In the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting sourcebook, Elminster is a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz20/Acm5/Epic4
In the Epic Level Handbook, Elminster is a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz24/Acm5
notice the difference? The Forgotten Realms Campaign Sourcebooks, along with Magic of Faerun, Lords of Darkness, and several other sourcebooks, were released prior to the Epic Level Handbook, which means any NPC with more than 20 character levels used the temporary "Epic Sidebar" rules in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Under those rules you could advance beyond character level 20, howeveryou could not advance beyond 20 in a single class or beyond 10 in a prestige class. Each time a character gained a level beyond 20, they recieved an "epic level benefit", which was selected from one of the following:
*a level in any class or prestige class, although the character cannot go beyond 20 in any core class or 10 in any prestige class. *+1 to any ability score. *a spell slot above 9th level, which can be used to cast higher level spells with metamagic feats applied to them *+1 to all of the character's attacks etc, etc, etc
If a Character selected levels in a class or prestige class then those class levels would be listed in in their standard class block. If a character chose one of the other epic benefits above, then they instead had the word "Epic" listed in their class block, with the number next to it encompassing their total number of epic level benefits (not including class levels).
Thus, when Elminster is listed as a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz20/Acm5/Epic4 in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, it means that at level 20 he was a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz14 and he Epic Level benefits are 6 effective levels of Wizard (to the maximum of 20), 5 levels of Archmage, and four "Epic" benefits which in this case were four epic spell slots.
In the Epic Level Handbook, characters can advance beyond 20 ina core class and beyond 10 in a prestige class. Since ELminster is primarily a Wizard, his "Epic" levels were changed to epic levels in the wizard class; that is he went from having 20 Wizard levels and 4 Epic benefits to having 24 Wizard levels, which amoung other things gave him a higher caster level, bonus epic feats, and the like.
In the case of someone like Larloch, who in Lords of Darkness was listed as a Wiz20/Epic12, his EPic Level version would be a Wiz32, since unassigned "Epic" levels are always added to one of the characters existing classes.
Unlike Elminster and Larloch, characters like The Simbul (Sor20/Acm2/Wiz10), Laeral (Wiz19/Sor4/Rgr7), and the other epic Seven Sisters, all have their Epic benefits as effective class levels rather than "Epic" levels". Thus a conversion of these characters to the Epic Level Handbook rules would not involve a change in their class levels, but would only involve the normal benefits every character gains beyond level 20 in the Epic Level rules; maingly an ability score bonus every 4 levels beyond 20, an epic feat at level 21 and every three levels therafter, a bonus to all attack rolls and all saving throws equal to 1/2 their total levels beyond 20, and skill points and hit points per for each level beyond 20.
House Kenafin, 12th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Kenafin Matron Kyrnill Kenafin: Female Drow Clr14; CR 15; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 14d8+28; hp 124; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 22 (touch 17, flat-footed 18); Base Atk +10; Grp +11; Atk +13 melee (1d8+3 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +13/+8 melee (1d8+3 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 25; AL CE; SV Fort +14, Ref +11, Will +19; Str 14, Dex 19, Con 15, Int 20, Wis 20, Cha 23. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Appraise +7, Bluff +10, Concentration +11, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +5, Knowledge (The Planes) +5, Knowledge (Religion) +12, Listen +4, Search +4, Sense Motive +6, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Dwarven, Gnome, Goblin, Illuskan), Spellcraft +10, Spot +4. Corrupt Spell, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Negotiator, 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 25. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 14th-level cleric 9/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 14th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/6+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 15 + spell level; caster level 14th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Evil (cast evil spells at +1 caster level), Trickery. Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Kenafin House Insignia, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Health +2, Bracers of Armor +5, Piwafwi of Charisma +4, Ring of Protection +3, Ring of Resistance +3, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr13 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added 1 level due to passage of time, since it seems nearly all Matrons gained at least 1 level. 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), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), and Underdark (3.5E).
Piwafwi of Charisma +4: This black cloak grants its wearer a +10 competence bonus to Hide checks and gives a +4 enhancement bonus to Charisma. Moderate Illusion and Transmutation; CL 8th; Craft Wondrous Item, Eagle’s Splendor, Invisibility, Creator must be a Drow; Price 31,000 gp; Weight: 1 lb.
