![[AmmaliaCassalanterPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Ammalia Cassalanter _Human Noblewoman | [[Cult of Asmodeus]] | [[Waterdeep]]_ ## Summary Cold, calculating matriarch of [[House Cassalanter]]. She and [[Victoro Cassalanter|Victoro]] signed a contract with [[Asmodeus]] to save their family from bankruptcy, trading their children's souls for power. After [[Victoro Cassalanter|Victoro]]'s death during the heroes' confrontation, [[Valshares]] unexpectedly freed her. %% ## Now Freed by [[Valshares]] after [[Victoro Cassalanter|Victoro]]'s death, continuing to search for ways to save her remaining children. ## Personality Cold and calculating. Whatever her methods, her remaining motive is her children's survival. ## Connections **[[Victoro Cassalanter]]** — husband; died during the heroes' confrontation. **[[Osvaldo Cassalanter]]** — eldest son; taken and transformed into a chain devil. **[[Terenzio Cassalanter]]** — twin; soul to be claimed on his ninth birthday. **[[Elzerina Cassalanter]]** — twin; soul to be claimed on her ninth birthday. **[[Valshares]]** — unexpectedly freed her after [[Victoro Cassalanter|Victoro]]'s death. ## Background **The Contract:** She and [[Victoro Cassalanter|Victoro]] signed with [[Asmodeus]] to save the family from bankruptcy, trading their children's souls. Their eldest, [[Osvaldo Cassalanter|Osvaldo]], was immediately taken and made a chain devil; the twins [[Terenzio Cassalanter|Terenzio]] and [[Elzerina Cassalanter|Elzerina]] would have their souls claimed on their ninth birthday. ## Stats *Official bestiary stat block — Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.* *Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil* **AC** 12 (15 with mage armor) | **HP** 45 (10d8) | **Speed** 30 ft. **CR** 5 (1,800 XP) | **Proficiency Bonus** +3 | STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA | |:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| | 9 (-1) | 14 (+2) | 11 (+0) | 17 (+3) | 12 (+1) | 15 (+2) | **Saving Throws** Int +6, Wis +4 **Skills** Arcana +6, History +6, Insight +4, Persuasion +5 **Immunities** poison; poisoned **Senses** passive Perception 11 **Languages** Common, Draconic, Elvish, Infernal The vainglorious lady of House Cassalanter is schooled in the arcane arts. Like her husband Victoro, she worships Asmodeus. When they were young, Ammalia and Victoro signed a contract with the archdevil, trading the souls of their children for power, good health, and long life. The soul of Osvaldo, their eldest son, was taken immediately, and he was transformed into a chain devil. The souls of the younger twins, Terenzio and Elzerina, will be taken when they turn nine years old. A provision in the contract allows the Cassalanters to buy their way out of it, but doing so requires a tremendous amount of coin and a mass sacrifice of unfortunate people. While Victoro hunts for Dagult Neverember’s lost cache of gold, Ammalia makes plans to host a poisoned feast in celebration of Founders’ Day. Ammalia is well mannered, well read, well traveled, and exceptionally shrewd. She is known for driving a hard bargain. Her hobby is lepidopterology, and her estate has the most beautiful butterfly garden. She allows her youngest children to play in the garden under her supervision. ### Traits Spellcasting. Ammalia is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, mending, message 1st level (4 slots): charm person, mage armor, magic missile 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, invisibility, suggestion 3rd level (3 slots): fireball, haste, tongues 4th level (3 slots): confusion, stoneskin 5th level (1 slot): hold monster ### Actions Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 − 1) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 − 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands. %%