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Chancellor Vael

Chancellor Vael
Stat Block
CR 13
Reveal Stat Block
Armor Class
12
Hit Points
120
Speed
30 ft.
str
8
dex
14
con
14
int
16
wis
18
cha
22
str
8
-1
dex
14
+2
con
14
+2
int
16
+3
wis
18
+4
cha
22
+6

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages Common, Elvish, Draconic, Undercommon

Traits

Master of Enchantment.Whenever Vael casts an enchantment spell of 1st level or higher that targets only one creature, he can at the same time target a second creature.
Iridescent Robes.Any creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of Vael and can see him must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed until the start of its next turn.

Actions

Staff of White Ash.Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus 14 (4d6) lightning damage.
Mass Suggestion (1/Day).Vael casts Mass Suggestion (DC 20).
Illusory Reality.As an action, Vael can make one illusory object real for 1 minute.

Legendary Actions

Cast Spell.Vael casts a spell of 3rd level or lower.
Misty Vanish.Vael vanishes in a cloud of silver mist and teleports up to 30 feet.

Appearance

Chancellor Vael is a refined Elven noble with long, flowing silver hair and robes made of iridescent Kigum silk that shift colors like a soap bubble. He carries a staff of white ash topped with a massive, clear crystal that seems to hold a swirling, miniature thunderstorm within its depths.

Personality

Eloquent, diplomatic, and seemingly the voice of reason in the Kigum Senate, Vael exudes a calm, fatherly authority. He is a master of the "long game," using his charisma to build consensus and isolate his political opponents without ever raising his voice.

Secret Motives

Vael is a high-ranking thrall of Vermithrax the Void-Walker. He uses his considerable political influence to systematically de-fund the Archive of Truth and escalate the Cold War with Steamfort. His goal is to push the world toward a catastrophic conflict that will generate enough magical resonance to shatter the ancient seals keeping the First Brood imprisoned.

Combat Tactics

A high-level enchanter and illusionist, Vael avoids direct physical combat. He manipulates the perceptions of his enemies, making them see their allies as monsters or the environment as a terrifying void. He uses Mass Suggestion to force groups to stand down or turn on one another and can vanish into a cloud of silver mist as a reaction when attacked.