House Druu’giir, 13th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Druu’giir Matron Carrolloc Giir: Female Drow Clr12; CR 13; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 12d8+24; hp 101; Init +3; Spd 30 ft.; AC 23 (touch 17, flat-footed 20); Base Atk +9; Grp +10; Atk +12 melee (1d8+3 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk 12/+7 melee (1d8+3 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 23; AL CE; SV Fort +13, Ref +13, Will +19; Str 13, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 18, Wis 20, Cha 20. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Appraise +4, Bluff +10, Concentration +10, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +6, Knowledge (Arcana) +2, Knowledge (The Planes) +2, Knowledge (Religion) +8, Listen +6, Search +4, Sense Motive +6, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spellcraft +8, Spot +6. Alertness, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes (b), Negotiator, 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 23. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 12th-level cleric 8/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 12th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/4+1/2+1; base DC = 15 + spell level; caster level 12th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Trickery. Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Druu’giir House Insignia, Scourge of Fangs, Bracers of Armor +6, Periapt of Wisdom +4, Piwafwi of Charisma +4, Ring of Protection +4, Ring of Resistance +4, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr11 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added 1 level due to passage of time, since it seems nearly all Matrons gained at least 1 level. 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), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), and Underdark (3.5E).
House Hunzrin, 14th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Hunzrin Matron Kintuere Hunzrin: Female Drow Clr12; CR 13; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 12d8+60; hp 135; Init +3; Spd 30 ft.; AC 24 (touch 16, flat-footed 21); Base Atk +9; Grp +12; Atk +14 melee (1d8+5 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +14/+9 melee (1d8+5 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 23; AL CE; SV Fort +18, Ref +12, Will +15; Str 16, Dex 16, Con 20, Int 18, Wis 18, Cha 16. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Concentration +8, Diplomacy +8, Handle Animal +8, Heal +8, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (Religion) +8, Knowledge (Nature) +8, Listen +4, Search +4, Sense Motive +3, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spellcraft +6, Spot +4, Survival +4. Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Great Fortitude, Lightning Reflexes (b), Self-Sufficient, Skill Focus (Handle Animal), Skill Focus (Knowledge: Nature). 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 23. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 12th-level cleric 6/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 12th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/6+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 14 + spell level; caster level 12th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 12th-level cleric 6/day). Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Hunzrin House Insignia, +3 Elven Chainmail, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Health +4, Piwafwi of Resistance +3, Ring of Antivenom, Ring of Protection +3, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr11 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added 1 level due to passage of time, since it seems nearly all Matrons gained at least 1 level. 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), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), and Underdark (3.5E).
House Shobalar, 15th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Shobalar Matron Hinkutes’nat Alar: Female Drow Clr12; CR 13; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 12d8+24; hp 95; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 25 (touch 16, flat-footed 21); Base Atk +9; Grp +11; Atk +13 melee (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +13/+8 melee (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 23; AL CE; SV Fort +12, Ref +10, Will +14; Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 18, Wis 19, Cha 18. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Animal Handling +4, Bluff +10, Concentration +10, Diplomacy +8, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (Arcana) +8, Knowledge (Religion) +8, Listen +3, Ride +6, Search +3, Sense Motive +5, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Dwarven, Goblin), Spellcraft +10, Spot +3. Arachnid Rider, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Mounted Combat, Negotiator, 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 23. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 12th-level cleric 7/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 12th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/6+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 14 + spell level; caster level 12th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 12th-level cleric 7/day), Trickery. Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Shobalar House Insignia, +2 Elven Chainmail, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Health +2, Boots of Tremorsense, Bracers of Resistance +2, Cloak of Arachnida, Ring of Antivenom, Ring of Protection +2, Rod of Webspinning, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr11 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added 1 level due to passage of time, since it seems nearly all Matrons gained at least 1 level. 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), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), and Underdark (3.5E).
House Vandree, 16th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Vandree Matron Troken’ther Vandree: Female Drow Clr11; CR 12; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 11d8+22; hp 97; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 22 (touch 16, flat-footed 18); Base Atk +8; Grp +10; Atk +12 melee (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +12/+7 melee (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke undead; SQ Drow traits; AL CE; SV Fort +11, Ref +9, Will +14; Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 19, Wis 20, Cha 20. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +12, Concentration +12, Diplomacy +12, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +4, Knowledge (Religion) +10, Listen +3, Search +3, Sense Motive +8, Speak Language (Common, Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Illuskan), Spellcraft +10, Spot +3. Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Iron Will, Neogiator, 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 22. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 11th-level cleric 8/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 11th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/5+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/1+1; base DC = 15 + spell level; caster level 11th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Evil (cast evil spells at +1 caster level), Trickery. Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Vandree House Insignia, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Natural Armor +1, Bracers of Armor +5, Gloves of Dexterity +2, Piwafwi of Charisma +4, Ring of Protection +2, Ring of Resistance +2, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr10 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added 1 level due to passage of time, since it seems nearly all Matrons gained at least 1 level. 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), Serpent Kingdoms (3.5E), and Underdark (3.5E).
