Campaign Guide Statistics Str 10, Dex 11, Con 13, Int 20, Wis 23, Cha 20 Base Atk +14/+9/+4; CMB +14; CMD 24 Feats Alertness, Deceitful, Diehard, Endurance, Fast Healer, Foreign Hero (Avitian Empire), Great Fortitude, Improved Initiative, Persuasive, World Renown (Avitian Empire) Skills Bluff +32, Diplomacy +32, Disguise +32, Handle Animal +10, Interrogate +25, Intimidate +29, Knowledge (Arcana) +16, Knowledge (History) +27, Knowledge (Geography) +18, Knowledge (Local) +25, Knowledge (Nobility) +28, Linguistics +13, Perception +17, Profession (Soldier) +10, Ride +6, Sense Motive +31, Spellcraft +7, Stealth +6, Survival +11, Swim + Languages Avitian Standard, Triufiri, Ostyr, Issilini, Legendre, Fomoire, Huldufolk Elven, Tuathan Elven, Orc, Draconic, Goblin, SQ rogue talent (charmer), trapfinding +1 Renown Avitian Empire +10, Ceravossian Empire +10 Other Gear Bracers of Armor +8, Ring of Protection +5, Rod of Rulership, Periapt of Proof Against Poison, Rapier of Speed +3, Ring of Mind Sheilding, Ancient Avitian Silver Coin Necklace, Nobles’ Outfit Cymus Maruis de Ceravoss is an aging man from a long and noble family line He is a charming and intelligent man well versed in politics and observant to traditions and etiquette Cymus once was a high ranking senator in the Avition Empire, feared and respected by most of the other senators who made up the Laansrad Though he held great power within the Empire, he saw how Emperor Galabadon XXIII was beginning to consolidate all political power upon the imperial throne Through the application of treats, bribes and deal making, Cymus learn of the Emperor’s plans remove all Avitian senators from power either by assassination or charges of treason Not wanting to lose the wealth and prestige he and his family spent centuries amassing, Senator Cymus began clandestine negotiations with many of the senators He spearheaded a plan for the wealthy and powerful families of Avitus to begin shifting their fortunes and households to the western half of the empire across the Tulmolic Ocean Once completed Cymus and his allies rebelled against the throne and threw the empire into civil war Hailed as a hero by the nobles he saved, and therefore also by the people those nobles ruled over, Cymus was given the newly formed rank title of Noblesse Primas While the new senate of the Ceravossian Republic gives all other senators equal strength when it comes to voting, the 66 Noblesse Primas has been granted extra powers and his vote is given the same weight as ten senators Cymus reluctantly accepted this position but prefers to spend his time away from the senate and among the people He uses the powers of his rank only on rare occasions of great importance It is rumored that for all de Ceravoss’ noble deeds and public acts to help less fortunate citizens of the Republic, the Noblesse Primas still has ties to less reputable organizations that deal in espionage, blackmail, as well as assassinations There is no solid evidence that de Ceravoss has such ties, but the rumors still persist following him wherever he resides Still other rumors claim that de Ceravoss is more than the mere mortal he appears to be Some point to his near supernatural gift of oration and vast knowledge of a myriad of topics to be further signs of his unearthly quality Interactions Cymus and Sophia will always be found together, usually with a group of soldiers to protect them They may be found in the city of Callion in the land of Tir Ydrail visiting their summer manor Cymus has a great love of collecting coins would likely trade rare or magical items at a reduced price if paid for with rare coin If attacked, de Ceravoss will be teleported to his manor in Evenfall be means of the Contingency spell that is cast upon him when he is in public places Kyablasitheiria of the Forlorn Stone CR18 Well Equipted Marilith XP 102,400 CE Large outsider (chaotic, demon, evil, extraplanar) Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., trueseeing; Perception +31 Aura unholy aura (DC 25) Defense AC 32, touch 17, flat-footed 28 (+4 deflection, +4 Dex, +15 natural, –1 size) HP 264 (16d10+176) Fort +25, Ref +18, Will +13 DR 10/cold iron and good; Immune electricity and poison; Resist acid 10, cold 10, fire 10; SR 28 Offense Speed 40 ft Melee +5 longsword +28/+23/+18/+13 (2d6+12/17– 20), +5 longswords +28 (2d6+8/17–20), tail slap +17 (2d6+3 plus grab) or slams +22 (1d8+7), tail slap +17 (2d6+3 plus grab) Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft