Analects Book 4 Part 3: Opponents

Chapter 4: Level 4

The following tables provide a collection of Opponents at level 4. For more information on their use in the game, see DM's Guide Chapter 3: Running Scenarios.

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Level 4 Opponents Table

Opponent	Rank	Type	WP	Init
Outlaw	Mook	Antagonist	12	1d6
Bourgeois	Mook	Debater	10	1d8
Escort	Mook	Leader	11	1d6
Trasgu	Mook	Trickster	11	1d8
Spook	Mook	Trickster	0	1d4
Chatterling	Regular	Antagonist	24	1d12
Intellectual	Regular	Debater	20	1d8
Rake	Regular	Leader	22	1d8
Conjured Image	Regular	Trickster	20	1d6
Templar	Mini-boss	Antagonist	48	1d8
Chaplain	Mini-boss	Debater	40	1d8
Smooth Talker	Mini-boss	Leader	44	1d10
Gloomcaster	Mini-boss	Trickster	42	1d8
Restless Spirit	Boss	Antagonist	95	1d10
Tactician	Boss	Debater	82	1d10
Aristocrat	Boss	Leader	88	1d12
Mindbender	Boss	Trickster	80	1d10

Level 4 Opponent Entries

Aristocrat

Deckless Variant: At the beginning of each round, as long as the Aristocrat is not Confused or Muddled, choose two random enemies; the first is Impotent until the end of the round, and the second is Dazed until the end of the round. The same enemy cannot be chosen for both effects.

Aristocrat	Level 4 Opponent	Boss	Leader
WP: 88	Initiative: 1d12	Charisma: 1d12	Immune: Disoriented
Every society has some version of an aristocracy; non-feudal ones may have merchant oligarchs, wealthy clergy, or even a magocracy. This opponent can represent any individual of such wealth, education, and privilege.
(Action) Political Banter [Charming]
Argue	1d12
Special	The target must play their next Action against the Aristocrat. Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Smooth Trick [Charming]
Rebuttal	2d6
Special	The target is Vulnerable until the end of the Aristocrat's next turn.
(Strategy) Wear Down
One target that must play their next Action against the Aristocrat suffers 2d6 damage. The same target cannot be selected multiple times in a round.

Bourgeois

Bourgeois	Level 4 Opponent	Mook
WP: 10	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d6
Wealthy city-dwelling members of the upper-middle class have such different lives from rural peasants and urchins that they may as well live in different worlds. Education grants an air of sophistication, furthering the sense of superiority among many of them.
(Action) Sophistication [Charming]
Argue	1d12
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat, or two notches if the target played an Aggressive or Comical Reaction.
(Reaction) Cliché [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d10

Chaplain

Chaplain	Level 4 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 40	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d8
This mid-ranking religious leader often leads services in smaller chapels or the churches of remote villages.
(Action) Scripture Reading [Aggressive]
Argue	3d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. If the Argue result is maximum, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. If the target did not perform a Rebuttal roll, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Reaction) Divine Calm [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d10
Special	If the target deals damage to the Chaplain, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Strategy) Beseech
An ally in an adjacent position Moves into the occupied position. Enemies cannot prevent this movement in any way.

Chatterling

Chatterling	Level 4 Opponent	Regular
WP: 24	Initiative: 1d12	Charisma: 1d8
This especially annoying breed of Seelie fae lives mostly in enchanted forests, intercepting travelers to talk their ears off. It's usually preferable to humor them, as such forests take grave offense to unnecessary violence.
(Action) Chit-chat [Comical]
Argue	1d12
Damage	1d10
(Reaction) Complain [Comical]
Rebuttal	2d4
Damage	1d8
(Strategy) Split
The Chatterling loses half its remaining WP (rounded down). Another Chatterling appears in an adjacent position with total WP equal to this Chatterling's remaining WP and acts next in the Initiative order. The new Chatterling's Mind is set to -3. This Strategy can only be played if the Chatterling has more than 1WP remaining.

Conjured Image

Conjured Image	Level 4 Opponent	Regular
WP: 20	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d4
This illusory image usually takes on the appearance of a person. It's capable of engaging in limited conversation, usually answering specific questions about a particular topic.
(Action) Visions and Illusions [Charming]
Range	1
Damage	1d10
Special	The target suffers -1 to a Stat Track of the Conjured Image's choice.
(Reaction) Scripted Response [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	1d10
(Strategy) Reappear
Move to any position. This Move cannot be blocked by any means. The Conjured Image suffers -1 Power.

