Analects Book 4 Part 3: Opponents

Chapter 3: Level 3

The following tables provide a collection of Opponents at level 3. For more information on their use in the game, see DM's Guide Chapter 3: Running Scenarios.

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Level 3 Opponents Table

Opponent	Rank	Type	WP	Init
Accomplice	Mook	Antagonist	10	1d4
Shrill Objector	Mook	Debater	9	1d6
Assistant	Mook	Leader	10	1d8
Fool	Mook	Trickster	9	1d6
Servant	Mook	Trickster	9	1d4
Ruffian	Regular	Antagonist	21	1d8
Scholar	Regular	Debater	17	1d10
Organizer	Regular	Leader	19	1d8
Disciple	Regular	Trickster	18	1d6
Glamoured Beauty	Regular	Trickster	19	1d6
Warlord	Mini-boss	Antagonist	40	1d8
Emissary	Mini-boss	Debater	34	1d8
Entertainer	Mini-boss	Leader	37	1d10
Talking Animal	Mini-boss	Trickster	38	1d6

Level 3 Opponent Entries

Accomplice

Accomplice	Level 3 Opponent	Mook
WP: 10	Initiative: 1d4	Charisma: 1d4
This person finds strength in numbers. Unfortunately, wit is nowhere to be found regardless of numbers.
(Action) Gang Up [Aggressive]
Argue	2d4
Damage	1d10
Special	The target suffers -2 Resilience.
(Reaction) Blank Stare [Aggressive]
Damage	1d4
Special	If the target's Action advances the Debate Counter toward victory, the Accomplice may remove itself from play to prevent the Debate Counter's movement. Damage still applies.

Assistant

Assistant	Level 3 Opponent	Mook
WP: 10	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d8
From an interaction perspective, the assistant's job is to screen unwanted people away from the VIPs in order to save them time and effort.
(Action) The Boss Is Busy [Aggressive]
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d6
Special	The target suffers -1 Power and -1 Skill.
(Reaction) Wasting Your Time [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d10
Damage	1d4

Disciple

Disciple	Level 3 Opponent	Regular
WP: 18	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d8
Disciples include mid-ranking clergy, common folk of exceptional faith, and new missionaries still learning the basics of thaumaturgy.
(Action) Religious Argument [Persuasive]
If the target plays a Persuasive Reaction, increase the Argue dice level by 1.
Argue	2d4
Damage	1d8
Special	The target suffers -2 Power.
(Reaction) Strong Faith [Aggressive]
This Reaction loses its Defense dice against Charming Actions.
Rebuttal	1d8
Defense	1d4
Special	The Disciple gains +1 Resilience.
(Strategy) Blessing
An ally within range 1 recovers 1d4 lost WP and restores any one Stat Track.

Emissary

Emissary	Level 3 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 34	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d8
This mid-ranking diplomat delivers messages and negotiates relatively minor treaties and agreements.
(Action) Negotiate [Persuasive]
Argue	1d12
Special	Advance the Debate Counter 1d2 notches toward defeat. If the target played a Persuasive Reaction, the Debate Counter advances only one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Deflect [Charming]
Increase the Rebuttal dice level by 1 against Aggressive Actions.
Rebuttal	2d4
Special	The Emissary gains +1 Mind.
(Interrupt) Aghast
Trigger	An enemy defeats an ally with an Aggressive or Comical Action.
Effect	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Entertainer

Entertainer	Level 3 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 37	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d10
This entertainer is a step above the common tavern musician. The most successful find themselves employed by the local aristocracy.
(Action) Engrossing Performance [Comical]
Argue	1d12
Damage	2d4
Special	The target suffers -2 Skill. The Entertainer gains +1 Skill.
(Reaction) The Show Must Go On [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d10
Defense	1d2
(Assist) Supporting Play
Trigger	An ally within range 1 rolls the maximum on an Argue and wins the opposed roll.
Effect	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Fool

Fool	Level 3 Opponent	Mook
WP: 9	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d6
Whether the town drunk or a novice jester for a minor noble, the fool tends to transform polite conversation into impromptu shows filled with the random and the unexpected.
(Action) Antics [Comical]
Range	1
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d8
Special	The target must discard a card (if able).
(Reaction) Nonsensical Riddles [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d8
Special	The target must discard a card (if able).

