Linsella

Linsella is a True Soul who works in the kitchen in Moonrise Towers during Act Two.

“

You use a spoon to stir the soup, Barnabus. Forget the axe, my darling.

„

— Linsella, instructing Barnabus

Overview

Linsella was gifted by the Absolute the ability to "rewrite the lives of her faithful". Her ability enforces the condition  Dominated Will on creatures, and allows her to control them. It is possible Linsella is controlling the True Soul gnolls who can be found along the Risen Road with Flind.

Involvement

Act Two

Linsella can be first met in Moonrise Towers' kitchen at X: -116 Y: -178, training  'Barnabus', with the other gnolls  'Timothy' and  'Tomelia' nearby.

She offers to demonstrate her domination over the gnolls by forcing 'Barnabus' to dance or pray, during which his primal rage attempts to rebel against her hold.

Sever her control

The party can sever her control, allowing the 'Barnabus' to murder his master:

• [DARK URGE] [WISDOM] Compel the gnolls to pulp their master. (DC 16)
• [OATH OF THE CROWN] [WISDOM] This is an abuse of power. Sever her control. (DC 16)
• [WISDOM] Sever her control once and for all. (DC 16)

Successfully doing so rewards the following inspiration:

• ⁠Gone Feral ( Urchin background)
• ⁠No Strings to Hold Them Back ( Folk Hero background)
• ⁠Pied Piper ( Charlatan background)
• ⁠Who Let the Gnolls Out ( Haunted One background)

If freed from domination, the gnolls attack the party unless another ability check is passed:

• [PERSUASION] Easy! I freed you - I'm a friend. (DC 16)
• [INTIMIDATION] Try it - I dare you. (DC 16)
• [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Match it growl for growl. (DC 16)
• [ILLITHID] [TRUE SOUL] [WISDOM] Now, now, Barnabus - behave. (DC 14)
• [RANGER] [ANIMAL HANDLING] The creature thinks you prey - adjust your body language to display as a threat.' (DC 16 )

The Dark Urge does not need to pass a check to pacify the gnolls because they are recognized by 'Barnabus': "...he grovels with a howl of pining awe..." and offers a few more lines of dialogue.

Reinforce her control

Alternatively, the party can reinforce her domination:

• [DARK URGE] Put aside dreams of mincing her. Help her take back control.
• [OATH OF THE CROWN] Discipline is crucial. Help her assert her authority.
• Reinforce her efforts with your own.

Linsella compliments the party and rewards them with a  Severed Arm, and the following inspiration is gained:

• ⁠Danse Macabre ( Entertainer background)
• ⁠Pied Piper ( Charlatan background)

Do nothing

• It seems you're not as commanding as you think.

If the last option is chosen, 'Barnabus' collapses and dies from the mental strain.

Companion approval

Severing her control of the gnolls:  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Reinforcing her control of the gnolls:  -1  -1  +1

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Lacerate ()   –   Cleaver

Damage: 2~7

1d6 + 1⁠Slashing

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Cleaver

Damage: 2~7

1d6 + 1⁠Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Mobile Shot ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a Ranged Attack while moving. Prerequisite: Must have  Dashed or  Disengaged this turn.

 Range: 15 m / 50 ft

 Recharge: Short rest

 Piercing Shot ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Deal regular damage and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds which cause extra damage on attacks.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –   Hand Crossbow

Damage: 4~9

1d6 + 3⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

•  Arrow of Lightning (if unused)
•  Cleaver
•  Hand Crossbow
•  Leather Armour
•  Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen

Notes

• The voice actor for Linsella, Nandi Bhebhe, also does so for  Sister Yannis.

External links

• ⁠Linsella on the Forgotten Realms Wiki