Drow Conspirator (Basic Lore)

Drow Conspirator (CR 25)
Pure Evil - Medium - Humanoid (Fey)
Among male Drow, there are many that are completely enamored of the Dark Maidens, as is right and proper. And then, there are the Conspirators. Drow Conspirators are cynical, jaded, and skeptical. The lower ranked Drow Ladies are generally not very pleased by the existence of the Conspirators, and frequently lobby to have them expunged. The higher ranked Drow Maidens, on the other hand, are wiser and more cosmopolitan in their tastes, and not only do they greatly value the contributions of the sly, cynical Conspirators, they recognize that the countervailing opinions they bring to the table are very useful, no matter how their lower ranked sisters may rail against their "uppity ways." As a result, Drow Conspirators are often 'assigned' to a lower level Drow Maiden as a sort of 'watch dog', meaning they have caught the attention of their elders. This is flattering, because the presence of a Conspirator, or six, means the Drow Maiden is under the eye of her higher ups. It is also more than a bit frightening, because it means the Greater Drow are looking. Which may be good, or very, very bad. In any case, the presence of Conspirators is an early sign that you are reaching the attention of Serious Drow, the sorts of ladies who command legions to march and don't merely command campaigns, but entire wars. In person, Conspirators seem like lesser Drow Males, endlessly devoted to their Dark Maidens, perfectly obedient and biddable, ever-willing, even eager to comply.... But there is a hidden sharp edge to their submissive acquiescence. A Conspirator will do as he is bid, of course, but the WAY he does it may be a sharp rebuke to the low-level Maiden who is, ostensibly, commanding his actions. Because a Drow Conspirator is always indicative of a Matriarch's attention, and often even a Regent, or rarely – very rarely – a Conspirator will be working on the whims of a Sovereign. If you have caught the attention of a Drow Sovereign, it is best to tread gently, gently indeed. In combat, a Drow Conspirator acts much like a lower level Drow male, capable of battle and obedient to his Lady. But there is also a powerful and dangerous edge of trickery, deception, and lies to a Conspirator. Fighting a Conspirator means that your allies may turn suddenly upon you, so always be careful when facing them.