House Symryvvin, 17th House of Menzoberranzan: Matron Mother of House Symryvvin Matron Hesken-P’aj Symryvvin: Female Drow Clr10/Lor10/Hie5; CR 26; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 15d8+75 plus 10d4+50; hp 259; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 32 (touch 19, flat-footed 28); Base Atk +15; Grp +17; Atk +19 (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Full Atk +19/+17 melee (1d8+4 plus Special, Scourge of Fangs); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 36, DR 5/Good; AL CE; SV Fort +22, Ref +19, Will +33; Str 14, Dex 19, Con 20, Int 20, Wis 30, Cha 26. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +5, Concentration +25, Diplomacy +19, Heal +5, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (Arcana) +28, Knowledge (History) +10, Knowledge (The Planes) +15, Knowledge (Religion) +28, Listen +7, Search +5, Sense Motive +10, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Illuskan, Infernal), Spellcraft +28, Spot +7. Corrupt Spell, Extend Spell, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), High Born Drow, Improved Spell Capacity, Leadership, Lolth’s Blessing, Persistent Spell, Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Knowledge: Arcana), Skill Focus (Spellcraft). 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. Aura of Evil (as 25th level cleric); Rebuke Undead as 10th-level cleric 11/day (+4 bonus on turning checks and turning damage rolls). Loremaster: Lore +15; Greater Lore, True Lore; Secret: Secrets of Inner Strength, Secret Knowledge of Avoidance, Applicable Knowledge, Newfound Arcana, More Newfound Arcana. Metamagic Feat. Blast Infidel (Su): Matron Symryvvin 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 Symryvvin can use touch spells on targets up to 60 feet away. If the spell requires a melee touch attack, Matron Symryvvin must make a ranged touch attack instead. Mastery of Energy (Su): Matron Symryvvin channels negative energy more effectively, increasing her ability to affect undead. Add a +4 bonus to Matron Symryvvin’s Rebuke checks and Rebuke damage rolls. Spell-like Abilities (as 25th level caster) 1/day–Clairaudience/Clairvoyance, Dancing Lights, Darkness, Detect Good, Detect Magic, Discern Lie, Dispel Magic, Faerie Fire, Levitate. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/9+1/9+1/7+1/7+1/7+1/6+1/5+1/5+1/5+1/2; base DC = 20 + spell level; caster level 25th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Evil (cast evil spells at +1 caster level), Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 20th-level cleric 8/day). Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Symryvvin House Insignia, Scourge of Fangs, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Arach-Tinilith Ring, Greater Piwafwi, Ring of Protection +5, Robe of the Matron, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr20 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. No other information. Added levels due to passage of time, and with Matron Baenre dead, she is the most powerful priestess of Lolth in Menzoberranzan. 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), Epic Level Handbook (3E), and Dragon #302.
Arach-Tinilith Ring: Created only for the highest-ranking priestesses of the order of Arach-Tinilith, this potent ring imbues its wearer with a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution and a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma. It also renders the wearer immune to Detect Thoughts, Discern Lies, and any attempt to magically discern the wearer’s alignment. Source: Dragon Magazine #302, Rogues Gallery: The Heroes of the War of the Spider Queen, by Richard Baker (revised to 3.5 by Warlockco). Moderate Abjuration and Transmutation; CL: 10th; Forge Ring, Bear’s Endurance, Eagle’s Splendor, Nondetection; Price 54,000 gp. Revision Note: Revision was addition of magic auras and adjustment of price.
Robe of the Matron: This elegant black spidersilk robe is embroidered with mithral thread in a spiderweb design. It provides a +8 armor bonus, a +5 resistance bonus on saves, a +6 enhancement bonus to Wisdom and Charisma, and damage reduction 5/good. Strong Abjuration, Conjuration, Evocation, and Transmutation; CL 18th; Craft Wondrous Item, Eagle’s Splendor, Mage Armor, Miracle, Owl’s Wisdom, Resistance, Stoneskin, Creator must be a Drow; Price 317,500 gp; Weight 1 lb.
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).
Robe of the Mentalist: This dark nondescript robe grants wearer a +6 enhancement bonus to Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom. The Robe of the Mentalist also provides a +8 armor bonus to Armor Class. Source: Created by Joseph Weber. Strong Psychokinesis and Psychometabolism; ML 16th; Craft Universal Item, Animal Affinity, Inertial Armor; Price 226,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.
