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Lyrakien

Creature 1 — azata, celestial, holy

SniperWeaverLANDAERIALazatacelestialholy

Lyrakiens are musical messengers and embodiments of free travel. They serve Desna and other deities and empyreal lords of Elysium but are quite fond of free time as a fundamental concept and are always on the hunt for opportunities to pause in their duties to enjoy music or appreciate a moment of beauty. They love contests, stories, and songs, and they often challenge mortals to musical contests or pester them to share grand tales of their exploits. Lyrakiens rely on their agility to avoid confl

Source: pathfinder-monster-core

Perception +8; darkvision
Languages common, diabolic, draconic, empyrean
Skills acrobatics +9, diplomacy +6, performance +8, religion +6, stealth +7
Str
-2
Dex
+4
Con
+1
Int
+1
Wis
+3
Cha
+3
AC 17 Fort +4 Ref +7 Will +6
HP 25
Weaknesses cold-iron 3, unholy 3
Speed 25 feet, fly 50 feet (unfettered movement)

Offense

Melee Fist (agile, finesse, holy, magical, reach-0, unarmed) +7, Damage 1d4-2 bludgeoning
Ranged Starlight Ray (holy, light) +7, range 30 feet, Damage 2d4 spirit

Abilities

Constant Spells — A constant spell affects the monster without the monster needing to cast it, and its duration is unlimited. If a constant spell gets counteracted, the monster can reactivate it by spending the normal spellcasting actions the spell requires.
Starlight Blast (holy, light) — The lyrakien unleashes a blast of holy starlight in a 5-foot emanation. Enemies in the area take 2d6 spirit damage with a DC 17 Reflex save. The lyrakien can't use Starlight Blast or their starlight ray ranged attack for 1d4 rounds.
Divine Innate Spells DC 17, attack +9
4th Read Omens, Unfettered Movement (Constant)
1st Heal, Illusory Object
Cantrips (4th) Daze, Detect Magic, Light

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDA grounded tank holds melee attention so the lyrakien can freely hover and rain down starlight fire without being run down.
SnareLAND / AERIALA controller that clusters or pins enemies turns the lyrakien's emanation blast into a far more efficient action.
FlankerLANDA mobile melee skirmisher pressures the backline, complementing the lyrakien's own ranged pressure from above.

PUNISHES

✖ melee reliance✖ clumping✖ low Reflex
Works well with · Punishes · Pairing advice Unlock with Tactics

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