Escort

Escort	Level 4 Opponent	Mook
WP: 11	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d12
Escorts function as bodyguards, often within establishments but occasionally on the road. They are charged with keeping guests where they belong.
(Reaction) Stoicalness [Comical]
Defense	1d8
Special	If the target's Action advances the Debate Counter toward victory, the target suffers 2d4 damage.
(Interrupt) Intercept
Trigger	An enemy fails a Charisma roll against the Escort.
Effect	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Gloomcaster

Gloomcaster	Level 4 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 42	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d4
Emotive magics are uncommon but not exactly rare. How they're wielded is entirely up to the emotional state of the caster. In this case, that state is… troubled.
(Action) Brainclouds [Aggressive]
Range	1
Argue	1d12
Damage	1d10 (Piercing 1)
Special	Until the end of the scenario, the target suffers 1 damage (cumulative) every time they draw a card.
(Reaction) Indifference [Comical]
Rebuttal	2d4
Defense	1d4
(Assist) Moodweaving
Trigger	An ally in an adjacent position plays a Reaction.
Effect	The triggering ally's Reaction gains either +1 level to its Defense dice or Defense: 1d4.

Intellectual

Intellectual	Level 4 Opponent	Regular
WP: 20	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d4
The intellectual represents someone who is an expert in their field, typically highly educated. They are experienced with magic and adept at resisting illusions and charms.
(Action) Expert Analysis [Persuasive]
Argue	1d10
Damage	2d4
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. The target suffers -1 Power.
(Reaction) Call the Fallacy [Persuasive]
The target's Action cannot reduce the Intellectual's Stat Tracks.
Rebuttal	1d10
(Strategy) Relevant Facts
Until the start of the Intellectual's next turn, entities in the occupied position increase all Argue and Rebuttal dice levels by 1 on Persuasive Actions and Reactions.

Mindbender

Deckless Variant: Whenever the Mindbender forces an enemy to perform a play, all dice on the play increase by 1 level, and whenever such a play succeeds, the Mindbender gains +1 Skill. Hazy Thoughts text changes to the following: Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. Enemies may each suffer 1d2 damage to prevent the Debate Counter from advancing.

Mindbender	Level 4 Opponent	Boss
WP: 80	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 2d4
Those who can master the art of mindbending are not simply trained, for not all are capable of this magic. Rare and specific natural talent is required. As mindbending is frequently outlawed under penalty of death, there have been multiple panic-driven inquisitions leading to mass murder.
Notes	If the Mindbender has 40WP or fewer remaining, it can roll Charisma to block enemy movement in any position, and when it Moves, it can suffer -1 Resilience to Move to any position rather than only adjacent ones.
(Action) Dominate [Charming]
Range	2
Incant	1
Argue	1d12
Special	The target suffers -2 Mind, or -1 Mind if the target has already suffered this effect this round.
(Action) Mindbending
The Mindbender may begin an Incantation. If there is at least one enemy in the occupied position, the Mindbender gains +1 Mind. This Action is non-hostile.
(Reaction) Trail Off [Comical]
Rebuttal	1d10
Special	The target suffers -1 Skill.
(Strategy) Hazy Thoughts
Discard a card: All enemies must discard a card or suffer 1d4 damage.

Outlaw

Outlaw	Level 4 Opponent	Mook
WP: 12	Initiative: 1d6	Charisma: 1d6
Typical outlaws are blunt and direct, but many often have a rugged and independent sort of charm about them.
(Action) Brashness [Aggressive]
Argue	1d12
Damage	2d6
Special	The target suffers -1 Power.
(Reaction) Poise [Charming]
This Reaction loses its Damage dice against Comical Actions.
Rebuttal	2d4
Damage	1d4

Rake

Rake	Level 4 Opponent	Regular
WP: 22	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 2d4
The rake uses their comely features and natural charm to pursue romantic and platonic relationships alike. Some adapt these skills for use in various forms of espionage.
(Action) Flirtatious Approach [Charming]
Argue	1d12
Damage	1d10
Special	The target and the Rake gain +1 Skill.
(Reaction) Attractive Smile [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d12
Damage	1d6
(Interrupt) Really Getting Along [Automatic]
Trigger	An enemy in the occupied position with Skill above their base plays a Charming Action or Reaction against the Rake, and the Rake's Skill is above its base.
Effect	The triggering enemy and the Rake can no longer voluntarily Move. The triggering enemy can only play Actions against the Rake until the Rake is defeated. The Rake can only play Actions against the triggering enemy until the triggering enemy is defeated. If the enemy and the Rake are no longer in the same position, these effects immediately end.

