About Koveluss VossareKoveluss Vossare carries himself with an air of self-confidence and possesses a lean, athletic build. In his early twenties, he stands just shy of 6 feet in height and usually wears utilitarian traveling garb, favoring loose-fitting and light fabrics over leathers and tighter weaves. His shoulder-length auburn hair, naturally wavy and disheveled, frames a handsome face with pronounced cheek bones and a firm jawline. Koveluss' eyes are deep purple in color, identifying the presence of Azlanti blood, and he maintains a well-trimmed beard, though he's yet to decide on a style in which to groom it; every few days he'll trim his whiskers in a different manner based on what's in fashion both locally and abroad. Koveluss Vossare
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SKILLS MODIFIERS: Acrobatics +0
(1 ranks, +2 Dex, -3 medium load) Diplomacy +4 (1 ranks, +3 Cha) Knowledge (planes) +7 (1 ranks, +3 Int, +3 trained) Linguistics +7 (1 ranks, +3 Int, +3 trained) Perception +5 (1 ranks, +0 Wis, +3 trained, +1 trait) Spellcraft +7 (1 ranks, +3 Int, +3 trained) Use Magic Device +7 (1 ranks, +3 Cha, +3 trained) VARIANT OPTIONS:
Diabolical Dabbler (Pathfinder Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils 19)
Each fiendish animal you conjure with any summon spell gains +1 hit point per hit die for the duration of the spell that summoned it. Synthesist Archetype (Ultimate Magic 80)
Fused Eidolon: A synthesist summons the essence of a powerful outsider to meld with his own being. Instead of appearing as a separate creature next to the summoner, the eidolon appears around the synthesist, so that the synthesist seems to be inside a translucent image of his eidolon. The synthesist directs all of the eidolon's actions while fused, perceives through its senses, and speaks through its voice, as the two are now one creature. While fused with his eidolon, the synthesist uses the eidolon's physical ability scores (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution), but retains his own mental ability scores (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma). The synthesist gains the eidolon's hit points as temporary hit points. When these hit points reach 0, the eidolon is sent back to its home plane. The synthesist uses the eidolon's base attack bonus, and gains the eidolon's armor and natural armor bonuses and modifiers to ability scores. The synthesist also gains access to the eidolon's special abilities and the eidolon's evolutions. The synthesist is still limited to the eidolon's maximum number of natural attacks. The eidolon has no skills or feats of its own. The eidolon must be at least the same size as the synthesist. While fused, the synthesist counts as both his original type and as an outsider for any effect related to type, whichever is worse for the synthesist. Spells such as banishment or dismissal work normally on the eidolon, but the synthesist is unaffected. Neither the synthesist nor his eidolon can be targeted separately, as they are fused into one creature. The synthesist and eidolon cannot take separate actions. While fused with his eidolon, the synthesist can use all of his own abilities and gear. In all other cases, this ability functions as the summoner's normal eidolon ability (for example, the synthesist cannot use his summon monster ability while the eidolon is present). This ability replaces the class's eidolon ability, bond senses, and life bond. Fused Link (Su): Starting at 1st level, the synthesist forms a close bond with his eidolon. Whenever the temporary hit points from his eidolon would be reduced to 0, the summoner can, as a free action, sacrifice any number of his own hit points. Each hit point sacrificed this way prevents 1 point of damage done to the eidolon (thus preventing the loss of the summoner's temporary hit points), preventing the eidolon from being sent back to its home plane. This ability replaces life link. Shielded Meld (Ex): At 4th level, whenever the synthesist is fused with his eidolon, he gains a +2 shield bonus to his Armor Class and a +2 circumstance bonus on his saving throws. This ability replaces shield ally. Maker's Jump (Sp): At 6th level, whenever the synthesist is fused with his eidolon, the synthesist can cast dimension door as a spell-like ability using his caster level. This ability only affects the fused synthesist and eidolon. The synthesist can use this ability once per day at 6th level, plus one additional time per day for every six levels beyond 6th. This ability replaces maker's call and transposition. Greater Shielded Meld (Ex): At 12th level, whenever the synthesist is fused with his eidolon, he gains a +4 shield bonus to his Armor Class and a +4 circumstance bonus on his saving throws. This ability replaces greater shield ally. Split Forms (Su): At 16th level, as a swift action, the synthesist and his fused eidolon can split into two creatures: the synthesist and the eidolon. Both have the same evolutions. The synthesist emerges in a square adjacent to the eidolon if possible. All effects and spells currently targeting the fused synthesist-eidolon affect both the synthesist and the eidolon. The synthesist can use this ability for a number of rounds per day equal to his summoner level. He can end this effect at any time as a full-round action. For the duration of this effect, the eidolon functions as a normal eidolon of the summoner's class level. This ability replaces merge forms. Personality
