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*ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・プレイヤーズ・ガイド &small(){&link(Hell's Vengeance Player's Guide){http://paizo.com/products/btpy9jva?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Hells-Vengeance-Players-Guide}}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスは、ヘルナイトのゴッドクロウ騎士団が、自身の団員がかつて女神アイオメデイが佩いていた伝説の剣&i(){ハーツ・エッジ}を見つけた事を明らかにした時に開始する。栄光ある奪還団を自称しているアイオメデイの騎士たちの集団は、自らの信仰に於いて重要な遺物をヘルナイト騎士団が保有している事に怒り、ディンヤル砦という要塞を襲撃し、その神の武器を奪還した。そこでやめる代わりに、その地を三重に忌まわしい悪魔的なスルーン家を転覆する場所に定めた！　彼らを止めることが君たちの仕事だ。このアドヴェンチャー・パスは悪のプレイヤー・キャラクター用に特別に設計されており、スルーン家とシェリアックスの秩序ある統治の為に働く事に、そしてまた栄光ある奪還団のアイオメデイ騎士たちの勢力と対決する事に、熱心であるか少なくともその意思のあるキャラクターがいれば最高の働きをする。
　しかしヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスは君に悪役のプレイをする機会を与えるとは雖も、これは完全に最低な人のように振舞えることを意味するわけではない。君は依然として、君が定められた目標を持つキャンペーン内で協力するプレイヤーの1人であるロールプレイング・ゲームを遊んでいる。君は、このキャンペーンの主題に合致し、ゲーム内で他のキャラクターと共同作業ができるキャラクターを伴って卓に着く必要がある。君と、同じ卓を囲む他のプレイヤーは終盤の間異なる目的を持つことが明らかになるかもしれないが、開始するキャラクターたちは協調しなければならない。

**集結 &small(){COMING TOGETHER}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスは、シェリアックス軍の老いた退役軍人たちが定住しており、他の民族が公衆の目から静かに消え去る場所であるロンガクルの町で始まる。町の退役軍人の多くはスルーン家とシェリアックスの軍政に関して無遠慮に批判され、虐待を受け、避けられ、貧困によってそして実質的な流刑としてロンガクルへと追いやられている――一部はシェリアックスの軍事的役割からその名前を攻撃されていてさえいる。彼らの存在によってロンガクルは火花を待つ火薬樽になっている。
　最近の栄光ある奪還団の叛乱への対応として、地獄帝妃アブロゲイルII世はシェリアックス最大級の諸都市内で戒厳令を宣言し、帝国が強靭であり続けるよう立ち上がって自らの職務を果たすよう忠実な市民全てを促した。彼女は国中の村、町、そして都市それぞれにいる忠実な臣民に向けてお触れを出した：自身のスルーンとシェリアックスへの忠節を再確認し、地獄火の盟約に誓うことで献身を示せ。
　君はそうした忠実な臣民たちの中におり、今はそうした命知らずの造反者たちを鎮圧する時だ。
　PCたちはその鎮圧行動の真っ最中にこのキャンペーンを開始する。キャンペーンを始める前に、集団内の他のプレイヤーと話し合って、ロンガクル内に君たち全員はどういう経緯でいるか、そしてどのようにして君たちは最初の冒険の初期に登場するシムリ・ステイリッシュという陰のあるキャラクターをどのようにして知っているかを決めること。
　これはスルーン家の為に働く動機を持つキャラクターを作成する助けとなる。これは貴族制による統治の一端を担う業突く張り（あるいは少なくとも大帝国の為に尽くす者たちとの協調によって報酬の一部を刈り取ることができる者）であることを意味するかもしれない。君の動機は愛国心と極端な尽忠報国の精神に基づいているのかもしれない（この場合自由に国家主義の醜悪な一面を演じて良い）。栄光ある奪還団を止めるに際してのスルーンの為の働きへの別の動機付けは、単に強欲として、あるいは社会的反響なしにしたいことをして悪行に耽る許可を得る為なのかもしれない。

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**ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスに含まれないものとは &small(){What Hell’s Vengeance Is Not}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスではシェリアックス国中で力を集めている蜂起を止める為にスルーン家と共に活動する。この国は騒乱の渦中にあり、些細な変事でさえより大きな叛乱の点け火となりかねない――もしかしたら正当なるシェリアックス政府をぐらつかせさえするかもしれない。
　これの直前にあるアドヴェンチャー・パスであるヘルズ・レベルスは、そのキャンペーン内のキャラクターたちにこの都市からスルーンを追放する機会を与えるような、キンターゴ市内で無関係に発生した反乱と関連がある。ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスというこのアドヴェンチャー・パスはヘルズ・レベルスの出来事と時を同じくして起こるが、ヘルズ・レベルスの出来事を台無しにすることを意図してはいない。実のところ、キンターゴで起きることはシェリアックスのより広範な戦争に殆ど影響を与えない。この2つのアドヴェンチャー・パスはお互いを打ち消し合う事を意図しておらず、代わりに類似の衝突を2つの視点から示すことを意図している。
　加えて、ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスは盗賊議会アドヴェンチャー・パスの出来事が既に起きた事を想定している。このことは最後の冒険迄アドヴェンチャー・パス全体にほぼ影響を与えないが、君あるいは君のGMが将来盗賊議会をプレイするあるいは運用することを計画している場合、想定した順序から外れて運用するのであれば恐らく2つのキャンペーンの間に矛盾ができてしまうことに注意すべきである。
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**キャラクターのコツ &small(){CHARACTER TIPS}
　君はヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスを開始するが、どのような種類のキャラクターをプレイすべきだろうか？　このキャンペーンに調和し、来たる遭遇で活躍するであろうキャラクターを作成する最良の方法は何だろう？　以下の仄めかし、意見、そしてキャラクターの選択肢は、栄光ある奪還団及び善なる勢力と戦うのに、そして君と君の一行の為に店に置いてあるヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パス内の挑戦を挑戦を乗り越えるのに完璧に適したキャラクターを君が作成する助けとなるよう意図されている。これらの意見は徹底的ではない――数千にも及ぶ育成可能なキャラクターの主題がこのキャンペーンで輝ける。ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドベンチャー・パス内のキャラクターの更なる議論なら、paizo.comの掲示板を訪れ、このキャンペーンを通してプレイした他人と君の経験を共有すること。

**属性 &small(){Alignment}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドベンチャー・パスは君に悪のキャラクターをプレイする機会を与える。君たちのプレイする英雄たちが更なる善の為に協力する冒険と同じく、ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス内で君たちは集団内の個々人がばらばらでは成し遂げられないものの為に協力する悪党どもをプレイする――君たちは自国を救うために戦っている。このキャンペーンをプレイしている間、「悪人になることは君が衝動的あるいは命知らずであるということを意味しない」と心に留めておくこと。悪のキャラクターは英雄たちが持つのと同様の自己保身の精神を持つ。また、悪のキャラクターは常時邪悪でなければならないわけではない。彼らは最良の時期が悪くなることを選択することがしばしばあるというだけだ。一部の悪のキャラクターは自分たちの事を悪と考えすらしないかもしれない。
　君のキャラクターを、これまでのアドヴェンチャー・パスにいた悪童として表現していた悪党のように扱うこと。彼ら夫々は、単なる野放図な破壊、殺人的な激怒、あるいは継続する裏切りを超えたものを含む背景と動機を持つ（確かに、彼らの一部は超えてはいないが、大いなる計画に連なる者たちの1人だ）。彼らが仲間を裏切ったり攻撃したりして回らないのと同じように、君も他のプレイヤーのキャラクターと衝突しないように心がけるべきだ――つまるところ、全員が楽しむためにここにいるのだから。
　このアドヴェンチャー・パスはキャラクターが悪であることを想定しているが、特定の悪の香り付けに関して前提としているというわけではない。シェリアックス、地獄界ヘル、そしてヘルナイトの主題によって秩序にして悪はヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスに於いて自然に調和するようになっているが、どのような悪属性のキャラクターをプレイしてもこのキャンペーンを楽しめるだろう。シェリアックスが秩序にして悪の帝国であったとしてさえ、その政府は依然として富国の為に働く混沌にして悪、中立にして悪の臣民を擁している。理想的には、このキャンペーンは混沌にして悪のデーモン崇拝者、中立にして悪の虚無主義者、そして秩序にして悪のアスモデウス信徒が同じ集団内で協力できるようにすべきである。
　You could possibly begin the campaign playing a neutral or lawful neutral character, but due to the foes you encounter and the acts you commit throughout the campaign, your character will almost certainly slip into evil before long. This might be a fun way to play a character who slowly descends into evil, but you should talk over this concept with your GM first.

**Classes
　While many of the same options that make great characters in any Adventure Path are good choices for this campaign, a few class options are especially suited for an evil campaign. The first such class that stands out is the antipaladin. There hasn’t truly been a place to play an antipaladin in our previous Adventure Paths (with the possible exception of Skull & Shackles), and Hell’s Vengeance can help you scratch that itch. There’s even a tyrant antipaladin archetype in Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue, if you want to flavor your antipaladin with a lawful evil alignment. 
　This could also be a great chance for you to play a necromancer. While many in Cheliax, especially among high society and rural peasants, find undead to be abhorrent, necromancy isn’t illegal in Cheliax, and as long as you can control your minions and stay within the boundaries of the law you should be fine in this campaign.
　As the church of Asmodeus is the state religion, a divine spellcaster would fit a number of the themes and intrigues in this campaign. Cleric is always a good choice for this, but warpriests or inquisitors can also be found in Thrune’s employ.
　If your group uses the unchained summoner from Pathfinder RPG Pathfinder Unchained, this might be fun way to play with your own pet fiend as well.

**Archetypes and Prestige Classes
　A number of archetypes and prestige classes are unsuitable for a band of heroes fighting the good fight. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about being a righteous hero this time around?now you get to be a villain! Here’s your chance to dig into some of the Pathfinder RPG’s more vile and sinister character options.
　The following archetypes from various Pathfinder products fit the themes of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path or any other evil campaign.
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Combat}：Hamatulatsu master (monk).
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Magic}: Chelish diva (bard).
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Primer}: Egorian Academy infernal binder (wizard).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Agents of Evil}: Appeaser (cleric), devil impostor (unchained summoner), insinuator (antipaladin).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption}: Blood summoner (summoner), dread vanguard (antipaladin), raging cannibal (barbarian).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Dirty Tactics Toolbox}: Asmodean advocate (cleric).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide}: Champion of the faith (warpriest), divine tracker (slayer).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide}: Poisoner (rogue).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Monster Codex}: Fearmonger (antipaladin). While this archetype was included as part of the Bugbear section, there’s nothing keeping a nonbugbear character from taking this archetype.
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue}: Tyrant (antipaladin).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic}: Dirge bard (bard), gravewalker (witch), vivisectionist (alchemist).
　Gaining levels in a prestige class takes a little planning and sometimes making certain connections or going through certain events, but it can be rewarding in the right campaign. The prestige classes most suitable for this campaign require an evil alignment or joining an organization such as the Hellknights. Here are a few of the most suitable prestige classes for the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path.
　&b(){Agent of the Grave (Pathfinder Adventure Path #45:Broken Moon)}: Even though the Whispering Way has nothing to do with this campaign, this prestige class provides some strong options for a character who wants to go the route of a necromancer.
　&b(){Assassin (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook)}: This classic prestige class requires that you kill someone for no other reason than to become an assassin. While doing so wouldn’t fly at many tables expecting heroic fantasy, this campaign is a good opportunity to be a deadly killer.
　&b(){Blackfire Adept (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: Even though the Blackfire Adepts are not directly associated with Cheliax, this prestige class gives a player a chance to play an evil spellcaster focused on an alternate approach to conjuration. Perhaps you’ve come to Cheliax in order to insinuate yourself into one of its magic academies into order to perfect your conjuration techniques?
　&b(){Demoniac (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Lords of Chaos, Book of the Damned, Vol. 2)}: Chaotic evil demon worshipers in this campaign might enjoy corrupting themselves with demonkind with this prestige class. You can’t let the devil worshipers have all the fun.
　&b(){Diabolist (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol.1)}: This prestige class is perfect for a character that wants to control devils. The theme of this prestige class fits perfectly with the spellcasting traditions of Cheliax.
　&b(){Evangelist, Exalted, Sentinel (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Gods)}: Any character who is religious (worshiping one of the evil deities in particular?see Religion on page 8) can become a strong servant of that foul god by taking the Deific Obedience feat and then progressing into one of the three prestige classes detailed in that god’s entry.
　&b(){Hellknight (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide)}: Known throughout Cheliax and beyond, the highly lawful and intimidating Hellknight is an ironclad symbol of order. Even though you’ll be fighting paladins and celestials, don’t worry about getting the chance to slay a devil with Hit Dice greater than your own in order to qualify for this prestige class?the Adventure Path provides just the opportunity you’ll need. For more information on Hellknights, look for the upcoming book Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Path of the Hellknight.
　&b(){Hellknight Signifer (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: As with the Hellknight above, you should have no problem qualifying for this thematic prestige class during the course of the campaign.
　&b(){Pain Taster (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Occult Mysteries)}: This prestige class is perfect for a masochistic devotee to Zon-Kuthon.
　&b(){Red Mantis Assassin (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide)}: For an assassin character more closely tied to Golarion, consider the Red Mantis assassin. This type of character would be perfect if you want to vanquish opponents using precise strikes and stealthy moves.
　&b(){Shadow Dancer (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook)}: It wasn’t too long ago that Westcrown itself had a certain shadow problem, and there are plenty of spellcasters in Cheliax with an interest in shadow magic.
　&b(){Umbral Court Agent (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: Cheliax and Nidal have had a long and complex relationship with one another, and it isn’t uncommon to find Nidalese, especially those interested in their own nation’s politics, within Cheliax.

**Bloodlines, Mysteries, and Patrons
　While all bloodlines are good choices, sorcerers and bloodragers who wish to mesh closely with the themes of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path should consider the following bloodlines: abyssal, destined, draconic, imperiousARG, infernal, shadowAPG, and undead. If you use wildblooded bloodlines in your games, the pittouchedUM bloodline would be exceptionally thematic in this campaign.
　The oracle mysteries that fit best with the themes of this Adventure Path are the apocalypseMC, battleAPG, bonesAPG, flameAPG, and outer riftsISM mysteries.
　If you are creating a witch character for this Adventure Path, the following witch patrons complement the themes of this campaign: deathUM, deceptionAPG, enchantmentUM, insanityUM, occultUM, plagueAPG, shadowAPG, trickeryAPG, and, of course, vengeanceUM.

**Familiars and Animal Companions
　As a sizable nation with a favorable temperate climate, Cheliax hosts a great variety of animals. A great number of these can serve as familiars and animal companions. Common familiars include the following: bat, cat, house centipede, foxUM, goatUM, hawk, lizard, owl, raccoonAA, rat, raven, scarlet spiderUM, thrushUM, and viper. For improved familiars, augur kytonsB3, cacodaemonsB2, imps, mephits, and quasits make good choices.
　The following animal companions can be found in forests and plains throughout Cheliax: aurochs, axe beakB3, badger, bear, bird (eagle, hawk, owl), boar, dire bat, dire rat, dog, horse, ram, giant ravenAP97, viper, giant weaselB4, and wolf.

**Favored Enemies and Favored Terrains
　Nearly all of the action in this campaign takes place within Cheliax’s borders. Most of the Adventure Path’s encounters occur in towns or cities and various forests within Cheliax, so forest and urban would be smart choices as favored terrain types. Underground is a solid secondary choice.
　Strong favored enemy choices include humanoid (human), humanoid (halfling), and outsider (lawful or good), but other types of creatures will be encountered throughout the campaign.

**Languages
Common is the most prevalent tongue spoken by enemies and allies in this campaign. However, characters might benefit from learning other languages for the campaign. Many who aspire to greatness within Cheliax and among the ranks of House Thrune or the church of Asmodeus make it a point to learn Infernal. Knowing Celestial can be important when it comes to interrogating enemy outsiders or reading holy texts or intercepted missives from the enemy. Other languages spoken in Cheliax include Elven, Halfling, and Shadowtongue.

**Origins
　The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path takes place in Cheliax and assumes that a majority of the PCs have a strong connection to their beloved empire. The campaign begins in the town of Longacre, a small town filled with grizzled veterans, which might make for a good place for one of the PCs to have grown up. If you want your character to be from elsewhere, work with your GM and the other players to create a compelling backstory for why you are now in Cheliax and willing to work with House Thrune. Thankfully, Cheliax is a major nation in the Inner Sea region and people from throughout Avistan and Garund pass through its ports and across its borders daily.

