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AstronomerCreature 2

Medium​Human​Humanoid​
Source Pathfinder NPC Core
Perception +10
Languages Common
Skills Lore +12, Arcana +8, Occultism +8
Str +0, Dex +1, Con +2, Int +4, Wis +3, Cha +0
AC 15; Fort +6; Reflex +5; Will +9;
HP 23
Speed 25 feet
Staff One Action +7 (+2, -3) to hit (two hand d8) 1d4+4 Bludgeoning
Fist One Action +8 (+4, +0) to hit (agile, finesse, nonlethal, unarmed) 1d4+4 Bludgeoning
Living Sextant

If the astronomer is able to see the night sky, they can Sense Direction using Astronomy Lore.

Reject Myth Reaction

Trigger A creature within 30 feet Casts a Spell or uses an ability with the fortune or misfortune trait

Effect The astronomer's rejection of such fantasy becomes manifest. The astronomer attempts to counteract the triggering effect with a counteract modifier of +9 and a counteract rank of 1.

Arcane Prepared Spells (DC 17, +9 to hit)

Cantrips (1st Level): Detect Magic, Read Aura, Sigil, Telekinetic Hand, Telekinetic Projectile
1st Level: Alarm, Gentle Landing, Phantasmal Minion, Sleep

Different cultures have created stories about the hows and whys of the universe, if things exist beyond the stars, and if the gods manipulate the heavenly bodies. But astronomers aren't interested in folktales—they desire truth.

True power comes from knowledge—the power to shape the growth of kingdoms by mere whispers, stay three steps ahead of adversaries, or even know which flora is best for creating untraceable poisons.

Traits

Common

Anything that doesn't list another rarity trait (uncommon, rare, or unique) automatically has the common trait. This rarity indicates that an ability, item, or spell is available to all players who meet the prerequisites for it. A creature of this rarity is generally known and can be summoned with the appropriate summon spell.

Human

A creature with this trait is a member of the human ancestry. Humans are a diverse array of people known for their adaptability. An ability with this trait can be used or selected only by humans.

Humanoid

Humanoid creatures reason and act much like humans. They typically stand upright and have two arms and two legs.