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GALANARAXXUSTHIMSUL (ABRINDA) CR 16 Female succubus Sorcerer 5/Rogue 1/Fiend of Corruption 3 CE Medium outsider (chaotic, evil, extraplanar, tanar'ri) Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft, trapfinding; Listen +19, Spot +19 Languages Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Draconic, Dwarven, Elven, Infernal; telepathy 100 ft, tongues AC 29, touch 14, flat-footed 25; Dodge hp 102 (15 HD); DR 10/cold iron or good Immune electricity, mind shielding, poison Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 18 Fort +11, Ref +13, Will +14 Spd 30 ft (6 squares), fly 50 ft (average) (10 squares) Melee 2 claws +12 (1D6+1) or Melee Harrowheart (+2 rapier) +14/+9/+4 (1D6+4/x3 vs good-aligned creature) or Melee +13/+8/+3 +1 fleshgrinding nagaika (1D6+3) Space 5 ft; Reach 5 ft (15 ft with nagaika) Base Atk +10; Grp +12 Atk Option sneak attack +1D6 Special Actions energy drain, summon demon Combat Gear Harrowheart, +1 fleshgrinding nagaika Spell-Like Abilities (CL 12): At will - charm monster (DC 22), detect good, detect thoughts (DC 20), ethereal jaunt (self plus 50 pounds of objects only), suggestion (DC 21), greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only) 3/day - suggestion (DC 21, -2 to save if under the effects of a charm spell). 1/day - mark of justice Sorcerer Spells Known (CL 6, melee touch +12): 2nd (4/day) - entice gift (DC 20), invisibility 1st (6/day) - know protections, mage armour, magic missile, shield 0 (6/day) - acid splash, daze (DC 18), no light, read magic, slash tongue (DC 18), unnerving gaze (DC 18) Abilities Str 14, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 26 SQ change shape, fiend's favour Feats Dodge, Eschew Materials, Exotic Weapon (nagaika), Persuasive, Silent Spell, Still Spell Skills Bluff +19, Concentration +20, Diplomacy +14, Disguise +17* (+19 acting), Escape Artist +11, Hide +11, Intimidate +19, Knowledge (arcana) +12, Knowledge (religion) +10, Listen +19, Move Silently +11, Profession (merchant) +7, Search +14, Sense Motive +14, Spellcraft +15, Spot +19, Survival +2 (+4 following tracks), Use Rope +2 (+4 with bindings) Possessions combat gear, +2 chain shirt, ring of protection +2, rod of dreams, noble's outfit, various jewels worth 10,000 gp Change Shape (Su) Galanaraxxusthimsul can assume the form of any Small, Medium, or Large humanoid. Energy Drain (Su) Galanaraxxusthimsul drains energy from a mortal it lures into some act of passion or by simply kissing the victim. If the target is not willing to be kissed, Galanaraxxusthimsul must start a grapple, which provokes an attack of opportunity. The kiss or embrace bestows a negative level. The kiss also has the effect of a suggestion spell asking the victim to accept another kiss from the succubus. The DCs to resist the suggestion and to remove the negative level are both DC 25. Fiend's Favour (Su) Once per day Galanaraxxusthimsul may grant a touched creature a +3 bonus to one of the creature's ability scores. This bonus lasts for one day and stacks with other bonuses. When the effect expires, the creature suffers a -3 penalty for the next day unless this ability to used on them again. Mind Shielding (Su) Galanaraxxusthimsul gains complete immunity to detect thoughts, discern lies, and any attempt to magically determine its alignment or to determine or force it to tell the truth. Summon Demon (Sp) Once per day Galanaraxxusthimsul can attempt to summon 1 vrock with a 30% chance of success. This ability is the equivalent of a 3rd level spell. Tongues (Su) Galanaraxxusthimsul has a permanent tongues ability (as the spell, caster level 12th). Galanaraxxusthimsul usually uses verbal communication with mortals. * +10 circumstance bonus when used with change shape ability.

Rod of Dreams This rod is fashioned of a twisted spiral of iron ending in a claw-shaped clasp that grips a ruby. The rod allows the possessor to cast the dream spell once per day as if cast by a 9th level caster. Strong Enchantment; CL 9; Craft Rod, dream; Price 36000 gp

Abrinda's real name is Galanaraxxusthimsul, the very same succubus found in the 2nd edition Therran scenario entitled "There and Back Again". Galanaraxxusthimsul is an ancient and evil temptress who came into the Ironaxe dwarf mines during the Refounding disguised as a dwarven female and managed to drain away two dwarven males before the ruling dwarven priest of the Refounding tricked her and entrapped her in the mines within a magic circle. Eventually, the dwarves intended to slay or banish the tanar'ri, but lacking a weapon capable of harming her, and not knowing the spells to banish her, this was the best they could do.

When the drow came, they decided not to free her, which enraged her to no end. Occasionally, they came and taunted her, or offered her a soul in exchange for information, but mostly they enjoyed gloating at her imprisoned state. This made the demoness very very angry at the drow, and she waited to wreak her revenge.

Eventually, the Heroes of the Gem came upon her, and she attempted to trick the paladin Cromwell into freeing her, but the Heroes saw through her deceptions and refused to free her, despite her promises to aid them against the drow.

When the drow matron N'araktheel of House Vrielsevri attempted her coup against the Lolth priesthood, she bargained with the succubus, who relished the chance to strike against the priestesses who had tormented her. When N'araktheel's coup failed, Galanaraxxusthimsul fled with the matron and decided to remain in her service with promises that the remnants of House Vrielsevri would strike at the dwarves and indirectly at the Heroes of the Gem, thus satisfying the succubus' lust for revenge.

Galanaraxxusthimsul is very clever and very patient. She was sent by House Mercur, which is currently, in the Far Coast, a front for House Vrielsevri, to court and win the heart of the Trade Lord Barnabus of House Riverine in order to have a spy within Riverine and to eventually absorb that House into the Vrielsevri sphere.

When Galanaraxxusthimsul discovered that her husband had been replaced by a doppelganger, she determined to bide her time before acting, trying to find out who this doppelganger was and what he wanted and for whom, if anyone, he worked. She is now convinced that he is merely an opportunist, and as Abrinda she has been instrumental in hiring and grooming the PCs, testing their mettle and hopefully forging them into the weapon with which to strike at the doppelganger and reinstate the true Lord Barnabus.

Galanaraxxusthimsul has several caches hidden away in the sewers connected to House Riverine's Guildhouse in Dwillingir. These are bricked off, hidden spaces with no entrances and only slight ventilation. She gains access by using her Greater Teleport ability. These caches hold various magic items, including potions, wands, scrolls, and a few wondrous items along with some spending money.