Koveluss' personality changes noticeably in the days leading up to the new moon. He becomes melancholy and withdrawn, prone to frustrated outbursts and silent contemplation. During these times he forces himself to remain distant from those around him, and anyone seeking to improve his mood are turned away, usually without consideration to their intentions. Background
Numerous rumors were whispered by Westcrown's citizenry, each more outlandish than the last, each claiming to reveal the truth behind Koveluss' fiendish heritage. These tales continued to circulate for several years, constantly assailing the twins as they grew. The youths' father didn't help matters; once their mother's manager, he rarely spoke of the woman that had given birth to his children. When he did speak of of wife it was always in anger, blaming her death on his "mongrel son", declaring Koveluss as nothing more than a mistake that had ruined the man's life. He never showed kindness to the boy, often leaving him on the streets for weeks at a time. It was only due to the love of his sister Genevieve that Koveluss' childhood failed to truly break the youth. Koveluss' sister demonstrated natural talent early in life, and the reputation of the twins' mother allowed her to draw a level of attention that would normally be impossible for a performer of her age. Genevieve possessed a striking resemblance to Lady Parvella, and like her mother was soon recognized for her skill in the areas of dance, song, and stage. Though he lacked his sister's stage presence, Koveluss drew upon his otherworldly appearance to also find a place for himself in the spotlight; the young tiefling easily portraying the more fiendish and monstrous characters that so often appear in Chelaxian theater. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciated Koveluss' work. He was beat regularly, often left unconscious in a random alley until found by his sister several hours later. It was after one particularly bloody attack that Genevieve decided to seek help. As her fame grew, so too did Genevieve's contacts. After asking around for several months, the young woman was introduced to an eldery Varisian performer in Westcrown's rego pena. She was told that if her brother were to seek out Madame Mvashti, a seer in the coastal town of Sandpoint, he would be granted a rare opportunity to "bring peace to the opposing forces at battle in his heart". After taking this news to Koveluss, the twins discussed the matter for some time before Genevieve sent a letter to Lady Allishanda, an actress in Magnimar and former friend of the twins' mother. Allishanda's response was supportive; the diva had heard of Genevieve's growing talent, and had enclosed passage for two to Magnimar in the hopes of taking the young woman under her wing. While Genevieve began training under Allishanda, Koveluss made the journey north along the Varisian coast to Sandpoint. Keeping a low profile, the tiefling made his way to Madame Mvashti's House, where he met Niska Mvashti. The Varisian elder agreed to help the youth, and using a number of native herbs she placed him into a dream state for a period of several weeks. In his dreams Koveluss' fiendish blood was given its own form, and the two clashed for control; the battle was fierce, but eventually the youth was able to overcome his inner demon, and use his dreams themselves to bind it to his will. When Koveluss woke, any evidence of his fiendish blood was gone; he had not only overcome his otherworldly heritage, he had tamed it, restraining it in a manner that allowed him to summon forth his inner demon as he saw fit, gaining the appearance and strengths of his other self whenever he did. In exchange the young man could no longer dream, save for on the night of each new moon when he would once again have face his inner darkness. With a new lease on life, he made the return trip to Magnimar to reunite with his sister. Before he left Sandpoint, however, Niska asked the young man a favor: should the woman's daughter, a priestess named Koya, ever embark on a journey, Niska asked that Koveluss accompany her and ensure the daughter's safety. Koveluss lived in Magnimar over the next two months, enjoying his new appearance and spending time with his sister whenever Allishanda allowed Genevieve a break from her training. When he received a letter from Sandpoint he had not expected it to contain news of Niska Mvashti's death. The Varisian may have been old, but to Koveluss' eyes she also possessed a hint of timelessness in her wit and the way she carried herself. The summoner quickly gathered his belongings and set out for Sandpoint, intent on sharing his respect for the elder Mvashti with those that might be burdened by her death. |
