Giylea
Creature 16 (rare) — archon, celestial, holy
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Giyleas are known as wheel archons, named for their appearance as a flying, armor-plated wheel of fire with eyes on each spoke. They often serve as advisors due to their ability to see through lies, and they have a legendary intolerance and single-mindedness in the pursuit of the punishment of evil. Archons are guardians of Heaven and enemies of corruption. Before gods and their servants set foot in the celestial planes, archons already resided in Heaven, the original inhabitants of the realm.
Source: pathfinder-monster-core
Perception +28; darkvision, truesight 60 feet
Languages diabolic, draconic, empyrean, utopian; Truespeech
Skills acrobatics +31, athletics +30, intimidation +29, religion +28, Warfare Lore +29
Str
+6
Dex
+9
Con
+6
Int
+5
Wis
+6
Cha
+3
AC 41 (all-around vision)
Fort +26
Ref +31
Will +28
+1 status to all saves vs. magic
HP 230
Immunities fear-effects
Weaknesses unholy 15
Speed 0 feet, fly 50 feet
Offense
Melee Slam (holy, magical, unarmed) +30, Damage 1d6 fire plus 3d12+14 bludgeoning
Ranged Tongue of Flame (fire, holy, magical) +33, range 30 feet, Damage 7d6 fire
Abilities
All-Around Vision — This monster can see in all directions simultaneously and therefore can't be flanked.
+1 Status to All Saves vs. Magic —
All-Knowing Eyes (aura, divine, mental, visual) — 30 feet.
When a creature ends its turn in the giylea's aura, it must attempt a DC 34 Will save. If the creature fails, any Deception check it attempts until the end of its next turn has its result reduced by one degree of success. If a creature is currently disguised or in a shape other than its true form when it fails its save, it also becomes Stupefied 1 until the end of its next turn.
When a creature ends its turn in the giylea's aura, it must attempt a DC 34 Will save. If the creature fails, any Deception check it attempts until the end of its next turn has its result reduced by one degree of success. If a creature is currently disguised or in a shape other than its true form when it fails its save, it also becomes Stupefied 1 until the end of its next turn.
Archon's Protection —
Fiery Spokes (divine, fire, holy, spirit) — The giylea spins furiously, emitting a rain of divine fire. All creatures in a 60-foot emanation take 12d6 fire plus 5d6 spirit{12d6 fire damage and 5d6 spirit damage} with a DC 37 Reflex save. The giylea can't use Fiery Spokes for 1d4 rounds.
Focus Gaze (concentrate, divine, mental, visual) — The giylea fixes their gaze on a creature they can see within 30 feet. The target must immediately attempt a DC 37 Will save against the giylea's all-knowing eyes. If the creature is under any magical effect that disguises it or has altered its shape, the giylea attempts to counter that magical disguise effect (counteract +29, 8th rank). After attempting its save, the creature is then temporarily immune until the start of the giylea's next turn.
Divine Innate Spells DC 37, attack +29
9th Detonate Magic
7th Divine Decree
6th Truesight (Constant), Zealous Conviction
5th Divine Immolation, Scouting Eye, Truespeech (Constant)
4th Divine Wrath
3rd Ring of Truth (At Will), Ring of Truth (Constant)
WORKS WELL WITH
AnvilLANDA land-bound frontline holds melee attention while the archon burns the group from above with its emanation.
SnareLANDA grounded controller keeps enemies clustered in the emanation instead of spreading out to avoid it.
SniperLANDA ranged damage dealer can capitalize on foes exposed by the all-knowing eyes aura's Deception penalty.
PUNISHES
✖ clumping✖ deception reliance✖ low Will
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice
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