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Archives of Nethys

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Unaasi, Ancient Creation of a Renegade Druid

Unaasi's earliest memory is being hunted for food. The memory didn't originally belong to them, but to that of an earlier life—an earlier time before their current life cycle, when life was harder and ghorans had yet to adopt a humanoid form. It was a potent memory, one of the few that didn't fade even after centuries of renewals and rebirths. Unaasi was “born” in Nex and lived there generation after generation, stretching back to the very creation of the ghoran species.

Like many ghorans, Unaasi has fought hard to survive, challenging persecution and predation alike. Yet, with each successive generation, fewer and fewer ghorans survived. Their never-ending battle to secure a future for ghorans left Unaasi tired, yes, but it especially left them furious.

Unaasi left Nex for the first time 10 years ago. They traveled far, but through it all, they had only one destination in mind: the Verduran Forest, homeland of Ghorus and, perhaps, a place where Unaasi could unlock the power to help their people prosper.

They were disappointed. While they found greater acceptance than in Nex, there was no special connection or magical answer like they'd sought. Ghorus's legacy was lost, and most of the people in the forest were descendants of Ghorus's ancient enemies or were fey too capricious to be worthwhile companions. Each disappointment felt like an indignity. Each dead end in their investigation felt less like a clue lost to history and more like a secret purposefully destroyed by Andoran and Taldor. In time, Unaasi's anger blossomed into violence. They stalked and hunted the loggers and foresters who hacked and sawed, just as Unaasi and their kin had been hunted. Using cunning, deception, and magic, they took their vengeance piece by piece. Yet, never did they think they would achieve retribution. Not until Ruzadoya.

When Ruzadoya Swiftmane became leader of the Wildwood Lodge, Unaasi did something they hadn't done in lifetimes—hope. More than that, Ruzadoya inspired confidence in them. There would be no more hiding in the dark shadows, no more pleasant smiles and pretty lies, no more magic spells whispered under breath—Unaasi didn't have to fear. With Ruzadoya, they could win. They would drive the scourge of humanity from the region, together, starting with Andoran and Taldor.

Unaasi rose through the Wildwood ranks swiftly, becoming a well-respected, cutthroat agent. Their efforts to convince the people of the Verduran Forest to ally with the Wildwood Lodge proved more fruitful than most thanks to their silver tongue and talent with mental magic. Unaasi is among the first to volunteer to secure Ghorus's legacy on Ruzadoya's behalf, and they succeeded in collecting information and numerous relics. The loss of the Cythbikian staff to the Rootweft Lodge drove them to seek vengeance upon the one they perceived as responsible: Corazal, whom they set aflame.

Unaasi was rewarded for their efforts and ritually transformed into one of Ruzadoya's Chosen. Now, empowered by their connection to the Plane of Wood, they seek to secure the aid of Avathrael Realmshaper, who can help Ruzadoya perfect her ritual, and set Ruzadoya on the path to surpassing Ghorus—a leader worthy of Unaasi's reverence who would understand the plight of their fellow ghorans.

Campaign Role

Unaasi is a distant threat, whom the PCs hear of well before they actually meet. Unaasi is known for their silver tongue, cruel heart, and utter ruthlessness. They're a powerful spellcaster with knowledge of the occult and skill at performing rituals.

Midway through the campaign, when Unaasi sets Corazal on fire, Unaasi becomes an immediate threat. The PCs finally face off against Unaasi in Gloaming Arbor, as Unaasi turns their manipulations and charisma onto Avathrael in hopes of winning the dragon's aid for the Wildwood Lodge. Whether Unaasi wins or loses the bid for Avathrael's favor, their hatred drives them to fight the PCs.

