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Ghiono

Creature 18 (unique) — shadow

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

ShadeFlankerLANDAERIALshadowcoldvoid

Source: blood-lords-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +30; darkvision
Languages aklo, common, kelish, necril, osiriani, sakvroth, shae
Skills acrobatics +35, deception +37, diplomacy +35, occultism +30, religion +30, Shadow Plane Lore +30, society +30, stealth +35
Str
+4
Dex
+9
Con
+5
Int
+6
Wis
+6
Cha
+9
Items Dagger
AC 41 Fort +27 Ref +33 Will +30
HP 339
Immunities precision
Resistances cold 15, void 15
Speed 25 feet, fly 35 feet (swift steps, tenebral form)

Offense

Melee Dagger (agile, finesse, magical, versatile-s) +35, Damage 4d4 cold plus 3d4+12 piercing
Ranged Dagger (agile, magical, thrown-10, versatile-s) +33, Damage 4d4 cold plus 1d4+12 piercing

Abilities

Shadow Shift — Being made partially of shadow themselves, shae are Concealed in dim light or darkness even to creatures that can see clearly in those light levels.
Counterattack
Slip
Sneak Attack — Ghiono deals an additional 4d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.
Swift Steps — Ghiono's movement doesn't trigger reactions.
Tenebral Form — Ghiono can Fly at full Speed in Vapor Form.
Occult Innate Spells DC 37, attack +29
7th Plane Shift (Self Only; to Shadow Plane or Material Plane Only)
4th Gaseous Form (At Will)
Cantrips (7th) Chill Touch, Detect Magic

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLAND / AERIALAnvil pins enemies in melee so the shade can consistently apply sneak attack damage using Swift Steps repositioning.
WeaverLAND / AERIALWeaver forced movement and area denial create off-guard conditions the shade exploits with precision damage from daggers.
CrasherLAND / AERIALCrasher direct pressure splits enemy attention while the shade picks off isolated targets from concealment.

PUNISHES

✖ reaction-based positioning✖ light-reliant detection✖ precision damage
Stacking Shades may leave the party without a durable melee anchor to hold engagement.
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