Restless Spirit

Deckless Variant: As a Strategy, when not Confused, the Restless Spirit can suffer 1d6 damage in order to increase its Damage dice by 1 level until the start of its next turn. As a Strategy, when not Muddled, the Restless Spirit can add the following to its Distrust Reaction until the start of its next turn: Special: Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.

Restless Spirit	Level 4 Opponent	Boss	Antagonist
WP: 95	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d6	Immune: Stunned
Restless spirits can arise naturally or from the intervention of a necromancer, though the natural method is not well understood. Some are malevolent, while others were simply horribly wronged. Most are angry and distrustful of the living.
(Action) Lasting Anger [Aggressive]
Argue	2d6
Damage	2d8
Special	If the target played a Charming Reaction, advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Action) Haunt [Aggressive]
Argue	1d12
Damage	1d10 Fear
Special	Reduce the target's maximum hand size by 1 (to a minimum of 1) until the end of the scenario.
(Reaction) Distrust [Aggressive]
Increase the Damage dice number by 1 against Persuasive Actions.
Rebuttal	1d10
Damage	1d4

Smooth Talker

Smooth Talker	Level 4 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 44	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d12
This slick individual is adept at getting their way with buttered words and quick wit. Such people make talented traders, politicians, and spies.
(Action) Smooth Segue [Charming]
Argue	2d6
Special	Force the target to Move 1. Then, Move into the same position. Enemies cannot prevent this movement in any way. The target suffers -1 Skill.
(Reaction) Slippery Commentary [Charming]
Rebuttal	1d12
Damage	1d8
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Strategy) Convincing Rhetoric
Discard a card: Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. The Smooth Talker suffers 4 damage.

Spook

Spook	Level 4 Opponent	Mook	Trickster
WP: 0	Initiative: 1d4
These spirits do not manifest directly, instead spreading strange messages often in riddle form, or manipulating the environment in some haunting manner or other.
Notes	The Spook does not occupy any position, cannot be targeted by Actions, and cannot be defeated. If no allies with WP remain, the scenario ends.
(Action) Spooky Whispers [Aggressive]
This Action targets a random enemy in any position.
Argue	1d12
Damage	1d10
Special	If the target lacks Fear Resistance, they suffer -2 Power.

Tactician

Deckless Variant: Enemies suffer 1d8 damage whenever they deal damage to the Tactician as long as the Tactician is not Muddled.

Tactician	Level 4 Opponent	Boss	Debater
WP: 82	Initiative: 1d10	Charisma: 1d8	Immune: Confused, Dazed, & Impotent
A tactician of such skill as this is likely well-reknowned, potentially in the employ of a powerful monarch or warlord.
(Action) Relevant Knowledge [Persuasive]
Argue	1d12
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat. The next Action or Reaction the target plays that is the same Trait as the Reaction they just played (if any) has all dice levels reduced by 1.
(Reaction) Inferior Approach [Aggressive]
Rebuttal	1d10
Special	Advance the Debate Counter one notch toward defeat.
(Interrupt) Nothing to Offer
Trigger	An enemy ends their turn without playing an Action.
Effect	The triggering enemy suffers 1d12 damage.

Templar

Templar	Level 4 Opponent	Mini-boss
WP: 48	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d6
Charged with the defense of temples, holy sites, and traveling religious leaders, templars are champions of their faith and difficult to talk around.
(Action) Righteousness [Charming]
If the target plays a Persuasive Reaction, increase the Argue dice level by 1.
Argue	2d4
Damage	3d4
Defense	1d4
(Reaction) Strong Faith [Aggressive]
This Reaction loses its Defense dice against Comical Actions.
Rebuttal	1d10
Defense	1d4
(Strategy) Holy Inspiration
Discard a card: The Templar and an ally within range 1 gain +1 Power.

Trasgu

Trasgu	Level 4 Opponent	Mook
WP: 11	Initiative: 1d8	Charisma: 1d8
The Trasgu is a Seelie goblin with a pointy red hat and a distinctive hole in its left hand. It is usually benign but causes mischief when agitated, and its pride won't permit it to stand down if confronted.
(Action) Play Tricks [Comical]
Argue	1d10
Damage	1d12
Special	The target suffers -2 Resilience.
(Reaction) Appeal [Persuasive]
Rebuttal	2d4
Special	The target suffers -2 Power or -2 Mind (their choice).

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