npc

Mistress Nimue

CR 12

Medium humanoid (elf), Neutral Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

Hit Points

135

Speed

30 ft.

str

-1

dex

con

int

wis

cha

Saves DEX +7, INT +8, WIS +7, CHA +9

Skills DECEPTION +13, INSIGHT +7, INVESTIGATION +8, PERCEPTION +7, PERSUASION +13, STEALTH +7

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17

Languages Common, Elvish, Draconic, Undercommon

Traits

Inscrutable.Nimue is immune to any effect that would sense her emotions or read her thoughts, as well as any divination spell that she refuses. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain Nimue's intentions or sincerity have disadvantage.

Master of Illusions.Nimue can cast "silent image" and "disguise self" at will, without expending a spell slot.

Chosen of Xylira.Nimue has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Additionally, she can communicate telepathically with any creature within 120 feet that she can see.

Actions

Multiattack.Nimue makes two attacks with her Shadow Dagger.

Shadow Dagger.Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 21 (6d6) psychic damage.

Whispers of the Green Dragon (Recharge 5-6).Nimue whispers a terrifying secret into the mind of a creature she can see within 60 feet. The target must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failure, the target takes 45 (10d8) psychic damage and is frightened for 1 minute. On a success, the target takes half as much damage and isn't frightened.

spells

Ability.Nimue is a 12th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following spells prepared:

Ability.Cantrips (at will): minor illusion, message, friends, prestidigitation

Ability.1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, illusory script, sleep

Ability.2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, invisibility, mirror image, suggestion

Ability.3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, fear, major image, tongues

Ability.4th level (3 slots): confusion, greater invisibility, phantasmal killer

Ability.5th level (2 slots): dominate person, mislead, modify memory

Ability.6th level (1 slot): mass suggestion, programmed illusion

Mistress Nimue

Title: Mistress of Whispers
Role: Nimue is Matriarch Sylas Moonsong’s closest advisor and the head of the city’s internal intelligence network. She is a master of social manipulation and can weave illusions that are indistinguishable from reality. She knows every secret in Lemmion, from the Queen’s private thoughts to the location of every hidden vault.

Secret Motivation: Nimue is a "Chosen of Xylira." She was raised from birth to serve the green dragon and acts as her primary mouthpiece in the city. She uses her position to identify and eliminate anyone who might threaten Xylira’s secret rule. She is currently tracking High Warden Arannor, suspecting his disloyalty.

Adventure Hook: Nimue "hires" the party to investigate a group of "Kigum Spies" who are supposedly hiding in the city. The "spies" are actually elven dissidents who have discovered the truth about Xylira.