handbook (3.5E).

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