Pistle

Ward Pistle is a Flameshade duergar in Grymforge during Act One.

“

My mug's gone dry, Stickshit.

„

— Pistle

Involvement

Act One

Ward Pistle can be encountered at X: -606 Y: 384, where she and  Magmar guard the elevator leading to the Shadow-Cursed Lands.

Pistle and Magmar maltreat an enslaved deep gnome named  Skickpit, demanding him to repeatedly fetch more beer from the barrel at the foot of the stairs.

Pistle is a loyal member of the Clan Flameshade. Should the party conspire with  Brithvar against  Nere, Pistle joins them against the drow and duergar cult novices. However, she is positioned too far from the possible location of the battle with Nere and his allies.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Brace (Ranged) ()   –   Dagger

Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll ranged damage twice and use the highest result.

 Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –   Dagger

Damage: 3~6

1d4 + 2⁠Piercing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Piercing Shot ()   –   Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 3~12

1d10 + 2⁠Piercing

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

 Piercing Strike ()   –   Dagger

Damage: 3~6

1d4 + 2⁠Piercing

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict  Gaping Wounds.

Undead and Constructs can't receive Gaping Wounds.

 CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Recharge: Short rest

 Ranged Attack ()   –   Heavy Crossbow

Damage: 3~12

1d10 + 2⁠Piercing

Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Loot

•  Dagger
•  Heavy Crossbow
•  Leather Armour
•  Mug of Beer

Related literature

•  Magmar's Record

Notes

• Pistle has 4 level one Spell Slots, and 2 level two spell slots, despite having no spell to cast.