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Cult Fanatic
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*Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment*

**Armor Class** 13 (leather armor)

**Hit Points** 33 (6d8 + 6)

**Speed** 30 ft.

+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| STR       | DEX       | CON       | INT       | WIS       | CHA       |
+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+
| 11 (+0)   | 14 (+2)   | 12 (+1)   | 10 (+0)   | 13 (+1)   | 14 (+2)   |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

**Skills** Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2

**Senses** passive Perception 11

**Languages** any one language (usually Common)

**Challenge** 2 (450 XP)

:bi:`Dark Devotion`. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against
being :ref:`charmed` or :ref:`frightened`.

:bi:`Spellcasting`. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 11, +3 to hit with spell
attacks). The fanatic has the following cleric spells prepared:

Cantrips (at will): *light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy*

1st level (4 slots): *command, inflict wounds, shield of faith*

2nd level (3 slots): *hold person, spiritual weapon*

Actions
       

:bi:`Multiattack`. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.

:bi:`Dagger`. *Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack:* +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
range 20/60 ft., one creature. *Hit:* 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

**Fanatics** are often part of a cult's leadership, using their charisma
and dogma to influence and prey on those of weak will. Most are
interested in personal power above all else.