Japalisura
A many-faced fiend looses arrows from a distance while its constantly shifting, grotesque visages sicken and confuse anyone who closes in.
A japalisura is a many-faced asura, its constantly shifting visages an affront to the gods that birthed it from divine hypocrisy. It fights at a distance, loosing arrows while its writhing faces sicken and confuse any who draw near.
The japalisura has a +1 status bonus to all saves vs. magic.
In play
Disorienting Faces (aura, mental, visual) 30 feet. The japalisura's faces constantly shift and morph, each visage more grotesque than the last. When a creature enters or starts its turn in the aura, it must attempt a DC 32 Will save. Critical Success The creature is unaffected and is temporarily immune to Disorienting Faces for 1 minute. Success The creature is unaffected. Failure The creature is disoriented by the horrible faces, taking a –2 circumstance penalty to checks and DCs against the japalisura while it remains in the aura. Critical Failure As failure, except the circumstance penalty is –3.
Return Arrow [Reaction]
Level 12
Perception +22 · Senses darkvision, _see invisibility_ · Languages Common, Infernal; telepathy 80 feet · Skills Acrobatics +25, Athletics +23, Deception +25, Religion +22, Stealth +21
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +5 | +7 | +4 | +2 | +4 | +5 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | +20 | +25 | +20 |
HP 235 · Immunities curses · Weaknesses good 10
Speed 40 feet
Actions
- Melee Hatchet [Single Action] +23 (Agile, Sweep), Damage 1d6+8 slashing plus 4d6 mental plus 1d6 evil
- Ranged Composite shortbow [Single Action] +26 (range 60 ft, deadly d10, Magical), Damage 2d6+5 plus 4d6 mental plus 1d6 evil