Chieftain of Reeshov Grenel Throatbiter: Male Grimlock Bar12; CR 13; Medium Monstrous Humanoid; HD 2d8+10 plus 12d12+60; hp 150; Init +7; Spd 40 ft.; AC 19 (touch 15, flat-footed 14); Base Atk +14; Grp +20; Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Greater Rage; SQ Grimlock traits, Blindsight, DR 2/-; AL N; SV Fort +13, Ref +12, Will +9; Str 22, Dex 20, Con 20, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 12. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Climb +11, Craft (Trapmaking) +6, Hide +11, Jump +10, Listen +11, Speak Language (Terran, Undercommon, Draconic, Elven, Kuo-toan), Spot +11, Survival +12, Swim +6. Axeshield, Blooded, Iron Will, Tunnelrunner, Weapon Focus (Battleaxe). Special Qualities: Grimlock traits: Immunities to Gaze Attacks, Visual Effects, Illusions, and other attack forms that rely on sight; Scent; +4 natural armor; +10 Racial bonus on Hide checks when in the mountains or underground. Cannot be shaken, and ignores the effects of the shaken condition. Fast Movement; Illiteracy; Greater Rage 4/day; Improved Uncanny Dodge; Trap Sense +4; DR 2/-. Blindsight (Ex): a grimlock can ascertain all foes within 40 feet as a sighted creature would. Beyond that range, it treats all targets as totally concealed. Grimlocks are susceptible to sound- and scent-based attacks, and they are affected normally by loud noises, sonic spells (such as ghost sound or silence), and overpowering odors (such as stinking cloud or incense-heavy air). Negating a grimlock’s sense of smell or hearing negates his blindsight, but he functions as though he had the Blind-Fight feat. If both smell and hearing are negated, the grimlock is effectively blinded. Possessions: Unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown
Leader of the Lizardfolk Faction Shepsurletts: Male Lizardfolk Ran7; CR 8; Medium Humanoid (Reptilian); HD 9d8+45; hp 81; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (touch 14, flat-footed 15); Base Atk +8; Grp +13; Atk +13 melee (1d4+5, claw); Full Atk +13 melee (1d4+5, 2 claws) and +8 melee (1d4+2, bite); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Lizardfolk traits; AL CN; SV Fort +10, Ref +12, Will +7; Str 20, Dex 18, Con 20, Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 15. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Balance +9, Craft (Trapmaking) +5, Heal +3, Hide +5, Jump +8, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +2, Knowledge (Nature) +5, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Search +8, Speak Language (Draconic, Undercommon, Kuo-toan, Orc), Spot +8, Swim +10, Survival +10. Caver, Endurance, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting*, Iron Will, Multiattack, Track, Tunnelfighter, Two-Weapon Fighting*. *Improved Combat Style. Special Qualities: Lizardfolk traits: Darkvision 60 ft.; +5 natural armor; +4 Racial bonus on Balance, Jump, and Swim checks. Wild Empathy +9; Favored Enemy: Aberrations +4, Magical Beasts +2; Animal Companion; Woodland Stride Hold Breath (Ex): a lizardfolk can hold its breath for a number of rounds equal to four times its Constitution score before it risks drowning. Ranger Spells Prepared (2; base DC = 13 + spell level; caster level 3rd). Possessions: Unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: None, Eyes: Unknown
Friend and Ally to the town of Reeshov Zlurpunvt: Delver. Use stats for standard Delver from MM 3.5. In return for Zlurpunvt’s occasional help, the Reeshovites feed it any coins and gems they find. Reeshov’s economy works on barter, but Throatbiter encourages citizens to trade for coins in order to keep Zlurpunvt happy.
Chief Trapmaker of Reeshov Churt Trapsetter: Female Grimlock Rog8; CR 9; Medium Monstrous Humanoid; HD 2d8+8 plus 8d6+32; hp 72; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 18 (touch 14, flat-footed 14); Base Atk +8; Grp +9; Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Sneak Attack +4d6; SQ Grimlock traits, Blindsight; AL N; SV Fort +6, Ref +13, Will +9; Str 20, Dex 18, Con 18, Int 18, Wis 14, Cha 11. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Climb +7, Craft (Trapmaking) +13, Disable Device +13, Hide +8, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +10, Listen +10, Move Silently +8, Open Lock +6, Search +10, Speak Language (Terran, Undercommon, Draconic, Elven, Kuo-toan, Orc), Spot +10, Survival +6, Swim +5. Blooded, Iron Will, Tunnelfighter, Tunnelrunner. Special Qualities: Grimlock traits: Immunities to Gaze Attacks, Visual Effects, Illusions, and other attack forms that rely on sight; Scent; +4 natural armor; +10 Racial bonus on Hide checks when in the mountains or underground. Sneak Attack +4d6; Trapfinding; Evasion; Trap Sense +2; Improved Uncanny Dodge. Cannot be shaken, and ignores the effects of the shaken condition. Blindsight (Ex): a grimlock can ascertain all foes within 40 feet as a sighted creature would. Beyond that range, it treats all targets as totally concealed. Grimlocks are susceptible to sound -and scent-based attacks, and they are affected normally by loud noises, sonic spells (such as ghost sound or silence), and overpowering odors (such as stinking could or incense-heavy air). Negating a grimlock’s sense of smell or hearing negates his blindsight, but he functions as though he had the Blind-Fight feat. If both smell and hearing are negated, the grimlock is effectively blinded. Possessions: Unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown
Just one quick note on the Matron Mothers of Menzo. The Whip of Fangs name has been changed to The Scourge of Fangs, and it is stated out in Serpent Kingdoms page 152. It's just a minor detail, but it would allow the builds to be a little more reflective of the published material.
