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Baroness Vanya Iron-Vein

Baroness Vanya Iron-Vein
Stat Block
CR 8
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
18
Hit Points
110
Speed
25 ft.
str
14
dex
10
con
16
int
18
wis
14
cha
18
str
14
+2
dex
10
+0
con
16
+3
int
18
+4
wis
14
+2
cha
18
+4

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages Common, Dwarvish

Traits

Master Tactician.As a bonus action, Vanya can grant one ally within 30 feet advantage on their next attack roll.
Political Immunity.Vanya has advantage on saving throws against being charmed.

Actions

Multiattack.Vanya makes two attacks with her Void-Iron Scepter.
Void-Iron Scepter.Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8) force damage. On a hit, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be silenced until the end of its next turn.

Appearance

Baroness Vanya is a regal dwarven noblewoman with a commanding presence. Her long, dark braids are adorned with glowing Aether-crystals and silver beads. She wears an elegant gown made of woven silver chainmail and carries a scepter topped with a raw, unrefined Void-Iron shard.

Personality

Calculating, ambitious, and utterly ruthless, Vanya is a master of political maneuvering and "social combat." She views the traditions of Dal-Dur as stagnant and believes that only through aggressive, industrial expansion can the dwarven race truly thrive. She has no qualms about sacrificing the safety of the city for her own gain.

Secret Motives

As the secret head of the Deep-Delve Consortium, Vanya is the primary funder of the Obsidian Scale in Dal-Dur. She intends to use the "Forbidden Strike" to trigger a controlled collapse of the noble houses, allowing her to step in as a "savior" and establish a corporate technocracy under her absolute rule.

Combat Tactics

Vanya avoids direct combat whenever possible, relying on her elite "Silent Hammer" assassins and Void-Iron Golems for protection. If cornered, she wields her scepter as a mace, dealing heavy force damage and potentially silencing spellcasters on hit. She is also a skilled tactician, using the environment of the Great Anvil to her advantage.