Manual of the Planes

Spell feat). He has the power to further modify themagic trait of his realm.Petitioners of Boccob appear human and have abilitiestypical to Outlands petitioners. In addition, theyhave the ability to detect chaos/evil/good/law, as thespells cast by a 2nd-level cleric, up to twice per day;they often use this ability to determine whether a visitordeserves to receive the information desired. Petitionersare usually librarians, scribes, researchers,inventors, or guides.SigilThe heart of the Outlands, and therefore the self-proclaimedcenter of the planes, Sigil is known as the City ofDoors. Portals leading throughout the cosmos lace everydistrict of the city. Situated atop the spire itself that risesabove the surrounding plane, Sigil is a ring floating inspace, with the city itself constructed along the inside ofthe band.Sigil has a number of special traits, one of which is objectivedirectional gravity. “Down” is toward the ring itself.Those who escape the ring suddenly find themselves inopen air, often plummeting down the side of the spire.While magic is extremely limited near the spire, theCity of Sigil has the normal magic trait. Again, once overthe edge of Sigil’s walls, the trait for the rest of the Outlandstakes effect.Table 7–7: Hellish Encountersd% Encounter Number CR At EL01–02 Achaierai 2d6 5 1003–04 Arrowhawk 1d4+1 7 1105–07 Barbazu 1d6 7 1008–09 Barghest 1d6 5 810 Blue dragon, adult 1 13 1311–14 Canoloth 1d6 6 915–17 Cornugon 1 10 1018 Devourer 1 11 1119–22 Erinyes 1 7 723–24 Formian myrmarch 1 10 1025–27 Formian taskmaster 1d4 7 928–32 Formian warrior 3d6 3 1033–36 Formian worker 4d6 1/2 537–39 Gelugon 1 13 1340 Githyanki squad* — 1441 Githzerai sect* — 1342 Green dragon, adult 1 12 1243–45 Hamatula 1 8 846–47 Hellcat 2 7 948–51 Hell hound 3d6 3 952–54 Imp 1 2 255–58 Kolyarut 1 10 1059–61 Kyton 3d6 6 1262–65 Larva 3d6 1 666–68 Lemure 1 6 669 Mane 3d6 1 670–71 Marut 1 15 1572 Mercane trading mission company* — 1273–74 Mezzoloth 1 7 775 Mind flayer 2 8 1076–77 Nightmare 1d4 5 778–79 Nycaloth 1 13 13Sigil is apparently proof against deities. Whether becauseof the Lady of Pain’s desire, Sigil’s place atop the Spire, or anagreement among the deities, deities do not enter Sigil.Sigil has a huge number of portals, the sum total ofwhich is unknown even to the inhabitants. There are portalsto every known Outer Plane, every Inner Plane, andeven (it is rumored) gates to alternate Material Planes.Portals also connect Sigil to other locations in the Outlands,usually the portal towns. These portals requirecommand words or command items in order to function.Sigil is a trader’s city. Goods, merchandise, and informationcome to it from across the planes. There is a brisk tradein information about the planes, in particular in the commandwords or items required for the operation of particularportals. These portal keys are sought after, and usuallytravelers within the city are looking for a particular portalor a portal key to allow them to continue on their way.Sigil is controlled by a number of factions, all of whichmay be politely described as “philosophers with clubs.”These factions break down along the lines of traditionalalignments and control different parts of the city and differentservices therein. The ultimate ruler of Sigil is anenigmatic being known as the Lady of Pain, a floatingfemale humanoid with bladelike hair. The power leveland abilities of the Lady of Pain are unknown, but it iswidely assumed that her power equals or exceeds that ofthe deities themselves.d% Encounter Number CR At EL80–82 Osyluth 1d4 6 883–86 Petitioner** 1d4 1 287 Pit fiend 1 16 1688 Skeleton 3d6 1/3 389 Spectre 1d4 7 990 Titan 1 21 2191–92 Ultraloth 1 16 1693 Vampire spawn 2d4 5 994 Xill 1d4 6 895–97 Zelekhut 1d4 9 1198 Fiendish template creature; roll on subtable01–20 Gray render 1 10 1021–40 Hydra (seven-headed) 1 7 741–60 Mimic 2 5 761–80 Remorhaz 1 9 981–100 Hydra (twelve-headed) 1 13 1399 Half-fiend template creature; roll on subtable01–20 Medusa 1 9 921–40 Troll 2d4 7 1141–60 Digester 2 8 1061–80 Megaraptor 1 8 881–100 Colossal spider 1 12 12100 Axiomatic template creature; roll on subtable01–20 Bulette 2 9 1121–40 Basilisk 1 7 741–60 Werebear 2 7 961–80 Dire tiger 2 10 1281–100 Cloud giant 1 13 13*See associated Organization line in monster entry (MonsterManual or Chapter 9) for more information.†Petitioner encounter type is according to the plane whereinthe encounter is rolled.CHAPTER 7:THE OUTERPLANES151