Originally posted by The Simbul In the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting sourcebook, Elminster is a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz20/Acm5/Epic4
In the Epic Level Handbook, Elminster is a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz[b]24/Acm5
notice the difference? The Forgotten Realms Campaign Sourcebooks, along with Magic of Faerun, Lords of Darkness, and several other sourcebooks, were released prior to the Epic Level Handbook, which means any NPC with more than 20 character levels used the temporary "Epic Sidebar" rules in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting. Under those rules you could advance beyond character level 20, howeveryou could not advance beyond 20 in a single class or beyond 10 in a prestige class. Each time a character gained a level beyond 20, they recieved an "epic level benefit", which was selected from one of the following:
*a level in any class or prestige class, although the character cannot go beyond 20 in any core class or 10 in any prestige class. *+1 to any ability score. *a spell slot above 9th level, which can be used to cast higher level spells with metamagic feats applied to them *+1 to all of the character's attacks etc, etc, etc
If a Character selected levels in a class or prestige class then those class levels would be listed in in their standard class block. If a character chose one of the other epic benefits above, then they instead had the word "Epic" listed in their class block, with the number next to it encompassing their total number of epic level benefits (not including class levels).
Thus, when Elminster is listed as a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz20/Acm5/Epic4 in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, it means that at level 20 he was a Ftr1/Rog2/Clr3/Wiz14 and he Epic Level benefits are 6 effective levels of Wizard (to the maximum of 20), 5 levels of Archmage, and four "Epic" benefits which in this case were four epic spell slots.
In the Epic Level Handbook, characters can advance beyond 20 ina core class and beyond 10 in a prestige class. Since ELminster is primarily a Wizard, his "Epic" levels were changed to epic levels in the wizard class; that is he went from having 20 Wizard levels and 4 Epic benefits to having 24 Wizard levels, which amoung other things gave him a higher caster level, bonus epic feats, and the like.
In the case of someone like Larloch, who in Lords of Darkness was listed as a Wiz20/Epic12, his EPic Level version would be a Wiz32, since unassigned "Epic" levels are always added to one of the characters existing classes.
Unlike Elminster and Larloch, characters like The Simbul (Sor20/Acm2/Wiz10), Laeral (Wiz19/Sor4/Rgr7), and the other epic Seven Sisters, all have their Epic benefits as effective class levels rather than "Epic" levels". Thus a conversion of these characters to the Epic Level Handbook rules would not involve a change in their class levels, but would only involve the normal benefits every character gains beyond level 20 in the Epic Level rules; maingly an ability score bonus every 4 levels beyond 20, an epic feat at level 21 and every three levels therafter, a bonus to all attack rolls and all saving throws equal to 1/2 their total levels beyond 20, and skill points and hit points per for each level beyond 20. [/b]
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Nobles of House Faen Tlabbar, 3rd House of Menzoberranzan: Patron of House Faen Tlabbar Rinnill Tlabbar: Male Drow Ftr9; CR 10; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 9d10+27; hp 88; Init +8; Spd 30 ft.; AC 29 (touch 17, flat-footed 25); Base Atk +9; Grp +13; Atk +19 melee (1d6+10, +4 Short Sword); Full Atk +19/+14 melee (1d6+10, +4 Short Sword); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 20; AL CE; SV Fort +9, Ref +7, Will +4; Str 18, Dex 18, Con 16, Int 11, Wis 12, Cha 20. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +3, Diplomacy +6, Hide +1, Intimidate +2, Listen +3, Move Silently +1, Search +3, Sense Motive +3, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Drow Sign Language), Spot +3. Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Greater Weapon Focus (Short Sword), Improved Initiative, Mobility, Negotiator, Persuasive, Weapon Focus (Short Sword), Weapon Specialization (Short Sword). 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 20. Spell-like Abilities (as 9th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Possessions: Faen Tlabbar House Insignia, +3 Buckler, +3 Elven Chainmail, +4 Short Sword, Amulet of Health +2, Boots of Elvenkind, Gauntlets of Ogre Power, Greater Piwafwi, Ring of Protection +3, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Snow-White, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: Attributes in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set listed as Str 16, Int 9, Wis 12, Dex 18, Con 13, Cha 17; modified for level and slight modification for new drow modifiers. He is listed as Ftr9 in Menzoberranzan boxed set. Rinnill had +3 Buckler, +4 Short Sword, Piwafwi, and Drow Boots 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), and Underdark (3.5E).
