Reynash

Fist Reynash is a gnome wizard and a member of the Flaming Fist. He can be found in the Wyrm's Rock Fortress in Act Three.

“

I'm no thief! I - I was going to pay it back. Eventually.

„

— Reynash

Involvement

Upon first time entering the barracks, the party finds Reynash trying to pick the lock on Manip Bakshi’s chest of belongings. Bakshi himself, as well as the other Flaming Fist, Fist Debin and Fist Oriona, are sleeping soundly in their beds. Reynash tries to shoo the party away, and further dialogue with him varies depending on whether the player character has succeeded a passive DC 10 Perception check to notice a lockpick in his hands.

Possible outcomes and companion approval

In further dialogue, the player character may expose Reynash to other guards sleeping in the room or try to find out why he was stealing from his fellows. Choosing certain options while speaking to him may grant approval/disapproval from various companions

• Player character: Wake other guards. (this option might be used on different stages of the dialogue, and thus its formulation varies)  +1  +1  +1  +1 +1
• Player character: Attack. (available after a failed attempt to  Intimidate Reynash)  -1  -1  -1 -1  +1  +1  -1  -1

If the party prefer to find out first the reason of Reynash’s thievery, they can try to  Persuade him or  read his mind. Both options lead him to explain that he needs gold to desert the order ranks and take a ferry to return home, since he does not feel fit to be a soldier. Given that he is still present after a Long Rest and turns hostile if the Steel Watch is destroyed, however, the veracity of this statement is dubious.

Afterwards, the player character might choose to reason with Reynash, blackmail him or simply give him the needed sum of money.

• Player character: I won't tell anyone. For the right price. (The line differs in case if the party have already found Reynash’s stash on the fortress roof)  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  +1  -1  +1  -1  -1
• Player character: Get a grip. You're a soldier - act like one.  +1  +1  +1  +1
• Player character: Hand over everything you stole, and I'll let you live long enough to run. (requires a DC 15 Intimidation check)  +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  +1  -1  +1  -1  -1
• Player character: Fails the Intimidation roll described above (Makes Reynash hostile, AND wakes other guards)  -1  -1  -1  -1  +1  +1  -1  -1
• Player character: Will this get you home? (This option transfers 300 gold to Reynash, and he reveals the spot of his stash willingly)  -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  -1  +1

The stash is marked on the map as "Thief's Stash" once Reynash reveals its location.

If choosing the Intimidation-based option, Reynash hands over his Thieves' Tools at the end of dialogue. Blackmailing him makes him reveal the location of his hidden stash where he is storing the stolen goods. However, the value of the items in his stash is much lower than the sum of 300 gold pieces, which can be given to Reynash.

If choosing any peaceful course of dialogue with Reynash except giving him money, he runs away from the barracks and disappears from the game for good.

Inspiration

Choosing some options to deal with Reynash invokes Inspirational Events for the following backgrounds:

•  Court Marshall ( Soldier backgrounds) - for turning him in
•  Easing His Leave, and His Pockets ( Urchin backgrounds) - for blackmailing or intimidating him

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Acid Splash ()

Damage: 1~6

1d6Acid

Throw a bubble of acid that damages each creature it hits.

DEX Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

AoE: 2 m / 7 ft (Radius)

 Blight ( + )

Damage: 8~64

8d8Necrotic

Deals 8d8Necrotic to a target. Plants take maximum damage from this spell, and have Disadvantage on the Saving throw against it.

CON Save

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

 Conjure Elemental ( + )

Bend the barrier between the Planes until they disgorge an elemental ally to follow and fight for you.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Counterspell ( + )

Try to stop a spell being cast.

If it is higher level than the spell slot you used to Counterspell, you must make a check using your spellcasting ability^{[See Notes]} to prevent it. The check's difficulty is equal to 10 plus the level of the spell you are trying to counter.

This spell can be cast while you are  Silenced.

 Fire Bolt ()

Damage: 1~10

1d10Fire

Hurl a mote of fire.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Quarterstaff

Damage: 0~5

1d6 - 1Bludgeoning

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Slow ( + )

Alter time around up to 6 enemies to Slow them. They won't get far, they can't do much, and they're easier to hit.

WIS Save

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

 Topple ()   –  Quarterstaff

Damage: 1~4

1d4Bludgeoning

Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.

DEX Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

Loot

•  314 gp (or  614 gp if the party gave him  300 gp)
• Quarterstaff
• Simple Robe
• Thieves' Tools (if not handed over to you)
• Torch

Thief's Stash

The hidden stash on the tower outlook, appearing as a pile of stones (where the character in the image is facing)

The hidden stash whose location Reynash may reveal can also be found without his help. It's at the north-east corner of the rooftop, on a small lookout. It appears as a pile of building stones that reveal themselves to be an illusion once passing an Investigation Check.

• Carnelian Ring
• Dagger +1
• Music Box
• Scroll of Tasha's Hideous Laughter
• Stashed Note

Notes

• If given gold to escape the city, Reynash tells the party afterwards that they are always welcome in Cloakwood. Hence, this possibly might be his homeland.
• Reynash is one of the few gnome members of the Flaming Fist that might be encountered in the game, along with Edenosa in Lower City, and Helena and Gretta in Act Two.