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| name = Inevitable | | name = Inevitable | ||
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| − | '''Inevitables''' are a race of living machines created by | + | '''Inevitables''' are a race of living machines created by [[axiomite]]s in the eternal war against [[protean]]s and the forces of [[chaos]]. The five best-known species of inevitables are the [[arbiter]]s, [[kolyarut]]s, [[lhaksharut]]s, [[marut]]s, and [[zelekhut]]s.<ref name="B2">{{cite book/Bestiary 2|161}}</ref> |
| − | + | == Appearance == | |
| − | + | Most inevitables resemble [[humanoid]] made of [[stone]], [[metal]]s, and [[jewel]]s. They are forged by axiomites and often look like moving works of [[art]].<ref name="B2"/> | |
| − | + | == Origins == | |
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| + | In aeons past during Axis' expansion, its ruling [[formian]]s worked with its axiomites to enter into agreements with [[Heaven]] and [[Hell]] that solidified its multiversal neutrality between the two moral extremes. Immediately opposing this were two [[keketar]] [[protean]]s and a third, unknown albino type of protean, who called Axis an "infection" and demanded that it cease to exist.<ref name="TGB-57">{{Cite book/The Great Beyond|57}}</ref> | ||
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| + | Although Axis prepared for war, the cataclysm that happened in its stead devastated the city. [[Planar rift]]s hued blue like the [[Maelstrom]]'s depths rent Axis' walls and spilled hordes of [[demon]]s into the city of cities, causing widespread destruction. In response Axis devoted some of its axiomites to crafting a defensive force, which led to the first inevitables.<ref name="TGB-57"/> | ||
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| + | == Ecology == | ||
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| + | Inevitables are forged in the [[Adamantine Crucible]] of [[Axis]] from its [[petitioner]]s, who gain entry by solving the riddles inscribed on their bodies.<ref name="TGB-30">{{Cite book/The Great Beyond|30}}</ref><ref name="PF131-86-87">{{Cite book/The Reaper's Right Hand|86|86-87}}</ref> | ||
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| + | == Habitat and society == | ||
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| + | Inevitables have no gender and little sense of self. They are almost always encountered singly on the [[Material Plane]] except when gathered into an force by the commands of their creators. When operating alone, they attempt to correct [[mortal]]s' chaotic ways and use various methods to push them into make amends. In extreme cases, inevitables back this up with force—even lethal force.<ref name="B2"/> | ||
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| + | Legions of inevitables regularly battle against the [[Maelstrom]] in an eternal attempt to bring order to the chaotic realm.<ref name="TGB-4">{{Cite book/The Great Beyond|4}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 25 November 2018
| Inevitable | |
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| Type | Outsider (extraplanar, inevitable, lawful) |
| CR | Varies |
| Environment | Any (usually) |
| Alignment | |
| Images of inevitables | |
| Source: Bestiary 2, pg(s). 161 | |
Inevitables are a race of living machines created by axiomites in the eternal war against proteans and the forces of chaos. The five best-known species of inevitables are the arbiters, kolyaruts, lhaksharuts, maruts, and zelekhuts.[1]
Appearance
Most inevitables resemble humanoid made of stone, metals, and jewels. They are forged by axiomites and often look like moving works of art.[1]
Origins
In aeons past during Axis' expansion, its ruling formians worked with its axiomites to enter into agreements with Heaven and Hell that solidified its multiversal neutrality between the two moral extremes. Immediately opposing this were two keketar proteans and a third, unknown albino type of protean, who called Axis an "infection" and demanded that it cease to exist.[2]
Although Axis prepared for war, the cataclysm that happened in its stead devastated the city. Planar rifts hued blue like the Maelstrom's depths rent Axis' walls and spilled hordes of demons into the city of cities, causing widespread destruction. In response Axis devoted some of its axiomites to crafting a defensive force, which led to the first inevitables.[2]
Ecology
Inevitables are forged in the Adamantine Crucible of Axis from its petitioners, who gain entry by solving the riddles inscribed on their bodies.[3][4]
Habitat and society
Inevitables have no gender and little sense of self. They are almost always encountered singly on the Material Plane except when gathered into an force by the commands of their creators. When operating alone, they attempt to correct mortals' chaotic ways and use various methods to push them into make amends. In extreme cases, inevitables back this up with force—even lethal force.[1]
Legions of inevitables regularly battle against the Maelstrom in an eternal attempt to bring order to the chaotic realm.[5]
References
For additional resources, see the Meta page.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wolfgang Baur et al. (2010). Pathfinder RPG Bestiary 2 (First Edition), p. 161. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-268-5
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Todd Stewart. (2009). The Great Beyond: A Guide to the Multiverse, p. 57. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-167-1
- ↑ Todd Stewart. (2009). The Great Beyond: A Guide to the Multiverse, p. 30. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-167-1
- ↑ John Compton, Nathan King, and Greg A. Vaughan. (2018). Bestiary. The Reaper's Right Hand, p. 86-87. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-64078-045-3
- ↑ Todd Stewart. (2009). The Great Beyond: A Guide to the Multiverse, p. 4. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-167-1
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