Cloak & Dagger is a sourcebook for Forgotten Realms in the 2nd-edition ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons. It details various factions and intrigues in Faerûn.
Here, for the first time, is detailed information on these groups' areas of influence, leaders, chains of command, methods, agents, and their recent activities and plots. Read about:
The schism that tears apart the Harpers
The bizarre details of the "Manshoon Wars"
The rise of Fzoul Chembryl, grand tyrant of Xvim the Baneson
This book also gives information on the Night Masks, the Knights of the Shield, the Iron Throne, the Shadow Thieves, and many more secret societies. Finally, Westgate—the nexus of many power groups' interests on the Sea of Fallen Stars—is detailed as never before.
Learn what goes on in the shadows of the Realms; learn the secrets they don't want you to know!Description[]
Cloak & Dagger is primarily focused on espionage, intrigue, and covert operations. It provides players and Dungeon Masters with tools, rules, and guidelines for creating and running adventures that involve espionage, subterfuge, and political intrigue. It introduces a new layer of complexity to campaigns, allowing players to engage in secretive missions, gather intelligence, and uncover hidden plots.
The accessory includes new character classes and kits suited for characters involved in espionage and covert operations. These character options include spies, assassins, diplomats, and more. Players can use these options to create characters with specialized skills for undercover work. The accessory provides rules and mechanics for espionage-related activities, such as gathering information, disguises, codebreaking, and stealthy operations. These rules allow players to engage in covert activities while maintaining a sense of realism within the game.
It also introduces new equipment, gadgets, and tools that characters can use in their covert operations. This includes items like lockpicks, poison, concealed weapons, and spy gear.
Cloak & Dagger explores the dynamics of political intrigue, courtly manners, and diplomacy within the Realms. It offers guidance on creating complex plots, political factions, and interactions with nobility and rulers. It delves into various secret organizations and guilds that characters can become a part of or encounter in the course of their adventures. These organizations may have their own hidden agendas and missions.
The accessory includes adventure hooks and ideas for Dungeon Masters to use in espionage-themed campaigns. These scenarios often involve uncovering conspiracies, preventing assassinations, or stealing valuable information.
Contents[]
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Current Clack
- Chapter 3: Secret Societies Revisited
- Chapter 4: The Assasins
- Chapter 5: The Information Brokers & Spies
- Chapter 6: The Monsters
- Chapter 7: The Thieves
- Chapter 8: The Merchantile Powers
- Chapter 9: The Slavers
- Appendix 1: Westgate
- Appendix 2: Important Characters
- Appendix 3: Westgate Key
- Appendix 4: Westgate Map
- Appendix 5: Notable Mages
- Appendix 6: Notable Clergy and Churches
- Appendix 7: Notable Thieves' Guilds
Index[]
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Characters[]
- Bevemar • Bremaerel • Chvar Eldenbow • Degasus Tarensun • Deior Rasthavin • Dynarth Bloodcowl • Farene • Fzoul Chembryl • Gharri Delark • Hukdon • Hydee • Jabal al Gaunrahl • Joser Minstrelwish • Khamtar Raofal • Kriknar • Kysaer Whitemantle • Mackester Claypipe • Meera • Nadlok Bormul • Natak Hornswallow • Nathchim • Neerg • Nethmurta • Nimos Palantor • Nydyaa Ealoeth • Otto Otturka • Rewcol • Thessar • Turg Zhuroth • Veesh Restoon • Whitey • Wykarr • Wyrekka Kusell • Wyrran Alastrarra • Yntar Shieldblazon
Magic[]
- Armor & Clothing
- bracers of defense • cloak of arachnida • cloak of the bat • cloak of displacement • cloak of elvenkind • cloak of protection • eyes of minute seeing • gauntlets of ogre power • hat of disguise • helm of disguise • helm of brilliance • red mask of Leira • slippers of spider climbing
- Items
- bag of holding • bead of force • carpet of flying • crystal ball • decanter of endless water • figurine of wondrous power • mirror of mental prowess • portable hole • scarab of enraging enemies
- Jewelry
- brooch of shielding • greenstone amulet • necklace of adaptation • ring of feather falling • ring of free action • ring of gargoyles • ring of human influence • ring of lore • ring of protection • ring of the ram • ring of shooting stars • ring of spell turning • ring of swimming • ring of warmth • ring of wizardry
- Potions
- periapt of proof against poison • potion of extra healing • potion of longevity • potion of water breathing
- Rods & Staffs
- rod of absorption • rod of cancellation • rod of flailing • rod of lordly might • Ruling Scepter of Shanatar • Scepter of the Sorcerer Kings • Scepter of the Tyrant's Eye • staff of curing • staff of the undead
- Spellbooks
- Pharaudo's Tome • Tome of Twelve Seals
- Substances
- aroma of dreams • curdled death • essence of darkness • Murdock's insect ward • oil of timelessness • smokepowder • Starella's aphrodisiac
- Wands
- wand of hammerblows • wand of lightning bolts • wand of paralyzation • wand of polymorphing • whip of entanglement
- Weapons
- axe of hurling • dagger of venom • Hammer of Thunderbolts • javelin of lightning • longtooth dagger • mace of disruption • sword of sharpness • tyrant blade • vorpal
Miscellaneous[]
- Events
- Harper schism
- Fields of Study
- astrology
- Languages
- Dwarven
- Professions
- moneylending
- Vessels
- Shadowake • White Star
- Works
- True Life of Cyric
Gallery[]
Credits[]
- Editing: Dale Donovan
- Cover Art: Jeff Easley
- Interior Art: Ned Dameron and David A. Roach
- Cartograiphy: Todd Gamble
- Typography: Victoria L. Ausland
- Graphic Design & Production: Dee Barnett
- Creative Direction: Rich Baker and Stan!
- Art Direction: Paul Hanchette
- Project Management: Larry Weiner and Josh Fischer
- Production Manager: Chas Delong
Appendix[]
See Also[]
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Steven E. Schend, Sean K. Reynolds and Eric L. Boyd (June 2000). Cloak & Dagger. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 21. ISBN 0-7869-1627-3.