Hey all.
So it was pointed out to me in another thread that the Faerie Dragon is now legal for play.
As they are 3rd level Sorcerers and can speak it seems that they can use wands and scrolls without bothering with UMD.
this does not seem to jive with PFS rulings as they are not listed in the FAQ.
Can my animal companion or familiar wear or use magic items?
The intent is that animal companions or familiars can not activate magic items that require activation. Something like an amulet of natural armor does not require activation; it's always on (unless it's in an antimagic field or someone dispels it or whatever).That said, a creature is limited by its anatomy. Something without shoulders can't wear a cloak, and something without fingers can't wear a ring. For the sake of PFS, animal companions can wear barding and neck-slot items. All other slots aren't really appropriate for animals (or even magical beasts). The only exception to this would be an brownie, imp, lyrakien azata, or quasit familiar gained with the Improved Familiar feat. One could reasonably face either of these wielding a wand or wearing a circlet of persuasion in combat, and after investing a feat to gain their service, they are not limited by the same restrictions as normal bonded creatures like animals (whether treated like animals or magical beasts and regardless of Int scores)
However it seems a bit off that they can UMD a wand, and this creature is an actual sorcerer and can not use one from it's spell list.
Anyone have any input?
It is worth pointing out that this is not a general PFRPG question.
We all know how the main game has it work
This is a PFS only question
Ok, thanks Mike.