**Races
　Cheliax is many things to many people, but it’s not exactly racially diverse. The majority of the empire’s population is human, though there are also a few marginalized populations of tieflings, halflings, and gnomes. In the south, Garundi Chelaxians from Khari are not uncommon, but for the most part the dominant human ethnicity is represented by Chelaxians, with Taldans and Varisians the next more common after that. That said, Cheliax is a large and powerful nation and all of the races in the Core Rulebook can be encountered within the empire. For players who choose to play a tiefling character, check out Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Fiends for more tips on creating a great tiefling character for this campaign.

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**On Religion
　The veneration of deities other than Asmodeus and subservient entities (archdevils, infernal dukes, malebranche, et al.) is permitted by the grace of Her Infernal Majestrix, Queen Abrogail II of the Thrice- Damned House of Thrune, and may be revoked at any time at her sole discretion. Those practicing these faiths in opposition to the Church of Asmodeus may be declared heretics and tried for their crimes, the penalty being execution or, in the case of clerics of the Dark Prince’s enemies, damnation to Hell. Asmodeus is generous, and those who serve him will be rewarded, even with the ability to follow other gods, as long as none supplant the Archfiend in the hearts of his eternal servants?the people Cheliax.
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**Religion
　The easiest way for a religious character to make the most of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path is to be a worshiper of Asmodeus, but it is by no means required. However, religion is less restricted in Cheliax than one might think (see the On Religion sidebar above). As long as you follow the rule of law in the empire, you are free to worship whatever gods you wish. Aside from worshiping Asmodeus, many Chelish people also venerate the various archdevils and whore queens of Hell, or follow the philosophy of diabolism.
　Among other popular deities in Cheliax, Abadar is revered in the nation’s cities, Erastil in the rural areas, and Zon-Kuthon in some places. Realistically, you can probably worship a neutral deity without too many problems in this campaign, but the worship of good deities is not suitable for this Adventure Path. Likewise, excessively chaotic religions are not typically welcome in Cheliax, as they have a tendency to disregard the importance of law and thwart proper societal norms. If you’re really eager to worship a good or heroic deity, you should set aside that character concept for now and use it for Hell’s Rebels or another Adventure Path focusing on heroic characters.

**Skills and Feats
　Decisions about feats and skills for this Adventure Path should be considered as carefully as you would for a more typical good-aligned campaign. Skills like Bluff, Disguise, and Intimidate are as important in this Adventure Path as they are in ones designed for good or neutral player characters. The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path features the same selection of social encounters, combat, exploration, and dungeon crawls that you’d expect in any Pathfinder Adventure Path.
　While it’s not suggested that you work against your companions in Hell’s Vengeance, the betrayal feats in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption provide a fun way to mess with your friends and minions to gain exceptional results. This pairs exceptionally well with cohorts or simply sympathetic villains. Just as a wizard hero should ask a heroic rogue if it’s okay for her to rely on evasion to avoid the wizard’s spell effects, you should consider the same tactics when asking your companions to be damaged in order to trigger your feat. These feats provide a way for characters to simulate selfish and heinous tactics, but they should in no way disrupt play among friends.
　If you’re playing a dhampir and looking to engage in the predations of your vampiric half, you can take the Blood Drinker feat in Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide to help with the healing options of an evil party?and get to indulge in some sadism and your parent’s undead urges.
　The Damned story feat from Pathfinder Player Companion: Quests and Campaigns might be fun for some characters, and the specific story requirement would certainly have a chance to play out during the course of the campaign.
　As you’ll be fighting a good number of humans during the course of the campaign, the Kinslayer feat in Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Races might be a good choice for human characters (and to a lesser extent, tieflings).
　While it might be a risk when it comes to death and being resurrected, the damnation feats in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption can be very enticing to evil characters. Multiple damnation feats can increase the power of these feats, depending on how far you are willing to descend into damnation.
　For a spellcaster who wants to summon more than fiendish animals and a small selection of devils or demons, Summon Evil Monster from Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption is a good feat to have for versatility and playing to theme. This is especially strong when paired with other feats that boost your summoning power like Augment Summoning, or archetypes that augment summoning like the herald caller cleric archetype from Pathfinder Player Companion: Monster Summoner’s Handbook.
　Being allied with House Thrune qualifies an evil character of 7th level or higher to take the Vile Leadership feat, which is found in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption. The following tribute gives further details on the requirements to maintain this feat.
　&b(){Tribute}: At least once per week, an agent of House Thrune must further the goals of the Chelish government, preferably by striking down someone in opposition to the government or rooting out a subversive element. For those who don’t actively search out dissidents, it is expected that you pay a tax of 500 gp per week to further the goals of House Thrune. The events in the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path should easily satisfy these requirements.

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**Want to Read More?
　A number of other books can help spice up your Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path experience. Listed below are other resources that, while not necessary, can greatly enhance the experience of playing through this campaign.

***For Game Masters
　To learn about Cheliax, its important people and places, and dangers found within the nation, check out Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Cheliax, The Infernal Empire or its predecessor, Pathfinder Player Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils. In addition, the Council of Thieves Adventure Path, which takes place in the city of Westcrown, contains an abundance of information about Cheliax, the Hellknights, and additional monsters you can use in this campaign. If you want information on Hell, its hierarchy, and the devils that populate the plane, grab a copy of Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol. 1.

***For Players
　For information on playing a character from Cheliax, check out Pathfinder Player Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils. For character options directed at evil characters, look at Pathfinder Player Companion: Agents of Evil, Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption, and Pathfinder Player Companion: Faiths of Corruption.

***For All
　For more information about the Chelaxian people, look to Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Races, and if you want to know more about Asmodeus and his faith, check out Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Gods.

**Five Things About the Glorious Reclamation
　The Glorious Reclamation has only recently appeared on the scene, and as a result, information on the organization is not widespread. Here are five things your character might know about this Iomedaean order at the onset of this Adventure Path.
- The Glorious Reclamation is an order of Iomedaean knights dedicated to reclaiming the nation of Cheliax from the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune and restoring the worship of Iomedae to the Chelish people.
- The Glorious Reclamation was formed to retrieve Heart’s Edge, a sword once wielded by Iomedae herself, from the Hellknight Order of the Godclaw.
- The zealous paladin Alexeara Cansellarion launched this crusade and currently serves as the Glorious Reclamation’s leader.
- The Glorious Reclamation is structured in a military fashion, and all of Iomedae’s faithful are invited to join its ranks.
- The Glorious Reclamation’s first major victory was seizing the Hellknight fortress Citadel Dinyar.
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**Things to Consider
　In addition to the previous advice regarding creating your character, here are a few more things to consider when you’re playing through the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path.
　&b(){Be Smart}: As mentioned earlier in the alignment section of this Player’s Guide, being evil doesn’t mean that you’re foolish, self-destructive, unintelligent, or unlikeable. Plenty of evil characters have grand motivations, networks of friends, and interests that don’t always include murder, subjugation, abuse of power, or perversion. Make sure that the character you bring to the table is a compelling villain rather than just a caricature. Just like good people, evil characters don’t want to expose themselves to undue distress, so don’t play your character as if she were reckless or stupid. Doing so will result only in annoyed friends and a campaign cut too short.
　&b(){Sensitive Material}: When you’re beginning the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, talk with your group and lay down some ground rules. Bring up any concerns about your comfort level with the group early on. Stress that going over the line or instigating intra-party conflicts can ruin real-world friendships (or at least make things uncomfortable). This kind of thing is more likely to occur in an evil campaign than in a heroic campaign, which is why many people are wary of running evil campaigns.
　Consider adjusting the details of encounters to accommodate others’ comfort levels. If someone in the group is a passionate animal lover, tone down any relevant encounters. Likewise, if someone in the group is disturbed by excessive gore, avoid graphically describing swords swinging into helpless peasants, and sidestep graphic depictions in favor of “fade to black” moments throughout the campaign to help others at the table be more at ease.
　Also, keep in mind that there are different styles of evil. If a dark and gritty realistic portrayal of evil might be too much for you and your group, consider lightening things up by portraying a moustachetwirling caricature of evil instead. Remember, the main point of Pathfinder is to have fun as a group.
　If you are concerned with certain aspects of this campaign but are still eager to play in it, you might want to talk to your group about arranging for some type of sign that the players (and the GM) can present that lets the rest of the table know that person is close to the edge of his or her comfort zone with a particular scene or situation in the game without having to stop playing or risking making others at the table upset. Using a sign like this could signal the GM (or a fellow player) to tone things down or simply move on to the next thing instead of dwelling on something that’s too much for you or another player.
　Pathfinder is a cooperative game, and it plays best when there is no antagonism between the players (and the GM). Even though this is an evil campaign, you still need to come to the table with a character that can get along with the other party members. If you are concerned that you and your fellow players might be tempted to betray or backstab each other, suggest that everyone make characters that have a strong connection. For example, they could have grown up together, have fought in a war alongside one another, or be family. Even serial killers and other abhorrent criminals have friends and families. Presenting the group with these kinds of bonds can circumvent some of the troubles people have with evil groups.
　&b(){Fighting Celestials}: During the course of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, your character will come up against a number of foes not normally encountered in non-evil campaigns: outsiders from Heaven, Nirvana, and Elysium are in league with the Glorious Reclamation and seek to put a stop to your villainy.
　When fighting good outsiders, it’s important to know a few things. All four of the good races of celestials (agathions, angels, archons, and azatas) have different protections. An evil-aligned weapon can get through many celestials’ damage reduction, but some require silver as well. All celestials except for azatas have a racial bonus against poison, so if you’re playing a character who uses poison, consider saving it for azatas. Agathions are immune to electricity and petrification, and have resistance to cold and sonic. Angels are immune to acid, cold, and petrification, and have resistance to electricity and fire. In addition, they have a protective aura that helps protect them from attacks from evil creatures. Archons are immune to electricity and petrification, and have an aura that imposes penalties on nearby evil creatures. Azatas are immune to electricity and petrification, and have resistances to cold and fire.
　&b(){Healing}: Since evil clerics channel negative energy and can’t spontaneously cast cure spells, you have to plan ahead for healing in an evil campaign. Picking up a wand and plenty of potions is always a good thing to do, but evil spellcasters have an additional bandage in their kit?the infernal healing spell. This spell (and its greater version) originally appeared in Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide.

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****&aname(infernal-healing)インファーナル・ヒーリング INFERNAL HEALING
infernal healing／
&b(){系統} 召喚術（治癒）［悪］； &b(){呪文レベル} アーケイニスト1、ブラッドレイジャー1、クレリック1、メイガス1、ウィザード／ソーサラー1、サモナー1、サモナー（アンチェインド）1、ウォープリースト1、ウィッチ1
&b(){発動時間} 1ラウンド
&b(){構成要素} 音声、動作、物質（デヴィルの血1滴あるいは邪水1服）
&b(){目標} 接触したクリーチャー
&b(){持続時間} 1分
&b(){セーヴィング・スロー} 意志・無効（無害）； &b(){呪文抵抗} 可（無害）
 
　You anoint a wounded creature with devil’s blood or unholy water, giving it fast healing 1. This ability cannot repair damage caused by silver weapons, good-aligned weapons, or spells or effects with the good descriptor. The target detects as evil for the duration of the spell and can sense the evil of the magic, though this has no long-term effect on the target’s alignment.
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****&aname(infernal-healing-Greater)グレーター・インファーナル・ヒーリングINFERNAL HEALING, GREATER
infernal healing, Greater／
&b(){系統} 召喚術（治癒）［悪］； &b(){呪文レベル} アーケイニスト4、クレリック4、メイガス4、ウィザード／ソーサラー4、サモナー4、サモナー（アンチェインド）4、ウォープリースト4、ウィッチ4
&b(){発動時間} 1ラウンド
&b(){構成要素} 音声、動作、物質（デヴィルの血1滴あるいは邪水1服）
&b(){目標} 接触したクリーチャー
&b(){持続時間} 1分
&b(){セーヴィング・スロー} 意志・無効（無害）； &b(){呪文抵抗} 可（無害）
 
