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

When first meeting Linsella, she stands in Moonrise Towers' kitchens 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)  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1
• [WISDOM] Sever her control once and for all. (DC 16)  +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

Successfully doing so rewards inspiration for  Urchin,  Charlatan,  Haunted One backgrounds.

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.  -1  -1  +1
• Reinforce her efforts with your own.  -1  -1  +1

Linsella compliments the party and rewards them with a Severed Arm, and inspiration is gained for the  Entertainer or  Charlatan backgrounds.

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.

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

External links

• Linsella on the Forgotten Realms Wiki