Pyrkaion
A sphinx-like guardian of forbidden knowledge sharpens nearby minds to brilliance or ruins them with secrets never meant to be known.
A pyrkaion is a sphinx-like guardian of forbidden knowledge, sharpening the minds around it to brilliance or driving them to ruin with secrets they were never meant to hold.
In play
Aura of Sophistry (aura, divine, mental) 40 feet. The pyrkaion hones others' thoughts, enabling extraordinary reasoning or ruinous revelation. If the pyrkaion has the holy trait (see Glorious Visage below), all allied creatures within the aura gain a +1 status bonus to check to Recall Knowledge and resistance 4 to mental damage.
Level 8
Perception +18 · Senses darkvision · Languages Common, Diabolic; telepathy 60 feet · Skills Academia Lore +18, Athletics +16, Diplomacy +16, Intimidation +16, Occultism +16, Religion +18
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4 | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 | +4 |
| AC | Fort | Ref | Will |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | +15 | +13 | +18 |
HP 132 · Immunities curses · Resistances mental 8 · Weaknesses holy 8
Speed 25 feet
Actions
- Melee Claw [Single Action] +18 (Agile, unholy), Damage 2d8+8 slashing
- Melee Tusk [Single Action] +18 (Unholy), Damage 2d10+8 piercing
- Ranged Riddle [Single Action] +20 (range 60 ft, Agile, mental), Damage 3d8 mental plus 1d6 persistent mental damage