Glamoured Beauty

Glamoured Beauty	Level 3 Opponent	Regular
WP: 19	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d10
While glamours are capable of giving anyone an appearance of beauty, some charming folk are exceptionally adept at incorporating it into their presentation.
(Action) Illusory Enhancements [Charming]
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d10
Special	The target suffers -1 Mind. The Glamoured Beauty gains +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Spellpainted Visage [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d8
Damage	1d4
Special	The target suffers -1 Mind.
(Strategy) Enthrall
An enemy in the occupied position suffers -1 Mind.

Organizer

Organizer	Level 3 Opponent	Regular
WP: 19	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d12
Governments, criminal organizations, and movements all need individuals capable of organizing members into effective operational units.
(Action) Direction [Non-hostile]
An ally in the occupied position that is not a Leader gains +1 Power and cannot be the target of enemy Actions until the start of the Organizer's next turn or until the Organizer is defeated. Comical Actions ignore this restriction.
(Reaction) Planned Response [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	2d4
Damage	1d8

Ruffian

Ruffian	Level 3 Opponent	Regular
WP: 21	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d4
A step above common street thugs, ruffians represent confident and accomplished criminals, experienced mercenaries, and even rival freelancers.
(Action) Threats and Jabs [Aggressive]
This Action can target any number of enemies in the occupied position.
Argue	2d4
Damage	1d8
(Reaction) Rebuke [Aggressive]
This Reaction loses its Damage entry against Comical Actions.
Rebuttal	1d8
Damage	1d6

Scholar

Scholar	Level 3 Opponent	Regular
WP: 17	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d6
Scholars are highly respected in most societies. High education is already rare, and a choice to continue with scholarly pursuit rather than using that education to pursue power and wealth results in generally high esteem.
(Action) Learned Commentary [Persuasive]
Argue	1d12
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Factual Challenge [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d8
Special	If the Scholar wins the opposed roll by three or more, or if there is no opposed roll, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Servant

Servant	Level 3 Opponent	Mook
WP: 9	Initiative: 1d4	Charisma: 1d6
Mostly tasked with menial jobs, a servant trusted enough to participate in discussions alongside their employer must be one with some intellect or wisdom worth drawing upon.
(Action) Servitude [Non-hostile]
An ally within range 1 gains +1 Power and +1 Resilience. An enemy within range 1 suffers -1 Resilience.
(Reaction) Humility [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d6
Defense	1d4
(Strategy) Wry Observation
An ally within range 1 has Argue and Rebuttal dice levels increased by 1 until the start of the Servant's next turn.

Shrill Objector

Shrill Objector	Level 3 Opponent	Mook
WP: 9	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d4
This obnoxious individual accents relatively reasonable arguments with a loud voice and rather over-the-top rhetoric.
(Action) Loud Complaint [Aggressive]
Increase the Piercing value to 4 against Reactions that are not Aggressive.
Argue	2d4
Damage	1d7 (Piercing 1)
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Protest [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d8

Talking Animal

Talking Animal	Level 3 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 38	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d8
This is an otherwise normal animal that can, for some reason, talk. There is a story behind each one - familiars, permanently shapeshifted people, fae influence, or unique circumstances. Such animals tend to display startling wisdom.
(Action) Cleverness [Charming]
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d10
Special	The target suffers -2 Mind. The Talking Animal gains +1 Mind.
(Reaction) Unexpected Insight [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d8
Special	If the target's Action is Aggressive, the Talking Animal may discard a card to force the target to discard a card (if able).

Warlord

Warlord	Level 3 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 40	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d6
Independent military leaders tend to be strong-willed, ascerbic motivators.
(Action) Rally the Troops [Charming]
Argue	1d10
Damage	2d4
Special	The Warlord's allies gain +1 Power.
(Action) Confrontation [Aggressive]
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d12
Special	If the Warlord wins the opposed roll by 4 or more or there is no opposed roll, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Menacing Presence [Aggressive]
The target's Power is treated as though it were 1 less (minimum -3) for their Action.
Rebuttal	1d6
Damage	1d6

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Analects Book 4 Part 3: Opponents

Chapter 3: Level 3

Level 3 Opponents Table

Level 3 Opponent Entries

Accomplice

Assistant

Disciple

Emissary

Entertainer

Fool

Glamoured Beauty

Organizer

Ruffian

Scholar

Servant

Shrill Objector

Talking Animal

Warlord

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