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:

• Fist Reynash

  You're not a Fist. Go on, get out, or - or I'll wake the others!

  • Great idea. They can deal with you. Guards - wake up! (If lockpick noticed)
  • How about I do it? Guards - wake up! (If lockpick wasn't noticed)
  • I'm guessing it was your stash I found on the roof, then? (If lockpick noticed, and roof stash found)
  • [PERSUASION] I'm looking for the owner of that stash hidden on the roof. Know where I could find them? (DC 15) (If lockpick wasn't noticed, and roof stash found)
  • [INTIMIDATION] Hand over the lockpick, you thieving little worm. (DC 15) (If lockpick noticed)
  • [PERSUASION] Sure. If you want me to tell them you were trying to steal their belongings. (DC 15) (If lockpick noticed)
  • [PERSUASION] Tell me what you're up to or I'll wake them myself. (DC 20) (If lockpick wasn't noticed)
  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] Delve into the gnome's mind.
    • Go ahead. I'll tell them you're funding a ferry ticket with their stolen belongings.
  • [OATHBREAKER] [PERSUASION] I can't go yet, I'm waiting on your explanation. Why were you stealing? (DC 10) (If lockpick noticed)

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.

• Fist Reynash

  Please - that won't be necessary. I - I just needed gold. That's all.

  • Needed it for what?
    • So you're a deserter, then?
      • You seem capable from where I'm standing.
      • Get a grip. You're a soldier - act like one.
      • I've heard enough. Guards - I've spotted a thief!
      • Will this get you home? (300)
      • [INTIMIDATION] Hand over everything you stole, and I'll let you live long enough to run. (DC 15)
  • I need gold, too. Give me yours, and this goes no further. (If the stash list wasn't found) (reveals stash location)
  • I won't tell anyone. For the right price. (If the stash list was found) (reveals stash location)

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

Companion approval

• Waking up the guards to catch Reynash

   +1  +1  +1  +1  +1

• Blackmailing Reynash into giving up his stash

   +1  -1  -1  -1  -1  +1  -1  +1  -1  -1

• Telling Reynash to act like a soldier

   +1  +1  +1  +1

• Giving Reynash 300 gold

   -1  +1  +1  +1  +1  -1  +1  -1  +1

• Failing a roll or attacking him

   -1  -1  -1  -1  +1  +1  -1  -1

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

 Blight ( + )

Damage: 8~64

8d8⁠Necrotic

Deals 8d8⁠⁠Necrotic damage 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.