Adopted Daughter of House Faen Tlabbar, most favored of Matron Ghenni’tiroth (Deceased, killed by Matron Kyorl Oblodra during Siege of Darkness) Fini’they Tlabbar: Female Drow Clr9/Dis4; CR 14; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 13d8+16; hp 105; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 26 (touch 20, flat-footed 20); Base Atk +9; Grp +11; Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Rebuke Undead; SQ Drow traits, SR 24; AL CE; SV Fort +17, Ref +17, Will +23; Str 14, Dex 23, Con 14, Int 20, Wis 26, Cha 22. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +3, Concentration +16, Craft (Alchemy) +16, Diplomacy +12, Hide +1, Knowledge (Arcana) +10, Knowledge (Religion) +16, Listen +4, Move Silently +1, Search +4, Sense Motive +5, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Illuskan), Spellcraft +16, Spot +4. Brew Potion, Exotic Weapon (Scourge), Lightning Reflexes (b), Negotiator, Spell Focus (Enchantment), 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 24. Aura of Evil (aura equals cleric level); Rebuke Undead as 9th-level cleric 9/day. Spell-like Abilities (as 13th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Divine Emissary (Ex): Fini’they 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. Fini’they 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): Fini’they 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): Fini’they can use Imbue with Spell Ability (caster level 13th). Since it is a Spell-like Ability, Fini’they 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. Cleric Spells Prepared (6/7+1/7+1/6+1/6+1/4+1/3+1/2+1; base DC = 18 + spell level, 19 + spell level for Enchantment spells; caster level 13th). Deity: Lolth. Domains: Drow, Evil (cast Evil spells at +1 caster level), Spider (Rebuke/Command Spiders as 13th-level cleric 9/day). Possessions: Silver Holy Symbol (Lolth), Faen Tlabbar House Insignia, Bracers of Defense +6, Cloak of Charisma +6, Gloves of Dexterity +4, Periapt of Wisdom +6, Ring of Protection +4, Ring of Resistance +5, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: She is listed as Clr13 in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, no other information. 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), and Underdark (3.5E). And the Drow novels by R.A. Salvatore.
Elderboy & Weapon Master of House Faen Tlabbar Pri’Oront Tlabbar: Male Drow Ftr14; CR 15; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 14d10+56; hp 180; Init +12; Spd 30 ft.; AC 31 (touch 23, flat-footed 23); Base Atk +14; Grp +21; Atk +25 melee (1d8+11, +4 Drowcraft Longsword) or +25 melee (1d6+11, +4 Drowcraft Short Sword); Full Atk +23/+18/+13 melee (1d8+11, +4 Drowcraft Longsword) and +23/+18/+13 melee (1d6+7, +4 Drowcraft Short Sword); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 25; AL CE; SV Fort +18, Ref +19, Will +11; Str 24, Dex 26, Con 19, Int 18, Wis 14, Cha 18. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +5, Diplomacy +7, Hide +8, Intimidate +10, Listen +7, Move Silently +8, Search +7, Sense Motive +7, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spot +7. Blind-Fight, Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, Improved Initiative, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Leadership, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility, Negotiator, Twin Sword Style, Two-Weapon Fighting. 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. Spell-like Abilities (as 14th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Possessions: Faen Tlabbar House Insignia, +4 Drowcraft Longsword, +4 Drowcraft Short Sword, Amulet of Health +4, Belt of Giant Strength +6, Boots of Elvenkind, Bracers of Armor +8, Gloves of Dexterity +6, Greater Piwafwi, Ring of Protection +5, Ring of Resistance +5, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: He is listed as Ftr14 in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, no other information. 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), and Underdark (3.5E).