　As per infernal healing, except the target gains fast healing 4 and the target detects as an evil cleric.
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**CAMPAIGN TRAITS
　These campaign traits tie characters to the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, which begins in the town of Longacre in the nation of Cheliax. Though player characters created for this campaign are not officially working for House Thrune when they start play, that opportunity arises early in the Adventure Path, and they should all be eager (or at the very least, willing) to serve and ally themselves with House Thrune and the Thrunedominated government of Cheliax. These traits provide a reason for characters to support House Thrune, and are designed to help players create characters perfectly suited to adventuring through this campaign.
　&b(){〔Amoral Mercenary〕／Amoral Mercenary}:You have always looked after yourself first, and done whatever you need to do to survive. You’ve killed before, and you’ll kill again, but you don’t lose sleep over it. If it’s you or them, you invariably choose yourself. You follow no code, unless it’s doing whatever brings you to the top. Of course, sometimes you have to work with others, and that’s fine too, as long as the pay is right?whatever it takes to get the job done. With the current unrest in Cheliax, it’s starting to look like a good deal to work with House Thrune. You know Thrune rewards those who serve it well, and there’s no one else in Cheliax who can offer the power, prestige, and money that Thrune can.
　You’ve got a keen eye for what makes a good arrangement and when to walk away from a bad deal. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Sense Motive checks, and Sense Motive is a class skill for you. In addition, as an immediate action once per day, you can shift your effective alignment so that you are considered neutral instead of evil for the purpose of good effects that target evil creatures (such as holy smite or a paladin’s smite evil ability). Your alignment does not actually change when you use this ability. You must be neutral evil to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Apprentice Devilbinder〕／Apprentice Devilbinder}: It’s no secret that conjuring and binding devils is a popular pursuit in Cheliax, and you have served as an apprentice to a diabolist since a young age. Eventually, however, you decided you wanted more for yourself than a life of study and service, and when you felt you had learned all that you were likely to from your master, you struck out on your own. You know you can achieve the loftiest heights of power with the support of Hell behind you, just as you are aware you can fall to the lowest depths if you’re incautious and lose that support. You are determined to use your skills and abilities to bind Hell and its minions to your will, and to make a name for yourself as one of Cheliax’s premier devilbinders.
　When you cast a summon monster spell to summon a devil or fiendish creature, the duration of that spell increases by 1 round. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on opposed Charisma checks against devils conjured with planar binding spells, and payments to devils you conjure with planar ally spells are reduced by 10%.
　&b(){〔Asmodean Acolyte〕／Asmodean Acolyte}: You grew up in the church of Asmodeus, and have served as a faithful follower your entire life. You’ve studied the unholy texts, committed the rigid hierarchies of Hell to memory, and striven to eliminate emotion and mercy from your mind in emulation of the Prince of Darkness. You may have continued your career in the church, officially joining the priesthood and aspiring to advance to positions of higher authority and greater power, or you may have left the church, deciding the life of a priest was not for you. In either case, the education you received in the church has remained with you. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Diplomacy, Knowledge (planes), and Knowledge (religion) checks, and one of these skills (your choice) is a class skill for you. You also know the Infernal tongue (this does not count toward your number of languages).
　&b(){〔Chelish Noble〕／Chelish Noble}: You had the fortune to be born into one of Cheliax’s noble families, and even more importantly, your family is one of those loyal to House Thrune. Perhaps your family has been allied with Thrune since the Chelish Civil War, or maybe Thrune granted your family its title in exchange for its support during that conflict. In any case, your experience growing up among the nation’s well-to-do has given you an upper hand when it comes to knowledge of high society, and you start the game with a modest inheritance. With the nascent uprising of the Glorious Reclamation in Cheliax, there is much concern among the aristocracy, and House Thrune needs the support of loyal nobles now more then ever.
　This trait assumes you belong to a minor noble human family with a small manor or estate in some backwater of the empire. If you’re not human, either you were adopted into a noble human family, or your family was recently granted a nonhereditary noble title (see the Chelish Nobility sidebar on page 15).
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (nobility) checks, and Knowledge (nobility) is a class skill for you. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on Charismabased checks against other members of the Chelish aristocracy. The Noble Scion feat (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide 288) does not have a Charisma prerequisite for you. Lastly, you start play with a noble’s outfit, a signet ring, and a single additional nonmagical item worth no more than 200 gp.
　&b(){〔Erratic Malefactor〕／Erratic Malefactor}: Some people follow codes and traditions; others look out for only themselves. You don’t care?you do what you want, when you want, sometimes for a good reason, and sometimes for no reason at all. You revel in your status as an outlier, and take pride in the fact that you follow no one else’s orders?at least most of the time. In a lawful land like Cheliax, one has to be more careful and at least pay lip service to the rules and restrictions of society. As a result, you try to manage the chaos that rages within your soul, but you’re always on the lookout for the opportunity to truly unleash destruction. These days, there’s plenty of work for someone who will do what needs to be done, no questions asked, and the rewards from House Thrune for those who work with it are a strong incentive as well. If working with others gives you the freedom to carry out some of your darkest instincts without fear of repercussion, then why not?at least for now. You can worry about the future when it comes.
　Your unpredictability and volatile temperament gives you an advantage over your foes. You gain a +2 trait bonus on initiative checks. In addition, you are willing to work with others, and have learned to use your allies’ strengths to reinforce your own skills and abilities. Once per day, as long as an ally is within 10 feet of you, you can reroll a single attack roll or skill check before success or failure is known. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse. You must be chaotic evil to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Ex-Iomedaean〕／Ex-Iomedaean}: You, or perhaps your family, were once worshipers of Iomedae, but something happened that made you lose your faith. Perhaps your family was accused of being dishonorable or cowardly, or maybe one of your family members was the victim of church “justice.” Or perhaps you simply met someone who opened your eyes and showed you the truth?that the Inheritor’s so-called honor, valor, and justice are just tin plating on a strict dogma that seeks to control people by restricting their free will. In any event, you left the church, and as a result, your family was subjected to scorn and holier-than-thou disapproval. Ever since, you’ve vowed to some day get revenge against the church of Iomedae?and with the current situation brewing in Cheliax, you might finally have the opportunity.
　Choose one: against followers of Iomedae, including many (but not all) archons and angels, you gain a +1 trait bonus on attack rolls and weapon damage rolls, or you gain a +1 trait bonus on the save DCs of your spells.
　&b(){〔Good Slip〕／Good Slip}: Halflings are a common sight in Cheliax and make up the majority of that nation’s slave population. Known derisively as “slips,” halflings are almost universally treated with scorn and contempt, while paradoxically valued as the most precious slaves. You are a Chelish halfling, but unlike most of your race, you have embraced your role in Chelish society, and used it to your own advantage. People constantly overlook you or discount you as an inconsequential slip, but you know the truth?halflings are just as vital to the empire’s health as its nobles, priests, and warriors. You may have been born a free halfling who has never known the chains of slavery, or a slave who was later freed after a period of loyal servitude. Or perhaps you are still a slave, happy (or at least content) in your enslavement, and hoping for some eventual recognition of your contribution, however small, to Cheliax’s great and orderly society.
　You are skilled at prevaricating and dissembling, both to deflect blame away from yourself and to mislead others as to your true abilities and role. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff checks, and Bluff is a class skill for you. In addition, your tacit support of Cheliax’s social structure, and the clear knowledge of your own place in society, strengthens your resolve. Once per day, when you are adjacent to a human ally of Chelish descent, you can reroll a Will saving throw before success or failure is known. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse. You must be a halfling to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Hellknight Aspirant〕／Hellknight Aspirant}: You have always admired the authority, discipline, and righteousness of the ebonarmored Hellknights. Whether it’s their unwavering selfcontrol, uncompromising dedication to law and order, relentless pursuit of justice, or merciless administration of punishment, you have tried to model your own actions on the Hellknight philosophy called the Measure and the Chain. Your most fervent wish is to eventually join one of the Hellknight orders and take your place among the grim ranks dedicated to upholding and enforcing the laws of Hell and of Cheliax.
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks, and Knowledge (planes) is a class skill for you. In addition, choose one of the following Hellknight orders. You have trained yourself in the use of that order’s favored weapon (if more than one weapon is listed, pick one), and gain a +1 trait bonus to your Combat Maneuver Defense whenever an opponent tries to sunder or disarm you of that weapon.
　&i(){Order of the Chain}: Flail.
　&i(){Order of the Gate}: Dagger.
　&i(){Order of the Godclaw}: Morningstar.
　&i(){Order of the Nail}: Lance or halberd.
　&i(){Order of the Pike}: Longspear.
　&i(){Order of the Pyre}: Glaive.
　&i(){Order of the Rack}: Longsword or whip.
　&i(){Order of the Scourge}: Heavy mace or whip.
　&b(){〔Local Tough〕／Local Tough}: You were born and raised in the town of Longacre on the southwestern fringes of the Whisperwood, or at least have lived there long enough that you’re considered a native. You’ve never been one for the quiet life, and have been considered a miscreant and reprobate since you were a child. As an adult, you’ve made something of a name for yourself as a thug, enforcer, and petty thief in town, hiring yourself out to anybody who needs muscle in exchange for a few coins. In the course of such employment, you’ve worked with another local troublemaker named Cimri Staelish and have become friends. Cimri has recently gotten involved with some shadowy, though powerful, characters, and as Hell’s Vengeance begins, you and a group of other ne’erdo-wells have agreed to help Cimri burgle a tannery just outside town. With luck, this could be the start of bigger and better things than just working as hired muscle. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Intimidate checks, and Intimidate is a class skill for you. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on weapon damage rolls when you are flanking a foe with an ally.
　&b(){〔Scion of the Nine Circles〕／Scion of the Nine Circles}: While the worship of Asmodeus is widespread throughout Cheliax, you follow a different path: that of the philosophy of diabolism. Asmodeus and the other archdevils are worthy of respect and emulation, certainly, but rather than worship one Lord of Hell above all others, your faith is instead based on the veneration of the order and laws of Hell itself as a model for a perfect society. Free will must be suppressed to prevent rebellion, slavery is required to keep the unworthy in their place, and evil and cruelty are necessary for good and kindness to exist.
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks, and Knowledge (planes) is a class skill for you. You also know the Infernal tongue (this does not count toward your number of languages). In addition, your studies of Hell’s underlying structure give strength to your determination. You gain a +2 trait bonus on Will saves against the mind-affecting effects of outsiders with the good subtype.
　&b(){〔Thrune Informant〕／Thrune Informant}: The Thrice-Damned House of Thrune rules Cheliax with autocratic power, and its representatives can be found throughout the empire, drawn from all walks of life. Most of these agents do not work directly as government employees, but they still serve House Thrune in whatever ways they can. You are a true patriot of Cheliax, and have long worked for House Thrune as a paid informant. You report what you see to the authorities, and occasionally carry out specific tasks suited to your skill set and abilities when asked. People like you help prevent potential traitors and other “undesirables” from undermining Thrune’s authority and keep Chelish society running smoothly. You hope that with continued faithful service, you will eventually be rewarded with greater authority and autonomy as a sworn agent of House Thrune. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks to gather information, Disguise checks, and Knowledge (local) checks, and one of these skills (your choice) is a class skill for you.

**CHELIAX AT A GLANCE
　Aroden’s death just over a century ago changed the empire of Cheliax forever, as vassal states quickly rebelled and Cheliax itself fell into a bloody 30-year civil war that was quelled only by the kingdom’s current diabolical aristocracy?the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune. Today, Cheliax is a nation without hope?a decadent empire weakened by losses in glory and colonial wealth but deluded with pretensions of greatness spurred on by the infernal court and its fell adherents. It is a stain on the face of Golarion and a mockery of what was once the greatest kingdom of mankind. Yet the common folk of Cheliax are grateful for the salvation the House of Thrune engineered for the dying nation, and if an oppressive government and diabolical church are the price of civilization and the prevention of an even greater civil war, most of the nation’s citizens are only too glad to pay and serve.

***A Brief History
　Imperial Cheliax dominated Avistan for more than 600 years after the Chelish king Aspex the Even-Tongued broke from Taldor, diplomatically absorbed Andoran, and conquered both Isger and Galt. These events launched a centuries-long tradition of expansion and glory, propelling Cheliax to the height of human civilization. The nation soon dominated and subsumed many native peoples and cultures, so that many regions had a ruling elite or caste of Chelish origin, or with strong Chelish heritages and blood ties running back to the empire. The empire continued to expand, and with the expected return of Aroden, patron god of Cheliax, none of the Chelish people had any doubt it would eventually attain the power (and riches) of ancient Azlant.
　Then the inexplicable occurred. Instead of returning, Aroden died, and a part of Cheliax died with him. With the emperor stripped of his divine mandate, certain powerful noble houses rose up, plunging the imperial heartland into civil war. Anarchy and war plagued Cheliax for more than 30 years, until House Thrune and its allies took and held the throne. Queen Abrogail I, Infernal Majestrix of Cheliax, placed among her armies bound devils from the depths of Hell. She quelled dissent in the empire’s heartland and in so doing gained her new regime a measure of respect and legitimacy. Few among the gods-fearing citizens of Cheliax approved of the diabolists’ fearsome methods, but wherever they installed themselves, the opportunistic savagery of the last generation soon ceased, and a dark peace embraced the kingdom.
　Shortly after taking control of the nation, the new government moved its administrative center to the inland port city of Egorian and wasted little time in demanding subservience from Imperial Cheliax’s many holdings. For several months, the new regime not only maintained the borders of Imperial Cheliax but also stood poised to expand beyond them. Unfortunately for the Egorian government, though, the infernal blasphemies of House Thrune turned public opinion against Cheliax. The people of Galt and Andoran rose up and threw off Cheliax’s imperial shackles. Reluctantly, House Thrune allowed these vassals to secede, focusing its attentions on the lucrative colonies of Sargava in Garund and Anchor’s End in distant Arcadia.
　Despite losing almost half its holdings, Cheliax remains one of the largest nations on Golarion. The far-reaching influence of Cheliax stretches north to the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, south to the nation of Sargava in Garund, and east into Taldor and Qadira. Elements of Chelish culture appear in all those places
and more, mostly in the ports and trading cities of dozens of nations?indeed, art, theater, and music (particularly the opera) have seen a striking explosion in popularity in modern Cheliax, if only because the nation’s beleaguered citizens increasingly need an escape from reality.

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**Chelish Nobility
　The following titles make up Cheliax’s complex hierarchy of nobility, in order from highest to lowest rank.
　&b(){Majestor/Majestrix}: The ruler of Cheliax; the prefix “infernal” often comes before this title. This rank exists outside the standard noble hierarchy.
　&b(){Prince/Princess}: A member of the royal family (a direct descendant of the majestor or majestrix); the prefix “infernal” sometimes comes before this title. This rank exists outside the standard noble hierarchy.
　&b(){Archduke/Archduchess}: A hereditary ruler of one of Cheliax’s six archduchies.
　&b(){Duke/Duchess}: A hereditary ruler of a duchy. Paraduke/Paraduchess: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
　&b(){Archcount/Archcountess}: A hereditary ruler of a county.
　&b(){Count/Countess}: A hereditary ruler of a county.
　&b(){Paracount/Paracountess}: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
　&b(){Archbaron/Archbaroness}: A hereditary ruler of a barony.
　&b(){Baron/Baroness}: A hereditary ruler of a barony.
　&b(){Demibaron/Demibaroness}: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
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**THE THRICE-DAMNED HOUSE OF THRUNE
　The current sinister reputation of the nation of Cheliax is due entirely to the actions of House Thrune. After Aroden’s death, the Chelish noble house of Thrune struck pacts with devils in order to triumph over their rivals in the ensuing chaos. Under their leadership, the worship of Asmodeus and the practice of binding devils spread throughout the nation. Monasteries and schools devoted to the philosophies of Hell have flourished, as have the disciplined orders of Hellknights. Some of Cheliax’s vassals and provinces, such as Isger and Korvosa, welcomed the changing ideals. Others, such as Andoran and Galt, rejected House Thrune’s teachings so thoroughly that their governments embraced freedom from monarchy as a central ideal.
　No aspect of Chelish history has received more thorough revision under the rule of the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune than the history of House Thrune itself.
Every few months, a new version of the official history of Cheliax is printed, inevitably inflating the glory of House Thrune even more than its predecessors. Hellknights of the Order of the Rack tirelessly gather and burn all but the most recent copies, making uncovering the truth a daunting proposition. These histories claim that House Thrune was responsible for nearly every economic, military, and cultural victory that Cheliax has attained in the past 6 centuries, and that Cheliax’s failures are the result of those in power ignoring House Thrune’s prescient advice. Both are held up as examples of why Thrune should be granted ever-greater control of every aspect of Chelish life, for the good of aristocrats and commoners alike.
　As civil war broke out in Cheliax following Aroden’s unexpected death in 4606 ar, House Thrune prided itself on being a bastion of order and efficiency, and immediately set to work forging alliances and establishing its place in the new order. In 4635 ar, several prominent Hellknight orders cast their lot with the
Thrunes, and Abrogail Thrune sequestered herself for months, crafting an infernal contract that she was certain would pave her way to the Chelish throne.
　With the assistance of hordes of devils, Abrogail quickly eliminated her rivals, culminating in the defeat of Thrune’s sole remaining rival house, House Davian, at the Battle of a Hundred Kings in 4639 ar. Abrogail ascended the throne of Cheliax as Abrogail I, with the pit fiend Gorthoklek at her side as a loyal advisor. Since that time, four other Thrunes have sat upon the throne of Cheliax before dying in suspicious yet largely unquestioned accidents. Abrogail I’s great-granddaughter, Abrogail II, seized the throne in 4709 ar, and now rules Cheliax with unchecked authority.

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**Thrune Agents
　House Thrune is more than just the ruling family of Cheliax; throughout the empire and its client states, the family maintains a network of informers, spies,
inquisitors, thugs, and even assassins. To most Chelaxians, there is little to distinguish House Thrune from Cheliax’s government apparatus, so all of these individuals, as well as the bureaucrats and employees of the imperial government, are commonly called “Thrune agents.”
　However, there are many agents who serve House Thrune directly. Known as sworn Thrune agents, these dedicated servants swear their bodies, minds, and souls to Queen Abrogail II herself, and work on behalf of the Thrune family rather than the nation of Cheliax. In many cases, House Thrune’s interests overlap with those of Cheliax itself, but the family has its own schemes and strategies that have nothing to do with governance, and uses sworn agents loyal to the family to further those plans. In this respect, House Thrune functions very much like an organized crime family, with a hierarchy of agents at varying levels of loyalty and authority.
　In the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, your character will assume the role of a Thrune agent, and as the campaign progresses, you will have the opportunity to become a sworn Thrune agent and start ascending through the ranks of the Thrune organization, earning unique boons that only be gained by binding your character to the goals of House Thrune. These ranks, and the rewards granted, are detailed in the adventures you will soon be playing. If you want more information on this aspect of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, talk to your GM about how much your character might know of the Thrune organization before the campaign begins.
}

**HELL’S VENGEANCE PREGENERATED CHARACTERS
　The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path features six new iconic evil villains who appear on the Adventure Path’s covers and in art in each volume. Their full backgrounds and stories can be found on the paizo.com blog and in print in the individual volumes of the Adventure Path, but if you want the opportunity to play one of these villains as a character in Hell’s Vengeance, they are presented here at 1st level for use as pregenerated player characters.
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***&aname(emel-kovkorin)EMIL KOVKORIN
&b(){男性、ティーフリング、1レベル・ローグ（Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 264ページ）}
中立にして悪／中型サイズの[[来訪者>クリーチャー種別#type-outsider]]（[[原住>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Native]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋3；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]60フィート、[[暗闇を見通す>モンスターの共通ルール/1#See-in-Darkness]]；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋4
****防御
&b(){AC} 16、接触13、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧、＋3【敏】）
&b(){HP} 10 (1d8+2)
&b(){頑健} ＋1、&b(){反応} ＋5、&b(){意志} ＋0
&b(){[[抵抗>モンスターの共通ルール/1#Resistance]]} ［氷雪］5、［雷撃］5、［火炎］5
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} パンチング・ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋3／×3）またはショート・ソード＝＋3（1d6＋1／19～20）
&b(){遠隔} ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋1／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} [[急所攻撃>ローグ#sneak-attack]]＋1d6
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}13、&b(){【敏】}17、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}10、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋1；&b(){CMD} 14
&b(){特技} [[《武器の妙技》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Finesse]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]＋6、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋7、[[〈登攀〉>技能の詳細/3#Climb]]＋4、[[〈装置無力化〉>技能の詳細/2#Disable Device]]＋7、[[〈変装〉>技能の詳細/3#Disguise]]＋7、[[〈知識：地域〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋4、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]＋8；&b(){種族修正}＋2 [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]、＋2 [[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、地獄語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 物掴む尾、[[罠探し>ローグ#trapfinding]] +1
&b(){戦闘用装備} 酸；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ダガー、パンチング・ダガー、ショート・ソード、ベルトポーチ、変装用具、盗賊道具、10 GP、3 SP、7 CP
****特殊能力
&b(){物掴む尾／Prehensile Tail} Emil has the prehensile tail alternate racial trait (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide 238). He can carry items with his tail, but he can’t wield weapons with it. His tail also allows him to retrieve small, stowed items carried on his person as a swift action. 
&b(){See in Darkness} Emil has a variant tiefling ability that, like a devil, allows him to see perfectly in darkness of any kind, even that created by deeper darkness. This ability replaces the normal tiefling spell-like ability racial trait. This variant ability is found on page 17 of Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Fiends.

