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Gnokesh

Creature 5 — archon, celestial, holy

The structure of a gnokesh, a wheel of ancient tomes, refects its role in Heaven. These archons perfectly embody Heavenly knowledge, in particular the diligent pursuit of study and research. Each gnokesh is dedicated to one particular subject. This subject is crucial to their identity in a way few other than gnokeshes can understand. These archons avoid violence, fnding the pursuit of knowledge far more interesting. They prefer to gather with others of their kind in great libraries or serve as r

Source: pathfinder-monster-core-2

Perception +15
Skills arcana +12, diplomacy +11, nature +11, occultism +12, religion +13, society +12
Str
+2
Dex
+4
Con
+0
Int
+5
Wis
+4
Cha
+4
AC 21 Fort +9 Ref +12 Will +15
HP 70
Immunities fear-effects
Weaknesses unholy 5
Speed 25 feet, fly 25 feet

Offense

Melee Tome +13, Damage 1d6+6 bludgeoning plus 1d6 spirit
Ranged Light Ray +13, Damage 2d6 fire plus 2d6 spirit

Abilities

Light of Diligence (divine) — The gnokesh has devoted themselves to the thorough study of one particular Lore skill (with the bonus found in the Skills section), such as Heaven Lore or Warfare Lore. If the gnokesh rolls a critical failure to Recall Knowledge with this skill, they get a failure instead. They can also use the Aid action for this skill without frst preparing to help, and they automatically grant a +3 circumstance bonus.
All-Around Vision — All Around Vision
+1 Status to All Saves vs. Magic —
Archon's Protection —
Light of Diligence (divine, fortune) —
Alluring Knowledge (divine, holy, light, mental) — Frequency once per hour Effect A twisting scroll of runes made of light appears in an unoccupied square within 60 feet. Each creature adjacent to the runes must succeed at a DC 22 Will save or take 3d8 mental damage and be Fascinated with the magical text as long as it remains. The magical text lasts until the end of the gnokesh's next turn.

Spells

Truespeech (Constant) (rank 5)
Clairvoyance (rank 4)
Translocate (At Will) (rank 4)
Clairaudience (rank 3)
Calm (rank 2)
Silence (rank 2)
Light (rank 1)
Message (rank 1)
Sure Strike (rank 1)
Telekinetic Hand (rank 1)

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