Raktavarna

Creature 1
  • Tiny
  • rakshasa
  • spirit
  • unholy
Perception
+6; darkvision
Languages
Common, Diabolic, Sakvroth, Chthonian, Empyrean
Skills
Athletics +6, Deception +7, Diplomacy +7, Stealth +7
Str +1, Dex +4, Con +2, Int +1, Wis +1, Cha +2
AC
16; Fort +5, Ref +9, Will +6; +2 status to all saves vs. divine magic
HP
20; Weaknesses holy 3

Knowledge of Delusion A creature that fails a Recall Knowledge check or a Perception check to Sense Motive on a rakshasa is Off-Guard until the end of its next turn.

Speed
20 feet, climb 20 feet, swim 20 feet

Melee ◆ fangs +9 (agile, finesse, reach 0 feet, unholy), Damage 1d6+1 piercing plus Raktavarna Venom

Divine Innate Spells DC 16, attack +8; 4th read omens; 1st charm, command; Cantrips (1st) detect magic

Betraying Bite A raktavarna gains a +2 bonus to Strikes against any creature that is holding it.

Change Shape ◆ (concentrate, occult, polymorph) The raktavarna takes on the appearance of a Tiny inanimate object. If, while transformed, the raktavarna takes any action other than the purely mental (such as Recall Knowledge), they immediately revert to their original form. Until then, they can use Deception to Impersonate the object.

Designate Master The raktavarna spends 10 minutes on an invocation alongside another creature. That creature becomes the raktavarna's master until the raktavarna dies or Dismisses the effect. The master gains the Master's Eyes activity as long as the bond lasts.

Master's Eye

Raktavarna Venom (poison) Saving Throw DC 16 Fortitude

Maximum Duration 6 rounds

Stage 1 1d4 poison damage and Stupefied 1 (1 round)

Stage 2 1d4 poison damage and Stupefied 2 (1 round)

Source: Pathfinder Monster Core

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