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Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardLillend (Muse Azata)

Lillends are tale-tellers, chroniclers, and champions of freedom of expression. They are generally peaceful, but are quick to act if a masterful piece of art is threatened or free speech is suppressed. They pride themselves on inspiring mortals to greater heights of expression and creativity, and more than one bard looks to a lillend as their personal inspiration. Lillends sometimes secretly follow the adventures of mortal heroes to record their stories as epic poems and songs, which they then perform in the packed mead halls of Elysium. When pursuing such goals, lillends take pains to use their innate spells to remain in hiding, as they would rather observe and record events without “polluting” them with their own intervention. Nevertheless, a lillend who sees their charge faced with certain death often cannot resist the urge to intervene and save the day. Inevitably, this brings a close to the lillend’s chronicles, as their relationship with their subject invariably shifts from one of detached observation to friendship or more. Yet lillends remain hesitant to involve themselves for overlong in a mortal’s life, in part because they fear what sort of fiendish attention their presence might attract, but mostly out of respect for the mortal’s own destiny. A lillend would, all things being equal, prefer to let mortals choose their own fate rather than run the risk of sending someone down a path to which their heart is not set.

Recall Knowledge - Celestial (Religion): DC 23
Unspecific Lore: DC 21
Specific Lore: DC 18

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LillendCreature 7

Legacy Content

CG Large Azata Celestial 
Source Bestiary pg. 32
Perception +9; darkvision
Languages Celestial, Draconic, Infernal; speak with animals, speak with plants, tongues
Skills Acrobatics +7, Deception +9, Diplomacy +11, Nature +7, Performance +13, Religion +7, Survival +5
Str +4, Dex +3, Con +5, Int +2, Wis +3, Cha +5
Items +1 longsword, virtuoso harp
AC 18; Fort +7, Ref +9, Will +9
HP 145; Weaknesses cold iron 10, evil 10
Free Expression A lillend’s auditory and sonic effects attempt to counteract any effect that would directly control, manipulate, or prevent them from expressing themself freely, such as silence. She can also spend an action, which has concentrate trait, to speak forcefully and counteract such effects.
Speed 25 feet, fly 45 feet
Melee [one-action] longsword +11 [+6/+1] (chaotic, magical, versatile P), Damage 1d8+10 slashing plus 1d6 chaotic and 1d6 goodMelee [one-action] tail +11 [+7/+3] (agile, magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d6+10 bludgeoning plus 1d6 chaotic, 1d6 good, and GrabDivine Innate Spells DC 19; 4th counter performance, hallucinatory terrain, heal, inspire heroics, sound burst, suggestion; 3rd sleep; 2nd darkness, invisibility; 1st charm; Cantrips (4th) daze, detect magic, ghost sound, inspire competence, inspire courage, light; Constant (5th) tongues; (4th) speak with plants; (2nd) speak with animals

All Monsters in "Azata"

NameLevel
Azata, Aeolaeka12
Bralani (Wind Azata)6
Gancanagh (Passion Azata)4
Ghaele (Crusader Azata)13
Lillend (Muse Azata)7
Lyrakien (Wanderer Azata)1
Veranallia (Rebirth Azata)20

Azata

Source Bestiary pg. 30
Azatas are manifestations of freedom—kindly celestials with a penchant for curious exploration, spontaneous revelry, and whimsical quests. Born of the untamable wilds of Elysium, azatas are passionate and mercurial, but also fiercely loyal to those they hold dear. Azatas act quickly and directly against fiendish and otherworldly influences, but they tend to stay out of mortal affairs otherwise, allowing them the ultimate freedom to choose their own destiny. While all azatas cherish freedom, each type exemplifies a particular freedom above others. Many of their kind hold strange knightly and courtly titles that defy mortal classification and shift and change with time and on different occasions rather than following a strict hierarchy. This baffles archon and other more lawful creatures who haven't had much contact with azatas. In actuality, the azatas use their titles as personal flourishes and points of pride, rather than as excuses to order each other around.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Azata Divinities

The most powerful of all azatas belong to the cast of demigods known as empyreal lords. These lesser deities maintain many cults across many Material Plane worlds, and count among their kind such diverse demigods as Ashava, a protector of lost spirits and dancer in the moonlight; Black Butterfly, a mysterious agent of Desna and patron of the depths of outer space; and Sinashakti, joyful wanderer and deliverer of wisdom to vagabonds.

Sidebar - Treasure and Rewards Azata Treasure

While azatas would like to think they are above material wealth, the truth is that most azatas adore finery and displays of beauty or grandeur. They might explain away bejeweled weapons as necessary tools against the forces of evil, or the wild array of jewelry and silks they wear as important diplomatic tools.

Sidebar - Related Creatures Other Azatas

The wilds of Elysium play host to a wide array of azatas, the most varied and widespread of the celestials. From the four-eyed mothlike uinuja to the supernaturally verdant and beautiful veranallia, whose lower body is a wondrous garden of wildflowers and plant life, azatas are nothing if not diverse!

Sidebar - Locations Wandering Azatas

While the idyllic realm of Elysium is the home plane of azatas, their overwhelming curiosity and natural wanderlust often lead them to travel far from this plane. On other planes, they can be seeking to right wrongs, looking for entertainment, or merely exploring to see the sights. More than a few azatas, taken by a whimsical urge to spread their sometimes unwelcome jocosity, see it as their duty to tease uptight or humorless mortal creatures.