ヴィシュカニャ Vishkanya
出典 Bestiary 3 288ページ
From a distance, vishkanyas share more than a passing resemblance to humans. However, a closer inspection reveals ophidian eyes with gold or white coloring, a forked tongue, and tiny, smooth scales set in serpentine patterns atop their skin. Even so, most onlookers assume these features to be an indicator of tiefling heritage or draconic magic, never suspecting how truly unusual the subject of their speculation is.
Among outsiders, little is known of the vishkanya ancestry other than that a vishkanya carries a potent venom within their blood and saliva, knowledge which has led to widespread fear and distrust. To avoid persecution, vishkanyas entrench themselves deep into their chosen societies and train in the arts of subtlety. Drawn to work that allows them to put their skills to good use, vishkanyas often take the roles of spy, mercenary, bodyguard, and even assassin. Some of the best-known guilds in the world employ vishkanyas, including the paired Assassins' Guild and Poisoners' Guild of Daggermark in the River Kingdoms, the implacable Red Mantis Assassins, and the famed Grand Sarret academy for courtiers in the Impossible Kingdom of Jalmeray. In most cases, these employers know their employee's true identity, but not always.
Due to the measures they must take to ensure their survival, vishkanyas don't congregate openly. Instead, they meet in secret, creating support networks and advisory bodies. Leading these gatherings are the most respected of vishkanya women, who work diligently to keep their ancestry and traditions alive. These underground communities are slow to spread, and leaving them means abandoning what little social and cultural support a vishkanya has. As a result, very few vishkanyas have emigrated from their Vudran homelands into the Inner Sea region or other lands.
From a distance, vishkanyas share more than a passing resemblance to humans. However, a closer inspection reveals ophidian eyes with gold or white coloring, a forked tongue, and tiny, smooth scales set in serpentine patterns atop their skin. Even so, most onlookers assume these features to be an indicator of tiefling heritage or draconic magic, never suspecting how truly unusual the subject of their speculation is.
Among outsiders, little is known of the vishkanya ancestry other than that a vishkanya carries a potent venom within their blood and saliva, knowledge which has led to widespread fear and distrust. To avoid persecution, vishkanyas entrench themselves deep into their chosen societies and train in the arts of subtlety. Drawn to work that allows them to put their skills to good use, vishkanyas often take the roles of spy, mercenary, bodyguard, and even assassin. Some of the best-known guilds in the world employ vishkanyas, including the paired Assassins' Guild and Poisoners' Guild of Daggermark in the River Kingdoms, the implacable Red Mantis Assassins, and the famed Grand Sarret academy for courtiers in the Impossible Kingdom of Jalmeray. In most cases, these employers know their employee's true identity, but not always.
Due to the measures they must take to ensure their survival, vishkanyas don't congregate openly. Instead, they meet in secret, creating support networks and advisory bodies. Leading these gatherings are the most respected of vishkanya women, who work diligently to keep their ancestry and traditions alive. These underground communities are slow to spread, and leaving them means abandoning what little social and cultural support a vishkanya has. As a result, very few vishkanyas have emigrated from their Vudran homelands into the Inner Sea region or other lands.
ヴィシュカニャの侵入者 Vishkanya Infiltrator
From a distance, vishkanyas share more than a passing resemblance to humans. However, a closer inspection reveals ophidian eyes with gold or white coloring, a forked tongue, and tiny, smooth scales set in serpentine patterns atop their skin. Even so, most onlookers assume these features to be an indicator of tiefling heritage or draconic magic, never suspecting how truly unusual the subject of their speculation is. Among outsiders, little is known of the vishkanya ancestry other than that a vishkanya carries a potent venom within their blood and saliva, knowledge which has led to widespread fear and distrust. To avoid persecution, vishkanyas entrench themselves deep into their chosen societies and train in the arts of subtlety. Drawn to work that allows them to put their skills to good use, vishkanyas often take the roles of spy, mercenary, bodyguard, and even assassin.
