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Cunning and manipulative, Raavastas prowl the dark corners of the Elemental Chaos and the Abyss, working their evil to foment warfare and mayhem. Raavastas are consummate dealmakers, the classic string-pullers that use deception and diversion to achieve their goals.
They play their enemies against one another, whispering a tangle of truths and lies in the hope of sparking a conflict that draws attention away from their true designs. Raavastas are most active in the Abyss, manipulating the demon lords and their servants, but they are found in Sigil and throughout the Elemental Chaos, particularly in the City of Brass.
A raavasta rarely shows its true form (that of a foxheaded humanoid), preferring to alter its appearance to lull others into a false sense of security. Raavastas also have an uncanny gift for languages. After a few moments of observing communication, they become fluent in the language, using it with the mastery of a native speaker.
Overview[]
Raavastas are cunning humanoids that spin sinister schemes. They act as dealers, bargainers, and merchants, selling their services and anything else to make a profit and sow chaos. Often, their commodities come with hidden flaws that can eventually destroy a client. Many raavastas have rituals they use to augment their bargaining techniques. Conventional and magical methods for detecting truth are often ineffective against them. If a raavasta’s plot is revealed, the raavasta usually has a magical means of escape, either by the use of an item, a nearby portal or gate, or some other form of teleportation. Many planar scholars believe that raavastas were once demons known as arcanaloths. According to sages, the demon lords drove the arcanaloths out of the Abyss due to their conniving ways, and it is from these demons that raavastas and rakshasas descend. Their similar tendencies and greed supports this theory, though rakshasas are quick to dismiss such claims as evil slurs against their race’s honorable nature.
Encounters[]
Raavastas surround themselves with useful servants and are loath to be caught alone. Raavastas use mezzodemons as guards and warriors. However, raavastas can be found with virtually any creature that has the muscle and the power to provide proper defense.
Types[]
- Observer
A raavasta observer uses change shape to lure an enemy close before using mind lure against it. Cautious, it uses vanish at every opportunity and never hesitates to flee a battle if defeat seems inevitable.
- Conniver
A raavasta conniver begins combat by using bind against an enemy, preferably a ranged attacker. Whenever the conniver is the target of a dangerous attack, it uses enforce contract to defer the threat. Should the conniver become overwhelmed, it uses mind stab to drive off enemies while it escapes.
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