Editing Kar'niss

{{Infobox character|name=Kar'niss|level=6|image=Kar'niss.webp|role=[[Moonlantern]] bearer|voice=Joshua B. Sklar|titles=Light of the Absolute|race=[[Drow]]|module1={{Infobox statistics
| child = yes
| str = 16
| dex = 16
| con = 18
| int = 13
| wis = 16
| cha = 12
| dex_save_proficiency = yes
| size = Medium
| type = Monstrosity
| armour_class = 19
| hit_points = 184
| hit_points_tactician = 239
| weight_kg = 300
| weight_lb = 150
| condition1_mode = Balanced
| condition1_name = Spindleweb Fanaticism
| condition1_description = Entity and nearby allies deal an additional {{DamageText|1d6|Psychic}}, as long as it isn't incapacitated. Movement speed increased by 3m/10ft.
| feature1_name = Sting The Helpless
| feature1_mode = Balanced
| feature1_item = Cruel Sting
| feature1_description = Deal an additional {{DamageText|1d4|Poison}} against {{cond|Restrained}} targets
| feature2_name = Dual Wielder
| feature2_mode = Balanced
| feature2_description = Can wield two non-heavy weapons even if they aren't light.
| feature3_name = Alert
| feature3_mode = Balanced
| feature3_description = +5 bonus to initiative and can't be {{cond|Surprised}}
| feature4_name = Dark Devotion
| feature4_mode = Balanced
| feature4_description = Advantage on Saving Throws against being {{cond|Charmed}} or {{cond|Frightened}}
| feature5_name = Darkvision
| feature5_mode = Balanced
| feature5_description = Can see in the dark up to 12m/30ft.
| feature6_name = Improved Critical Hit
| feature6_mode = Balanced
| feature6_description = The number needed to roll a Critical Hit when attacking is reduced by 1
| feature7_name = Multiattack: Wounded Target
| feature7_mode = Balanced
| feature7_description = Can Multiattack if its target has fewer than all of its hit points
| feature8_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature8_mode = Balanced
| feature8_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of reach
| feature9_name = Sunlight Sensitivity
| feature9_mode = Balanced
| feature9_description = While in Sunlight, gain Disadvantage on Attack Rolls and Perception Checks that rely on sight
| feature10_name = Web Walker
| feature10_mode = Balanced
| feature10_description = Isn't slowed down by web surfaces, and can't be {{cond|Enwebbed}} by them
| feature11_name = Cull the Weak (Drider)
| feature11_mode = Tactician
| feature11_description = Deal an additional {{DamageText|2d6|Slashing}} to targets below 50% of their maximum hit points
| hiddenlevel = 6
}}}}
'''Kar'niss''' is a {{FRWiki|Drider}} in service of the [[Absolute]], whom he serves after being cast out by [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Lolth Lolth, the Queen of Spiders.] He's a key character involved in the questline [[Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse]], since he carries a [[Moonlantern]] that traps the pixie [[Dolly Dolly Dolly]]. He believes that anyone who perishes to the {{cond|Shadow Curse}} makes it stronger.

Can be spoken to in death with the {{SAI|Speak with Dead}} spell.

== Encounters ==
Kar'niss may be first encountered in two different ways. While entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]], a group of [[Absolute]] followers will be waiting for [[Minthara]] to arrive and summon the guide. The player can use the [[Spider's Lyre]] to summon Kar'niss, then follow the convoy to [[Moonrise Towers]].

Otherwise, if the party reaches [[Last Light Inn]] before meeting the convoy, they may travel with a group of harpers to an ambush site. Kar'niss and his caravan will pass by the site, and can be defeated or convinced to leave the lantern and travel in to the Shadow-Curse.


If Kar'niss and his caravan are convinced to leave without the Moonlantern during the ambush in [[Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse]], they can later be encountered as {{cond|Shadow-Cursed Undead}} in [[Reithwin Town]], south of the statue of Ketheric Thorm outside the [[Sharran Sanctuary]] and north of the bridge to [[Moonrise Towers]]. 

They are automatically hostile to the party in this form and cannot be interacted with other than by attacking, but Kar'niss will still appear as {{cond|Temporarily Hostile}} if attacked.

== Attacks and abilities==
{{Feature box|link=Venom Claws|name=Venom Claws|image name=Generic Physical.webp
|Lash out with venomous claws.

{{Attack Roll}}: +6

{{DamageInfo|3d6+3|Piercing}} +<br>
{{DamageInfo|2d8|Poison}}
}}

{{Feature box|link=Multiattack (Drider)|name= Multiattack|image name=Multiattack Earth Elemental.webp
|* Deals muliple rounds of damage using his equipped weapon.
* Target must be below maximum [[Hit Points]].

{{Attack Roll}}: +6

{{DamageInfo|1d10+3|Slashing}} +<br>
{{DamageInfo|1d10+3|Slashing}} +<br>
{{DamageInfo|1d10+3|Slashing}}
}}

=== Spells Known ===

* {{PAS|Sanctuary}}

===Unique traits===
{{TooltipBox|Spindleweb Fanaticism
| Affected entity and its allies deal an additional {{DamageInfo|1d6|Psychic}} damage, as long as it isn't [[Incapacitated (Condition)|Incapacitated]]. The entity's [[Movement Speed]] is also increased by 
{{Range|m=3|ft=10}}.
}}

== Related quests==
* [[Follow the Convoy]]
* [[Seek Protection from the Shadow Curse]]

== Notable loot ==
* {{RarityItem|Cruel Sting|30}}
* {{RarityItem|Moonlantern|30}}

== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Kar'niss|long}}

{{NavShadowCursedLands}}{{Inflicts|Spindleweb Fanaticism|cond}}
[[Category: Bosses]]
[[Category: Drow]]
[[Category: Followers of the Absolute]]
[[Category: Driders]]
[[Category: Companions]]
[[Category:Available to Speak with Dead]]