“知識の想起”――人型生物（〈社会〉） : DC 23
一般的な知識 : DC 21
専門知識 : DC 18
“知識の想起”――人型生物（〈社会〉） : DC 23
一般的な知識 : DC 21
専門知識 : DC 18
ヴィシュカニャの侵入者 Vishkanya Infiltrator クリーチャー3
レア N 中型 ヴィシュカニャ 人型生物
出典 Bestiary 3 288ページ
知覚＋10；夜目
言語 共通語、ヴィシュカニャ語
技能 〈運動〉＋7、〈隠密〉＋11、〈軽業〉＋9、〈交渉〉＋9、〈社会〉＋7、〈盗賊〉＋9、〈ペテン〉＋11
【筋】＋2、【敏】＋4、【耐】＋1、【知】±0、【判】＋1、【魅】＋2
アイテム 変装用具、ククリ、レザー・アーマー、シュリケン（10）、thieves' 道具s
知覚＋10；夜目
言語 共通語、ヴィシュカニャ語
技能 〈運動〉＋7、〈隠密〉＋11、〈軽業〉＋9、〈交渉〉＋9、〈社会〉＋7、〈盗賊〉＋9、〈ペテン〉＋11
【筋】＋2、【敏】＋4、【耐】＋1、【知】±0、【判】＋1、【魅】＋2
アイテム 変装用具、ククリ、レザー・アーマー、シュリケン（10）、thieves' 道具s
AC 19；頑健＋6（＋8 vs. ［毒］）、反応＋11、意志＋8
HP 45
HP 45
移動速度 25フィート
近接 [one-action] ククリ ＋11［＋7／＋3］（機敏、巧技、足払い）、ダメージ 1d6＋4［斬撃］
遠隔 [one-action] シュリケン ＋11［＋7／＋3］（機敏、投擲：20フィート）、ダメージ 1d4＋4［刺突］
Envenom／Envenom [one-action] 頻度 1日に1回; 効果 Using either saliva or blood, the vishkanya applies vishkanyan venom to one weapon they're holding. To use their blood, they must be injured, or they can deal themselves 1 slashing damage as part of the action.
Flexible／Flexible The vishkanya infiltrator is adept at dealing with tight situations. They have a ＋1 circumstance bonus to checks to Escape .
Proficient Poisoner／Proficient Poisoner The vishkanya infiltrator doesn't lose the poison on a weapon due to a critically failed Strike.
急所攻撃 The vishkanya deals 1d6 extra precision damage to flat-footed creatures.
Vishkanyan Venom／Vishkanyan Venom (致傷型、毒) セーヴィング・スロー DC 20 頑健；最大持続時間 6ラウンド；第1段階 1d4 poison damage (1 round) 第2段階 1d4 poison damage and flat-footed (1 round) 第3段階 1d4 poison damage, flat-footed, and a –5-foot penalty to Speed (1 round)
近接 [one-action] ククリ ＋11［＋7／＋3］（機敏、巧技、足払い）、ダメージ 1d6＋4［斬撃］
遠隔 [one-action] シュリケン ＋11［＋7／＋3］（機敏、投擲：20フィート）、ダメージ 1d4＋4［刺突］
Envenom／Envenom [one-action] 頻度 1日に1回; 効果 Using either saliva or blood, the vishkanya applies vishkanyan venom to one weapon they're holding. To use their blood, they must be injured, or they can deal themselves 1 slashing damage as part of the action.
Flexible／Flexible The vishkanya infiltrator is adept at dealing with tight situations. They have a ＋1 circumstance bonus to checks to Escape .
Proficient Poisoner／Proficient Poisoner The vishkanya infiltrator doesn't lose the poison on a weapon due to a critically failed Strike.
急所攻撃 The vishkanya deals 1d6 extra precision damage to flat-footed creatures.
Vishkanyan Venom／Vishkanyan Venom (致傷型、毒) セーヴィング・スロー DC 20 頑健；最大持続時間 6ラウンド；第1段階 1d4 poison damage (1 round) 第2段階 1d4 poison damage and flat-footed (1 round) 第3段階 1d4 poison damage, flat-footed, and a –5-foot penalty to Speed (1 round)
