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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

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PFS LimitedAdvisor

Trusted counselors of the court, advisors whisper words of guidance in the ears of those in power. Many nobles lean so heavily on their counsel that they make few decisions without them and insist on their attendance at all meetings and public events. Advisors are often master manipulators, and their guidance can shape a barony or even a kingdom—for good or ill.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 20
Unspecific Lore: DC 18
Specific Lore: DC 15

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Proficiency without Level

AdvisorCreature 5

Legacy Content

N Medium Human Humanoid 
Source Gamemastery Guide pg. 207
Perception +14
Languages Common
Skills Deception +15, Diplomacy +15, Legal Lore +11, Occultism +9, Performance +11, Society +11
Str +0, Dex +2, Con +2, Int +0, Wis +4, Cha +4
Placate An advisor is well versed in soothing agitated nobles. Their calming voice gives them a +2 circumstance bonus to Deception and Diplomacy checks when dealing with members of the nobility.
Items dagger (2), fine clothes, minor healing potion, small harp, whip
AC 21; Fort +9, Ref +11, Will +15
HP 56
Speed 25 feet
Melee [one-action] whip +11 [+6/+1] (disarm, finesse, nonlethal, reach, trip), Damage 1d4+2 slashingRanged [one-action] dagger +11 [+7/+3] (agile, thrown 10 feet, versatile S), Damage 1d4+2 piercingOccult Spontaneous Spells DC 22, attack +13; 3rd mind reading, soothe, zone of truth (2 slots); 2nd augury, restoration, soothe, touch of idiocy (3 slots); 1st charm, mage armor, magic missile, soothe; Cantrips (3rd) chill touch, daze, light, prestidigitation, shield (3 slots)
Bard Composition Spells DC 22, 1 Focus Point; 3rd counter performance; Cantrips (3rd) inspire competence, inspire courage, inspire defense

All Monsters in "Courtiers"

NameLevel
Advisor5
Noble3
Palace Guard4
Spy6

Courtiers

Source Gamemastery Guide pg. 206
Though adventurers travel through perilous dungeons and across treacherous wilderness, sometimes the most dangerous place they can end up is in a noble court.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Intriguing Plots

The royal court is filled with intrigue! Here are some examples of who might be scheming.
  • The monarch's spouse or children
  • The royal pet (a druid in disguise)
  • The grand vizier
  • Visiting ambassadors or nobles
  • Palace champion
  • Palace doctor
  • Kitchen staff
  • Court jester

Sidebar - Additional Lore Ranks Of Nobility

Some noble ranks, from highest to lowest: king/queen, grand duke/ grand duchess, duke/duchess, marquess, count/countess, landgrave, viscount/viscountess, baron/baroness, baronet/ baronetess, tribune, lord/ lady, knight