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Archives of Nethys

Archives of Nethys

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PFS StandardKanya (Muse Azata)

Kanyas are bearers of blessings and fortune, as well as harbingers of wisdom and spiritual growth. They are generally peaceful but quick to act if a community they are residing in is threatened. They pride themselves on inspiring mortals to such joy that they express it through the arts, leading to their common moniker as “muses.” More than one bard looks to a kanya as their personal inspiration, yet much like inspiration, kanyas come and go as they please. They wander the world as they will, offering rain, generosity, wisdom, and support to whomever pleases them.

Kanyas 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, kanyas 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 kanya 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 kanya's chronicles, as their relationship with their subject invariably shifts from one of detached observation to friendship or more. Yet, kanyas 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 kanya 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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KanyaCreature 7

Large Azata Celestial Holy 
Source Monster Core pg. 34
Perception +16; darkvision
Languages Diabolic, Draconic, Empyrean; truespeech
Skills Acrobatics +14, Athletics +17, Deception +16, Diplomacy +18, Nature +14, Performance +20, Religion +14, Survival +12
Str +4, Dex +3, Con +5, Int +2, Wis +3, Cha +5
Items virtuoso harp, +1 longsword
AC 25; Fort +14, Ref +16, Will +16
HP 135; Weaknesses cold iron 10, unholy 10
Free Expression A kanya'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. They can also spend an action, which has concentrate trait, to speak forcefully and counteract such effects. The counteract modifier is +16 in either case.
Speed 25 feet, fly 45 feet
Melee [one-action] longsword +18 [+13/+8] (holy, magical, versatile P), Damage 1d8+10 slashing plus 1d6 sonicMelee [one-action] tail +17 [+13/+9] (agile, holy, magical, reach 10 feet), Damage 2d6+10 bludgeoning plus GrabDivine Innate Spells DC 26; 4th charm, clear mind, counter performance, noise blast, soothe, suggestion; 2nd invisibility; Cantrips (4th) courageous anthem, daze, detect magic, figment, light, summon instrument, uplifting overture; Constant (5th) truespeech
Muse's Courage Any courageous anthem the kanya casts grants a +2 status bonus instead of +1.

All Monsters in "Azata"

NameLevel
Aeolaeka (Stone Azata)12
Gacanagh (Passion Azata)4
Kanya (Muse Azata)7
Lyrakien (Wanderer Azata)1

Azata

Source Monster Core pg. 32
Azatas are manifestations of freedom and unrestrained joy—kindly celestials with a penchant for curious exploration, spontaneous revelry, and whimsical quests. Born of good dreams and heartfelt wishes for a better world, they reside in the untamable wilds of Elysium. Azatas are passionate and mercurial, as beautiful and bright as a child's fantasy, but also fiercely loyal to those they hold dear. They act quickly and directly against fiendish and foul influences, but they tend to avoid guiding mortal affairs otherwise, allowing people to choose their own destiny without the meddling of otherworldly forces.

Azatas reject the dual chains of both duty and tyranny, but also the heavy chains of despair that reality so often inflicts upon those who live in it. This can give them a dubious reputation with other celestials, who consider azatas to be flighty and unreliable, but azatas know that unrelenting self-sacrifice can be just as destructive to the soul as evil. Azatas refuse to compromise the beauty of the world with such banality, instead living without regret and savoring every triumph and agony they encounter upon the way.

Sidebar - Additional Lore Azata Divinities

The most powerful azatas belong to the host of demigods known as empyreal lords. These lesser deities maintain many cults across many worlds in the mortal Universe, 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 Treasures

Azatas are not above material wealth, and most azatas adore finery out of an innocent passion for its beauty. Not entirely immune to embarrassment, 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!