Azata, Lillend

Family: Azata

Large celestial (azata), chaotic good

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 105 (10d10+50)
Speed 30 ft., fly 70 ft.

STR	DEX	CON	INT	WIS	CHA
20 (+5)	17 (+3)	20 (+5)	14 (+2)	16 (+3)	19 (+4)

Damage Resistances cold, fire
Damage Immunities lightning, poison
Condition Immunities petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages all
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP)

SPECIAL TRAITS

• Spellcasting. The lillend is an 8th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 15, +7to hit with spell attacks), and it needs only verbal components to cast its spells. It has the following spells prepared:
  • Cantrips (at will): mage hand, minor illusion, ray of frost
  • 1st level (4 slots): charm person, detect magic, sleep
  • 2nd level (3 slots): hold person, invisibility
  • 3rd level (3 slots): hypnotic pattern, speak with plants
  • 4th level (2 slots): charm person, hallucinatory terrain

  ACTIONS

  • Multiattack. The lillend makes a longsword attack and a tail slap attack.
  • Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, 5 ft. reach, 1 target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.
  • Tail Slap. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, 10 ft. reach, 1 target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage. The target is grappled (Escape DC 16). Until this grapple ends, the creature is restrained, and the lillend can’t constrict another target.

  ABOUT

  Among the azatas, lillends are the tale-tellers and chroniclers, gathering lore and recording stories in the form of epic poems and songs. They are generally peaceful, though they are swift to act if they believe a piece of rare art or a talented artist is threatened. A lillend’s lower section is about 20 feet long, and a typical lillend weighs 3,800 pounds.

  Aesthetes. Although they have no need of mortal nourishment, it is said that lillends sup on the joy of music, art, and performance. They also love unspoiled wilderness and seek out places in the mortal realm that remind them of the beauty of their home plane. From the lore of numerous races come tales of these muses, particularly those that have taken a vested interest in the training of a single talented prodigy or the ongoing creation of some fantastic work of art. Such legends sometimes prove true, as all lillends have their favorite works, creations, and artists, and often visit the Material Plane to enjoy their splendor and make sure they remain safe. In the defense of such beauty, lillends prove passionate foes, calling upon the might of nearby allies or crushing philistines in their striking but deadly coils.

  Azatas are a race of celestials native to the plane of Elysium, where the pursuit of freedom and goodness is paramount.

  Azatas are champions of these concepts, great bards, knights, and explorers who roam the planes in search of good folk in need of their help. Frequently described as the most elven or fey-like celestials, azatas nevertheless often have strange, inhuman shapes or can take elemental or eldritch forms, though all are created and nourished by the influx of goodly mortal souls. Like most celestials, they cannot reproduce with each other in the mortal fashion, and often tryst with mortals who prove charming and good spirited. Azatas dally frequently with their own kind, being quick to seek out feelings of love, joy, and companionship, but rarely feel bound or exclusive to merely one lover, regardless of its race.

  Azatas can speak with almost any creature because of their truespeech special ability.

  Wanderers. Azatas rarely stay in one place for long and prefer the thrill of motion and discovery to creature comforts. Most azata “settlements” are little more than a collection of tents around a landmark, gathered over the course of a day to share news, stories, and perhaps good-natured duels, and then packed up again a few days later. Such temporary settlements are colorful and have a celebratory atmosphere, as azatas are quick to greet any of their kind as old friends. Although few can predict when and where an azata community might arise, some groups of azatas gather in cycles for traditional festivals and reunions. Such gatherings typically take place at a time of mystical consequence, such as on the evening of the lunar equinox, or during less predictable times, such as upon the wedding of two seers, and always in a place of pristine or stunning natural wonder. All azatas fundamentally know when and where the closest or next gathering of their people might occur, and while none are required or even expected to attend, all are welcome. These gatherings do not preclude more permanent azata holdings and communes, however, and the heights of Elysium endlessly ring with the songs of azata choirs.

  Knights Errant. Most azatas have some knightly or courtly title, such as duke, countess, or prince, apparently hereditary, perhaps from a celestial monarchy long abandoned and forgotten. Azatas do not exploit these titles to exert influence over each other, instead using them for personal identification or a bit of self-importance. They are deadly and resolute foes of evil, fearless and clever in battle. They are driven by a crusading nature and feel bored when forced to stay in one place too long.

  This tendency also means they are unlikely to agree to serve mortals for an extended period of time, preferring to arrive, get the job done, and move on to some other quest or challenge. As much as they seek to spread the cause of freedom and joy, azatas realize that they cannot enforce such virtues throughout the multiverse. Without darkness there can be no light, and without struggle there can be no victory.

  Understanding this, these celestials remain removed from the majority of mortal conflicts, preferring to act as advisors in such situations rather than champions, granting goodly mortals ownership over their own triumphs. In cases where the forces of evil act overtly, however, and intrude upon mortal worlds, azatas are quick to rally to defend such realms and aid those who have no hope of defending themselves.

  Azatas generally work together, but their powerful personalities and strong sense of individual freedom often see them disagreeing on how best to handle a particular situation. While both parties have the greater good at heart, these arguments can fester and grow into long-lasting grudges. In cases where a single azata is convinced his way is right, he might even enter a sort of self-imposed exile, abandoning the support of his kin so he can launch a oneazata crusade against the cruelties of the multiverse.

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