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(Nothing in-game indicates Nessa and Yurgir were intimate outside of the imaginations of some players)
 
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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox creature
 
| name = Nessa
| name = Nessa
| image = Nessa.png
| image = <gallery>
| race = [[Displacer Beast]]
Nessa.png|In-game
| level = 7
Portrait Nessa.png|Portrait
 
</gallery>
| modules =
| race = [[Displacer beast]]
{{Infobox statistics
| level = 5
| child = yes
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| type = [[Beast]]
| type = [[Beast]]
| hit_points = 110
| e hp = 59
| armour_class = 16
| t hp = 85
| movement_speed_meters = 9
| t hp = 110
| movement_speed_feet = 30
| ac = 16
| weight_kg = 140
| movement m = 12
| weight_lb = 280
| weight kg = 140
| hiddenlevel = 7
| str = 18
| str = 18
| dex = 15
| dex = 15
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| wis = 12
| wis = 12
| cha = 8
| cha = 8
| passives = Darkvision, Evasion, Extra Attack, Opportunity Attack
}}
'''Nessa''' is a [[Displacer Beast]] who can be found in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].
{{DiQ|I am his love.|Nessa|, talking about Yurgir}}
== Involvement ==
Nessa will try to lead the party into an ambush with [[Yurgir]]. If the party chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}.


| feature1_name = Darkvision
Investigating the spider carcass ({{SkillCheck|Investigation|14}}, then [[Arcana]] DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed into being Yurgir's lover with succubus spittle.  
| feature1_description = Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
| feature2_name = Evasion
| feature2_description = Take half damage on failed dexterity saving throws against spells, and no damage on succesful saves.
| feature3_name = Extra Attack
| feature3_description = Can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.
| feature4_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature4_description = Automatically attack an enemy moving out of your reach.  


}}
=== With Speak with Animals ===
}}
If the party investigated the spider carcass, they can detect a similar spell in Nessa's breath and can attempt to convince Nessa to turn against Yurgir by passing one of the following checks:
 
* {{Dialogue option|The orthon sold you to me. I'm your master now.|roll=Deception|dc=16}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|-1}}
* {{Dialogue option|You only love your master because he's been dosing this meat. He's manipulating you.|roll=Persuasion|dc=16}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
 
Curing Nessa of the spider carcass meat, using anything that removes {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Poisoned}} conditions will also do the trick.
 
Otherwise, the party can only have a discussion about master/slave relationships and her "love" of Yurgir.
 
=== Without Speak with Animals ===
If spoken to without speak with animals, the party can only deduce that there is something off about the displacer beast:


'''Nessa''' is a [[Displacer Beast]] who can be found in the [[Gauntlet of Shar]].
* {{Dialogue option|''Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look.''|roll=Nature|dc=16}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look.''|tags=Druid, Ranger|roll=Nature|dc=16|advantage=y}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Make eye contact with the beast.''|roll=Animal Handling|dc=16}}


== Interactions ==
And then make another check for more clues, or pet the beast:
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|Nessa will try to lead the player into an ambush with [[Yurgir]]. If the player chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}.
* {{Dialogue option|''Give it a scratch behind the ears.''}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Reach out to stroke one of its tentacles.''}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Look around to see who it might be in love with.''|roll=Perception|dc=16}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Check the ground for signs of other paw prints.''|roll=Investigation|dc=16}}


Investigating the spider carcass ({{SkillCheck|Investigation|14}}, then [[Arcana]] DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed into being Yurgir's pet with succubus spittle. Using this information, she can be turned hostile against the player, Yurgir, and his legionnaires ([[Deception]] or [[Persuasion]] DC 16). Succeeding an additional check ([[Persuasion]] DC 30) will subdue her and turn her into an ally if you attack the fiends later on.}}
== Combat ==
=== Attacks and abilities ===
{{Feature box|Tentacle Whip (Displacer Beast)}}
{{Feature box|Displace (Displacer Beast)}}
{{Feature box|Illusory Copy}}


== Related Quests ==  
== Related quests ==  
* [[Break Yurgir's Contract]]
* {{Quest|Kill Raphael's Old Enemy}}
* [[Kill Raphael's Old Enemy]]
** {{SubQuest|Break Yurgir's Contract}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.
* Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.
* {{blur|Nessa has the condition ''Succubitic Seduction''.}}


=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Nessa (displacer beast)|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Nessa (displacer beast)|long}}
[[Category: Characters in Act 2]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:28, 11 December 2024

Nessa is a Displacer Beast who can be found in the Gauntlet of Shar.

Portrait Nessa.png
“
I am his love.
„
— Nessa, talking about Yurgir

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Nessa will try to lead the party into an ambush with Yurgir. If the party chooses (or pretends) to help Yurgir, Nessa can later be spoken to using Speak with Animals Speak with Animals.

Investigating the spider carcass ( DC 14 Investigation check, then Arcana DC 16) in the room adjacent to Yurgir's reveals that Nessa has been charmed into being Yurgir's lover with succubus spittle.

With Speak with Animals[edit | edit source]

If the party investigated the spider carcass, they can detect a similar spell in Nessa's breath and can attempt to convince Nessa to turn against Yurgir by passing one of the following checks:

  • [DECEPTION] The orthon sold you to me. I'm your master now. (DC 16) Astarion disapproves -1 Karlach disapproves -1 Wyll disapproves -1 Minthara approves +1 Halsin disapproves -1
  • [PERSUASION] You only love your master because he's been dosing this meat. He's manipulating you. (DC 16) Karlach approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Gale approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Minthara approves +1

Curing Nessa of the spider carcass meat, using anything that removes Charmed Charmed or Poisoned Poisoned conditions will also do the trick.

Otherwise, the party can only have a discussion about master/slave relationships and her "love" of Yurgir.

Without Speak with Animals[edit | edit source]

If spoken to without speak with animals, the party can only deduce that there is something off about the displacer beast:

  • [NATURE] Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look. (DC 16)
  • [DRUID] [RANGER] [NATURE] Something doesn't seem quite right - take a closer look. (DC 16 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [ANIMAL HANDLING] Make eye contact with the beast. (DC 16)

And then make another check for more clues, or pet the beast:

  • Give it a scratch behind the ears. Karlach approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Wyll approves +1 Halsin approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1 Lae'zel disapproves -1 Gale approves +1
  • Reach out to stroke one of its tentacles.
  • [PERCEPTION] Look around to see who it might be in love with. (DC 16)
  • [INVESTIGATION] Check the ground for signs of other paw prints. (DC 16)

Combat[edit | edit source]

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Tentacle Whip Displacer Beast.webp
Tentacle Whip Tentacle Whip ()
D6 Bludgeoning.png 2d6 + 4 (6~16) Damage TypesBludgeoning
+
D6 Piercing.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesPiercing

Lash out with a sleek, spinous tentacle.

 Range: 3 m /  ft
Displace Displacer Beast.webp
Displace Displace ()
D8 Psychic.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesPsychic

Teleport yourself and a target to a nearby location, shredding the target's mind, and leaving behind an Illusory Copy of yourself.

 Range: 3 m / 10 ft
Illusory Copy.webp
Illusory Copy Illusory Copy ()
Create an illusory displacer beast to attack nearby enemies.
 Range: 18 m /  ft

Related quests[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • Nessa is simply named "Displacer Beast" when inspecting her, however Yurgir will use the name "Nessa" when speaking about her in dialogue.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Nessa's ingame model.

    Nessa's ingame model.

External links[edit | edit source]

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