#nomios

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Azata, Nomios

“Guardinal, Cervidal” by Tony DiTerlizzi, © Wizards of the Coast.

[Consider this a loose conversion of the cervidal from 2e and 3e.The guardinals of Planescape became the agathions of Pathfinder, but most of the individual species didn’t make the cut because they were protected content. Thus, there’s already a cervinal that’s deer themed and a cervapral that’s antelope themed that are official Pathfinder content, as well as my goat-themed caprinal. So I decided to make this an azata instead. Its satyr-like appearance fits the fey-like azatas as much as it does the anthro agathions. The name is taken from one of the Panes, which are either aspects or servitors of Pan, depending on who you ask.]

Azata, Nomios CR 5 CG Outsider (extraplanar) This creature resembles a satyr, with a horned head and goatish legs. It has a coat of reddish fur, which parts to reveal metallic skin beneath.  Its face is kind and gentle.

Nomioi are kind-hearted and dependable azatas that represent the freedom of found family. They live in small groups as close-knit as the tightest families, and defend each other to the death if they must. While they are as fond of revelry and fun as any other azata, they also recognize the importance of hard work and responsibility to keeping communities together. Other azatas may see nomioi as a bit stuffy at times, but admire their dedication.

A nomios dislikes starting fights, but they are skilled at ending them. Their hands are as supple as human hands, but are backed with a rigid, hoof-like structure that makes them effective bludgeons. The horns of a nomios are more powerful weapons, however, and can send a conjured creature hurtling back from whence it came with a single blow. The same horns can be a balm for the sick, removing poisons and diseases with a touch.

Nomios           CR 5 XP 1,600 CG Medium outsider (azata, chaos, extraplanar, good) Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, Perception +12 Defense AC 19, touch 14, flat-footed 15 (+4 Dex, +3 natural, +2 armor) hp 52 (7d10+14) Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +8; +4 vs. illusions DR 5/evil; Immune electricity, petrifaction; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 16 Defensive Abilities grounded mind Offense Speed 50 ft. Melee gore +9 (1d12+2 plus dismiss), 2 slams +9 (1d4+2) Special Attacks powerful charge (gore, 2d12+3) Spell-like Abilities CL 7th, concentration +10 At will—bless, command (DC 14), detect magic, detect poison, purify food and drink 3/day—continual flame, empowered magic missile 1/day—dispel magic, hold person (DC 16), suggestion (DC 16) Statistics Str 15, Dex 18, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 17, Cha 16 Base Atk +7; CMB +9; CMD 23 Feats Empower SLA (magic missile), Improved Initiative, Nimble Moves, Power Attack Skills Acrobatics +14 (+22 when jumping), Diplomacy +9, Heal +12, Knowledge (arcana) +10, Knowledge (planes) +10, Perception +12, Sense Motive +12, Spellcraft +10 Languages Celestial, Draconic, Infernal, truespeech SQ healing horns Ecology Environment any land (Elysium) Organization solitary, pair or family (3-8) Treasure incidental Special Abilities Dismiss (Su) An extraplanar or summoned creature struck by a nomios’ gore attack must succeed a DC 16 Will save or be forced back to its home plane, as per the dismissal spell. A creature that succeeds this save is immune to the dismiss ability of that nomios for the next 24 hours. The save DC is Charisma based. Grounded Mind (Ex) A nomios gains a +4 racial bonus against illusion effects. Healing Horns (Su) As a standard action, a nomios can touch its horns to a creature in order to affect it with a neutralize poison or remove disease effect at a +7 bonus. A single creature can only benefit from a nomios’ healing horns once per day.

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