　The child of former Andoren nobles, Emil was abandoned when his parents fled the country, prompting the young tiefling to begin serving his own kind of revenge throughout the Inner Sea.
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***&aname(lazzero-dalvera)LAZZERO DALVERA
&b(){男性、人間、1レベル・アスモデウスのクレリック}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（人間）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋0；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3
****防御
&b(){AC} 13、接触10、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧）
&b(){HP} 12 (1d8＋4)
&b(){頑健} ＋3、&b(){反応} ＋0、&b(){意志} ＋4
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート（鎧着用時は20フィート）
&b(){近接} ヘヴィ・メイス＝＋1（1d8＋1）
&b(){遠隔} ライト・クロスボウ＝＋0（1d8／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} [[負のエネルギー放出>クレリック#channel-energy-cleric]]（DC12、1d6）
&b(){領域の擬似呪文能力} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
5／日?写し身（1ラウンド）、秩序の手
}
&b(){準備済みのクレリック呪文} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル?[[フィアー>呪文/は行/ひいる～ふい#Fear]]（DC13）、[[シールド・オヴ・フェイス>呪文/さ行/さん～しやい#Shield-of-Faith]]、[[プロテクション・フロム・ケイオス>呪文/は行/ふれいむ～ふろ#Protection-from-Chaos]]&sup(){（領）}
0レベル（回数無制限）?[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]、&i(){[[ライト>呪文/ら行/ら～り#Light]]}、&i(){[[リード・マジック>呪文/ら行/ら～り#Read-Magic]]}
&b(){（領）} 領域呪文；&b(){領域} [[秩序>クレリック#law-domain]]、[[欺き>クレリック#trickery-domain]]
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}12、&b(){【敏】}10、&b(){【耐】}13、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}15、&b(){【魅】}14
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋1；&b(){CMD} 11
&b(){特技} [[《選択的エネルギー放出》>特技の詳細/し～そ#Selective Channeling]]、[[《追加HP》>特技の詳細/た～と#Toughness]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]－1、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋6、Heal＋6、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]] ＋3、[[〈真意看破〉>技能の詳細#Sense Motive]]＋6
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){戦闘用装備} スクロール・オヴ・ブレス、スクロール・オヴ・キュア・ライト・ウーンズ；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ヘヴィ・メイス、ライト・クロスボウ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、ろうそく (10)、火打ち石と打ち金、麻のロープ (50フィート)、神聖文書&sup(){UE} (アスモデウスの規律)、呪文構成要素ポーチ、松明（10）、保存食（5）、水袋、アスモデウスの木製の聖印、3 GP、9 SP、5 CP

　Born in Molthune, Lazzero Dalvera was expected to excel in a military career, but lacked the skills for that profession. Instead, he joined the church of Abadar, which fit his temperament and abilities better. Bullied as a child, Lazzero became a bully himself in his new role, tormenting his fellows and turning them in to his superiors for punishment. Lazzero made many enemies, and his delight in twisting rules to benefit himself soon led him away from Abadar’s faith. He headed south to Cheliax and into the arms of the church of Asmodeus.
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***&aname(linxia-benzekri)LINXIA BENZEKRI
&b(){女性、人間、1レベル・ファイター}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（[[人間>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Human]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ?1；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋1
****防御
&b(){AC} 14、接触9、立ちすくみ14（＋5鎧、ー1【敏】）
&b(){HP} 13 (1d10＋3)
&b(){頑健} ＋4、&b(){反応} －1、&b(){意志} ＋1
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 20フィート
&b(){近接} ロングソード＝＋5）1d8＋3／19～20）またはウィップ＝＋4（1d3＋3 非致傷）
パンチング・ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋3／×3）またはショート・ソード＝＋3（1d6＋1／19～20）
&b(){遠隔} ショートボウ＝＋0（1d6／×3）
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}17、&b(){【敏】}8、&b(){【耐】}14、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}13、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋1；&b(){CMB} ＋4；&b(){CMD} 13
&b(){特技} [[《特殊武器習熟：ウィップ》>特技の詳細/た～と#Exotic Weapon Proficiency]]、[[《強打》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Power Attack]]、[[《武器熟練：ロングソード》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Focus]] 
&b(){技能} [[〈登攀〉>技能の詳細/3#Climb]]＋3、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細#Intimidate]]＋5、[[〈知識：工学〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋4
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){戦闘用装備} 錬金術師の火（2）、まきびし；&b(){その他の装備} スケイル・メイル、ダガー、ロングソード、ショートボウとアロー20本、ウィップ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、火打ち石と打ち金、ひっかけ鉤、枷、絹のロープ（50フィート）、陽光棒、松明（5）、水袋、2 GP、7 SP、8 CP

　Born and raised in Khari, the Chelish city at the southern terminus of the Arch of Aroden, Linxia Benzekri is ethnically Garundi, but has always considered herself Chelaxian. As a child, she was educated in an Asmodean convent where she became a model Chelish citizen, believing that House Thrune unified a warring nation with the blessings of Asmodeus, and convinced of the necessity of strong laws based on those of Hell itself to preserve an ordered society.
　After turning in her parents for treason and itnessing their public excruciations at the hands of the Hellknight Order of the Rack, the young woman aspired to become a Hellknight herself. Linxia devoted herself to her new calling, strengthening her martial training and memorizing the tenets of the Hellknights’ philosophy, the Measure and the Chain. As a symbol of her dedication and a permanent reminder of her goal to eventually join the Order of the Rack, Linxia had the order’s symbol?a spike torture wheel?tattooed on her forehead.
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***&aname(nyctessa)NYCTESSA
&b(){女性、ダンピール、1レベル死霊術師（Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2 89ページ）}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（ダンピール）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋2；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]60フィート、[[夜目>モンスターの共通ルール/2#Low-light-Vision]]；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3
****防御
&b(){AC} 12、接触12、立ちすくみ10（＋2【敏】）
&b(){HP} 8 (1d6＋2)
&b(){頑健} ＋1、&b(){反応} ＋2、&b(){意志} ＋3、＋2対病気、［精神作用］効果
&b(){防御能力} [[負のエネルギーへの親和性>モンスターの共通ルール#Negative-Energy-Affinity]]；&b(){抵抗} アンデッドの抵抗
&b(){弱点} [[光に過敏>モンスターの共通ルール#Light-Sensitivity]]
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} クオータースタッフ＝ －1 (1d6－1)
&b(){擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋2)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
3回／日?[[ディテクト・アンデッド>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Undead]]
}
&b(){秘術の擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋3)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
5回／日?死の接触（1ラウンド）
}
&b(){準備済みの死霊術師呪文} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル?&i(){[[チル・タッチ>呪文/た行/た～ていさ#Chill-Touch]]}（DC 13）、&i(){[[メイジ・アーマー>呪文/ま行/みら～#Mage-Armor]]}、&i(){[[マジック・ミサイル>呪文/ま行/ま～みす#Magic-Missile]]}
0レベル（回数無制限）?&i(){[[ブリード>呪文/は行/ふり～ふれいみ#Bleed]]}（DC 12）、&i(){[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]}、&i(){[[タッチ・オヴ・ファティーグ>呪文/た行/た～ていさ#Touch-of-Fatigue]]}（DC 12）
&b(){対抗系統} 心術、幻術
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}8、&b(){【敏】}14、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}15、&b(){【判】}13、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} －1；&b(){CMD} 11
&b(){特技} 《血吸》&sup(){ARG}、[[《アンデッド威伏》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Command Undead]]、[[《巻物作成》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Scribe Scroll]]
&b(){技能} [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋3、[[〈知識：神秘学〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知識：貴族〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知識：宗教〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3、[[〈呪文学〉>技能の詳細#Spellcraft]]＋6；&b(){種族修正} ＋2 [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]、＋2 [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、ネクリル語、オシーリオン語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 秘術の絆（クオータースタッフ）、不死者を超える力、レベル吸収に対する抵抗
&b(){戦闘用装備} スクロール・オヴ・リペア・アンデッド（×2）、錬金術師の火、燭光棒&sup(){UE}（5）；&b(){その他の装備} クラブ、ダガー、クオータースタッフ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、印章指輪、呪文書(0レベル呪文、全ての準備済み呪文に加えて&i(){[[オブスキュアリング・ミスト>呪文/あ行/えれ～#Obscuring-Mist]]}と&i(){[[リペア・アンデッド>ACG/呪文/呪文#repair-undead]]}&sup(){ACG}を含んでいる）、呪文構成要素ポーチ、防水鞄&sup(){UE}、水袋、手首鞘&sup(){UE}、2 GP

　A native of the Garundi nation of Geb, Nyctessa is the daughter of one of the Blood Lords, the undead necromancers who form the elite of that nation’s aristocracy. Following in her father’s footsteps, she has embarked upon her own studies of death and unlife.
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***&aname(urgraz)URGRAZ
&b(){男性、ドゥエルガル、1レベル・アンティパラディン（Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide 118ページ、Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 117ページ）}
混沌にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（ドワーフ）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋1；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]120フィート；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋1
****防御
&b(){AC} 18、接触11、立ちすくみ17（＋5鎧、＋1【敏】、＋2盾）
&b(){HP} 12 (1d10＋2)
&b(){頑健} +4、&b(){反応} +1、&b(){意志} +3；＋2のボーナス対呪文と擬似呪文能力
&b(){完全耐性} 麻痺、惑乱、毒 &b(){弱点} [[光に過敏>モンスターの共通ルール#Light-Sensitivity]]
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 20フィート
&b(){近接} ウォーハンマー＝＋3（1d8＋2／×3）
&b(){遠隔} ヘヴィ・クロスボウ＝＋2（1d10／19～20）あるいはジャヴェリン＝＋2（1d6＋2）
&b(){特殊攻撃} 善を討つ一撃 1回／日（＋1ダメージ）
&b(){擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋1)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1回／日?&i(){[[エンラージ・パースン>呪文/あ行/えれ～#Enlarge-Person]]}（自身のみ）（DC 11）、&i(){[[インヴィジビリティ>呪文/あ行/いり～いん#Invisibility]]}（自身のみ）
}
&b(){アンチパラディンの擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋1)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
回数無制限?[[ディテクト・グッド>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Good]]
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}14、&b(){【敏】}12、&b(){【耐】}15、&b(){【知】}8、&b(){【判】}12、&b(){【魅】}11
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋1；&b(){CMB} +3；&b(){CMD} 14（対突き飛ばし18、対足払い18）
&b(){特技} [[《強打》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Power Attack]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]－5（－9 跳躍時）、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋7、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細#Intimidate]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]－1；&b(){種族修正} ＋4 [[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、ドワーフ語、地下共通語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 悪のオーラ
&b(){戦闘用装備} 錬金術師の火、まきびし；&b(){その他の装備} スケイル・メイル、木製ヘヴィ・シールド、ヘヴィ・クロスボウ、ジャヴェリン（3）、ウォーハンマー、背負い袋、トラバサミ&sup(){UE}、携帯用寝具、かなてこ、ビン、枷、水袋、冬用毛布、Mazmezzの木製の邪印、8 GP、9 SP、4 CP

　Urgraz was raised in a duergar clan deep beneath Avistan, but he resisted the repetitious training and rule of the priests of Droskar and took delight in causing anarchy, confusion, and havoc. He poisoned members of his own family, sold diseased slaves to spread plague, and even sacrificed his closest ally to his new demonic patron, Mazmezz. Eventually, Urgraz ventured to the surface to wreak havoc and pain on a new population.
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***&aname(zelhara)ZELHARA
&b(){女性、人間、1レベル・ゾン＝クーソンのインクィジター（Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide 38ページ）}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（[[人間>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Human]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋2；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋6
****防御
&b(){AC} 16、接触13、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧、＋2【敏】、＋2回避）
&b(){HP} 10 (1d8＋2)
&b(){頑健} +3、&b(){反応} +2、&b(){意志} +4
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} スパイクト・チェイン＝＋2（2d4）
&b(){遠隔} ダガー＝＋2（1d4／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} 審判 1回／日
&b(){修得インクィジター呪文} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋3)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル（2回／日）?&i(){[[キュア・ライト・ウーンズ>呪文/か行/か～くら#Cure-Light-Wounds]]}、&i(){[[インテラゲイション>UM/呪文/あ行/あんふ～おおう#Interrogation]]}&sup(){UM}（DC 13）
0レベル（回数無制限）?&i(){[[ブリード>呪文/は行/ふり～ふれいみ#Bleed]]}（DC 12）、&i(){[[クリエイト・ウォーター>呪文/か行/くり～こお#Create-Water]]}、&i(){[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]}、&i(){[[ガイダンス>呪文/か行/か～くら#Guidance]]}
&b(){領域} 拷問の審問&sup(){UM}
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****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}10、&b(){【敏】}14、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}15、&b(){【魅】}13
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋0；&b(){CMD} 13
&b(){特技} [[《回避》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Dodge]]、[[《武器の妙技》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Finesse]]
&b(){技能} [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋5、[[〈交渉〉>技能の詳細#Diplomacy]]＋5、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細/1#Intimidate]]＋8、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋6、[[〈真意看破〉>技能の詳細#Sense Motive]]＋7、[[〈呪文学〉>技能の詳細#Spellcraft]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]＋5
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 魔物の知識＋2、断固とした凝視＋1、拷問官の風采&sup(){UM}、拷問官の接触&sup(){UM}
&b(){戦闘用装備} 気付け薬&sup(){UE}；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ダガー、スパイクト・チェイン、ウォー・レイザー&sup(){ISWG}、choke pear、ゾン＝クーソンの金属製の邪印&sup(){UE}、枷、のこぎり&sup(){UE}、呪文構成要素ポーチ、外科道具&sup(){UE}、15 GP、7 SP、2 CP

　Raised in the Nidalese city of Ridwan, Zelhara began training as a torturer from a young age after she was selected for service by agents of the Umbral Court. Severe and obedient, Zelhara was perfect for the responsibility of state inquisitor, a role that would enable her to share the Midnight Lord’s message of pain and duty with thousands of his fearful followers. Under the tutelage of Zon-Kuthon’s clergy, Zelhara’s natural inclinations were honed to forge her into a vicious tool of church and state, earning her the pride and admiration of her family. She claims that she can make anyone divulge what they know, and hears the truth in their screams of agony.
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*ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・プレイヤーズ・ガイド &small(){&link(Hell's Vengeance Player's Guide){http://paizo.com/products/btpy9jva?Pathfinder-Adventure-Path-Hells-Vengeance-Players-Guide}}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスは、ヘルナイトのゴッドクロウ騎士団が、自身の団員がかつて女神アイオメデイが佩いていた伝説の剣&i(){ハーツ・エッジ}を見つけた事を明らかにした時に開始する。栄光ある奪還団を自称しているアイオメデイの騎士たちの集団は、自らの信仰に於いて重要な遺物をヘルナイト騎士団が保有している事に怒り、ディンヤル砦という要塞を襲撃し、その神の武器を奪還した。そこでやめる代わりに、その地を三重に忌まわしい悪魔的なスルーン家を転覆する場所に定めた！　彼らを止めることが君たちの仕事だ。このアドヴェンチャー・パスは悪のプレイヤー・キャラクター用に特別に設計されており、スルーン家とシェリアックスの秩序ある統治の為に働く事に、そしてまた栄光ある奪還団のアイオメデイ騎士たちの勢力と対決する事に、熱心であるか少なくともその意思のあるキャラクターがいれば最高の働きをする。
　しかしヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスは君に悪役のプレイをする機会を与えるとは雖も、これは完全に最低な人のように振舞えることを意味するわけではない。君は依然として、君が定められた目標を持つキャンペーン内で協力するプレイヤーの1人であるロールプレイング・ゲームを遊んでいる。君は、このキャンペーンの主題に合致し、ゲーム内で他のキャラクターと共同作業ができるキャラクターを伴って卓に着く必要がある。君と、同じ卓を囲む他のプレイヤーは終盤の間異なる目的を持つことが明らかになるかもしれないが、開始するキャラクターたちは協調しなければならない。

