Favoured of Keran

These suave, human-looking aristocrats are found throughout cities on Nyssa dedicated to serving the evil deity's purposes. They are a corrupting force, dedicated to sowing mistrust on other groups and forces in urban areas. While many people know the danger they represent, the foolish often fail to see the little gifts they offer come with a price that many can't afford.


Favoured of Keran

CR 6

LE Outsider

Init +5; Perception + 8

DEFENSE

AC 19, touch 18, flat-footed 12 (+4 natural, +1 dexterity, +4 Scale Mail)

hp 50 (8d8+16)

Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +6

Morale 15

OFFENSE

Speed 30 ft.

Great Sword +9 (2d6+4)

Spell-Like Abilities (CL 8th)

At Will- Detect Good, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Fear, 

2/Day- Invisibility (Self Only), Suggestion, Unholy Blight

STATISTICS

Str 17 Dex 13 Con 15 Int 14 Wis 12 Cha 14

Base Atk +6; CMB 12 CMD 16

Feats: Alertness, Blind Fight, Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Cleave, Weapon Focus

Skills Bluff +14, Climb +8, Diplomacy + 8, Gather Info +6, Hide +6, Knowledge (Religion or Planes) +8, Perception +8, Swim +10, Survival +5

Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal, Telepathy 100 ft

ECOLOGY

Environment: Urban areas or Obelisk of Keran

Organization: Solitary, pair or Platoon (3-6)

Treasure: Standard

SPECIAL ABILITY

Scent (Ex) This special quality allows a creature to detect approaching enemies, sniff out hidden foes, and track by sense of smell. Creatures with the scent ability can identify familiar odors just as humans do familiar sights.

Change Shape (Su) They can assume the form of a dire snake, raven or crocodile twice a day. They do this to go unnoticed and try to avoid transforming if anyone can see them.

These creatures are Keran's steadfast minions and often act as ambassadors and assistants to his clerics on mortal planes. They originate from petitioners, faithful members who have died and reborn on the outer planes. Stripped of their memories, they are transformed to do the will of the dark lord.

Keran is a powerful evil deity that is ever present on Nyssa, found in cities acting as agents of absolute law, manipulative to get their dark order at the center of all important activities in an area. 

Most of the Favoured are usually assigned to an obelisk or church and keep a hand in activities in any way they can, Often supporting evil groups, hiring adventurers or sowing mistrust in good aligned groups and faiths. Many end up leading local churches but can be called back to Keran's domain in Hell's Fifth Circle at almost any time.

The Favoured are usually adorned with symbols of high status, showing their "personal success" and the value of following the dark lord. They are often seen as a part of high society, invited to parties as they are quick to sponsor aristocrats & artists. They are always ready to act as patrons to adventurers and the desperate on wild escapades for the chance of wealth. While not open to admit it, there are often hushed tales told of when promises are stretched too far and they finally ask for payment of the debt – the end result is the damnation of anyone not ready to pay their debt in full.