Nobles of House Xorlarrin, 4th House of Menzoberranzan: Patron & House Wizard of House Xorlarrin; Leader of the Council of Wizards who oversee Sorcere, second to the Archmage of Menzoberranzan Horroodissomoth Xorlarrin: Male Drow Wiz11/Lor10; CR 22; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 21d4+21; hp 93; Init +3; Spd 30 ft.; AC 34 (touch 21, flat-footed 28); Base Atk +11; Grp +11; Atk +17 melee (1d4+6, +6 Dagger of Dancing); Full Atk +17/+12 melee (1d4+6, +6 Dagger of Dancing); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 32; AL CE; SV Fort +14, Ref +17, Will +23; Str 11, Dex 22, Con 13, Int 30, Wis 14, Cha 11. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Concentration +20, Craft (Alchemy) +20, Decipher Script +20, Diplomacy +5, Gather Information +20, Knowledge (Arcana) +27, Knowledge (History) +15, Knowledge (Local: Underdark-Northdark) +15, Knowledge (The Planes) +20, Listen +6, Search +8, Sense Motive +8, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Dwarf, Gnome, Goblin, Illuskan, Netherese, Seldruin), Spellcraft +27, Spot +6, Use Magic Device +20. Brew Potion, Craft Rod, Craft Staff, Craft Wand, Craft Wondrous Item, Forge Ring, Investigator, Magical Artisan (Craft Wand), Scribe Scroll, Skill Focus (Knowledge: Arcana), Skill Focus (Spellcraft), Spell Penetration, Wand Mastery. 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 32. Summon Familiar. Lore; Greater Lore; True Lore; Secrets (Secrets of Inner Strength, The Lore of True Stamina, Applicable Knowledge, Newfound Arcana, More Newfound Arcana). Spell-like Abilities (as 20th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Wizard Spells Prepared (4/8/8/6/10/6/6/5/5/5; base DC = 20 + spell level; caster level 20th). Possessions: Xorlarrin House Insignia, Spellbooks, +6 Dagger of Dancing, Amulet of Natural Armor +5, Belt of Many Pockets, Bracers of Armor +8, Gloves of Dexterity +6, Greater Piwafwi, Horroodissomoth’s Robe, Horroodissomoth’s Signet Ring, Ring of Wizardry IV, Rod of Lolth, Staff of Frost, numerious wands, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Bald, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: Attributes in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set listed as Str 11, Int 19, Wis 13, Dex 16, Con 7, Cha 11; modified for level and slight modification for new drow modifiers. He is listed as Wiz18 in Menzoberranzan boxed set and Drizzt Do’Urden’s Guide to the Underdark. Horroodissomoth had +6 Dagger of Dancing, and many wands including a Wand of Frost and a Wand of Lolth listed as equipment in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set. Added levels due to passage of time. Sources: Drizzt Do’Urden’s Guide to the Underdark (2E), 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), Underdark (3.5E), Epic Level Handbook (3E), and Tome and Blood (3E).
Horroodissomoth’s Robe: This nondescript hooded robe of black silk grants the wearer a +8 armor bonus, a +5 resistance bonus to saving throws, a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution and Intelligence, and the ability to use Disguise Self at will. Strong Abjuration, Conjuration, Illusion, and Transmuation; CL 16th; Craft Wondrous Item, Bear’s Endurance, Disguise Self, Fox’s Cunning, Mage Armor, Resistance; Price 212,200 gp; Weight 1 lb.
Horroodissomoth’s Signet Ring: Emblazoned with the sign of Sorcere, this ring functions as a Ring of Protection +5 and a Ring of Mind Shielding. Additionally, the ring allows the wearer to read thoughts, as though with the Detect Thoughts spell at will. Strong Abjuration and Divination; CL: 15th; Forge Ring, Detect Thougths, Nondetection, Shield of Faith; Price 78,200 gp.
Rod of Lolth: This tiny (8 inches long) rod of adamantine has several different abilities. Web: The rod can emit Web (Reflex DC 12) as the spell once per day, upon command. Rope: The rod will launch a thin, but very strong, rope. The rope will travel up to 240’, to a secure location indicated by the user (or alternately, it can hang straight down without being attached to anything). Once fastened, it remains affixed until the wielder commands it to release. The rope cannot be affect by fire or normal weapons; if attacked by magical weapons it has 12 hit points. However, it can be cut by the wielder of the rod with any knife or blade, by the use of a command word. The rod, when new, contains a full 240’ of rope. If the rope is saved after each use (drawn back into the rod) the full length is available for the next time. If any is lost, however, it is lost permanently. Sting-Blade: A blade extends from the rod to form a scimitar that functions in all respects as a +4 venomous scimitar. The user needs no proficiency in scimitar use; but must know a command word to activate the sting-blade. Damage is inflicted normally (1d6+4). Once per day, the .Sting-Blade can inflict a Poison spell (DC 14) upon a creature struck once per day. The wielder can decide to use the power after he has struck. Doing so is a free action, but the Poison spell must be inflicted on the same round that the stink-blade strikes. Strong Conjuration and Necromancy; CL 12th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Craft Rod, Minor Creation, Poison, Web; Price 53,155 gp. Creation Notes: Web (2*12*1,800)/5; Rope (4*12*2,000)/2; Sting-Blade (50,000/2+315).
Wand Mastery [General] Wands are more potent in your hands. Source: Eberron Campaign Setting. Prerequisite: Craft Wand, caster level 9th. Benefit: When you use a wand, the DC of saving throws against the wand’s effect is increased by 2 and the wand’s effective caster level is increased by 2.