**集結 &small(){COMING TOGETHER}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスは、シェリアックス軍の老いた退役軍人たちが定住しており、他の民族が公衆の目から静かに消え去る場所であるロンガクルの町で始まる。町の退役軍人の多くはスルーン家とシェリアックスの軍政に関して無遠慮に批判され、虐待を受け、避けられ、貧困によってそして実質的な流刑としてロンガクルへと追いやられている――一部はシェリアックスの軍事的役割からその名前を攻撃されていてさえいる。彼らの存在によってロンガクルは火花を待つ火薬樽になっている。
　最近の栄光ある奪還団の叛乱への対応として、地獄帝妃アブロゲイルII世はシェリアックス最大級の諸都市内で戒厳令を宣言し、帝国が強靭であり続けるよう立ち上がって自らの職務を果たすよう忠実な市民全てを促した。彼女は国中の村、町、そして都市それぞれにいる忠実な臣民に向けてお触れを出した：自身のスルーンとシェリアックスへの忠節を再確認し、地獄火の盟約に誓うことで献身を示せ。
　君はそうした忠実な臣民たちの中におり、今はそうした命知らずの造反者たちを鎮圧する時だ。
　PCたちはその鎮圧行動の真っ最中にこのキャンペーンを開始する。キャンペーンを始める前に、集団内の他のプレイヤーと話し合って、ロンガクル内に君たち全員はどういう経緯でいるか、そしてどのようにして君たちは最初の冒険の初期に登場するシムリ・ステイリッシュという陰のあるキャラクターをどのようにして知っているかを決めること。
　これはスルーン家の為に働く動機を持つキャラクターを作成する助けとなる。これは貴族制による統治の一端を担う業突く張り（あるいは少なくとも大帝国の為に尽くす者たちとの協調によって報酬の一部を刈り取ることができる者）であることを意味するかもしれない。君の動機は愛国心と極端な尽忠報国の精神に基づいているのかもしれない（この場合自由に国家主義の醜悪な一面を演じて良い）。栄光ある奪還団を止めるに際してのスルーンの為の働きへの別の動機付けは、単に強欲として、あるいは社会的反響なしにしたいことをして悪行に耽る許可を得る為なのかもしれない。

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**ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスに含まれないものとは &small(){What Hell’s Vengeance Is Not}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスではシェリアックス国中で力を集めている蜂起を止める為にスルーン家と共に活動する。この国は騒乱の渦中にあり、些細な変事でさえより大きな叛乱の点け火となりかねない――もしかしたら正当なるシェリアックス政府をぐらつかせさえするかもしれない。
　これの直前にあるアドヴェンチャー・パスであるヘルズ・レベルスは、そのキャンペーン内のキャラクターたちにこの都市からスルーンを追放する機会を与えるような、キンターゴ市内で無関係に発生した反乱と関連がある。ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスというこのアドヴェンチャー・パスはヘルズ・レベルスの出来事と時を同じくして起こるが、ヘルズ・レベルスの出来事を台無しにすることを意図してはいない。実のところ、キンターゴで起きることはシェリアックスのより広範な戦争に殆ど影響を与えない。この2つのアドヴェンチャー・パスはお互いを打ち消し合う事を意図しておらず、代わりに類似の衝突を2つの視点から示すことを意図している。
　加えて、ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスは盗賊議会アドヴェンチャー・パスの出来事が既に起きた事を想定している。このことは最後の冒険迄アドヴェンチャー・パス全体にほぼ影響を与えないが、君あるいは君のGMが将来盗賊議会をプレイするあるいは運用することを計画している場合、想定した順序から外れて運用するのであれば恐らく2つのキャンペーンの間に矛盾ができてしまうことに注意すべきである。
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**キャラクターのコツ &small(){CHARACTER TIPS}
　君はヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パスを開始するが、どのような種類のキャラクターをプレイすべきだろうか？　このキャンペーンに調和し、来たる遭遇で活躍するであろうキャラクターを作成する最良の方法は何だろう？　以下の仄めかし、意見、そしてキャラクターの選択肢は、栄光ある奪還団及び善なる勢力と戦うのに、そして君と君の一行の為に店に置いてあるヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドヴェンチャー・パス内の挑戦を挑戦を乗り越えるのに完璧に適したキャラクターを君が作成する助けとなるよう意図されている。これらの意見は徹底的ではない――数千にも及ぶ育成可能なキャラクターの主題がこのキャンペーンで輝ける。ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドベンチャー・パス内のキャラクターの更なる議論なら、paizo.comの掲示板を訪れ、このキャンペーンを通してプレイした他人と君の経験を共有すること。

**属性 &small(){Alignment}
　ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス・アドベンチャー・パスは君に悪のキャラクターをプレイする機会を与える。君たちのプレイする英雄たちが更なる善の為に協力する冒険と同じく、ヘルズ・ヴェンジャンス内で君たちは集団内の個々人がばらばらでは成し遂げられないものの為に協力する悪党どもをプレイする――君たちは自国を救うために戦っている。このキャンペーンをプレイしている間、「悪人になることは君が衝動的あるいは命知らずであるということを意味しない」と心に留めておくこと。悪のキャラクターは英雄たちが持つのと同様の自己保身の精神を持つ。また、悪のキャラクターは常時邪悪でなければならないわけではない。彼らは最良の時期が悪くなることを選択することがしばしばあるというだけだ。一部の悪のキャラクターは自分たちの事を悪と考えすらしないかもしれない。
　君のキャラクターを、これまでのアドヴェンチャー・パスにいた悪童として表現していた悪党のように扱うこと。彼ら夫々は、単なる野放図な破壊、殺人的な激怒、あるいは継続する裏切りを超えたものを含む背景と動機を持つ（確かに、彼らの一部は超えてはいないが、大いなる計画に連なる者たちの1人だ）。彼らが仲間を裏切ったり攻撃したりして回らないのと同じように、君も他のプレイヤーのキャラクターと衝突しないように心がけるべきだ――つまるところ、全員が楽しむためにここにいるのだから。
　このアドヴェンチャー・パスはキャラクターが悪であることを想定しているが、特定の悪の香り付けに関して前提としているというわけではない。シェリアックス、地獄界ヘル、そしてヘルナイトの主題によって秩序にして悪はヘルズ・ヴェンジャンスに於いて自然に調和するようになっているが、どのような悪属性のキャラクターをプレイしてもこのキャンペーンを楽しめるだろう。シェリアックスが秩序にして悪の帝国であったとしてさえ、その政府は依然として富国の為に働く混沌にして悪、中立にして悪の臣民を擁している。理想的には、このキャンペーンは混沌にして悪のデーモン崇拝者、中立にして悪の虚無主義者、そして秩序にして悪のアスモデウス信徒が同じ集団内で協力できるようにすべきである。
　君はもしかしたらこのキャンペーンを真なる中立あるいは秩序にして中立のキャラクターをプレイして開始できるかもしれないが、このキャンペーンじゅうで君が遭遇する敵及び君が犯す所業のため、君のキャラクターはほぼ間違いなく間もなくして悪に転じるだろう。This might be a fun way to play a character who slowly descends into evil, but you should talk over this concept with your GM first.

**Classes
　While many of the same options that make great characters in any Adventure Path are good choices for this campaign, a few class options are especially suited for an evil campaign. The first such class that stands out is the antipaladin. There hasn’t truly been a place to play an antipaladin in our previous Adventure Paths (with the possible exception of Skull & Shackles), and Hell’s Vengeance can help you scratch that itch. There’s even a tyrant antipaladin archetype in Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue, if you want to flavor your antipaladin with a lawful evil alignment. 
　This could also be a great chance for you to play a necromancer. While many in Cheliax, especially among high society and rural peasants, find undead to be abhorrent, necromancy isn’t illegal in Cheliax, and as long as you can control your minions and stay within the boundaries of the law you should be fine in this campaign.
　As the church of Asmodeus is the state religion, a divine spellcaster would fit a number of the themes and intrigues in this campaign. Cleric is always a good choice for this, but warpriests or inquisitors can also be found in Thrune’s employ.
　If your group uses the unchained summoner from Pathfinder RPG Pathfinder Unchained, this might be fun way to play with your own pet fiend as well.

**Archetypes and Prestige Classes
　A number of archetypes and prestige classes are unsuitable for a band of heroes fighting the good fight. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about being a righteous hero this time around?now you get to be a villain! Here’s your chance to dig into some of the Pathfinder RPG’s more vile and sinister character options.
　The following archetypes from various Pathfinder products fit the themes of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path or any other evil campaign.
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Combat}：Hamatulatsu master (monk).
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Magic}: Chelish diva (bard).
　&b(){Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Primer}: Egorian Academy infernal binder (wizard).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Agents of Evil}: Appeaser (cleric), devil impostor (unchained summoner), insinuator (antipaladin).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption}: Blood summoner (summoner), dread vanguard (antipaladin), raging cannibal (barbarian).
　&b(){Pathfinder Player Companion: Dirty Tactics Toolbox}: Asmodean advocate (cleric).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Advanced Class Guide}: Champion of the faith (warpriest), divine tracker (slayer).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide}: Poisoner (rogue).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Monster Codex}: Fearmonger (antipaladin). While this archetype was included as part of the Bugbear section, there’s nothing keeping a nonbugbear character from taking this archetype.
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue}: Tyrant (antipaladin).
　&b(){Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Magic}: Dirge bard (bard), gravewalker (witch), vivisectionist (alchemist).
　Gaining levels in a prestige class takes a little planning and sometimes making certain connections or going through certain events, but it can be rewarding in the right campaign. The prestige classes most suitable for this campaign require an evil alignment or joining an organization such as the Hellknights. Here are a few of the most suitable prestige classes for the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path.
　&b(){Agent of the Grave (Pathfinder Adventure Path #45:Broken Moon)}: Even though the Whispering Way has nothing to do with this campaign, this prestige class provides some strong options for a character who wants to go the route of a necromancer.
　&b(){Assassin (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook)}: This classic prestige class requires that you kill someone for no other reason than to become an assassin. While doing so wouldn’t fly at many tables expecting heroic fantasy, this campaign is a good opportunity to be a deadly killer.
　&b(){Blackfire Adept (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: Even though the Blackfire Adepts are not directly associated with Cheliax, this prestige class gives a player a chance to play an evil spellcaster focused on an alternate approach to conjuration. Perhaps you’ve come to Cheliax in order to insinuate yourself into one of its magic academies into order to perfect your conjuration techniques?
　&b(){Demoniac (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Lords of Chaos, Book of the Damned, Vol. 2)}: Chaotic evil demon worshipers in this campaign might enjoy corrupting themselves with demonkind with this prestige class. You can’t let the devil worshipers have all the fun.
　&b(){Diabolist (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol.1)}: This prestige class is perfect for a character that wants to control devils. The theme of this prestige class fits perfectly with the spellcasting traditions of Cheliax.
　&b(){Evangelist, Exalted, Sentinel (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Gods)}: Any character who is religious (worshiping one of the evil deities in particular?see Religion on page 8) can become a strong servant of that foul god by taking the Deific Obedience feat and then progressing into one of the three prestige classes detailed in that god’s entry.
　&b(){Hellknight (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide)}: Known throughout Cheliax and beyond, the highly lawful and intimidating Hellknight is an ironclad symbol of order. Even though you’ll be fighting paladins and celestials, don’t worry about getting the chance to slay a devil with Hit Dice greater than your own in order to qualify for this prestige class?the Adventure Path provides just the opportunity you’ll need. For more information on Hellknights, look for the upcoming book Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Path of the Hellknight.
　&b(){Hellknight Signifer (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: As with the Hellknight above, you should have no problem qualifying for this thematic prestige class during the course of the campaign.
　&b(){Pain Taster (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Occult Mysteries)}: This prestige class is perfect for a masochistic devotee to Zon-Kuthon.
　&b(){Red Mantis Assassin (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide)}: For an assassin character more closely tied to Golarion, consider the Red Mantis assassin. This type of character would be perfect if you want to vanquish opponents using precise strikes and stealthy moves.
　&b(){Shadow Dancer (Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook)}: It wasn’t too long ago that Westcrown itself had a certain shadow problem, and there are plenty of spellcasters in Cheliax with an interest in shadow magic.
　&b(){Umbral Court Agent (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Paths of Prestige)}: Cheliax and Nidal have had a long and complex relationship with one another, and it isn’t uncommon to find Nidalese, especially those interested in their own nation’s politics, within Cheliax.

**Bloodlines, Mysteries, and Patrons
　While all bloodlines are good choices, sorcerers and bloodragers who wish to mesh closely with the themes of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path should consider the following bloodlines: abyssal, destined, draconic, imperiousARG, infernal, shadowAPG, and undead. If you use wildblooded bloodlines in your games, the pittouchedUM bloodline would be exceptionally thematic in this campaign.
　The oracle mysteries that fit best with the themes of this Adventure Path are the apocalypseMC, battleAPG, bonesAPG, flameAPG, and outer riftsISM mysteries.
　If you are creating a witch character for this Adventure Path, the following witch patrons complement the themes of this campaign: deathUM, deceptionAPG, enchantmentUM, insanityUM, occultUM, plagueAPG, shadowAPG, trickeryAPG, and, of course, vengeanceUM.

**Familiars and Animal Companions
　As a sizable nation with a favorable temperate climate, Cheliax hosts a great variety of animals. A great number of these can serve as familiars and animal companions. Common familiars include the following: bat, cat, house centipede, foxUM, goatUM, hawk, lizard, owl, raccoonAA, rat, raven, scarlet spiderUM, thrushUM, and viper. For improved familiars, augur kytonsB3, cacodaemonsB2, imps, mephits, and quasits make good choices.
　The following animal companions can be found in forests and plains throughout Cheliax: aurochs, axe beakB3, badger, bear, bird (eagle, hawk, owl), boar, dire bat, dire rat, dog, horse, ram, giant ravenAP97, viper, giant weaselB4, and wolf.

**Favored Enemies and Favored Terrains
　Nearly all of the action in this campaign takes place within Cheliax’s borders. Most of the Adventure Path’s encounters occur in towns or cities and various forests within Cheliax, so forest and urban would be smart choices as favored terrain types. Underground is a solid secondary choice.
　Strong favored enemy choices include humanoid (human), humanoid (halfling), and outsider (lawful or good), but other types of creatures will be encountered throughout the campaign.

**Languages
Common is the most prevalent tongue spoken by enemies and allies in this campaign. However, characters might benefit from learning other languages for the campaign. Many who aspire to greatness within Cheliax and among the ranks of House Thrune or the church of Asmodeus make it a point to learn Infernal. Knowing Celestial can be important when it comes to interrogating enemy outsiders or reading holy texts or intercepted missives from the enemy. Other languages spoken in Cheliax include Elven, Halfling, and Shadowtongue.

**Origins
　The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path takes place in Cheliax and assumes that a majority of the PCs have a strong connection to their beloved empire. The campaign begins in the town of Longacre, a small town filled with grizzled veterans, which might make for a good place for one of the PCs to have grown up. If you want your character to be from elsewhere, work with your GM and the other players to create a compelling backstory for why you are now in Cheliax and willing to work with House Thrune. Thankfully, Cheliax is a major nation in the Inner Sea region and people from throughout Avistan and Garund pass through its ports and across its borders daily.

**Races
　Cheliax is many things to many people, but it’s not exactly racially diverse. The majority of the empire’s population is human, though there are also a few marginalized populations of tieflings, halflings, and gnomes. In the south, Garundi Chelaxians from Khari are not uncommon, but for the most part the dominant human ethnicity is represented by Chelaxians, with Taldans and Varisians the next more common after that. That said, Cheliax is a large and powerful nation and all of the races in the Core Rulebook can be encountered within the empire. For players who choose to play a tiefling character, check out Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Fiends for more tips on creating a great tiefling character for this campaign.

