Enviara

Invidia Temptor: Enviara

The Enviara, unique to the layer of Invidia in The Hells, are beings of utter evil, neither devil nor demon, but wholly malevolent entities. They specialize in exploiting the sins of envy and jealousy among mortals.

Description

  • Embodiment of Desire: Enviaras are the epitome of beauty, fame, and wealth, designed to represent everything mortals covet. They possess an otherworldly allure, appearing as the ultimate object of mortal desires and envy.
  • Deceptive Charm: Their appearance is enchanting and captivating, often shifting to match the deepest desires of their target, whether it be physical beauty, fame, or material riches.

Specialty in Temptation

  • Evoking Obsession: Enviaras expertly manipulate mortals by becoming the focus of their obsession. They make mortals yearn to either possess them or become like them, tapping into deep-seated desires and insecurities.
  • Clever Deception: They lure their victims into a state of desperation and then offer them a seemingly unattainable solution – to be like them or to possess them – in exchange for their soul. The offer is made slyly, often disguised as a jest or an offhand remark.

Method of Soul Bargaining

  • Subtle Contract: Enviaras use a deceptive and indirect approach to seal their bargains. They might say something seemingly light-hearted like, "You could be me, just like me, it will just be your soul," laughing it off as if it were a joke. When the victim agrees, they formalize the contract with a prick of the finger, making it a binding agreement.
  • For Those Who Covet Them: To those who desire to possess the Enviara, the approach is similar. They might say, "I could be all yours, but I'm expensive, I just want all of your soul," making the signing of the contract appear as a trivial formality.

In the layer of Invidia, Enviaras represent a unique and insidious form of temptation, using the powerful emotions of envy and jealousy to ensnare mortals. Their ability to embody the very essence of desire makes them formidable agents in the trade of souls, deceiving mortals into willingly forfeiting their souls for an illusion of fulfillment.

Enviara

Medium fiend, neutral evil

Armor Class: 18 (Natural Armor)
Hit Points: 178 (17d8 + 102)
Speed: 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
16 (+3) 20 (+5) 22 (+6) 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 24 (+7)

Saving Throws: Dex +10, Con +11, Wis +8, Cha +12
Skills: Deception +17, Persuasion +17
Damage Resistances: Cold, Fire; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities: Poison
Condition Immunities: Poisoned
Senses: Truesight 120 ft., Passive Perception 13
Languages: All, Telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge: 15 (13,000 XP)

Innate Spellcasting. The Enviara's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 20). The Enviara can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: Charm Person, Detect Thoughts, Disguise Self
3/day each: Enthrall, Suggestion, Greater Invisibility
1/day each: Mass Suggestion, Plane Shift (self only)

Contract of Envy. The Enviara can create contracts that exploit a mortal's envy, offering them beauty, fame, or riches. The contract always comes with a hidden cost that leads to the mortal's downfall.

Shapechanger. The Enviara can use its action to polymorph into any humanoid it has seen, or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Actions

Multiattack. The Enviara makes two attacks with its beguiling touch.

Beguiling Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) psychic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the Enviara for 24 hours. The charmed target is obsessed with the Enviara and will follow its commands.

Envious Gaze (Recharge 5-6). The Enviara targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or become overwhelmed with envy. The envious target must use its actions to move towards the Enviara and can't attack or target it with harmful abilities or magical effects. The envy lasts for 1 minute or until the target takes damage.


The Enviara is designed to be a formidable and powerful fiend, adept in manipulation and deceit. Its innate spellcasting focuses on charming and deceiving mortals, perfectly aligning with its role as a tempter. The Envious Gaze ability highlights its power to exploit envy, while its shapechanging ability aids in its deceptive endeavors. The Contract of Envy ability emphasizes its core function of exploiting mortal desires at a great hidden cost.

The 9

Zeluria
  • Special Trait: Aura of Longing - Zeluria can emit an aura that intensifies feelings of desire and yearning in those around her.
  • Purpose: Zeluria specializes in awakening deep, unfulfilled desires in her targets, leading them to envy what they cannot have.
Veridia
  • Special Trait: Green-Eyed Whisper - Veridia whispers insidious suggestions that stir envy and jealousy, making others discontent with their own lives.
  • Purpose: Veridia targets individuals who are prone to jealousy, subtly inciting them to covet the lives and possessions of others.
Invidessa
  • Special Trait: Envy's Gaze - Invidessa can make a target fixate on another person’s success or happiness, feeling an overwhelming sense of envy.
  • Purpose: Invidessa ensnares souls by magnifying their feelings of inadequacy and envy towards others, driving them to desperate acts.
Desiara
  • Special Trait: Desire Manifestation - Desiara can create illusions of a target's deepest desires, making them painfully aware of what they lack.
  • Purpose: Desiara tempts individuals by showing them the embodiment of their desires, making them envious of those who possess what they yearn for.
Gratiana
  • Special Trait: Favor's Illusion - Gratiana can cast an illusion that makes a target appear favored and successful, inciting envy in others.
  • Purpose: Gratiana lures souls into her trap by making them believe that achieving favor and grace is within reach, only to pull it away and leave them envious.
Eifersa
  • Special Trait: Jealous Rage - Eifersa can incite a target into a jealous rage, clouding their judgment and leading them to act irrationally.
  • Purpose: Eifersa preys on the jealousy within mortals, driving them to obsessive actions fueled by envy.
Lividara
  • Special Trait: Livid Touch - Lividara's touch can leave a lingering sense of bitterness and resentment, making her targets more susceptible to feelings of envy.
  • Purpose: Lividara feeds on the bitterness in souls, amplifying their resentment and dissatisfaction, leading them down a path of envy.
Covetina
  • Special Trait: Coveting Call - Covetina's voice can make her targets fixate on what others have, feeling an irresistible urge to possess it themselves.
  • Purpose: Covetina specializes in creating an intense desire for what belongs to others, ensnaring souls in a cycle of never-ending covetousness.
Nemistrix
  • Special Trait: Retributive Envy - Nemistrix can make a target's envy manifest in a desire for retribution, leading them to seek vengeance out of jealousy.
  • Purpose: Nemistrix lures individuals with the promise of leveling the playing field, exploiting their envy to drive them towards acts of retribution and spite.