Elderboy of House Xorlarrin Brack’thal Xorlarrin: Male Drow Wiz16; CR 17; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 16d4+48; hp 102; Init +4; Spd 30 ft.; AC 27 (touch 19, flat-footed 21); Base Atk +8; Grp +9; Atk +12 melee (1d4+4, +3 Dagger); Full Atk +12/+7 melee (1d4+4, +3 Dagger); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SQ Drow traits, SR 27; AL CE; SV Fort +12, Ref +15, Will +17; Str 13, Dex 22, Con 16, Int 26, Wis 16, Cha 18. Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +2, Concentration +18, Craft (Alchemy) +15, Decipher Script +18, Knowledge (Arcana) +19, Knowledge (The Planes) +15, Listen +6, Search +6, Sense Motive +5, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Abyssal, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Goblin, Illuskan), Spellcraft +19, Spot +6. Brew Potion, Craft Rod, Craft Staff, Craft Wand, Craft Wondrous Item, Greater Spell Penetration, Magical Artisan (Craft Wand), Scribe Scroll, Spell Penetration, Wand Mastery. 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 27. Summon Familiar. Spell-like Abilities (as 16th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Wizard Spells Prepared (4/6/6/10/6/5/4/4/3; base DC = 18 + spell level; caster level 16th). Possessions: Xorlarrin House Insignia, Spellbooks, +3 Dagger, Amulet of Natural Armor +3, Black Robes of the Archmagi, Bracers of Health +4, Gloves of Dexterity +4, Greater Piwafwi, Headband of Intellect +4, Ring of Protection +3, Ring of Wizardry III, numerous wands, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: He is listed as Wiz14 in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set, no other information. 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), and Underdark (3.5E).
Weapon Master of House Xorlarrin Jearth Xorlarrin: Male Drow Ftr13/Rog2; CR 16; Medium Humanoid (Elf); HD 13d10+32 plus 2d6+8; hp 162; Init +7; Spd 30 ft.; AC 30 (touch 18, flat-footed 25); Base Atk +14; Grp +21; Atk +27 melee (1d8+13, +4 Keen Adamantine Longsword); Full Atk +23/+18/+13 melee (1d8+13, +4 Keen Adamantine Longsword) and +23/+18/+13 (1d8+9+4 Keen Adamantine Longsword); Face/Reach 5 ft./5 ft.; SA Sneak Attack +1d6; SQ Drow traits, SR 26; AL CE; SV Fort +17, Ref +17, Will +10; Str 24, Dex 20, Con 19, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 15 Skills and Feats (counting all modifiers except equipment and attributes): Bluff +4, Hide +15, Intimidate +16, Listen +5, Move Silently +15, Search +4, Sense Motive +2, Speak Language (Elven, Undercommon, Drow Sign Language, Goblin), Spot +5. Blind-Fight, Blooded, Combat Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Greater Two-Weapon Fighting, Greater Weapon Focus (Longsword), Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Mobility, Quick Draw, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (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 26. Sneak Attack +1d6; Trapfinding; Evasion. Cannot be Shaken, and ignores the effects of the Shaken condition. Spell-like Abilities (as 15th level caster) 1/day–Dancing Lights, Darkness, Faerie Fire. Possessions: Xorlarrin House Insignia, +5 Mithral Chain Shirt of Strength +4, Paired +4 Keen Adamantine Longswords, Amulet of Natural Armor +3, Bracers of Health +6, Drow Boots, Piwafwi of Resistance +5, Ring of Invisibility, Ring of Protection +3, other possessions unknown. Height: Unknown, Weight: Unknown, Hair: Unknown, Eyes: Unknown. Conversion Note: Attributes in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set listed as Str 18/42, Int 12, Wis 13, Dex 18, Con 12, Cha 13; modified for level and slight modification for new drow modifiers. He is listed as Ftr13 in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set. Jearth had pair of +4 Adamantine Longswords that allowed one to fight with two weapons at no penalty listed as equipment in 2E Menzoberranzan boxed set. Added levels due to passage of time. Revision Note: All revised magic items were in 3.0E format, with changes mainly to price and prerequisite spells. 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), Underdark (3.5E), and Dragon #302.
Piwafwi of Resistance +5: This black cloak adds a +5 resistance bonus to the wearer’s saving throws and a +10 competence bonus to the wearer’s Hide checks. Source: Dragon #302, Rogues Gallery: The Heroes of the War of the Spider Queen by Richard Baker (revised to 3.5 by Warlockco). Strong Abjuration and Illusion; CL: 15th; Craft Wondrous Item, Invisibility, Resistance, Creator must be a Drow; Price: 40,000 gp; Weight: 1 lb.