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**On Religion
　The veneration of deities other than Asmodeus and subservient entities (archdevils, infernal dukes, malebranche, et al.) is permitted by the grace of Her Infernal Majestrix, Queen Abrogail II of the Thrice- Damned House of Thrune, and may be revoked at any time at her sole discretion. Those practicing these faiths in opposition to the Church of Asmodeus may be declared heretics and tried for their crimes, the penalty being execution or, in the case of clerics of the Dark Prince’s enemies, damnation to Hell. Asmodeus is generous, and those who serve him will be rewarded, even with the ability to follow other gods, as long as none supplant the Archfiend in the hearts of his eternal servants?the people Cheliax.
?Edict 4671.315A.2v5 §15j (Revision 6)
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**Religion
　The easiest way for a religious character to make the most of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path is to be a worshiper of Asmodeus, but it is by no means required. However, religion is less restricted in Cheliax than one might think (see the On Religion sidebar above). As long as you follow the rule of law in the empire, you are free to worship whatever gods you wish. Aside from worshiping Asmodeus, many Chelish people also venerate the various archdevils and whore queens of Hell, or follow the philosophy of diabolism.
　Among other popular deities in Cheliax, Abadar is revered in the nation’s cities, Erastil in the rural areas, and Zon-Kuthon in some places. Realistically, you can probably worship a neutral deity without too many problems in this campaign, but the worship of good deities is not suitable for this Adventure Path. Likewise, excessively chaotic religions are not typically welcome in Cheliax, as they have a tendency to disregard the importance of law and thwart proper societal norms. If you’re really eager to worship a good or heroic deity, you should set aside that character concept for now and use it for Hell’s Rebels or another Adventure Path focusing on heroic characters.

**Skills and Feats
　Decisions about feats and skills for this Adventure Path should be considered as carefully as you would for a more typical good-aligned campaign. Skills like Bluff, Disguise, and Intimidate are as important in this Adventure Path as they are in ones designed for good or neutral player characters. The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path features the same selection of social encounters, combat, exploration, and dungeon crawls that you’d expect in any Pathfinder Adventure Path.
　While it’s not suggested that you work against your companions in Hell’s Vengeance, the betrayal feats in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption provide a fun way to mess with your friends and minions to gain exceptional results. This pairs exceptionally well with cohorts or simply sympathetic villains. Just as a wizard hero should ask a heroic rogue if it’s okay for her to rely on evasion to avoid the wizard’s spell effects, you should consider the same tactics when asking your companions to be damaged in order to trigger your feat. These feats provide a way for characters to simulate selfish and heinous tactics, but they should in no way disrupt play among friends.
　If you’re playing a dhampir and looking to engage in the predations of your vampiric half, you can take the Blood Drinker feat in Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide to help with the healing options of an evil party?and get to indulge in some sadism and your parent’s undead urges.
　The Damned story feat from Pathfinder Player Companion: Quests and Campaigns might be fun for some characters, and the specific story requirement would certainly have a chance to play out during the course of the campaign.
　As you’ll be fighting a good number of humans during the course of the campaign, the Kinslayer feat in Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Races might be a good choice for human characters (and to a lesser extent, tieflings).
　While it might be a risk when it comes to death and being resurrected, the damnation feats in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption can be very enticing to evil characters. Multiple damnation feats can increase the power of these feats, depending on how far you are willing to descend into damnation.
　For a spellcaster who wants to summon more than fiendish animals and a small selection of devils or demons, Summon Evil Monster from Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption is a good feat to have for versatility and playing to theme. This is especially strong when paired with other feats that boost your summoning power like Augment Summoning, or archetypes that augment summoning like the herald caller cleric archetype from Pathfinder Player Companion: Monster Summoner’s Handbook.
　Being allied with House Thrune qualifies an evil character of 7th level or higher to take the Vile Leadership feat, which is found in Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption. The following tribute gives further details on the requirements to maintain this feat.
　&b(){Tribute}: At least once per week, an agent of House Thrune must further the goals of the Chelish government, preferably by striking down someone in opposition to the government or rooting out a subversive element. For those who don’t actively search out dissidents, it is expected that you pay a tax of 500 gp per week to further the goals of House Thrune. The events in the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path should easily satisfy these requirements.

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**Want to Read More?
　A number of other books can help spice up your Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path experience. Listed below are other resources that, while not necessary, can greatly enhance the experience of playing through this campaign.

***For Game Masters
　To learn about Cheliax, its important people and places, and dangers found within the nation, check out Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Cheliax, The Infernal Empire or its predecessor, Pathfinder Player Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils. In addition, the Council of Thieves Adventure Path, which takes place in the city of Westcrown, contains an abundance of information about Cheliax, the Hellknights, and additional monsters you can use in this campaign. If you want information on Hell, its hierarchy, and the devils that populate the plane, grab a copy of Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol. 1.

***For Players
　For information on playing a character from Cheliax, check out Pathfinder Player Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils. For character options directed at evil characters, look at Pathfinder Player Companion: Agents of Evil, Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption, and Pathfinder Player Companion: Faiths of Corruption.

***For All
　For more information about the Chelaxian people, look to Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Races, and if you want to know more about Asmodeus and his faith, check out Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea Gods.

**Five Things About the Glorious Reclamation
　The Glorious Reclamation has only recently appeared on the scene, and as a result, information on the organization is not widespread. Here are five things your character might know about this Iomedaean order at the onset of this Adventure Path.
- The Glorious Reclamation is an order of Iomedaean knights dedicated to reclaiming the nation of Cheliax from the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune and restoring the worship of Iomedae to the Chelish people.
- The Glorious Reclamation was formed to retrieve Heart’s Edge, a sword once wielded by Iomedae herself, from the Hellknight Order of the Godclaw.
- The zealous paladin Alexeara Cansellarion launched this crusade and currently serves as the Glorious Reclamation’s leader.
- The Glorious Reclamation is structured in a military fashion, and all of Iomedae’s faithful are invited to join its ranks.
- The Glorious Reclamation’s first major victory was seizing the Hellknight fortress Citadel Dinyar.
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**Things to Consider
　In addition to the previous advice regarding creating your character, here are a few more things to consider when you’re playing through the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path.
　&b(){Be Smart}: As mentioned earlier in the alignment section of this Player’s Guide, being evil doesn’t mean that you’re foolish, self-destructive, unintelligent, or unlikeable. Plenty of evil characters have grand motivations, networks of friends, and interests that don’t always include murder, subjugation, abuse of power, or perversion. Make sure that the character you bring to the table is a compelling villain rather than just a caricature. Just like good people, evil characters don’t want to expose themselves to undue distress, so don’t play your character as if she were reckless or stupid. Doing so will result only in annoyed friends and a campaign cut too short.
　&b(){Sensitive Material}: When you’re beginning the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, talk with your group and lay down some ground rules. Bring up any concerns about your comfort level with the group early on. Stress that going over the line or instigating intra-party conflicts can ruin real-world friendships (or at least make things uncomfortable). This kind of thing is more likely to occur in an evil campaign than in a heroic campaign, which is why many people are wary of running evil campaigns.
　Consider adjusting the details of encounters to accommodate others’ comfort levels. If someone in the group is a passionate animal lover, tone down any relevant encounters. Likewise, if someone in the group is disturbed by excessive gore, avoid graphically describing swords swinging into helpless peasants, and sidestep graphic depictions in favor of “fade to black” moments throughout the campaign to help others at the table be more at ease.
　Also, keep in mind that there are different styles of evil. If a dark and gritty realistic portrayal of evil might be too much for you and your group, consider lightening things up by portraying a moustachetwirling caricature of evil instead. Remember, the main point of Pathfinder is to have fun as a group.
　If you are concerned with certain aspects of this campaign but are still eager to play in it, you might want to talk to your group about arranging for some type of sign that the players (and the GM) can present that lets the rest of the table know that person is close to the edge of his or her comfort zone with a particular scene or situation in the game without having to stop playing or risking making others at the table upset. Using a sign like this could signal the GM (or a fellow player) to tone things down or simply move on to the next thing instead of dwelling on something that’s too much for you or another player.
　Pathfinder is a cooperative game, and it plays best when there is no antagonism between the players (and the GM). Even though this is an evil campaign, you still need to come to the table with a character that can get along with the other party members. If you are concerned that you and your fellow players might be tempted to betray or backstab each other, suggest that everyone make characters that have a strong connection. For example, they could have grown up together, have fought in a war alongside one another, or be family. Even serial killers and other abhorrent criminals have friends and families. Presenting the group with these kinds of bonds can circumvent some of the troubles people have with evil groups.
　&b(){Fighting Celestials}: During the course of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, your character will come up against a number of foes not normally encountered in non-evil campaigns: outsiders from Heaven, Nirvana, and Elysium are in league with the Glorious Reclamation and seek to put a stop to your villainy.
　When fighting good outsiders, it’s important to know a few things. All four of the good races of celestials (agathions, angels, archons, and azatas) have different protections. An evil-aligned weapon can get through many celestials’ damage reduction, but some require silver as well. All celestials except for azatas have a racial bonus against poison, so if you’re playing a character who uses poison, consider saving it for azatas. Agathions are immune to electricity and petrification, and have resistance to cold and sonic. Angels are immune to acid, cold, and petrification, and have resistance to electricity and fire. In addition, they have a protective aura that helps protect them from attacks from evil creatures. Archons are immune to electricity and petrification, and have an aura that imposes penalties on nearby evil creatures. Azatas are immune to electricity and petrification, and have resistances to cold and fire.
　&b(){Healing}: Since evil clerics channel negative energy and can’t spontaneously cast cure spells, you have to plan ahead for healing in an evil campaign. Picking up a wand and plenty of potions is always a good thing to do, but evil spellcasters have an additional bandage in their kit?the infernal healing spell. This spell (and its greater version) originally appeared in Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide.

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****&aname(infernal-healing)インファーナル・ヒーリング INFERNAL HEALING
infernal healing／
&b(){系統} 召喚術（治癒）［悪］； &b(){呪文レベル} アーケイニスト1、ブラッドレイジャー1、クレリック1、メイガス1、ウィザード／ソーサラー1、サモナー1、サモナー（アンチェインド）1、ウォープリースト1、ウィッチ1
&b(){発動時間} 1ラウンド
&b(){構成要素} 音声、動作、物質（デヴィルの血1滴あるいは邪水1服）
&b(){目標} 接触したクリーチャー
&b(){持続時間} 1分
&b(){セーヴィング・スロー} 意志・無効（無害）； &b(){呪文抵抗} 可（無害）
 
　You anoint a wounded creature with devil’s blood or unholy water, giving it fast healing 1. This ability cannot repair damage caused by silver weapons, good-aligned weapons, or spells or effects with the good descriptor. The target detects as evil for the duration of the spell and can sense the evil of the magic, though this has no long-term effect on the target’s alignment.
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****&aname(infernal-healing-Greater)グレーター・インファーナル・ヒーリングINFERNAL HEALING, GREATER
infernal healing, Greater／
&b(){系統} 召喚術（治癒）［悪］； &b(){呪文レベル} アーケイニスト4、クレリック4、メイガス4、ウィザード／ソーサラー4、サモナー4、サモナー（アンチェインド）4、ウォープリースト4、ウィッチ4
&b(){発動時間} 1ラウンド
&b(){構成要素} 音声、動作、物質（デヴィルの血1滴あるいは邪水1服）
&b(){目標} 接触したクリーチャー
&b(){持続時間} 1分
&b(){セーヴィング・スロー} 意志・無効（無害）； &b(){呪文抵抗} 可（無害）
 
