Forlorn Artist
Creature 2 — elf, humanoid
WeaverShadeLANDelf
Forlorn elves, who spend their lives among shorter-lived peoples, often grow morose from constant loss. Some channel this melancholy into their art. Elves' long lives give them centuries to delve into studies, artistry, or exploration.
Source: pathfinder-npc-core
Perception +7; low-light-vision; (+9 to notice unusual artwork)
Languages common, elven; one regional language
Skills Art Lore (+13 for visual arts) +11, crafting +11 (+13 to create or evaluate visual art), diplomacy +9, society +8
Str
+0
Dex
+3
Con
-1
Int
+4
Wis
+1
Cha
+3
Items Rapier, Leather Armor, Art Supplies
AC 18
Fort +3
Ref +9
Will +9
+1 circumstance vs. emotion effects
HP 26
Speed 25 feet
Offense
Melee Rapier (deadly-d8, disarm, finesse) +9, Damage 1d6+4 piercing
Melee Fist (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) +9, Damage 1d4+4 bludgeoning
Abilities
+2 Bonus on Perception to Notice Unusual Artwork —
Art Specialist — For encounters involving crafting or evaluating art, the forlorn artist is a 4th-level challenge.
+1 Circumstance vs. emotion effects —
Flick Ink —
Cry of Ages — The artist channels their loneliness into a wordless wail that forces others to contemplate their mortality. Each enemy in a 30-foot emanation must succeed at a DC 17 Will save or be Frightened 1. A creature that critically fails is also Stupefied 1 for 1 minute. Each creature is then temporarily immune for 1 minute.
Arcane Innate Spells DC 18, attack +10
Cantrips Figment, Prestidigitation, Sigil
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDAnvil protects the fragile weaver and holds enemies within Cry of Ages emanation range.
SniperLANDSniper capitalises on frightened debuffs from Cry of Ages while staying clear of melee.
CrasherLANDCrasher pushes enemies back into the weaver's control zone for repeated fear applications.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ low Will
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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