Scalescribe

The Scalescribe is a Level 3 creature, with Armor Class 18 and 45 hit points. The scalescribe is a tiny, scholarly aberration that dwells in arcane libraries, seeking to transcribe magical incantations onto its own shifting, scroll-like scales.

Stat Block

Size: Tiny
Type: aberration
Level: 3
Armor Class: 18
Hit Points: 45
Speed: 20 ft.
STR: -2
DEX: 3
CON: 1
INT: 4
WIS: 4
CHA: 0
Fortitude Save: +6
Reflex Save: +10
Will Save: +11
Perception: +11
Senses: darkvision
Skills: Arcana +11, Occultism +9, Stealth +8, Library Lore +11, Scribing Lore +11
Traits: aberration

Abilities & Attacks

- **Mage Bond** After performing a 1-hour ritual, a scalescribe can bond with one willing creature capable of Casting Spells. The scalescribe can Aid their bonded caster in Crafting a scroll, and they can make their Transcribed spell available to the caster so long as the spell is of the caster's tradition. A bonded prepared caster can prepare the spell. A bonded spontaneous caster can add the spell to their spell repertoire during their daily preparations, and it remains as long as the Transcribed scroll exists. - **Transcribe** **Trigger** Another creature targets the scalescribe with a spell requiring verbal components The scalescribe attempts to copy the incantation onto a scroll by attempting a counteract check (counteract level 2, counteract modifier +10) with the following effects instead of the normal effects of counteracting. The spell still affects the scalescribe, regardless of the results of this check. The scalescribe can Cast a Spell from any scroll they Transcribe as if it were on their spell list. Transcribing a new scroll renders any previously Transcribed scroll inert. Critical Success: If the triggering spell's level was no more than 3 higher than the scalescribe's counteract level, the scalescribe captures a copy of the spell in a scroll that appears in their hand. This scroll can be used normally but fades after 24 hours if not used before then. Success: As critical success, but only if the spell's level is no more than 1 higher than the scalescribe's counteract level. Failure: As critical success, but only if the spell's level is lower than the scalescribe's counteract level. Critical Failure: The scalescribe fails to copy the spell. - **Inkstain** When the scalescribe deals damage to a creature with their fountain pen, the creature takes 1d4 persistent damage. When a creature taking this damage attempts to take an action with the concentrate trait, it must succeed at a DC 5 flat check or the action is disrupted.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Scalescribe have?

45 hit points.

What level is a Scalescribe?

Level 3.

What is a Scalescribe's Armor Class?

AC 18.

How fast can a Scalescribe move?

Speed 20 ft.

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Official stats from the Pathfinder 2e (Second Edition) System Reference Document (SRD), free to use under the ORC open license.