　As per infernal healing, except the target gains fast healing 4 and the target detects as an evil cleric.
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**CAMPAIGN TRAITS
　These campaign traits tie characters to the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, which begins in the town of Longacre in the nation of Cheliax. Though player characters created for this campaign are not officially working for House Thrune when they start play, that opportunity arises early in the Adventure Path, and they should all be eager (or at the very least, willing) to serve and ally themselves with House Thrune and the Thrunedominated government of Cheliax. These traits provide a reason for characters to support House Thrune, and are designed to help players create characters perfectly suited to adventuring through this campaign.
　&b(){〔Amoral Mercenary〕／Amoral Mercenary}:You have always looked after yourself first, and done whatever you need to do to survive. You’ve killed before, and you’ll kill again, but you don’t lose sleep over it. If it’s you or them, you invariably choose yourself. You follow no code, unless it’s doing whatever brings you to the top. Of course, sometimes you have to work with others, and that’s fine too, as long as the pay is right?whatever it takes to get the job done. With the current unrest in Cheliax, it’s starting to look like a good deal to work with House Thrune. You know Thrune rewards those who serve it well, and there’s no one else in Cheliax who can offer the power, prestige, and money that Thrune can.
　You’ve got a keen eye for what makes a good arrangement and when to walk away from a bad deal. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Sense Motive checks, and Sense Motive is a class skill for you. In addition, as an immediate action once per day, you can shift your effective alignment so that you are considered neutral instead of evil for the purpose of good effects that target evil creatures (such as holy smite or a paladin’s smite evil ability). Your alignment does not actually change when you use this ability. You must be neutral evil to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Apprentice Devilbinder〕／Apprentice Devilbinder}: It’s no secret that conjuring and binding devils is a popular pursuit in Cheliax, and you have served as an apprentice to a diabolist since a young age. Eventually, however, you decided you wanted more for yourself than a life of study and service, and when you felt you had learned all that you were likely to from your master, you struck out on your own. You know you can achieve the loftiest heights of power with the support of Hell behind you, just as you are aware you can fall to the lowest depths if you’re incautious and lose that support. You are determined to use your skills and abilities to bind Hell and its minions to your will, and to make a name for yourself as one of Cheliax’s premier devilbinders.
　When you cast a summon monster spell to summon a devil or fiendish creature, the duration of that spell increases by 1 round. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on opposed Charisma checks against devils conjured with planar binding spells, and payments to devils you conjure with planar ally spells are reduced by 10%.
　&b(){〔Asmodean Acolyte〕／Asmodean Acolyte}: You grew up in the church of Asmodeus, and have served as a faithful follower your entire life. You’ve studied the unholy texts, committed the rigid hierarchies of Hell to memory, and striven to eliminate emotion and mercy from your mind in emulation of the Prince of Darkness. You may have continued your career in the church, officially joining the priesthood and aspiring to advance to positions of higher authority and greater power, or you may have left the church, deciding the life of a priest was not for you. In either case, the education you received in the church has remained with you. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Diplomacy, Knowledge (planes), and Knowledge (religion) checks, and one of these skills (your choice) is a class skill for you. You also know the Infernal tongue (this does not count toward your number of languages).
　&b(){〔Chelish Noble〕／Chelish Noble}: You had the fortune to be born into one of Cheliax’s noble families, and even more importantly, your family is one of those loyal to House Thrune. Perhaps your family has been allied with Thrune since the Chelish Civil War, or maybe Thrune granted your family its title in exchange for its support during that conflict. In any case, your experience growing up among the nation’s well-to-do has given you an upper hand when it comes to knowledge of high society, and you start the game with a modest inheritance. With the nascent uprising of the Glorious Reclamation in Cheliax, there is much concern among the aristocracy, and House Thrune needs the support of loyal nobles now more then ever.
　This trait assumes you belong to a minor noble human family with a small manor or estate in some backwater of the empire. If you’re not human, either you were adopted into a noble human family, or your family was recently granted a nonhereditary noble title (see the Chelish Nobility sidebar on page 15).
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (nobility) checks, and Knowledge (nobility) is a class skill for you. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on Charismabased checks against other members of the Chelish aristocracy. The Noble Scion feat (Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Inner Sea World Guide 288) does not have a Charisma prerequisite for you. Lastly, you start play with a noble’s outfit, a signet ring, and a single additional nonmagical item worth no more than 200 gp.
　&b(){〔Erratic Malefactor〕／Erratic Malefactor}: Some people follow codes and traditions; others look out for only themselves. You don’t care?you do what you want, when you want, sometimes for a good reason, and sometimes for no reason at all. You revel in your status as an outlier, and take pride in the fact that you follow no one else’s orders?at least most of the time. In a lawful land like Cheliax, one has to be more careful and at least pay lip service to the rules and restrictions of society. As a result, you try to manage the chaos that rages within your soul, but you’re always on the lookout for the opportunity to truly unleash destruction. These days, there’s plenty of work for someone who will do what needs to be done, no questions asked, and the rewards from House Thrune for those who work with it are a strong incentive as well. If working with others gives you the freedom to carry out some of your darkest instincts without fear of repercussion, then why not?at least for now. You can worry about the future when it comes.
　Your unpredictability and volatile temperament gives you an advantage over your foes. You gain a +2 trait bonus on initiative checks. In addition, you are willing to work with others, and have learned to use your allies’ strengths to reinforce your own skills and abilities. Once per day, as long as an ally is within 10 feet of you, you can reroll a single attack roll or skill check before success or failure is known. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse. You must be chaotic evil to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Ex-Iomedaean〕／Ex-Iomedaean}: You, or perhaps your family, were once worshipers of Iomedae, but something happened that made you lose your faith. Perhaps your family was accused of being dishonorable or cowardly, or maybe one of your family members was the victim of church “justice.” Or perhaps you simply met someone who opened your eyes and showed you the truth?that the Inheritor’s so-called honor, valor, and justice are just tin plating on a strict dogma that seeks to control people by restricting their free will. In any event, you left the church, and as a result, your family was subjected to scorn and holier-than-thou disapproval. Ever since, you’ve vowed to some day get revenge against the church of Iomedae?and with the current situation brewing in Cheliax, you might finally have the opportunity.
　Choose one: against followers of Iomedae, including many (but not all) archons and angels, you gain a +1 trait bonus on attack rolls and weapon damage rolls, or you gain a +1 trait bonus on the save DCs of your spells.
　&b(){〔Good Slip〕／Good Slip}: Halflings are a common sight in Cheliax and make up the majority of that nation’s slave population. Known derisively as “slips,” halflings are almost universally treated with scorn and contempt, while paradoxically valued as the most precious slaves. You are a Chelish halfling, but unlike most of your race, you have embraced your role in Chelish society, and used it to your own advantage. People constantly overlook you or discount you as an inconsequential slip, but you know the truth?halflings are just as vital to the empire’s health as its nobles, priests, and warriors. You may have been born a free halfling who has never known the chains of slavery, or a slave who was later freed after a period of loyal servitude. Or perhaps you are still a slave, happy (or at least content) in your enslavement, and hoping for some eventual recognition of your contribution, however small, to Cheliax’s great and orderly society.
　You are skilled at prevaricating and dissembling, both to deflect blame away from yourself and to mislead others as to your true abilities and role. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Bluff checks, and Bluff is a class skill for you. In addition, your tacit support of Cheliax’s social structure, and the clear knowledge of your own place in society, strengthens your resolve. Once per day, when you are adjacent to a human ally of Chelish descent, you can reroll a Will saving throw before success or failure is known. You must take the results of the second roll, even if it is worse. You must be a halfling to take this trait.
　&b(){〔Hellknight Aspirant〕／Hellknight Aspirant}: You have always admired the authority, discipline, and righteousness of the ebonarmored Hellknights. Whether it’s their unwavering selfcontrol, uncompromising dedication to law and order, relentless pursuit of justice, or merciless administration of punishment, you have tried to model your own actions on the Hellknight philosophy called the Measure and the Chain. Your most fervent wish is to eventually join one of the Hellknight orders and take your place among the grim ranks dedicated to upholding and enforcing the laws of Hell and of Cheliax.
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks, and Knowledge (planes) is a class skill for you. In addition, choose one of the following Hellknight orders. You have trained yourself in the use of that order’s favored weapon (if more than one weapon is listed, pick one), and gain a +1 trait bonus to your Combat Maneuver Defense whenever an opponent tries to sunder or disarm you of that weapon.
　&i(){Order of the Chain}: Flail.
　&i(){Order of the Gate}: Dagger.
　&i(){Order of the Godclaw}: Morningstar.
　&i(){Order of the Nail}: Lance or halberd.
　&i(){Order of the Pike}: Longspear.
　&i(){Order of the Pyre}: Glaive.
　&i(){Order of the Rack}: Longsword or whip.
　&i(){Order of the Scourge}: Heavy mace or whip.
　&b(){〔Local Tough〕／Local Tough}: You were born and raised in the town of Longacre on the southwestern fringes of the Whisperwood, or at least have lived there long enough that you’re considered a native. You’ve never been one for the quiet life, and have been considered a miscreant and reprobate since you were a child. As an adult, you’ve made something of a name for yourself as a thug, enforcer, and petty thief in town, hiring yourself out to anybody who needs muscle in exchange for a few coins. In the course of such employment, you’ve worked with another local troublemaker named Cimri Staelish and have become friends. Cimri has recently gotten involved with some shadowy, though powerful, characters, and as Hell’s Vengeance begins, you and a group of other ne’erdo-wells have agreed to help Cimri burgle a tannery just outside town. With luck, this could be the start of bigger and better things than just working as hired muscle. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Intimidate checks, and Intimidate is a class skill for you. In addition, you gain a +1 trait bonus on weapon damage rolls when you are flanking a foe with an ally.
　&b(){〔Scion of the Nine Circles〕／Scion of the Nine Circles}: While the worship of Asmodeus is widespread throughout Cheliax, you follow a different path: that of the philosophy of diabolism. Asmodeus and the other archdevils are worthy of respect and emulation, certainly, but rather than worship one Lord of Hell above all others, your faith is instead based on the veneration of the order and laws of Hell itself as a model for a perfect society. Free will must be suppressed to prevent rebellion, slavery is required to keep the unworthy in their place, and evil and cruelty are necessary for good and kindness to exist.
　You gain a +1 trait bonus on Knowledge (planes) checks, and Knowledge (planes) is a class skill for you. You also know the Infernal tongue (this does not count toward your number of languages). In addition, your studies of Hell’s underlying structure give strength to your determination. You gain a +2 trait bonus on Will saves against the mind-affecting effects of outsiders with the good subtype.
　&b(){〔Thrune Informant〕／Thrune Informant}: The Thrice-Damned House of Thrune rules Cheliax with autocratic power, and its representatives can be found throughout the empire, drawn from all walks of life. Most of these agents do not work directly as government employees, but they still serve House Thrune in whatever ways they can. You are a true patriot of Cheliax, and have long worked for House Thrune as a paid informant. You report what you see to the authorities, and occasionally carry out specific tasks suited to your skill set and abilities when asked. People like you help prevent potential traitors and other “undesirables” from undermining Thrune’s authority and keep Chelish society running smoothly. You hope that with continued faithful service, you will eventually be rewarded with greater authority and autonomy as a sworn agent of House Thrune. You gain a +1 trait bonus on Diplomacy checks to gather information, Disguise checks, and Knowledge (local) checks, and one of these skills (your choice) is a class skill for you.

**CHELIAX AT A GLANCE
　Aroden’s death just over a century ago changed the empire of Cheliax forever, as vassal states quickly rebelled and Cheliax itself fell into a bloody 30-year civil war that was quelled only by the kingdom’s current diabolical aristocracy?the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune. Today, Cheliax is a nation without hope?a decadent empire weakened by losses in glory and colonial wealth but deluded with pretensions of greatness spurred on by the infernal court and its fell adherents. It is a stain on the face of Golarion and a mockery of what was once the greatest kingdom of mankind. Yet the common folk of Cheliax are grateful for the salvation the House of Thrune engineered for the dying nation, and if an oppressive government and diabolical church are the price of civilization and the prevention of an even greater civil war, most of the nation’s citizens are only too glad to pay and serve.

***A Brief History
　Imperial Cheliax dominated Avistan for more than 600 years after the Chelish king Aspex the Even-Tongued broke from Taldor, diplomatically absorbed Andoran, and conquered both Isger and Galt. These events launched a centuries-long tradition of expansion and glory, propelling Cheliax to the height of human civilization. The nation soon dominated and subsumed many native peoples and cultures, so that many regions had a ruling elite or caste of Chelish origin, or with strong Chelish heritages and blood ties running back to the empire. The empire continued to expand, and with the expected return of Aroden, patron god of Cheliax, none of the Chelish people had any doubt it would eventually attain the power (and riches) of ancient Azlant.
　Then the inexplicable occurred. Instead of returning, Aroden died, and a part of Cheliax died with him. With the emperor stripped of his divine mandate, certain powerful noble houses rose up, plunging the imperial heartland into civil war. Anarchy and war plagued Cheliax for more than 30 years, until House Thrune and its allies took and held the throne. Queen Abrogail I, Infernal Majestrix of Cheliax, placed among her armies bound devils from the depths of Hell. She quelled dissent in the empire’s heartland and in so doing gained her new regime a measure of respect and legitimacy. Few among the gods-fearing citizens of Cheliax approved of the diabolists’ fearsome methods, but wherever they installed themselves, the opportunistic savagery of the last generation soon ceased, and a dark peace embraced the kingdom.
　Shortly after taking control of the nation, the new government moved its administrative center to the inland port city of Egorian and wasted little time in demanding subservience from Imperial Cheliax’s many holdings. For several months, the new regime not only maintained the borders of Imperial Cheliax but also stood poised to expand beyond them. Unfortunately for the Egorian government, though, the infernal blasphemies of House Thrune turned public opinion against Cheliax. The people of Galt and Andoran rose up and threw off Cheliax’s imperial shackles. Reluctantly, House Thrune allowed these vassals to secede, focusing its attentions on the lucrative colonies of Sargava in Garund and Anchor’s End in distant Arcadia.
　Despite losing almost half its holdings, Cheliax remains one of the largest nations on Golarion. The far-reaching influence of Cheliax stretches north to the Lands of the Linnorm Kings, south to the nation of Sargava in Garund, and east into Taldor and Qadira. Elements of Chelish culture appear in all those places
and more, mostly in the ports and trading cities of dozens of nations?indeed, art, theater, and music (particularly the opera) have seen a striking explosion in popularity in modern Cheliax, if only because the nation’s beleaguered citizens increasingly need an escape from reality.

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**Chelish Nobility
　The following titles make up Cheliax’s complex hierarchy of nobility, in order from highest to lowest rank.
　&b(){Majestor/Majestrix}: The ruler of Cheliax; the prefix “infernal” often comes before this title. This rank exists outside the standard noble hierarchy.
　&b(){Prince/Princess}: A member of the royal family (a direct descendant of the majestor or majestrix); the prefix “infernal” sometimes comes before this title. This rank exists outside the standard noble hierarchy.
　&b(){Archduke/Archduchess}: A hereditary ruler of one of Cheliax’s six archduchies.
　&b(){Duke/Duchess}: A hereditary ruler of a duchy. Paraduke/Paraduchess: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
　&b(){Archcount/Archcountess}: A hereditary ruler of a county.
　&b(){Count/Countess}: A hereditary ruler of a county.
　&b(){Paracount/Paracountess}: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
　&b(){Archbaron/Archbaroness}: A hereditary ruler of a barony.
　&b(){Baron/Baroness}: A hereditary ruler of a barony.
　&b(){Demibaron/Demibaroness}: A granted (nonhereditary, non-landed) title.
}

**THE THRICE-DAMNED HOUSE OF THRUNE
　The current sinister reputation of the nation of Cheliax is due entirely to the actions of House Thrune. After Aroden’s death, the Chelish noble house of Thrune struck pacts with devils in order to triumph over their rivals in the ensuing chaos. Under their leadership, the worship of Asmodeus and the practice of binding devils spread throughout the nation. Monasteries and schools devoted to the philosophies of Hell have flourished, as have the disciplined orders of Hellknights. Some of Cheliax’s vassals and provinces, such as Isger and Korvosa, welcomed the changing ideals. Others, such as Andoran and Galt, rejected House Thrune’s teachings so thoroughly that their governments embraced freedom from monarchy as a central ideal.
　No aspect of Chelish history has received more thorough revision under the rule of the Thrice-Damned House of Thrune than the history of House Thrune itself.
Every few months, a new version of the official history of Cheliax is printed, inevitably inflating the glory of House Thrune even more than its predecessors. Hellknights of the Order of the Rack tirelessly gather and burn all but the most recent copies, making uncovering the truth a daunting proposition. These histories claim that House Thrune was responsible for nearly every economic, military, and cultural victory that Cheliax has attained in the past 6 centuries, and that Cheliax’s failures are the result of those in power ignoring House Thrune’s prescient advice. Both are held up as examples of why Thrune should be granted ever-greater control of every aspect of Chelish life, for the good of aristocrats and commoners alike.
　As civil war broke out in Cheliax following Aroden’s unexpected death in 4606 ar, House Thrune prided itself on being a bastion of order and efficiency, and immediately set to work forging alliances and establishing its place in the new order. In 4635 ar, several prominent Hellknight orders cast their lot with the
Thrunes, and Abrogail Thrune sequestered herself for months, crafting an infernal contract that she was certain would pave her way to the Chelish throne.
　With the assistance of hordes of devils, Abrogail quickly eliminated her rivals, culminating in the defeat of Thrune’s sole remaining rival house, House Davian, at the Battle of a Hundred Kings in 4639 ar. Abrogail ascended the throne of Cheliax as Abrogail I, with the pit fiend Gorthoklek at her side as a loyal advisor. Since that time, four other Thrunes have sat upon the throne of Cheliax before dying in suspicious yet largely unquestioned accidents. Abrogail I’s great-granddaughter, Abrogail II, seized the throne in 4709 ar, and now rules Cheliax with unchecked authority.

#div(color=brown){
**Thrune Agents
　House Thrune is more than just the ruling family of Cheliax; throughout the empire and its client states, the family maintains a network of informers, spies,
inquisitors, thugs, and even assassins. To most Chelaxians, there is little to distinguish House Thrune from Cheliax’s government apparatus, so all of these individuals, as well as the bureaucrats and employees of the imperial government, are commonly called “Thrune agents.”
　However, there are many agents who serve House Thrune directly. Known as sworn Thrune agents, these dedicated servants swear their bodies, minds, and souls to Queen Abrogail II herself, and work on behalf of the Thrune family rather than the nation of Cheliax. In many cases, House Thrune’s interests overlap with those of Cheliax itself, but the family has its own schemes and strategies that have nothing to do with governance, and uses sworn agents loyal to the family to further those plans. In this respect, House Thrune functions very much like an organized crime family, with a hierarchy of agents at varying levels of loyalty and authority.
　In the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, your character will assume the role of a Thrune agent, and as the campaign progresses, you will have the opportunity to become a sworn Thrune agent and start ascending through the ranks of the Thrune organization, earning unique boons that only be gained by binding your character to the goals of House Thrune. These ranks, and the rewards granted, are detailed in the adventures you will soon be playing. If you want more information on this aspect of the Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path, talk to your GM about how much your character might know of the Thrune organization before the campaign begins.
}

**HELL’S VENGEANCE PREGENERATED CHARACTERS
　The Hell’s Vengeance Adventure Path features six new iconic evil villains who appear on the Adventure Path’s covers and in art in each volume. Their full backgrounds and stories can be found on the paizo.com blog and in print in the individual volumes of the Adventure Path, but if you want the opportunity to play one of these villains as a character in Hell’s Vengeance, they are presented here at 1st level for use as pregenerated player characters.
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***&aname(emel-kovkorin)EMIL KOVKORIN
&b(){男性、ティーフリング、1レベル・ローグ（Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 264ページ）}
中立にして悪／中型サイズの[[来訪者>クリーチャー種別#type-outsider]]（[[原住>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Native]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋3；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]60フィート、[[暗闇を見通す>モンスターの共通ルール/1#See-in-Darkness]]；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋4
****防御
&b(){AC} 16、接触13、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧、＋3【敏】）
&b(){HP} 10 (1d8+2)
&b(){頑健} ＋1、&b(){反応} ＋5、&b(){意志} ＋0
&b(){[[抵抗>モンスターの共通ルール/1#Resistance]]} ［氷雪］5、［雷撃］5、［火炎］5
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} パンチング・ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋3／×3）またはショート・ソード＝＋3（1d6＋1／19～20）
&b(){遠隔} ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋1／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} [[急所攻撃>ローグ#sneak-attack]]＋1d6
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}13、&b(){【敏】}17、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}10、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋1；&b(){CMD} 14
&b(){特技} [[《武器の妙技》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Finesse]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]＋6、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋7、[[〈登攀〉>技能の詳細/3#Climb]]＋4、[[〈装置無力化〉>技能の詳細/2#Disable Device]]＋7、[[〈変装〉>技能の詳細/3#Disguise]]＋7、[[〈知識：地域〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋4、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]＋8；&b(){種族修正}＋2 [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]、＋2 [[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、地獄語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 物掴む尾、[[罠探し>ローグ#trapfinding]] +1
&b(){戦闘用装備} 酸；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ダガー、パンチング・ダガー、ショート・ソード、ベルトポーチ、変装用具、盗賊道具、10 GP、3 SP、7 CP
****特殊能力
&b(){物掴む尾／Prehensile Tail} Emil has the prehensile tail alternate racial trait (Pathfinder RPG Advanced Race Guide 238). He can carry items with his tail, but he can’t wield weapons with it. His tail also allows him to retrieve small, stowed items carried on his person as a swift action. 
&b(){See in Darkness} Emil has a variant tiefling ability that, like a devil, allows him to see perfectly in darkness of any kind, even that created by deeper darkness. This ability replaces the normal tiefling spell-like ability racial trait. This variant ability is found on page 17 of Pathfinder Player Companion: Blood of Fiends.

