Noble Prodigy

Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 227, Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Noble prodigies trace their lineage to a legendary hero, a demigod, a dragon, or some other ancestor that grants them magical prowess. Among some nobles, the source of a prodigy’s magic might be a family secret.

Nobles

Royals and Rich Folk

  • Habitat. Any
  • Treasure. Individual

Nobles encompass a variety of people with social influence. They might be rulers, wealthy merchants, callous bureaucrats, or the idle elite.

"name": "Noble Prodigy (XMM)"
"size": "Small or Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "16"
"hp": !!int "148"
"hit_dice": "27d8 + 27"
"modifier": !!int "7"
"stats":
  - !!int "8"
  - !!int "16"
  - !!int "12"
  - !!int "15"
  - !!int "14"
  - !!int "19"
"speed": "30 ft."
"saves":
  - "dexterity": !!int "7"
  - "constitution": !!int "5"
  - "wisdom": !!int "6"
  - "charisma": !!int "8"
"skillsaves":
  - "name": "Perception"
    "desc": "+6"
  - "name": "Persuasion"
    "desc": "+8"
"senses": "passive Perception 16"
"languages": "Common plus two other languages"
"cr": "10"
"actions":
  - "desc": "The noble makes three Beguiling Strike attacks."
    "name": "Multiattack"
  - "desc": "*Melee  or Ranged Attack Roll:* +8, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft. *Hit:*\
      \ 18 (4d6 + 4) Psychic damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until\
      \ the start of the noble's next turn."
    "name": "Beguiling Strike"
  - "desc": "The noble casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components\
      \ and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):\n\n**At\
      \ will:** Mage Armor (included in AC), Mage Hand, Minor Illusion\n\n**1/day\
      \ each:** Befuddlement, Detect Thoughts, Fly, Scrying, Shatter (level 7 version)"
    "name": "Spellcasting"
"reactions":
  - "desc": "The noble casts Shield in response to that spell's trigger, using the\
      \ same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.\n"
    "name": "Shield (2/Day)"
"source":
  - "XMM"
  - "EFA"
"image": "/3-Mechanics/CLI/bestiary/humanoid/token/noble-prodigy-xmm.webp"

Environment

any