View source for Darius (5e)

==Stat Block==
{{5e Monster
|name=Darius
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="qftis">{{Cite Pub|Quests from the Infinite Staircase|pages=34-35, 39-40}} ({{pub|The Lost City (5e)}}) Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="srd5stat">stat block is that of the {{SRD5|Cult Fanatic}} from the [[SRD5]] (licensed: [[OGL]] & [[CC-BY]]).</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= 
|subtype=Human, Cultist, Cult Fanatic
|align=Chaotic Evil
|ac=13 
|acfluff=Leather Armor 
|hp=33 
|hd=5d8+6 
|speed=30 ft. 
|str=11 
|dex=14 
|con=12
|int=10
|wis=13
|cha=14
|saves= 
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}} +4, {{SRD5|Persuasion}} +4, {{SRD5|Religion}} +2
|damageresistances= 
|damageimmunity= 
|conditionimmunity= 
|senses= 
|perception=11 <!--Passive-->
|languages=Any one language (usually Common) <!--Common, Goblin, None, etc.-->
|cr=2 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp= <!--Experience points for destroying-->
|habitat=Urban
|canon=true
|individual=true
|summary={{SRD5|Cultist NPC|Cultist}} with high {{SRD5|Charisma}}, often high in the cult hierarchy.

|feature1=Dark Devotion
|flimit1=
|fdesc1=The cultist has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Saving Throw}}s against being {{srd5lc|Charmed}} or {{srd5lc|Frightened}}.

|feature2=Spellcasting
|flimit2=
|fdesc2=The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}} is {{SRD5|Widsom}} (spell save {{SRD5|DC}} 11, +3 to hit with spell attacks). The fanatic has the following cleric spells prepared:<br />
:Cantrips (at will): ''{{srd5lc|Light (spell)|Light}}, {{srd5lc|Sacred Flame}}, {{srd5lc|Thaumaturgy}}<br />
:1st level (4 {{srd5lc|Spell Slot|slot}}s): ''{{srd5lc|Command}}, {{srd5lc|Inflict Wounds}}, {{srd5lc|Shield of Faith}}''<br />
:2nd level (3 slots): ''{{srd5lc|Hold Person}}, {{srd5lc|Spiritual Weapon}}''

|action1=Multiattack
|alimit1=
|adesc1=The fanatic makes two melee attacks.

|action2=Dagger
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack|Melee}} or {{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}:'' +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or {{srd5lc|Range}} 20/60 ft., one target. ''Hit:'' 4 (1d4+2) {{srd5lc|Piercing}} damage.
}}

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Darius}}
Alignment	Chaotic Evil +
Author	Quests from the Infinite Staircase +
CRval	2 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	2 +
Creature Name	Darius +
Experience Points	450 +
Features	Dark Devotion +, Spellcasting +, Multiattack + and Dagger +
Gender	Male +
Habitat	Urban +
Hit Dice	5d8+6 +
Hit Points	33 +
Individual	true +
Lineage	Human +
Name	Darius +
Publication	Quests from the Infinite Staircase +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Darius 5e +
Subtype	Human +, Cultist + and Cult Fanatic +
Summary	Cultist with high Charisma, often high in the cult hierarchy. +
Type	Humanoid +