　The child of former Andoren nobles, Emil was abandoned when his parents fled the country, prompting the young tiefling to begin serving his own kind of revenge throughout the Inner Sea.
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***&aname(lazzero-dalvera)LAZZERO DALVERA
&b(){男性、人間、1レベル・アスモデウスのクレリック}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（人間）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋0；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3
****防御
&b(){AC} 13、接触10、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧）
&b(){HP} 12 (1d8＋4)
&b(){頑健} ＋3、&b(){反応} ＋0、&b(){意志} ＋4
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート（鎧着用時は20フィート）
&b(){近接} ヘヴィ・メイス＝＋1（1d8＋1）
&b(){遠隔} ライト・クロスボウ＝＋0（1d8／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} [[負のエネルギー放出>クレリック#channel-energy-cleric]]（DC12、1d6）
&b(){領域の擬似呪文能力} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
5／日?写し身（1ラウンド）、秩序の手
}
&b(){準備済みのクレリック呪文} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル?[[フィアー>呪文/は行/ひいる～ふい#Fear]]（DC13）、[[シールド・オヴ・フェイス>呪文/さ行/さん～しやい#Shield-of-Faith]]、[[プロテクション・フロム・ケイオス>呪文/は行/ふれいむ～ふろ#Protection-from-Chaos]]&sup(){（領）}
0レベル（回数無制限）?[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]、&i(){[[ライト>呪文/ら行/ら～り#Light]]}、&i(){[[リード・マジック>呪文/ら行/ら～り#Read-Magic]]}
&b(){（領）} 領域呪文；&b(){領域} [[秩序>クレリック#law-domain]]、[[欺き>クレリック#trickery-domain]]
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}12、&b(){【敏】}10、&b(){【耐】}13、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}15、&b(){【魅】}14
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋1；&b(){CMD} 11
&b(){特技} [[《選択的エネルギー放出》>特技の詳細/し～そ#Selective Channeling]]、[[《追加HP》>特技の詳細/た～と#Toughness]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]－1、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋6、Heal＋6、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]] ＋3、[[〈真意看破〉>技能の詳細#Sense Motive]]＋6
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){戦闘用装備} スクロール・オヴ・ブレス、スクロール・オヴ・キュア・ライト・ウーンズ；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ヘヴィ・メイス、ライト・クロスボウ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、ろうそく (10)、火打ち石と打ち金、麻のロープ (50フィート)、神聖文書&sup(){UE} (アスモデウスの規律)、呪文構成要素ポーチ、松明（10）、保存食（5）、水袋、アスモデウスの木製の聖印、3 GP、9 SP、5 CP

　Born in Molthune, Lazzero Dalvera was expected to excel in a military career, but lacked the skills for that profession. Instead, he joined the church of Abadar, which fit his temperament and abilities better. Bullied as a child, Lazzero became a bully himself in his new role, tormenting his fellows and turning them in to his superiors for punishment. Lazzero made many enemies, and his delight in twisting rules to benefit himself soon led him away from Abadar’s faith. He headed south to Cheliax and into the arms of the church of Asmodeus.
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***&aname(linxia-benzekri)LINXIA BENZEKRI
&b(){女性、人間、1レベル・ファイター}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（[[人間>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Human]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ?1；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋1
****防御
&b(){AC} 14、接触9、立ちすくみ14（＋5鎧、ー1【敏】）
&b(){HP} 13 (1d10＋3)
&b(){頑健} ＋4、&b(){反応} －1、&b(){意志} ＋1
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 20フィート
&b(){近接} ロングソード＝＋5）1d8＋3／19～20）またはウィップ＝＋4（1d3＋3 非致傷）
パンチング・ダガー＝＋3（1d4＋3／×3）またはショート・ソード＝＋3（1d6＋1／19～20）
&b(){遠隔} ショートボウ＝＋0（1d6／×3）
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}17、&b(){【敏】}8、&b(){【耐】}14、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}13、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋1；&b(){CMB} ＋4；&b(){CMD} 13
&b(){特技} [[《特殊武器習熟：ウィップ》>特技の詳細/た～と#Exotic Weapon Proficiency]]、[[《強打》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Power Attack]]、[[《武器熟練：ロングソード》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Focus]] 
&b(){技能} [[〈登攀〉>技能の詳細/3#Climb]]＋3、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細#Intimidate]]＋5、[[〈知識：工学〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋4
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){戦闘用装備} 錬金術師の火（2）、まきびし；&b(){その他の装備} スケイル・メイル、ダガー、ロングソード、ショートボウとアロー20本、ウィップ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、火打ち石と打ち金、ひっかけ鉤、枷、絹のロープ（50フィート）、陽光棒、松明（5）、水袋、2 GP、7 SP、8 CP

　Born and raised in Khari, the Chelish city at the southern terminus of the Arch of Aroden, Linxia Benzekri is ethnically Garundi, but has always considered herself Chelaxian. As a child, she was educated in an Asmodean convent where she became a model Chelish citizen, believing that House Thrune unified a warring nation with the blessings of Asmodeus, and convinced of the necessity of strong laws based on those of Hell itself to preserve an ordered society.
　After turning in her parents for treason and itnessing their public excruciations at the hands of the Hellknight Order of the Rack, the young woman aspired to become a Hellknight herself. Linxia devoted herself to her new calling, strengthening her martial training and memorizing the tenets of the Hellknights’ philosophy, the Measure and the Chain. As a symbol of her dedication and a permanent reminder of her goal to eventually join the Order of the Rack, Linxia had the order’s symbol?a spike torture wheel?tattooed on her forehead.
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***&aname(nyctessa)NYCTESSA
&b(){女性、ダンピール、1レベル死霊術師（Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2 89ページ）}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（ダンピール）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋2；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]60フィート、[[夜目>モンスターの共通ルール/2#Low-light-Vision]]；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3
****防御
&b(){AC} 12、接触12、立ちすくみ10（＋2【敏】）
&b(){HP} 8 (1d6＋2)
&b(){頑健} ＋1、&b(){反応} ＋2、&b(){意志} ＋3、＋2対病気、［精神作用］効果
&b(){防御能力} [[負のエネルギーへの親和性>モンスターの共通ルール#Negative-Energy-Affinity]]；&b(){抵抗} アンデッドの抵抗
&b(){弱点} [[光に過敏>モンスターの共通ルール#Light-Sensitivity]]
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} クオータースタッフ＝ －1 (1d6－1)
&b(){擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋2)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
3回／日?[[ディテクト・アンデッド>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Undead]]
}
&b(){秘術の擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋3)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
5回／日?死の接触（1ラウンド）
}
&b(){準備済みの死霊術師呪文} （術者レベル1；精神集中＋3）
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル?&i(){[[チル・タッチ>呪文/た行/た～ていさ#Chill-Touch]]}（DC 13）、&i(){[[メイジ・アーマー>呪文/ま行/みら～#Mage-Armor]]}、&i(){[[マジック・ミサイル>呪文/ま行/ま～みす#Magic-Missile]]}
0レベル（回数無制限）?&i(){[[ブリード>呪文/は行/ふり～ふれいみ#Bleed]]}（DC 12）、&i(){[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]}、&i(){[[タッチ・オヴ・ファティーグ>呪文/た行/た～ていさ#Touch-of-Fatigue]]}（DC 12）
&b(){対抗系統} 心術、幻術
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}8、&b(){【敏】}14、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}15、&b(){【判】}13、&b(){【魅】}12
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} －1；&b(){CMD} 11
&b(){特技} 《血吸》&sup(){ARG}、[[《アンデッド威伏》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Command Undead]]、[[《巻物作成》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Scribe Scroll]]
&b(){技能} [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋3、[[〈知識：神秘学〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知識：貴族〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知識：宗教〉>技能の詳細#Knowledge]]＋6、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋3、[[〈呪文学〉>技能の詳細#Spellcraft]]＋6；&b(){種族修正} ＋2 [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]、＋2 [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、ネクリル語、オシーリオン語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 秘術の絆（クオータースタッフ）、不死者を超える力、レベル吸収に対する抵抗
&b(){戦闘用装備} スクロール・オヴ・リペア・アンデッド（×2）、錬金術師の火、燭光棒&sup(){UE}（5）；&b(){その他の装備} クラブ、ダガー、クオータースタッフ、背負い袋、携帯用寝具、ベルトポーチ、印章指輪、呪文書(0レベル呪文、全ての準備済み呪文に加えて&i(){[[オブスキュアリング・ミスト>呪文/あ行/えれ～#Obscuring-Mist]]}と&i(){[[リペア・アンデッド>ACG/呪文/呪文#repair-undead]]}&sup(){ACG}を含んでいる）、呪文構成要素ポーチ、防水鞄&sup(){UE}、水袋、手首鞘&sup(){UE}、2 GP

　A native of the Garundi nation of Geb, Nyctessa is the daughter of one of the Blood Lords, the undead necromancers who form the elite of that nation’s aristocracy. Following in her father’s footsteps, she has embarked upon her own studies of death and unlife.
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***&aname(urgraz)URGRAZ
&b(){男性、ドゥエルガル、1レベル・アンティパラディン（Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide 118ページ、Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 117ページ）}
混沌にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（ドワーフ）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋1；&b(){感覚} [[暗視>用語集/特殊能力#Darkvision]]120フィート；[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋1
****防御
&b(){AC} 18、接触11、立ちすくみ17（＋5鎧、＋1【敏】、＋2盾）
&b(){HP} 12 (1d10＋2)
&b(){頑健} +4、&b(){反応} +1、&b(){意志} +3；＋2のボーナス対呪文と擬似呪文能力
&b(){完全耐性} 麻痺、惑乱、毒 &b(){弱点} [[光に過敏>モンスターの共通ルール#Light-Sensitivity]]
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 20フィート
&b(){近接} ウォーハンマー＝＋3（1d8＋2／×3）
&b(){遠隔} ヘヴィ・クロスボウ＝＋2（1d10／19～20）あるいはジャヴェリン＝＋2（1d6＋2）
&b(){特殊攻撃} 善を討つ一撃 1回／日（＋1ダメージ）
&b(){擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋1)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1回／日?&i(){[[エンラージ・パースン>呪文/あ行/えれ～#Enlarge-Person]]}（自身のみ）（DC 11）、&i(){[[インヴィジビリティ>呪文/あ行/いり～いん#Invisibility]]}（自身のみ）
}
&b(){アンチパラディンの擬似呪文能力} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋1)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
回数無制限?[[ディテクト・グッド>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Good]]
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}14、&b(){【敏】}12、&b(){【耐】}15、&b(){【知】}8、&b(){【判】}12、&b(){【魅】}11
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋1；&b(){CMB} +3；&b(){CMD} 14（対突き飛ばし18、対足払い18）
&b(){特技} [[《強打》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Power Attack]]
&b(){技能} [[〈軽業〉>技能の詳細#Acrobatics]]－5（－9 跳躍時）、[[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋7、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細#Intimidate]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]－1；&b(){種族修正} ＋4 [[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]
&b(){言語} 共通語、ドワーフ語、地下共通語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 悪のオーラ
&b(){戦闘用装備} 錬金術師の火、まきびし；&b(){その他の装備} スケイル・メイル、木製ヘヴィ・シールド、ヘヴィ・クロスボウ、ジャヴェリン（3）、ウォーハンマー、背負い袋、トラバサミ&sup(){UE}、携帯用寝具、かなてこ、ビン、枷、水袋、冬用毛布、Mazmezzの木製の邪印、8 GP、9 SP、4 CP

　Urgraz was raised in a duergar clan deep beneath Avistan, but he resisted the repetitious training and rule of the priests of Droskar and took delight in causing anarchy, confusion, and havoc. He poisoned members of his own family, sold diseased slaves to spread plague, and even sacrificed his closest ally to his new demonic patron, Mazmezz. Eventually, Urgraz ventured to the surface to wreak havoc and pain on a new population.
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***&aname(zelhara)ZELHARA
&b(){女性、人間、1レベル・ゾン＝クーソンのインクィジター（Pathfinder RPG Advanced Player’s Guide 38ページ）}
秩序にして悪／中型サイズの[[人型生物>クリーチャー種別#type-humanoid]]（[[人間>クリーチャー種別/副種別#Human]]）
&b(){イニシアチブ} ＋2；&b(){感覚} [[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋6
****防御
&b(){AC} 16、接触13、立ちすくみ13（＋3鎧、＋2【敏】、＋2回避）
&b(){HP} 10 (1d8＋2)
&b(){頑健} +3、&b(){反応} +2、&b(){意志} +4
****攻撃
&b(){移動速度} 30フィート
&b(){近接} スパイクト・チェイン＝＋2（2d4）
&b(){遠隔} ダガー＝＋2（1d4／19～20）
&b(){特殊攻撃} 審判 1回／日
&b(){修得インクィジター呪文} (術者レベル1；精神集中＋3)
#divclass(pl-l-level-1){
1レベル（2回／日）?&i(){[[キュア・ライト・ウーンズ>呪文/か行/か～くら#Cure-Light-Wounds]]}、&i(){[[インテラゲイション>UM/呪文/あ行/あんふ～おおう#Interrogation]]}&sup(){UM}（DC 13）
0レベル（回数無制限）?&i(){[[ブリード>呪文/は行/ふり～ふれいみ#Bleed]]}（DC 12）、&i(){[[クリエイト・ウォーター>呪文/か行/くり～こお#Create-Water]]}、&i(){[[ディテクト・マジック>呪文/た行/ていて～ていま#Detect-Magic]]}、&i(){[[ガイダンス>呪文/か行/か～くら#Guidance]]}
&b(){領域} 拷問の審問&sup(){UM}
}
****一般データ
&b(){【筋】}10、&b(){【敏】}14、&b(){【耐】}12、&b(){【知】}10、&b(){【判】}15、&b(){【魅】}13
&b(){基本攻撃} ＋0；&b(){CMB} ＋0；&b(){CMD} 13
&b(){特技} [[《回避》>特技の詳細/あ～さ#Dodge]]、[[《武器の妙技》>特技の詳細/な～わ#Weapon Finesse]]
&b(){技能} [[〈はったり〉>技能の詳細#Bluff]]＋5、[[〈交渉〉>技能の詳細#Diplomacy]]＋5、[[〈威圧〉>技能の詳細/1#Intimidate]]＋8、[[〈知覚〉>技能の詳細#Perception]]＋6、[[〈真意看破〉>技能の詳細#Sense Motive]]＋7、[[〈呪文学〉>技能の詳細#Spellcraft]]＋4、[[〈隠密〉>技能の詳細#Stealth]]＋5
&b(){言語} 共通語
&b(){その他の特殊能力} 魔物の知識＋2、断固とした凝視＋1、拷問官の風采&sup(){UM}、拷問官の接触&sup(){UM}
&b(){戦闘用装備} 気付け薬&sup(){UE}；&b(){その他の装備} スタデッド・レザー、ダガー、スパイクト・チェイン、ウォー・レイザー&sup(){ISWG}、choke pear、ゾン＝クーソンの金属製の邪印&sup(){UE}、枷、のこぎり&sup(){UE}、呪文構成要素ポーチ、外科道具&sup(){UE}、15 GP、7 SP、2 CP

　Raised in the Nidalese city of Ridwan, Zelhara began training as a torturer from a young age after she was selected for service by agents of the Umbral Court. Severe and obedient, Zelhara was perfect for the responsibility of state inquisitor, a role that would enable her to share the Midnight Lord’s message of pain and duty with thousands of his fearful followers. Under the tutelage of Zon-Kuthon’s clergy, Zelhara’s natural inclinations were honed to forge her into a vicious tool of church and state, earning her the pride and admiration of her family. She claims that she can make anyone divulge what they know, and hears the truth in their screams of agony.
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