Recall Knowledge - Humanoid (Society): DC 38
Recall Knowledge - Plant (Nature): DC 38
Unspecific Lore: DC 36
Specific Lore: DC 33

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UnaasiCreature 11

Unique Medium Ghoran Humanoid Plant 
Source Pathfinder #202: Severed at the Root pg. 92
Agender woodblessed ghoran
Perception +21; low-light vision
Languages Common, Draconic, Fey, Wildsong
Skills Acrobatics +18, Arcana +21, Deception +24, Diplomacy +24, Intimidation +24, Nature +21, Occultism +21, Performance +22, Society +21, Stealth +18, Survival +21
Str +0, Dex +3, Con +1, Int +4, Wis +4, Cha +5
Explosive End (fire, primal) When Unaasi dies, the planar portal inside them collapses, causing them to explode in a burst of scouring energy that deals 11d6 fire damage to all creatures in their luminant aura (DC 32 basic Reflex save). Their body is completely consumed, leaving behind only their gear.
Ghoran Memories Unaasi can Recall Knowledge on any subject with a +21 modifier.
Items passage charm, scroll of soothe (6th), scroll of sound body (4th), wand of thundering echoes (4th), +1 striking fighting fan, 000 gp, 1
AC 28; Fort +18, Ref +20, Will +23
HP 160; Resistances mental 8; Weaknesses fire 8
Luminant Aura (aura, light) 20 feet. The volatile planar energy coursing through a woodblessed's veins fills the area with dim light.Delicious Ghorans were originally created to be scrumptious food. A ghoran takes an additional 5 damage from jaws Strikes, fangs Strikes, or other similar Strikes with a creature's mouth. When a ghoran is grabbed or restrained by a creature's jaws, fangs, or mouth, the DC to Escape is increased by 2.Reactive Flare [reaction] Trigger Unaasi is damaged by a creature within their reach; Effect Unaasi temporarily loses control of the planar energy within them. Both they and the triggering creature take 6d6 fire damage (DC 30 basic Reflex save).
Speed 25 feet
Melee [one-action] fighting fan +22 [+18/+14] (agile, backstabber, deadly d6, finesse), Damage 2d4+6 slashingRanged [one-action] energy surge +22 [+17/+12] (range increment 30 feet), Damage 4d6+6 fireOccult Spontaneous Spells DC 32, attack +24; 6th dominate, slow (2 slots); 5th mirror malefactors, repelling pulse, rip the spirit (3 slots); 4th charm, containment, telepathy (3 slots); 3rd force barrage, haste, translate (3 slots); 2nd darkvision, invisibility, resist energy (3 slots); 1st soothe, sure strike (3 slots); Cantrips (6th) daze, detect magic, figment, read aura
Primal Innate Spells DC 32, attack +24; 5th oaken resilience; 2nd detect poison, entangling flora; 1st cleanse cuisine, protector tree; Cantrips (6th) tangle vine, timber
Bard Composition Spells 2 Focus Points; 6th counter performance; Cantrips (6th) courageous anthem, dirge of doom
Rituals DC 34; 4th blight
Scouring Surge [two-actions] (fire, primal) Unaasi unleashes the planar energy coursing through their body for a split-second, dealing 11d6 fire damage (DC 30 basic Reflex save) to all creatures in their luminant aura. They can't use Scouring Surge again for 1d4 rounds.Signature Spells Unaasi can heighten the following spells freely: charm, force barrage, resist energy, rip the spirit, soothe.Steady Spellcasting Unaasi is a confident spellcaster and doesn't easily lose their focus. If a reaction would disrupt their spellcasting action, Unaasi attempts a DC 15 flat check. If they succeed, their action isn't disrupted.Tap Planar Energy [one-action] (concentrate, primal) Unaasi taps into the planar energy surging through them, using this energy to empower themself or their next attack.
  • If their next action is to Stride, Unaasi is launched off the ground and propelled forward. During this Stride, they have a fly Speed equal to their Speed. If they don't end their movement on a solid surface that can support their weight, they fall.
  • If their next action is to make a melee or ranged Strike, that Strike deals an additional 3d6 fire damage.
  • If their next action is to Cast a Spell, the range of that spell increases by 30 feet, and the area of that spell increases by 10 feet.