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Gathlain Wanderer

Creature 1 (uncommon) — fey, plant

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

SniperShadeLANDAERIALfeyplant

Gathlains have made a name for themselves as inquisitive and mischievous, as well as flighty and distractable. These eccentric little fey want nothing more than to explore the many wonders of the world for their own pleasure. Born of magical trees in seed pods that float hundreds of miles on the wind, gathlains are a bizarre mix of flesh and flora. Sprigs of mistletoe bloom from their back and form a delicate pair of wings. They enjoy adorning themselves with oddities found on their journeys, s

Source: pathfinder-bestiary-3 (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +6; low-light-vision
Languages common, fey
Skills acrobatics +7, deception +5, Forest Lore +5, nature +4, performance +5, society +3, stealth +7, survival +4
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+0
Int
+0
Wis
+1
Cha
+2
Items Dagger, Shortbow
AC 17 Fort +5 Ref +9 Will +6
HP 14
Weaknesses cold-iron 2
Speed 20 feet, fly 30 feet

Offense

Melee Dagger (agile, finesse, versatile-s) +9, Damage 1d4+2 piercing
Ranged Shortbow (deadly-d10) +9, range increment 60 feet, Damage 1d6 piercing

Abilities

Final Jape — When the gathlain dies, their wings explode into a cloud of toxic mist. Each creature within a 5-foot emanation takes 1d6 poison damage (DC 18 Fortitude save).
Hide and Seek — The gathlain ignores difficult terrain from non-magical foliage.
Rootbound

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDAnvil holds enemies at bay while this creature delivers deadly ranged shots from elevated positions.
SnareLANDSnare slows enemy advances, extending the window for this creature to reposition and fire.
FlankerLANDFlanker pressures enemies who try to close distance, punishing any attempt to rush the sniper.

PUNISHES

✖ clumping✖ melee reliance
avoid stacking multiple snipers without frontline bodies to block enemy approach
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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