Scalescribe
Legacy. These stats use the original (pre-Remaster) Pathfinder Second Edition rules from Pathfinder Bestiary 3 (Second Edition).
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
- Edition: Legacy
- 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 (reaction). Trigger Another creature targets the scalescribe with a spell requiring verbal components; Effect 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 poison 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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